Karry Wilson Workshop Teaches Bath Bombs, Perfumes, Organic Candle Making

Karry Wilson ran "Scents and Senses," a multi-week workshop that convened January 27 and put bath-bomb making, perfume formulation and organic candle crafting into the hands of local makers. Participants produced scented sugar scrub, a full-size eau de parfum, a travel roller perfume, a double-wick candle and "exciting scented bath bombs," using materials that emphasized organic inputs such as organic essential oils and organic fractionated coconut oil. The class was open to a broad age range, appropriate for grades 6 through adult.

The session prioritized practical technique and sensory education. Attendees worked in small groups to learn scent layering and formulation basics that apply to bath and body products as well as to candles and personal fragrances. Producing both a full-size eau de parfum and a travel roller gave participants a chance to experience concentration, dilution and carrier-oil considerations at two scales, while the double-wick candle module focused on wick placement and wax handling for cleaner burns. The bath-bomb portion introduced fizz and scent distribution in bath products, paired with a scrub recipe that reinforced texture and exfoliant balance.

For community members, the workshop represented an accessible entry point into small-batch product making. The grade 6-through-adult designation made it possible for families and intergenerational groups to attend together, and the small-group format facilitated one-on-one guidance that is often missing from larger maker events. Using organic essential oils and fractionated coconut oil kept ingredient choices straightforward for home formulators and highlighted how ingredient selection affects scent throw, skin feel and product longevity.

The class also illustrated a broader trend: bath-bomb making is increasingly woven into scent-design and candle workshops rather than taught in isolation. That crossover benefits hobbyists who want to sell at local markets or refine their home routine, because it teaches cross-product skills such as balancing notes across a bath product and a perfume or choosing waxes and carriers that complement chosen fragrances.

Registration for the multi-week "Scents and Senses" program was handled through the event’s registration page, and organizers structured sessions to serve both beginners and those with some prior experience. For readers eager to try similar projects, look for workshops that emphasize hands-on small groups, organic ingredient lists and the chance to make finished products you can use or gift.

The workshop signals a practical shift in local craft education: scent design, bath products and candle making are being taught together as complementary skills, offering a clear pathway from curious beginner to confident small-batch maker.