In search of the lost sense...
Workshops around scents and sense of smell
How often do we really pay attention to the scents around us?
I offer a series of workshops around scents, sense of smell and memories. From the development of scents in history to the latest scientific findings, you'll be invited on an olfactory journey on which you can (re)discover the world around you with your eyes closed and your nostrils wide open.
Did you know?
So again the question:
How often do we give this sense the attention it deserves?
That's right: far too rarely. So it's time to rediscover this "lost" sense...
Workshops Overview
I offer a selection of exciting, interactive workshops for adults, children, schools and other organisations. If you are interested, you can also book me for private events.
Adults Workshops
Immerse yourself in the world of fragrances with your eyes closed and your nose open and discover the world anew - an unforgettable experience!
Kids Workshops
Develop your child's olfactory sensitivity and awaken their curiosity about the world of scents.
Workshops für Schulen
An exciting and original approach for primary school children that is tailored to their learning and educational goals.
What do other participants say?
Reviews from my Google profile:
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Leti O.
I attended the olfactory discovery workshop of Mathilde, and I loved it! Learning how the sense of smell influences our behaviour and mindset is absolutely fascinating. Mathilde has succeeded in making scientific concepts
understandable, and some of these facts are very surprising! Testing my own sense of smell was also very intriguing and stunning, and made me (re)discover a new whole world. Mathilde guides you with passion and kindness through an uncommon and rare experience!
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Catherine Livet
I loved the olfactory workshop created and organized by Mathilde. With kindness, pedagogy and generosity, she finds the perfect balance between theoretical informations and practical activities. She's passionate about what she does, and...
she's great at passing on her passion! The workshop will nourish both your senses and your intellect.
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Anne S.
Superb immersion in the world of smells with Mathilde. Very interesting, we learn lots of things about our sense of smell, the links with our brain and our memory. And at the same time, it's very fun. I really enjoyed the olfactory journey. A big thank you!
Adults Workshops:
Discovery journey into the world of scents
Are you interested in fragrances and would like to find out more about them? Do you enjoy smelling and would like to make your own creation? I will take you on a journey of discovery into the world of scents with passion and enthusiasm.
What can you expect in this 1.5-hour workshop?
Who is the workshop for?
Anyone looking for a great experience that stimulates the mind and senses. No previous experience required.
Cost, venue, duration and terms
What do you bring home?
Your own scented creation.
Also available as a privatized workshop for groups, events, birthdays, companies, etc.
Scents, emotions & memory: discover the unexpected powers of the sense of smell.
Can only be booked as a private event.
Do you have a keen nose and want to develop your sense of smell? Are you curious about how smells influence our emotions and behavior and would like to experience this live? With fun and in-depth knowledge, I invite you to an extraordinary experience, after which you will perceive the world and yourself in a completely different way.
What can you expect in this workshop?
Who is the workshop for?
Anyone looking for an extraordinary experience that stimulates the mind and senses, touches the heart and connects. No previous experience required.
Cost, venue, duration and terms
What will you take home with you?
A scented creation with a secret blend to unravel. A fragrant creation with a secret blend that needs to be decoded. The chance to win a personalised gift worth €50..
Only available as a privatized workshop for groups, events, birthdays, companies, etc.
*From the 5th guest, the host gets the workshop for free.
Workshops for Kids:
Awakening the sense of smell
The olfactory awakening workshop combines games and practical exercises to develop the child's olfactory sensitivity and awaken their curiosity for the world of scents. Your kid leaves the workshop with its own personal scent and some tips to continue exploring the world with wide nostrils.
What children can expect from this workshop?
Who is the workshop suitable for?
For all children who enjoy smelling and want to experience something different - recommended age: 7 to 12 years.
Cost, venue, duration and terms
Next available dates: is about to be communicated shortly.
Workshops Schools:
Workshops for shools
I offer the children's workshop in an adapted version for schools. It is a wonderful way to build bridges between different subjects such as history and science, while developing skills such as concentration, mindfulness and ability to translate scents into words and pictures.
Educational objectives of this workshop?
Who is the workshop for?
The workshop is suitable for children aged 8 and over. Particularly suitable for Year 5 as part of the NaWi programme, which trains the 5 senses (including sense of smell).
Cost, venue, duration und terms
Available by arrangement in the greater Berlin area. Please contact me to request an individual appointment.
What parents of children who participated say:
Das sagen die Eltern der Kinder, die schon teilgenommen haben:
"My 9-year-old daughter was absolutely thrilled with the Olfaktion workshop. It was a new sensory experience for her and she has awakened our own curiosity about the world of fragrances. The perfume she created there is on her bedside table and she never tires of using it. A big thank you for this beautiful moment of sharing!"
Diane
Mother of Momo (9 years old)
"Amandine was delighted with this workshop, which allowed her to discover a new world. She learnt to concentrate on smells, to (re)recognise them and thus to sharpen her sense of smell. The instructor succeeded perfectly in passing on her passion to the children and making them aware of this somewhat forgotten sense. I highly recommend this workshop!"
Laëtitia
Mother of Amandine (7 years old)
Offer a truly unique experience with a scented Gift Voucher.
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Give them a gift voucher (with or without a workshop date).
Bonjour, I'm Mathilde, your Workshop host.
I am Mathilde, born in France, the daughter of an excellent cook and gourmet, and a father who taught me from an early age to discover the world through my nose. Since my childhood, I have been passionate about fragrances and everything related to them. In parallel to a "normal" career in the company, I have developed this passion through a training in raw material in perfumery at ISIPCA (a school in France that trains perfumers) and aromatherapy.
I share this passion and knowledge with enthusiasm and joy in my workshops.
In addition to my activity as a workshop moderator, I work as an alternative practitioner for psychotherapy in a practice in Prenzlauer Berg, where I also use the sense of smell to enhance the cognitive therapeutic work.
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Any question?
Feel free to contact me.
I'm looking forward to you!