【คลาสเวิร์คช็อป】【Traditional Herbal Blending - Sachet Crafting Workshop】 In-Person Cold Condensation Incense Blending

**【Traditional Herbal Blending - Sachet Crafting Workshop】** From Western Aromatherapy to Eastern Incense Blending: A Cross-Cultural Olfactory Journey Rising from the solemnity of Han Dynasty ancestral halls, the myriad fragrances from the Silk Road refined into poetry in the Song Dynasty scholar's study, and finally resting on the desks of Ming and Qing literati. This wisp of ethereal smoke crossing time and space is not just an aroma but the very breath of Eastern aesthetics and the distillation of life philosophy. "He xiang" (harmonious incense blending) is not a solo performance of a single ingredient, but the ancient practice of blending multiple natural aromatic materials according to the principles of "Sovereign, Minister, Assistant, Envoy." Grinding into fine powder, kneading to blend, and cold condensing into incense is the wisdom that unifies and harmonizes the fragrances. First, a subtle purity; then, a mellow depth. Floral, woody, and medicinal notes unfold layer by layer. With every breath, calm the spirit, purify the mind, nourish the body! This time, we invite you to personally step into the "cold condensation blending craft" Blend fragrances in the palm of your hand Settle your thoughts in focused creation Experience the Eastern healing path of "nourishing oneself with incense." https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55233388765_4c7196e6ff.jpg |**Course Content**| **◇ Rose & Agarwood ◇ Session: May 31, 2026 (Sunday) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Fully Booked)** A touch of floral shadow infused with agarwood; gentle yet resolute, with light amidst stillness. Experience the delicate intertwining of "the stability of wood × the softness of flowers." **Aromatic Identification** Savor the scents of agarwood, damask rose, red sandalwood, and benzoin. **Blending Principles** Agarwood as Sovereign | Calms the spirit and steadies energy Rose as Minister | Soothes the liver and relieves depression Red Sandalwood as Assistant | Gently supports and carries the fragrance Benzoin as Envoy | Fixes the aroma and enhances sweetness **Handcrafted Cold Condensation Incense** Mix incense powder, knead the paste, shape the incense sachet, roll into beads, air dry, and complete your personalized "Rose & Agarwood" sachet. **◇ Midday Sun ◇ Session: June 14, 2026 (Sunday) 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM** As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, protect body and mind with the essence of pure fragrance. Experience the crisp and upright "Aromatic Defense and Pure Energy." **Aromatic Identification** Savor the scents of Atractylodes lancea, mugwort, Acorus gramineus, Chuan Xiong, Angelica dahurica, and Agastache rugosa. **Blending Principles** Atractylodes lancea as Sovereign | Dispels dampness and purifies turbidity Mugwort & Acorus gramineus as Minister | Purify and protect the body Chuan Xiong & Angelica dahurica as Assistant | Promote Qi circulation and open orifices Agastache rugosa as Envoy | Harmonizes the aroma **Handcrafted Cold Condensation Incense** Mix incense powder, knead the paste, shape the incense sachet, roll into beads, air dry, and complete a personalized "Aromatic Defense and Pure Energy" sachet for the Dragon Boat Festival season. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55233225209_4259281655.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55232070367_983ac7c055.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55233128103_caa77a3c8e.jpg **| What You Will Gain |** 🌿 Theoretical Foundation | Introduction to Incense Blending Culture Understand the historical context and cultural depth of Eastern incense blending. 🌿 Discern Scents, Recognize Flavors | In-depth Olfactory Training Learn to distinguish between natural aromatic materials and chemical fragrances. 🌿 Grasp the Principles | Keys to Cold Incense Creation Understand the balanced logic between aroma, temperature, and proportion. 🌿 Hands-On Practice | Complete Incense Making Experience From powder to sachet, personally complete a wearable piece. |**Ideal For**| Incense enthusiasts, aromatherapy lovers, seekers of traditional culture and aesthetics, handicraft enthusiasts, those eager to explore Eastern herbal aromatics and expand their olfactory range and healing perspective, and individuals seeking a moment of calm in their busy lives are all welcome to join! |**Course Fee**| Original Price: NT$2580 📣**Register before May 20, 2026 and enjoy:** ** Early Bird Discount: NT$1780** ** Two people travel together: NT$3360 (Average NT$1680/person)** ※ The fee includes: natural aromatic materials, crafting tools, and exquisite cord accessories. ※ Take home a wealth of incense blending knowledge and a handcrafted sachet. A wisp of incense is a moment to encounter oneself During the process of blending aromas slowly settle your thoughts and let the scent ~ guide you back to the most stable place within. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55232983751_b93a68bf73.jpg |**Please Note**| 1. Course slots are limited. Registration order will be based on payment time! 2. To protect the rights of attending students, the registered participant and the attending student must be the same person. After completing registration and payment, please be sure to leave a message with: the attending student's name, contact phone number, and email address. 3. For "Two people travel together" registration, please fill in the names and contact phone numbers of the attending participants in the remarks section. 4. After payment is completed, a "Class Notification" message will be sent via internal message one week before the class begins. 5. To prevent your email system from mistakenly marking messages as spam, please check your junk mail folder to ensure timely receipt of communications. |**Location**| Ping Garden - Fragrance Lab 9F, No. 271, Songren Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (Across from Balenciaga CD Building, next to FamilyMart) |**Instructor**| Ma Kuo-Hsuan Teacher Ma is dedicated to promoting the "Mending Project" in Taiwan, with the core concept of "Micro-Star Achievements." This approach views intangible cultural heritage skills not just as learning, but as achievements akin to starlight with each completed piece, accumulating to illuminate one's world with constellations. The "Mending Project" currently collects various intangible cultural heritage skills, encompassing cloisonné enamel, cold condensation incense blending, lacquered fans, mother-of-pearl inlay, and other traditional Chinese crafts. Through systematic guidance, it leads the public to experience and create, reconnecting with the beauty of traditional Chinese culture. Beginners can also complete works with their own hands, entering a state of meticulous and focused creation. With each completion, they ignite a personal star. It's like holding needle and thread, mending stitch by stitch. In rest and contemplation, mend the subtle cracks in one's own world; with each completion, ignite that personal star. . Chinese Health & Diet Therapist . Co-founder of the "Mending Project" . Founder of Mentor Enterprise Headquarters Management Consulting Co., Ltd. . President of the Taiwan Partridge Service Association . Contract Lecturer at the Taiwan Productivity Center . Co-founder of the Micro-Innovation Book Club