Free 5-week course (for adults aged 19+)

This friendly and relaxed class will introduce and explore the relationships between smells and our senses. We’ll discuss the ways smells can enhance our mood and help promote positive feelings; and look at the relationship between how the brain interprets smells and affects our memories and mood. You will also have the opportunity to make simple products using essential oils for home use.

Suitable for beginners, no experience needed.

Times & Attendance

Starts: Monday 15 September, 2025

Time: 10am - 12 noon

Location: St Sidwell's Community Centre

We start at 10am and finish at 12 noon. There will be a short break. There is a cafe onsite but bring your own refreshments if you prefer.

Commitment: we ask that learners try to commit to the full 5-week course to enable everyone to get the most from the sessions.

Courses are popular and we run a waitlist on our Eventbrite courses. Please cancel your ticket or advise us before the course starts if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your place to somebody else.

Next steps:

Join our Scent for the Senses Next Steps course in the Spring term to develop your essential oils know-how and make a wider range of products for home use.

Urban Learning Academy

This course is delivered in partnership with CoLab Exeter as part of Urban Learning Academy, a collaborative venture providing opportunities for inclusive adult learning across Exeter.

Scent for the Senses: Essential Oils to Enhance Wellbeing