OLFACTORY & CULINARY WORKSHOPS
The following are the classes and workshops offered at Ayala Moriel Parfums studio during the next few months. There are no pre-requisites for attending these workshops, but we do recommend you register for the class as early as possible, as the number of spots is very limited (we only take 6 students for the practical workshops, and up to 10 for "theoretical" workshops such as lectures and olfactory presentations).
Thursday, August 9th
Calendar of Workshops and Olfactory Events at Ayala Moriel Parfums Studio
The following is our workshop calender. You may also book a workshop just for you and a small group of friends (up to 10). More details on available workshops can be found below.
Sunday, November 11th, 1:00-3:00pm
Rememberance Day - No Classes
Thursday, November 15, 6:00-9:00pm
AROMATIC COOKING with FRESH HERBS, SPICES & FLORAL ESSENCES
Sunday, November 18th, 1:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, November 21st, 6:30-8:30pm
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WORKSHOP
Thursday, November 22, 6:00-9:00pm
INNER WISDOM OUTER BEAUTY: BEAUTIFICATION AND BODY CARE WITH NATURAL AROMATICS
Sunday, November 26th, 11:30-6:00pm
Thursday, November 29th, 6:30-8:30pm
Sunday, December 2nd, 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, December 2nd, 3:00-6:00pm
Thursday, December 6th, 6:30-8:30pm
Sunday, December 9th, 1:00-3:00pm
Thursday, December 13th, 6:30-8:30pm
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WORKSHOP - for last minute gift-making!!!
Sunday, December 16th, 11:30-6:00pm
Thursday, December 20th
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WORKSHOP - for last minute gift-making!!!
Workshops Details
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WORKSHOP
Learn how to make scented chocolate truffles with fine chocolate base and precious floral essences. We will be making two types of truffles (white or milk based, and dark chocolate base), and you will be taking them home with you to share with loved ones (or not…).
How much: $40 per person including materials (limited to 6 people)
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Crème Parfum workshop
Learn how to design and create your own personal perfume from precious botanical essences. By the end of the workshop, you will have made a perfume to take with you. We will provide simple jars as basic packaging, but fancy silver compacts or porcelain pillboxes from the perfumer’s collection will be available for purchasing, for those who wish to add an extra visual and tactile touch to their first olfactory creation!
How much: $75 per person incudling materials (limited to 6 people)
THE ART OF PERFUMED CANDLEMAKING
Join our guest instructor Nikki Sheritt, an artisan candle maker of Seattle-based Gabriel's Aunt, for an afternoon of candle-making. You will learn how to make beautifully fragrant soy candles using essential oils and natural vegetable waxes. You'll be guided step-by-step in the process of blending the essences, moulding and crafting a high-quality, clean-burning candle. By the end of the class, you will take with you a specially scented candle, beautifully packaged and gift wrapped - ready to go under the tree!
Date: Sunday, November 18th, 1:00-3:00pm
How much: $45 including materials
THE ART OF INCENSE
Learn about the origins of incense and create your own incense blend using precious resins, gums, woods, spices and herbs. We will pulverize, grind and mix together raw materials that were used in incense makig since antiquity. After experiencing first hand the sensual aromatic process of incense making you may never look at incense the same way again...
How much: $35 per person incudling materials (limited to 6 people)
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ICE CREAM WITH FLORAL WATERS
Learn how to make ice cream from scratch, using top quality fresh ingredients and original, all-natural flavourings such as hydrosols and resins traditionally used in Middle Eastern desserts.
This class is also open to children ages 4 and up, when accompanied with a parent.
How Much: $25/adult, $5/child
Chocolate Truffles with Kids
Learn how to make scented chocolate truffles with fine chocolate base and delicious botanical essences. We will be making two types of children's favourite truffles (white and milk), and you will be taking them home with you to share with siblings and friends (or not…).
How much: $25/adult $5/child
*This class is also open to children ages 3 and up, when accompanied with a parent.
LIP BALMS with Kids
Create your own delicious lip balm for soft glossy lips! Making lip balm is fun and easy, and a great way to engage young children in the process.
