Incense Paper Making Workshops by OurHands
OurHands offers workshops and activities that are suitable for corporate events, team-building days, in-store experiences, brand activations, and much more. With experience in leading workshops for groups ranging from 10 to 200 participants, we can make sure your guests have a memorable and unique experience
Please note that while the information provided here offers a general overview of the workshop, we are more than happy to customise each session according to your specifications, including the materials, duration, and type of event. Learn more and book a workshop with us today!
The Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn to create incense paper, similar to French Papier d’Arménie or Italian Carta Aromatica. Incense paper is a scented paper treated to burn slowly, releasing a delightful fragrance that lingers in the air for a few days.
During the workshop, participants can choose from pre-cut shapes or cut their own shapes from our premium incense paper stock. They will then prepare the paper for optimal burning and coat it with a fragrance oil of their choice. We provide the various fragrance oils from our Incense Paper Kit, but we can also offer additional blends to suit your preferences. Participants will leave with their incense papers stored safely in a metal tin. After allowing them to dry for a few hours, they can burn the papers to release the fragrances into their homes.
Workshop Plan
We'll arrive early to set everything up and walk you through the workshop.
- Introduction: We'll explain the basics of incense paper making and introduce the different fragrance oils.
- Exploration: Participants will familiarise themselves with the fragrances and choose the shapes for their incense papers.
- Incense Paper Making: We'll guide participants through the process of making their incense papers.
- Support: Our team will be available throughout the workshop to assist anyone who needs help.
- Wrap-Up: Participants will leave with their incense papers stored safely in a metal tin. We'll stay behind to tidy up and debrief with you.
Who Is the Workshop For?
This workshop is perfect for incense enthusiasts, home fragrance lovers, and paper craft aficionados. It's also a great choice for anyone seeking a unique and creative activity. Designed for beginners, no prior knowledge is required, and participants don’t need to bring anything.
Provided Tools and Materials
We supply everything needed for the workshop:
- Premium incense paper
- Prepping ingredients
- Fragrance oils
- Scissors and stirrers
- Metal tins
- Dunking tray
- Step-by-step guidance
Requirements
We need a space with enough tables and chairs for everyone, as well as access to water and a kettle or microwave. Since we’ll be working with fragrance oils, a well-ventilated area is preferable.
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When?
We offer workshops and events any day of the week, including weekends, from 9 AM to 11 PM. This flexibility means we can accommodate almost any schedule! Whether you want a quick one-hour session or a more extended event, we’re here to make it work for you. For larger events we can also run workshops back to back so everyone can have a go.
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Where?
Our cozy studio in Chiswick is unfortunately not suitable for hosting workshops. Instead, we bring the workshop to you! You'll need to provide us with a suitable space we can use for the workshop. We’re based in West London but can travel anywhere within the city. If your event is outside London, we'll include transportation and any necessary accommodation in your quote.
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Quotes and Fees
Our quotes are based on the materials needed, time worked, and any potential travel and accommodation. We strive for transparency and will discuss the quote with you to ensure it meets your expectations.
We typically ask for half the payment upfront to cover the necessary tools and materials. The remaining balance is due after the workshop is completed.