Incense Making Workshop
Overview
From Hive to Smoke
Join me, a guardian of bees, for a grounding experience where the sacred gifts of the hive meet the ancient art of incense making. You will learn to craft your own incense using propolis – an aromatic resin created by the bees, treasured for centuries by various ancient cultures in ritual, medicine and myth. Propolis (“bee glue”) is known for its antimicrobial, healing, and preservative properties. Blending it with local, powerful plants and wild botanicals, you will create fragrant offerings, imbued with bee magic and healing properties to burn in ceremony, meditation, or simple moments of stillness at home.
As we work, we’ll wander through the history, folklore, and symbolism of bees – from their place as messengers between worlds, to their mystical significance in sacred rites across cultures.
You’ll leave not only with your intentionally handmade incense cones and sticks, but also a deeper connection to the magic, wisdom, and generosity of our nectar gathering friends.
All materials are provided, and no previous experience is needed - just curiosity, creativity, and a love for people, our planet and of course our pollinators!
This workshop creates and celebrates the connection to our land and bees. A chance to slow down, create with meaning, and carry home something truly unique that you’ve made with your own hands.
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- 2 hours 30 minutes
- ages 16+
- In person
- Free parking
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Location
The Wild Bee Company
STUDIO 9, Old Water Yard
Dorking Surrey RH4 1DY United Kingdom
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Welcome and Introductions
We'll start the day with a warm beverage, served with a spoonful of our very own honey. I'll provide a brief overview of what to expect throughout the day, and you’ll get acquainted with your host (me!)
The Sacred Bee
We’ll begin by sharing folklore and ancient stories about the sacred bee from different cultures and why they’ve been revered throughout history.
Workshop Overview:
As we delve into the alchemy of the bees, we will specifically learn about propolis and bee-friendly botanicals - all of which are powerful, transformative, earth-infused mediums. In this workshop, we will craft incense, inspired by ancient traditions and folklore, that harness the power of the hive, to use in your own rituals and ceremonies. You will create: Incense Cones Incense Sticks Set against the backdrop of our funky, colourful Studio in Surrey, which coincidently sits above our honey and wax processing workshop! We keep our group small so expect personalised guidance and plenty of space to let your creativity shine.
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