How much: $25/adult $5/child
*This class is also open to children ages 3 and up, when accompanied with a parent.
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SCENTED BODY PRODUCTS PART I: BATH SALTS & MASSAGE OILS
Making your own bath and body products is fun and easy. You’ll be using high quality, readily available ingredients to make your own, custom-scented bath salts and massage oils.
How much: $45 person including materials (limited to 6 people)
SCENTED BODY PRODUCTS PART II: SUGAR SCRUBS
Making your own bath and body products is fun and easy. You’ll be using high quality, readily available ingredients to make your own, custom-scented sugar scrubs.
How much: $45 per person incudling materials (limited to 6 people)
SCENTED BODY PRODUCTS PART III: BODY BUTTERS
Making your own bath and body products is fun and easy. You’ll be using high quality, readily available ingredients to make your own, custom-scented body butters.
How much: $45 per person incudling materials (limited to 6 people)
Introduction to Natural Perfumery
This class is an interactive introduction to the art of natural perfumery. You will learn about how perfume is constructed, and will get exposed to the thinking process of a perfumer. You will learn how to sniff like a “Nose” and evaluate beautiful and strange essences from around the world, and smell how they were incorporated in some of Ayala Moriel’s perfume creations.
How much: $25 per person
DIY Booze
Learn how to make your own fine liquors from readily available aromatics and spirits.
In this class we will make homemade Limoncello, a classic for the summer!
How much: $25 per person (Including materials)
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Powders and Sachets
Create all-natural sachets, scented powders and potpourri based on vintage recipes from the turn of the century. The finished products make a perfect gift and will inspire you to do more at home.
How much: $45 per person (Including materials)
Stunning Stationary: Scented paper and Greeting Cards
Make your own beautifuly scented stationary and greeting cards. We will be using handcrafted paper and blank greeting cards and botanical elements to create stunning stationary - both visually and olfactory-wise. The stationary can be used as holiday greeting cards, or as a gift with a personal touch.
How much: $40 per person (including materials)
Aromatic Cooking with Fresh Herbs, Spices & Floral Essences
"We cook and complain that it's a waste of time, when we should be pouring our love into making that food" (Paulo Coelho, "The Witch of Portobello")
Join Ayala for a fabulous evening of aromatic cooking- using fresh herbs, freshly ground spices, floral waters and essential oils - in both savory and sweet dishes. Your will be given a collection of recipes to try at home, and receive guidelines for aromatic cooking. As an inspiration, we will be preparing a seasonal feast together (which we will enjoy at the end of the class, of course!) including an appetizer, a main course, a dessert and beverages to accompany the meal. I hope that by the end of the class you will feel inspired to use your own aromatic culinary creations at home and feel encouraged to express your creativity in the kitchen, using the best quality aromatics you can source.
In each cooking workshop, no matter the season, will give some basic guidelines and recipes for:
Preparing from scratch your own ground spice mixtures and pastes (such as curries, garam masalas, etc.).
Using fresh herbs in savory dishes, dips, condiments and pickles.
Preparing your own salad dressings and marinades using essential oils and/or fresh herbs.
Using exotic spices and/or essential oils in desserts and baked goods.
Concocting specialty teas and beverages - chilled or warm, depending on the seasons.
How much: $55 including materials (space limited to 6 students).
Dolomates DinnerLearn how to make Stuffed Grapevine Leaves and than join the feast of Dolomates and other delicious appetizers from the Mediterranean region!
How much: $45 per person
This weekend session was the first in a total of 6 monthly sessions for this group of students (one of which is an individual, one-on-one session at the lab/studio). Correspondence students may need to rely more on th extensive handbook that accompanies the course, but will still get the same one-on-one guidance only via phone and by sending in their work for evaluation and feedback. The book turned out better than I imagined, and there were only 20 copies printed for the 1st edition. Although the book could stand on its own in your studies it is really important to have the classes and/or personal sessions with me to get the most out of the course. Just like with my perfumes, the course is as personalized as could be. There are some exercises that may not appear in the book and would be assigned to individual students based on their level and specific needs. It's really tailored for each one of my students to excel and get a head start in the field.
