The Wildling Museum will hold a Valentine’s Perfume-Making Workshop with artisan perfumer Susan Farber, Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. There will be two sessons: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 2-4:30 p.m. Farber is the owner of Sol Aromatics.
Participants can learn about the dynamics of natural perfume and discover how to intertwine scents with their own personal body chemistry. They will use oils extracted from ylang ylang, chocolate, jasmine, rose, sandalwood and vanilla to create their own custom Valentine’s Day fragrance.
The workshop is appropriate for thoses ages 16 and older; maximum of 10 participants per session. Cost to attend is $95 per person; all materials included with admission. Workshop fee includes:
» Personalized guidance in blending oils and creating a custom perfume, plus information about perfume structure and formulation.
» Scent games that connect smell with emotions, images and memories.
» An interactive and educational discussion on a variety of essential oils and absolutes sourced from around the world.
» A custom-made fragrance and take-home guide on the procurement process.
Attendees should not wear any perfumes to the class as that will distract from the perfume-making process.
Direct questions to Farber at solaromatics@gmail.com. To register, visit www.wildlingmuseum.org, stop in at the Wildling, or call 805-686-8315.
Farber is the founder and creator of Sol Aromatics, a collection of perfume and aromatherapy products and services to inspire positive mind, body and feeling states supporting the spiral of life. She is a certified aromatherapist and licensed psychotherapist.
Farber began her formal studies in natural perfume-making seven years ago with master perfumers Mandy Aftel, Sarah Horowitz and Shelley Waddington after an interest that began when she received a perfume-making kit as a young girl. For more, visit www.solaromatics.com.
For more about the workshop, visit https://wildlingmuseum.org/news/natural-perfume-workshop-2020-02-08.