This Incense immersion will be one of connectedness. One of gathering together in hands, hearts and plants.

"Bioregional herbalism focuses on the concept of place by emphasising the connection to locality: to the land, species, and landscape of the local ecosystem. By sourcing herbs regionally you know where your herbs come from, gain an understanding of how they interact with each other and with their environment, and create balance in the relationship between the herbalist and the environment.

It’s important for us to understand where our herbs are coming from, and how they relate to the land and climate around us. By focusing on local plants, we can not only get more familiar with our own region’s plants but also make sure that we’re using resources in ways that are sustainable for our area. This approach allows us to deepen our connection to the land and be more rooted in where we live. " - Outdoor Apothecary

During this immersive experience, you will have the opportunity to deepen your relationship to the plants within your local neighbourhood and within your garden. - More info to come as we near the workshop!)

If you have attended my herbal incense crafting workshops in the past, then this may be of interest to you.

Although, no prior experience is necessary as these gatherings will be light, creative and fun!

The aim of this workshop is to explore the natural art of incense crafting using pure plant botanicals, which grow bio regionally for you.
You will be taken on a journey to craft your own incense for personal use and connection.

Often commercial incense is loaded with synthetics, chemicals and fragrances which may be harmful to our health and moves away from any form of plant spirit connection.

Through an animistic approach, that being that everything in the natural world is alive and holds a Spirit, we will work with local plant varieties, resins, barks, spices and flowers to strengthen the thread of connection to the natural world.

This Alpine incense workshop will explore ways to deepen your relationship to the plant realm as you navigate through the landscapes of Mother Nature and how using herbs as smoke medicine, can guide you to deepening your intuition supporting the emotional and spiritual aspects of self.

Incense is a very old tradition and one of the first forms of aromatherapy. Each one of us has an innate connection to the natural world, and our bodies have a wisdom that runs in deep alignment with this thread of connection to nature.
The aim of this workshop is to explore this connection and to begin the journey on the path of plants.

You will have the option to add in to your blends:
* herbal tea
* floral waters

In this work shop we will:

* Sit in circle with an opening and acknowledgement to the four directions
* Briefly touch on incense uses and cultural connections

* How using bioregional plant can support us in our lives- and how to process them for incense crafting

* Why using chemical free and natural incense is important
* Explore incense types
* Touch on incense ingredients and basic incense formulas
* Learn how to craft cones or stems
* Come together at the end of the workshop to bless our incense
* Close circle

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO YOUR SITTING SPACE ON THE DAY:
* A botanical from your garden or local area ( MUST BE NON TOXIC!! ) dried and ground into a powder if you can! Please check with me if you are unsure of plant ID. - I WILL SEND FURTHER INSTRUCTION AFTER YOUR TICKET IS PURCHASED.
* A blanket for yourself
* A tray or container to place your incense in to take home
* A note book & pen
* A bottle of water for yourself
* An open heart

LOCATION: BRIGHT EC.LEC.TIC

ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS SPACE ( Not suitable for children )

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS.. please notify me of any allergies.
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS INCENSE CRAFTING CIRCLE WILL INCORPORATE ANIMISTIC PRINCIPLES AND OUR CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.
THIS CIRCLE DOES NOT GO DEEP INTO THE FORMULATION OR SCENT PROFILES OF INCENSE AS THIS IS A COMPLEX SUBJECT. THE AIM IS INTUITIVE AND LOOSE CRAFTING FROM THE HEART **

With my whole heart I offer this to you.
I am very much a student on this path, and recognise that I have much to learn.
However, hearing the call of the plants and interest in natural incense, it’s time for me to step into bravery and create these circles of aromatic wonder!

With Nature always
Carmen
** PLEASE NOTE: AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO YOU 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP TO TOUCH BASE AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFO **

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