The Ancient Art of Distilling Aromatic Plants & Herbs Handcrafted Hydrosols & Essential Oils
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The Ancient Art of Distilling Aromatic Plants & Herbs
Handcrafted Hydrosols & Essential Oils
Have you ever wondered how pure hydrosols and essential oils are made?
Join Ness from Scents & Taste for a unique 3-hour immersive experience exploring the ancient art of botanical distillation using a handcrafted Italian Copper Alembic still.
During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the traditional process of transforming aromatic plants, herbs and flowers into exquisite hydrosols and essential oils. Witness the entire distillation journey, from plant preparation through to bottling the precious yield.
Whether you are passionate about herbs, natural wellness, gardening, aromatherapy or simply curious about traditional crafts, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience this fascinating process firsthand.
What You’ll Learn
* Distilling aromatic plants and herbs
* Essential botanical knowledge, harvesting and plant preparation
* Introduction to the copper alembic still and its components
* Setting up a safe and effective distillation workspace
* Creating a natural seal for the distillation process
* Sterilisation and preparation of equipment
* Loading and handling plant material
* Different distillation techniques for herbs, flowers and plant varieties
* Understanding temperature, water ratios and plant quantities
* Recognising sounds, measurements and adjustments during distillation
* Factors influencing hydrosol quality and composition
* Separating essential oils from hydrosols
* Bottling and labelling finished products
* Shelf life, maturation and uses of hydrosols
* Sustainable and ecological approaches to essential oil production
Included in Your Experience
* Live distillation demonstration and participation
* Herbal tastings and product testing
* A 50ml spray bottle of the hydrosol created during the workshop
* Herbal teas and hot drinks
* Special hydrosol beverages
* Fresh fruit platters
* Healthy grazing snacks and herbal treats
“Aromas subtly permeate our consciousness, evoking emotions and sensations that visual beauty alone cannot.”
Important Information
Limited places available.
Conditions
* No refunds unless the event is cancelled.
* No children under 10 years of age.
* Participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
* This activity requires participants to be free from seizure activity and not taking anti-convulsant/anti-seizure medications.
* Please advise of any allergies to plants, herbs or botanical materials prior to the workshop.
Contact
For any questions regarding the workshop:
Ness – Scents & Taste
Phone: 0499 113 769
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the art of distillation together.
Ness
Scents & Taste
Handcrafted Hydrosols & Essential Oils
Have you ever wondered how pure hydrosols and essential oils are made?
Join Ness from Scents & Taste for a unique 3-hour immersive experience exploring the ancient art of botanical distillation using a handcrafted Italian Copper Alembic still.
During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the traditional process of transforming aromatic plants, herbs and flowers into exquisite hydrosols and essential oils. Witness the entire distillation journey, from plant preparation through to bottling the precious yield.
Whether you are passionate about herbs, natural wellness, gardening, aromatherapy or simply curious about traditional crafts, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience this fascinating process firsthand.
What You’ll Learn
* Distilling aromatic plants and herbs
* Essential botanical knowledge, harvesting and plant preparation
* Introduction to the copper alembic still and its components
* Setting up a safe and effective distillation workspace
* Creating a natural seal for the distillation process
* Sterilisation and preparation of equipment
* Loading and handling plant material
* Different distillation techniques for herbs, flowers and plant varieties
* Understanding temperature, water ratios and plant quantities
* Recognising sounds, measurements and adjustments during distillation
* Factors influencing hydrosol quality and composition
* Separating essential oils from hydrosols
* Bottling and labelling finished products
* Shelf life, maturation and uses of hydrosols
* Sustainable and ecological approaches to essential oil production
Included in Your Experience
* Live distillation demonstration and participation
* Herbal tastings and product testing
* A 50ml spray bottle of the hydrosol created during the workshop
* Herbal teas and hot drinks
* Special hydrosol beverages
* Fresh fruit platters
* Healthy grazing snacks and herbal treats
“Aromas subtly permeate our consciousness, evoking emotions and sensations that visual beauty alone cannot.”
Important Information
Limited places available.
Conditions
* No refunds unless the event is cancelled.
* No children under 10 years of age.
* Participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
* This activity requires participants to be free from seizure activity and not taking anti-convulsant/anti-seizure medications.
* Please advise of any allergies to plants, herbs or botanical materials prior to the workshop.
Contact
For any questions regarding the workshop:
Ness – Scents & Taste
Phone: 0499 113 769
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the art of distillation together.
Ness
Scents & Taste
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