Seasonal Scents: Yule Edition

Celebrate the festive season with Seasonal Scents: Yule Edition, an immersive candle making workshop presented by the Hellenic Museum and Greek-Australian fragrance house Thematikos.

Set in the beautiful surrounds of the museum, this unique experience blends history with hands-on craft, beginning with a historian's introduction to the traditions surrounding candles, fragrance and seasonal rituals in ancient Greek life — from midwinter rites and sacred offerings, to the warming comforts of scent and light during the darker months.

With this newfound historical grounding in place, artisans from Thematikos guide guests through the process of creating a full-sized scented soy candle. Select a vessel, place the wick, blend a signature scent from a selection of holiday-inspired accords, then mix and hand-pour the wax before finally naming and labelling your bespoke creation — perfect to gift or keep.