Burning incense on its own is an art form. Knowing when, how and what to burn in the precise quantities, and which technique is most suitable for a certain raw material is a pre-requisite for any incense-maker's traning, as well as to fragrance aficionado and incense lovers. This will help you understand the pyrotechnic aspects, and enable you to know which material is appropriate for which incense burning (and making) techniques.  

Last but not least, in this course we will learn how to burn, explore and appreciate  individual incense raw materials from the natural world, including fragrant woods, resins, spices, flowers, seeds, fruits and peels of fragrant botanicals and animal ingredients used for incense and rituals from time immemorial. 

In this fun online course, we'll learn about:
1) Types of incense 

2) How to explore and observe the raw materials

3) How to burn incense using several incense burning techniques

4) Exploring and observing the raw materials of incense 

5) Energetics of incense materials

6) Healing potential of incense burning

7) Incense and its role for mindfulness and emotional well-being

The Listening to Smoke online program includes a kit of key incense materials and tools that we will evaluate during the course and live sessions. 

The program is built from 6 sessions, that will take place over the summer on Thursdays, July 15th through September, from 8:00-9:00am Israel time. 

Introductory rate for students who sign up for the pilot program, please sign up no later than July 14th.