Incense Making and Smoke Clearing
In this class, we will learn about the different types of incense and herbal bundles, and ultimately make our own.
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South Chicago Farm
9000 South Mackinaw Avenue Chicago, IL 60617Refund Policy
About this event
Incense has been used in cultures all over the world for celebration, ceremonies and everyday air freshening. In this class we will learn about the different types of incense and herbal bundles, and ultimately make our own. Participants will harvest herbs and hand tie them into bundles for burning. In addition to that participants will see a demonstration of resin incense making and play with dried herbs to create their own blends.
You are invited to Urban Growers Collective for a fun and informative workshop: we will learn about the different types of incense and herbal bundles, and ultimately make our own. Participants will harvest herbs and hand tie them into bundles for burning. In addition to that participants will see a demonstration of resin incense making and play with dried herbs to create their own blends. All supplies will be provided. Incense has been used in cultures all over the world for celebration, ceremonies and everyday air freshening.
A ticket for the workshop is $100; we. are offering a reduced cost ticket of $25 in exchange for 3 workshare hours at our South Chicago farm. Workshare hours need to be completed a week in advance of the workshop date in order for the reduced cost to be honored. If they are not completed, the ticket holder will be charged the additional $75 upon arrival to the workshop
Frequently asked questions
We offer reduced cost tickets in exchange for 3 hours of workshare. Use the coupon code WORKSHARE to check out. All workshare hours must be completed a week prior to the workshop. If they are not, the ticket holder will be charged the remaining $75 for a full cost ticket.
A water bottle filled with water; sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat if it’s sunny or rain gear if it’s stormy; & a snack. UGC will provide all the tools you’ll need to work, but if you have a pair of work gloves, please bring them. Bring any medical device (inhaler, epi-pen, etc) you may need.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that you don’t mind getting really dirty (pants and long-sleeved shirts are recommended), and bring an extra layer and rain gear–just in case. Please refrain from wearing perfumes/fragrances to protect our bees.