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Frankincense, myrrh and more: Aromatic presents

Discover how to use aromatherapy essential oils to create that special Christmas scent in your home

Event details

Tuesday 10 November 2026
10am - 1pm

Tutor:

Maike Dring

Price

£70

Book

Location: Classroom

About the course

Get into the festive spirit with this hands-on workshop exploring the many ways essential oils can enhance your Christmas season. Create aromatic bath salts, a bespoke perfume pulse oil—perfect as a gift or personal treat—and a special festive blend to take home and fill your space with the scents of Christmas.

All materials are provided. Spaces are limited to allow plenty of individual guidance.

About the tutor

Maike Dring, MIFPA, has been a professional aromatherapist for 30 years. She moved to Cambridge from Northern Ireland, where she ran a busy private clinic as well as teaching classes to the public and a number of organisations.

Bookings for this course will close on 20 October

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Please take the time to read our course cancellations and refunds policy.

Please note that once this course has been filled, you can email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be added to a waiting list.

 

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