Incense Crafting: Honoring Closure and Celebrating Tranquility

Live from Los Angeles, United States

Join VAWAA artist and incense maker, Persephenie for a 2-part symbolic altar building and incense crafting series. With the first session held at the end of the year honoring closure, reflection, and gratitude, and the second session offered in the beginning of the year celebrating fortitude, clarity, and tranquility; this is a beautiful and calming way to transition into the new year. 

On Sunday December 19th at 2PM EST we'll begin by choosing symbolic and aromatic herbs from different parts of the world, including woods, herbs, and resins to craft botanical incense doughs. Under Persephenie's expert guidance we will make approximately 20 incense cones, while discussing what meaningful materials to collect for our altar. When we leave this first session we'll have all the inspiration needed to start creating our own personal altars; spaces for reflection, where we can burn our incense cones, and re-ignite our inner fire.  

On Sunday January 9th at 2PM EST we’ll reconvene for the second session to share our altars and the meanings and stories behind them. Persphenie will guide us to create sweet herbal pastilles. Through this process we'll learn how to warm our incense pastilles, and enjoy the contemplative experience of incense that is warmed and not burned. 

This series is perfect for anyone interested in the ancient art of incense making; its methodology, ratios and raw materials.

All levels are welcome and there is no prior experience required. There will be plenty of time to share, get feedback and meet other participants from around the world.

If you are not in EST time zone, be sure to convert the time.

What you'll need

• Two Bowls - One to craft your incense, the other as an incense burner.
• Coffee Grinder
• Mortar and Pestle
• Measuring Spoons
• Water
• Incense Ash
• Charcoal
• Small Candle or Tea Light
• Matches
• 2 x 2 Square of Tin Foil
• Herbs

Herbs (At least one Oz. each)