Balm Making at Summer Solstice Market

Sat 12 Dec 10am - 10:45am
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Balm Making at Summer Solstice Market

Sat 12 Dec 10am - 10:45am

Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

Summer Solstice Market Special

In this session, you’ll be guided through the process of making a nourishing, after-sun cooling herbal balm using plant-infused oils, beeswax, and seasonal botanicals. We’ll talk through why each ingredient is chosen and simple ways to incorporate them into everyday life.

This workshop is designed to be approachable and tactile: smelling, stirring, pouring, and learning by doing. No prior experience is needed.

What you’ll learn:

The basic components of a herbal balm

How infused oils and beeswax work together

Simple formulation principles you can replicate at home

How to use balms for dry skin, hands, lips, and everyday care

What you’ll take home:

Your own handmade herbal balm

A simple recipe and notes to continue making balms at home

Details:

Duration: approx. 45 minutes

Suitable for beginners

All materials provided

Limited places available

This is a beautiful opportunity to connect with plants, learn a foundational herbal skill, and create something useful to take home with you.