Upcoming Public Classes
Natural Perfumery with Essential Oils
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10AM-4PM
California School of Herbal Studies, Forestville, CA
Register through the California School of Herbal Studies
Creating your own fragrances with pure, natural essential oils is a sensual art and science that combines intuition, imagination, and a passion for aroma. Based on the Slow Scent® method of perfumery developed by Mandy Aftel, this experiential class covers perfumery history, blending guidelines for top, middle and base notes, dilution ratios, how to use accessory notes, odor intensity, and more with a carefully curated selection of over 20 different essential oils, CO2s, and absolutes. Whether creating natural perfumes or scented body care products, understanding the composition of perfumery blending can help bring your creations to new heights. Everyone will learn how to craft their own natural perfume and formulate two unique solid perfumes to take home.
Essential Oils for Supporting Libido & Restful Sleep
Saturday, May 31 from 10am-4pm at Gathering Thyme in Petaluma, CA
The aroma of certain plants and flowers can excite us, lower inhibitions, and enhance sensuality and creativity. Others can help calm us, encourage relaxation, and lull us into tranquility. In this immersive aromatic exploration, you’ll learn how to use essential oils to support two of the biggest concerns of our time – libido and sleep – including the nervous system, hormone regulation, stress relief, circulation and more. We will cover popular methods of use, safe dilution ratios, blending guidelines, and you’ll receive over 25 specific recipes. Everyone will have an opportunity to craft a customized rollerball blend to take home.
“Robin is a knowledgeable instructor!
You can tell she is very passionate about scent and the history behind it. I had such an amazing experience, creating my own perfume! I made one for my husband and one for myself. I LOVE what I made! I'm curious to see how it develops over time! I would recommend this class to all my friends, in fact I already have!”
— V.O.
“Thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom. I felt a particular “transmission” when you talked about flowers. It felt like you were talking about friends, intimate, dear friends, not something removed. It has made me see flowers in a whole new way, thank you. Plus I love my essential oil blend!”
— M.F.
What would YOU like to learn?
Robin can create a custom class covering your area of interest. Please contact her with your inquiry.