Smoke Wand Workshop: International Rose Garden Festival
November 9 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm AEDT
Join us at the Library Marquee to make your very own smoke wand. Choose from a variety of aromatic herbs and learn how to wrap and tie your wand.
The burning of sacred herbs is a ceremonial practice common to many different cultures across the globe. Combustible bouquets stretch back as far as the Ancient Egyptians, who used smoke wands as part of their rituals, to appease the gods and deter malevolent spirits. Numerous cultures continents apart believed that smoke from certain herbs purified a space, and used smouldering herbs to bless both people and places. Others believed it enhanced one’s spirituality and aided meditation. And still others used it to cleanse the air and drive away insects.
Drop in any time between 11.30am and 2pm. Suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be actively supervised during the activity.
This workshop is part of the International Rose Garden Festival. Find out more about the festival and the program of events here.
Why not visit the Library Stall to:
- Relax in our space, read a book or talk to a library staff member
- Check out our amazing flower poetry and crafts