The Botanical Sensory Workshop with Afternoon Tea

Learn how to blend your own botanical spa scrub!



75 mins

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 30

  $69 - $79 (Earlybird price of $69 applies if you book into a public session 20+ days ahead, otherwise $79 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $74/guest for 2+ guests)

Arrive and unwind

Arrive and Unwind

Leave the outside world behind and ease into a playful sensory discovery. Touch, smell and explore unexpected textures while enjoying delicious coffee and cake.


Get inspired

Get Inspired

What are you drawn to today? Uncover your mood through a fun personality quiz, then explore beautiful Australian minerals and carefully selected botanicals to inspire your signature blend.


Blend your creation

Blend Your Creation

Here's where the magic happens! Experiment with colours, textures and botanical combinations as you pour, layer and create your very own personalised spa blend. No experience needed — just curiosity and creativity.


A little something unexpected

A Little Something Unexpected

There's more to this experience than blending! Enjoy a surprise creative moment designed to add a personal, meaningful touch to your creation. We won't spoil the surprise!


Take the Spa Feeling Home

Take the Spa Feeling Home

Your creation is just the beginning. Discover how to transform your blend into a beautiful at-home self-care ritual — a little moment of calm and indulgence to return to whenever life gets busy.


Looking for a different way to catch up with friends, meet new people, or simply enjoy a little time for yourself?
In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the beautiful textures, colours, and delicate aromas of organic botanicals and Australian minerals. Discover your mood, choose the ingredients you're naturally drawn to, and create your very own personalised mineral body scrub.
Here's what awaits you:
  • Awaken your senses with a fun, interactive sensory discovery experience, along with coffee and cake.
  • Discover your mood and explore the natural ingredients that inspire you.
  • Pour, layer, and blend your personalised botanical spa scrub.
  • Unleash your creativity with a surprise activity.
  • Take that spa feeling home.
Come solo, bring your bestie, or gather your favourite people. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity, creativity, and have fun!
We can't wait to blend with you!

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Upcoming dates for The Botanical Sensory Workshop with Afternoon Tea

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 4:27am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 28 Nov 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:15pm
What you'll get
  • Your own Maison Minerals Studio spa scrub, lovingly created by you.
  • Coffee and dessert from the Birch cafe.
  • Your personalised mineral body scrub with 100% natural ingredients.
  • Golden drop oil (unscented) – organic golden jojoba and fractionated coconut oil.
  • Wooden spoon.
  • Your personalised Mood Card.
  • A beautiful keepsake bag to carry your creations home.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Come curious and have fun!
Location

The Birch Cafe - The Birch Geelong, Pakington Street, Newtown VIC

Your teacher can also travel within 80 kms of Newtown, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of The Botanical Sensory Workshop with Afternoon Tea

  • 5/5 from Claire Hill, attended Oct 2026: This was such a fun and relaxing afternoon! It was so nice to slow down, focus on the beautiful scents, and do something for myself. Valerie was lovely and explained things well, setting a calming mood. I can't wait to use my spa scrub!
  • 5/5 from Alva Huang, attended Oct 2026: I attended this event as a part of a lovely catch up with my friends from mom's group. Valerie hosted a cosy, intimate event that engaged our senses and gently reminded us to fill our own cups, even as we so often pour into the lives of others around us. The set up was gorgeous, the products smelled amazing and I really enjoyed being creative and having fun in the process. The best part for me is that the final product is something practical that I can take home and continue to use, to refresh my senses and self care. I would recommend this to anyone who is seeking an event that will allow you to recharge and reset.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Fowler, attended Oct 2026: It was such a beautiful setup and experience! I absolutely loved exploring all the different scents and getting creative while making my own gorgeous botanical scrub to take home. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to step away from the busyness of everyday life, indulge their senses and enjoy something a little different. Such a relaxing, creative and fun way to spend the afternoon!
Your teacher

Valerie Olesen
Valerie Olesen

5.0 (3)
female Women-owned

Hi, I'm Valerie!
I love travelling and discovering new places, but I've realised that sometimes, the best escape is simply slowing down and enjoying the little things. That sparked an idea and that's how Maison Minerals Studio began.
I'd love to welcome you to a sensory blending experience where you'll explore natural minerals, discover delicate botanicals, play with colours and textures, and create your very own self-care ritual to take home.
Whether you're looking for a little escape, a fun catch-up with friends or something beautiful to do for yourself, there's a place for you here.
Come curious. Leave with a little ritual that's uniquely yours.
I can't wait to blend with you!
With love,
Valerie
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