Lore & Alchemy: Perfume Making Workshop
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden
Date & time:
Sunday 15 Mar 2026, 11.00am - 1.30pm
Price:
£50.00
Step into a world where stories grow on trees and every plant holds a secret. In this hands-on Folklore Perfume Blending workshop, you’ll explore the myths, legends and ancestral beliefs woven through the aromatic plants we still love today.
About the event
From roses linked to goddesses of love to resins once burned in sacred rites, each ingredient tells a tale and you’ll transform these stories into a personal fragrance of your own.
Guided by our scent storyteller, Tanya Moulding, aka The Perfume Mistress, you’ll smell your way through a curated collection of botanicals, uncover their symbolic meanings, and learn how folklore has shaped the way we use scent and aromatic plants for health, protection, memory, ritual and enchantment.
Then, using natural essences, you’ll craft a bespoke perfume inspired by the myth, archetype or plant spirit that resonates most deeply with you.
Whether you’re a perfume enthusiast, a lover of folklore, or a curious creative soul, this workshop invites you to blend intuition with artistry—bottling the magic of old stories for the modern world.
FAQs
Is the Chelsea Physic Garden accessible?Most of the Garden is fully accessible, with the exception of the first floor Gallery at Chelsea Physic Garden which is used only for special events and is only accessible via a narrow 22 step staircase with a handrail.
If you are attending an event and need help please get in touch at enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk or call 0207 352 5646.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
Please adhere to the age range specified for events on the listings page and if appropriate please book a ticket for your child. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. This person can accompany a maximum of four children per event. Where permitted, any child over the age of two needs their own seat for events.
The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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