A Perfume Making Class for Every Kind of Gathering
A perfume making class with Glitters & Grace comes in three graceful formats. Each one is also taught by people who love perfume. Each one also ends with a bottle you made yourself.
So this page compares them side by side. First comes the Perfume Making 101 Workshop, quoted for your group. Next is The Fragrance Workshop, where groups create two perfumes. Finally, a one-to-one fragrance consultation starts at $650.
- Taught by a trained perfumer's team
- Classes quoted for your group
- Private sessions from $650
- We come to you
Why take a perfume making class instead of shopping for one
Department store perfume is lovely, yet it was made for everyone. In contrast, a class teaches you why you love what you love. Then you put that knowledge straight into a bottle.
Every format shares the same fine materials. For example, we blend with absolutes, CO2 extracts, and essential oils. An absolute, simply put, is a highly concentrated aroma drawn from a flower. So even a first blend smells rich and true.
Our founder, Cheryl Gleason, is a trained perfumer. Her approach also shapes how every class is taught. As a result, guests learn real structure, not just mixing for fun.
Planning for a few friends? Start with the 101. Hosting a bigger celebration? Look at The Fragrance Workshop. Want a recipe kept on file? Book one-to-one.
Compare each perfume making class format
Here is how the options differ. Each card also notes who it suits and how pricing works.
Perfume Making 101 Workshop
This hands-on class comes to your home, venue, or event space in Chicagoland. It needs at least 3 guests and is quoted for your group. Then everyone leaves with a finished, labeled perfume.
Signature Fragrance Workshop
This tier especially suits intimate groups and small gatherings at home. Guests learn structure, write a scent story, and then make two perfumes.
Elevated Workshop + Perfume Bar
Weddings, showers, and milestone birthdays call for more. So this tier adds extended materials, deeper education, and a fully staffed perfume bar.
Branded Fragrance Workshop
Built for team events and brand launches, this tier travels nationwide for corporate bookings. It is quoted per event.
Guided one-to-one blend
In a private session, the perfumer guides you while you blend. It happens at our Mokena studio or your home, from $650.
A perfume made for you
Prefer to relax? Instead, the perfumer can create a custom perfume for you as a commission. Either way, your formula is recorded and kept.
Book a 101 Workshop for your group
Gather at least 3 guests, then we quote and bring the class to you. Prefer a bigger event? Ask us to quote The Fragrance Workshop instead.
Ideas for planning your class
A little planning makes the evening glow. Here are three simple ways to shape it.
The 101 Workshop welcomes adults, teens, families, and kids ages 5 and up. So it can be a multigenerational outing.
Occasions for a perfume making class
A class gives any gathering a focus, even a casual one. Plus, everyone carries home a keepsake that smells like the day.
Girls' nights
A small group of friends fits the 101 perfectly. Afterward, everyone trades sniffs and compliments.
Milestone birthdays
A fortieth deserves something memorable. The Elevated tier pairs the lesson with a full perfume bar.
Bridal showers
Guests learn while the bride opens gifts. Then every bottle becomes a favor.
Family days
Grandmothers, moms, and daughters can learn side by side. Since kids 5 and up are welcome, nobody sits out.
Team events
Coworkers often bond over shared choices. The Branded tier even travels nationwide.
Weddings
Guests then make a scent that recalls the celebration. See our wedding perfume bars for styling.
Where a perfume making class can happen
We bring the materials and the teaching. Meanwhile, you choose the room that feels right.
Your home
Often, a dining table works beautifully. Plus, guests relax faster in a familiar place.
Event spaces
Rented rooms suit larger groups, especially for the Elevated tier. We simply work with the layout you have.
Restaurant private rooms
Dinner first, then perfume. It makes a polished evening out.
Offices
Conference rooms host team classes well, especially for the Branded tier.
Mokena studio
Our studio opens in January 2027. Its private party room holds up to 40, is BYOB for adults, and has a kitchen.
How booking a perfume making class works
- Tell us your plans.First, share your date, your guest count, and the mood you want.
- Choose a format.Next, we suggest the 101, a Fragrance Workshop tier, or a private session.
- Confirm the details.Then we send the details and hold your date.
- Learn and blend.On the day, guests study notes and then build their perfume.
- Bottle it.Finally, everyone names and labels a finished bottle to take home.
Group classes do not save each guest's recipe. However, a private perfume consultation records your formula and keeps it.
Moments from our classes and bars
These photos show the materials, settings, and finished bottles. Notice how the setup changes with each room.
Reserve your class date
Book online or call 815.418.6740. Together, we will match the format to your group and your occasion.
Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every bar we bring to your event.
Where we teach perfume making
Looking for a perfume class in Chicago or the suburbs? The 101 Workshop travels anywhere in Chicagoland, our home base. Meanwhile, The Fragrance Workshop also serves Milwaukee and Indianapolis. In January 2027, our Mokena studio opens for private sessions and gatherings.
Chicago and the North Shore
Condos, homes, and party rooms from the city to Lake Forest.
Western and Northwest Suburbs
Homes, clubhouses, and venues across DuPage and the northwest suburbs.
Southwest Suburbs and Will County
Our home base, minutes from the Mokena studio.
Milwaukee Area
Local Glitters & Grace hosts and teams to bring you sparkle.
Indianapolis Area
Local Glitters & Grace hosts and teams to bring you sparkle.
Mokena Studio
19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107, Mokena, IL 60448. Opening in January 2027 with a private party room for up to 40 guests. Visit the studio page or call 815.418.6740.
Perfume making class questions
Which class should I book first?
For most groups, the 101 Workshop is the best start. It covers the foundations and ends with a finished perfume.
How much does a class cost?
Group classes are quoted for your group or event. Private sessions start at $650.
Do I need experience?
No. The instructor guides each step, so first-timers feel at ease.
What is the difference between the 101 and The Fragrance Workshop?
The 101 ends with one perfume. The Fragrance Workshop adds a scent story and a second, more playful perfume at our perfume bar.
Can kids join?
Yes. The 101 Workshop suits kids ages 5 and up, as well as teens, families, and adults.
Is my recipe saved?
Only in a one-to-one consultation. There, your formula is recorded and kept.
Do you come to the North Shore and western suburbs?
Yes. The 101 travels anywhere in Chicagoland, from Evanston and Winnetka to Naperville and Hinsdale.
Do you teach classes in Milwaukee?
Yes. The Fragrance Workshop serves Milwaukee, including Mequon, Brookfield, and Wauwatosa.
Can I take a class in Indianapolis?
Yes. The Fragrance Workshop serves Indianapolis and nearby Carmel, Fishers, and Zionsville.
Can I visit your Mokena studio?
Yes, once it opens in January 2027 at 19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107. Private consultations can happen there, too.
Ready for your perfume making class?
Reserve online or call 815.418.6740. Then gather your people and make something beautiful together.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
With Grace,
Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director