Botanical Body Care

26
Sep

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking


  • Other Prices

    £75

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am - 4:30pm

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Aromatherapy


Discover and understand the therapeutic benefits and applications of essential oils and botanical ingredients to make simple, yet effective and luxurious face and body products in this relaxed, immersive workshop.

During the day you will be guided to:
  • Explore and sample a variety of essential oils, plant oils and other botanical ingredients.
  • Learn how to combine ingredients safely and for personalised effect,
  • Develop a good basic knowledge of key essential oils, herbs and botanical ingredients
  • Gain confidence and inspiration to blend and make 3 bespoke products to take home
  • Be provided with comprehensive tips on developing recipes at home.
  • Safety and storage
Tutor: Tanya Moulding aims to share her passion for all things olfactory and scent related. As a therapist and educator, she wanted a platform to share knowledge, encourage curiosity, discussion and creativity for those attracted to the intangible sense of smell! 

Arrival Information: 
  • Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
  • This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. There is a mobility vehicle available to transport participants to the top of the hill if necessary.
For this workshop:
  • All materials and tools are supplied.
  • There will be tea/coffee available throughout. Additionally, all the taps in the learning centre provide drinking water, so we suggest the use of a reusable water bottle throughout the day.
  • You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch, or the restaurant will be open from 10:00am to purchase food/refreshments. Please note that the restaurant can get busy during peak times, so when you arrive at the classroom, please ask a member of staff about pre-ordering.
  • You are welcome to stay in the gardens afterwards should you wish to have a wander round.


Additional info

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