For Families Talks & Workshops

Arabic Attar Perfumery Workshop

by Arab Network @ Singapore
10 May • 12:00pm

Discover the art of Arabic attar with The Arab Network @ Singapore! Join Mr. Ali Alhadi to explore its rich history and craft your own signature scent to take home. A fragrant journey awaits!

Arabic Attar Perfumery Workshop

[Registration for this programme is now closed. Thank you for your kind interest.]

Programme Details
Date: Sat, 10 May
Time: 12pm - 1.30pm
Venue: Ixora Room @ Peranakan Museum (39 Armenian St, Singapore 179941)
Price: $18/pax

Explore the world of traditional Arabic perfumery with expert Mr Ali Alhadi from Gifts of Adan! Learn about the evolution of attar from traditional oil-based ingredients to modern oud-based perfumes. This hands-on workshop allows you to create and take home your own personal signature attar-based perfume.

Workshop Schedule:

  • 11:30am to 12pm: Registration
  • 12pm to 12:15pm: Introduction to non-alcoholic oil-based perfumery
  • 12:15pm to 12:30pm: Demonstration on mixing perfume oils
  • 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Create your signature scent in groups of 4

     

Arab Network @ Singapore

The Arab Network@Singapore (AN@S) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to help maintain and enhance the quality of life. We are inspired by the millennia of legacies and contributions made by the forefathers of its founding members, in helping to make Singapore a peaceful, cohesive and prosperous country. In this spirit of service, AN@S is committed to ensure the less fortunate is given the much-needed social, educational or financial support they truly deserve.





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