Make Skincare the Eastern European Way Workshop

Make your own skincare inspired by traditional Eastern European remedies


Zhanna Petku
Zhanna Petku
5.0 (13)

1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 20

  $110 - $120 (Earlybird price of $110 applies if you book into a public session 21+ days ahead) (Afterpay available)

Discover how to create beautiful, effective skincare using simple ingredients from your own kitchen. Inspired by traditional Eastern European remedies and reimagined with a modern artisanal twist, this hands-on workshop will guide you through crafting your own natural skincare collection—no chemicals, no complicated formulas, just pure, nourishing ingredients that work.
You’ll learn how grains, herbs, oils, and fruits can transform into gentle cleansers, hydrating masks, soothing scrubs, and refreshing toners, all made with what you already have at home. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the time-honoured wisdom behind these recipes and the science that makes them effective today.
By the end of the session, you’ll take home a curated set of freshly made products, detailed recipes, and the confidence to keep creating your own natural skincare ritual.
Perfect for anyone who appreciates slow beauty, sustainable living, and the art of modern handmade skincare.

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Save $10 per guest, when you book 21+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Make Skincare the Eastern European Way Workshop

Times are Adelaide time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 6:06am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

30 upcoming dates between 30 Oct 2026 and 24 Dec 2027.

  • Fri 30 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-8pm (Crafers), $120 per person
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8pm (Crafers), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8pm (Crafers), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 8 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 22 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 5 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 19 Feb 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 5 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 19 Mar 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 2 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 16 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 30 Apr 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 14 May 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 28 May 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 11 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 25 Jun 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 9 Jul 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 23 Jul 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 6 Aug 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 20 Aug 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 3 Sep 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 17 Sep 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 1 Oct 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 15 Oct 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 29 Oct 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 12 Nov 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 26 Nov 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 10 Dec 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri 24 Dec 2027, 6:30pm-8pm (Taperoo), $110 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
Take home a curated set of freshly made products and detailed recipes.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Nothing is required.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

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Zhanna Petku
Zhanna Petku

5.0 (13)
female Women-owned

I didn't start Fragrant Rituals because I wanted a business. I started it because my body wouldn't tolerate the synthetic world anymore.
For as long as I can remember, walking down the perfume aisle gave me headaches. Commercial skincare caused sensitivity. I knew there had to be another way — so I went looking for it.
I studied aromatherapy and organic skincare formulation, learning to separate marketing noise from what actually works and what is genuinely safe. Then came the thing that changed everything — natural perfumery. Training in Europe introduced me to the ancient art of composing scent from pure botanicals — flowers, resins, herbs, bark and spices — the same materials humans have used for thousands of years to heal, connect and ritualise.
That knowledge didn't just change what I put on my skin. It changed how I understood myself and my place in the natural world.
Years of learning, formulating and testing eventually became Fragrant Rituals — my South Australian artisan perfumery and slow apothecary. Every formula I make is handcrafted in small batches, blended in the traditional French perfumery style, using only ingredients I trust completely.
I love teaching because this knowledge changed my life and I want it to change yours too. Most people have never been told what is actually in their mainstream perfume, or that natural alternatives can be just as complex, just as beautiful — and so much kinder to your body and the earth. Watching someone compose their first botanical perfume and realise they've created something entirely their own — that moment never gets old.
To date, I have welcomed over 400 students into my workshops across South Australia. My workshops have been featured in Glam Adelaide and Weekend Notes, listed on South Australia Tourism, and reviewed on Tripadvisor — here is what some of my students have said:
*"Zhanna is a very informed and professional instructor and made learning about the history of perfume and perfume making fun. The tea break with chocolates and Zhanna's herbal teas was a delightful highlight."*
*"The class exceeded our expectations. Zhanna was so knowledgeable and lovely. Fantastic teacher. I would recommend this workshop to everyone."*
*"This class was absolutely a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Worth every penny of the ticket price."*
What most people don't know about natural perfumery is how deeply human it is. For thousands of years, before synthetics existed, botanical fragrance was simply how people lived — it was medicine, ritual, and identity all at once. When I teach, I'm not just showing you how to make perfume. I'm connecting you to something ancient and returning you to your original nature — the shared thread between people, plants, and place.
Announcement: Celebrate your next milestone with a hands-on, sensory experience. Fragrant Rituals is available for bespoke private events, including artisan hens parties, holistic corporate wellness workshops, and mindful team building. Choose between our tranquil Adelaide Hills studio or our newly opened location at the historical Fort Largs.
Coming soon: New hands-on rituals exploring Traditional Incense, Aromatherapy, and Perfume & Sensuality. I invite you to visit the Fragrant Rituals website and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to secure your place at the table.

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