Natural Incense Making Workshop

Recent reviews of Natural Incense Making Workshop

• 5/5 from Latawnya Johnson, attended Jun 2026: It was a beautiful setting for meditation, and the vibe was so artistic and rare. This is a place where you can experience craft and learn how to make beautiful incense
• 5/5 from Myke Samuels, attended Jun 2026: Wow! Unequivocally, the best class experience I’ve ever had! Creativity with the highest integrity. Every aspect of the session (the atmosphere/aesthetic of the room, the playlist, the tea, the guided mediation and discussion, and every little detail of the incense creation process) was curated with such intentionality. So palpably an offering from the heart, and it could not have been more in-joyable! Give thanks!!
• 5/5 from Jasmine Carr, attended May 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed the class. I went with my niece (8), my sister, and my mother, and each of us enjoyed it from start to finish. It was engaging, educational, and felt very intentional. We each took home 5 unique scents. My only critique is that the opening meditation ran a little long. I understand the value of setting an intention, but sitting at a table to meditate isn’t the most relaxing way to start, and it dragged a bit for me. That said, the class was well worth the cost and I’d highly recommend it.
• 5/5 from Jania Smiley, attended Apr 2026: I came here with my family to bring in my birthday.this started it off so nicely I have been indulging in my incenses. 10/10 I highly recommend. I love learning a new techniques and methods and sharing that with family.
• 5/5 from Adara Salaam, attended Apr 2026: Demi was so kind and welcoming. The space was beautiful and very organized. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience!
• 5/5 from Tiffany Hickman, attended Apr 2026: Amazing studio, instructor and experience overall. It was an educational yet very soothing experience that I plan to return to sooner than later for other workshops offered.
• 5/5 from Tink Mitchell, attended Apr 2026: Class was fun!! It was initiate, informative and refreshing as we made incense with intention and adding our personal ase. Class is worth returning and can’t wait to sign up for other classes offered!
• 5/5 from Marcus Lucky, attended Nov 2025: This incense class was such a peaceful and inspiring experience! The instructor made everything easy to understand and shared so many great tips. I left feeling relaxed, creative, and proud of what I made. I’d definitely take another class again! -see you soon(Lucky&Rod)
• 5/5 from Nakisha McNeal, attended Nov 2025: Teacher was lovely as was the atmosphere.
• 5/5 from Amanda Jackson, attended Nov 2025: I absolutely loved attending the incense making class with Traces of Akoya. My husband and I enjoyed all the positivity, creativity and inspiration involved in their environment as well as with instructor and others involved in the class. It was more than making incense --it was a cleansing and spiritual experience. I highly recommend giving all of their classes a go and also highly recommend checking out their boutique as well. Thank you for having us‍️‍️‍️
• 5/5 from Wanda Brown, attended Oct 2025: This incense-making class was so special. The instructor was amazing. We started with a little meditation that totally set the tone, and the whole vibe was calm, feminine, and creative. I’d never made incense before, and I learned so much while feeling completely relaxed and supported. It just felt like community and love the whole time. I left feeling peaceful and inspired — and honestly, I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Falilat Hakim, attended Oct 2025: The space and energy ️ was welcoming. I felt like it was a safe space. I like the cinnamon Tea.
• 5/5 from Misha McCleary, attended Sep 2025: This class was truly amazing! Definitely recommend 100 %. Will be going back! Highly recommend! The space, instructor and energy were top tier.
• 5/5 from Mildred Young, attended Aug 2025: This was such an amazing experience! We received such great instruction in creating our very own incense. I absolutely love the beautiful boxes to package them in once completed. And let me now forget to mention how beautiful the suite is, from the dope artwork dressing the walls to the energy that fills the room. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
• 5/5 from Brandi Worley, attended Aug 2025: Excellent!! Excellent experience!! Today’s incense making workshop was so sweet and perfect!! It was worth every penny!! Thank you so much!!
• 5/5 from Cecile Jordan-Gilliam, attended Aug 2025: I love the intimate smaller group which allowed everyone to feel comfortable without overcrowding and feeling overwhelmed. Our instructor was amazing from the beginning of class to the end. The vibe was very calm, and great energy.
• 5/5 from Shiyan Harris, attended Aug 2025: My teacher was great! Very knowledgeable and spiritual. ️
• 5/5 from Toni Jones, attended Aug 2025: Great class!
• 5/5 from Danielle Goeckel, attended Jul 2025: Such a beautiful, heart-centered experience! The instructor created a welcoming space with a grounding meditation to start, and I loved learning about the different botanicals and their meanings. Getting to craft my own incense from start to finish—cones, disks, and sticks—was deeply therapeutic and fun. I left feeling inspired, peaceful, and proud of what I made. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a meaningful, hands-on self-care ritual!
• 5/5 from Nykita Scott, attended Jul 2025: What an incredible experience! If you’re looking for an intentional activity that will open up your creativity, then this is the class for you. Intentional. Amazing instructor. Attention to detail.
• 5/5 from Starre Cannon, attended Jun 2025: This is my second time participating in the Hearts Desires workshop and this time I brought my grandmother making it was better than the first. More aromas, more information and I love the intentionality put into the source of each ingredient and how we get to use that to create our own therapeutic work of art. I’m so excited that I get to light my incenses today!
• 5/5 from Sheena Bowen, attended Jun 2025: Beautiful space and very intentional teacher. I would recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning about incense making. I will return to another class.
• 5/5 from Diane Lowe, attended Jun 2025: Traveled out of state with the intention to attend a session and it was definitely worth it - this wasn’t just a class but an experience that was very sacred, communal and fun in nature. Aanakah has such great energy - she’s a great listener and has an innate passion for this craft that could be seen in her patience, knowledge of the powders and fragrances being used as well as the overall curation of the experience from beginning to end. Love the way that she pays homage to her Grandmother through this offering as well. If you’re ever in Atlanta I highly recommend you attend. Freely Diane
• 4/5 from Shardae Collins, attended Jun 2025: I really enjoyed the class. The venue was beautiful and the teacher was very patient throughout the entire class and attempted to help and support each student who had questions individually. I truly learned alot.
• 5/5 from Marianne Smith, attended Apr 2025: A great experience! From setting intentions before we started to the easy-going feel of the process overall, I would recommend this experience. Identifying what you want to include in your final product and making it unique to my desire was a great process.
• 5/5 from Bashaar Fils, attended Apr 2025: It was a great experience. If you’re the type to try new things but still want to have a relaxing moment this is the workshop for you.
• 5/5 from Mia Jones, attended Apr 2025: Wonderful experience we enjoyed every second and felt so light and warm afterwards
• 5/5 from Robin Imara Taylor, attended Apr 2025: The class was very interesting and engaging. I enjoyed the actual incense making the most.
• 5/5 from Tamara Forrest, attended Mar 2025: My instructor was awesome! We started by getting ourselves in a relaxed, meditative state, then she walked us through the steps to create our incense. She answered questions and told us her journey with creativity and learning to make incense. I really liked that we were able to purchase kits.
• 5/5 from Janice Maxwell, attended Mar 2025: A wonderful experience that fulfilled all my senses!
• 5/5 from Ashley, attended Mar 2025: I had an amazing Birthday Incense Making Class with my closest friends. It was calming, fun, and I learned so much about incense making. Demi is so amazing at what she does and I can't wait to come back and do it again.
• 5/5 from Makena Zannu, attended Mar 2025: What an AMAZING experience and I met some AMAZING women!! Kudos to Traces of Akoya!!
• 1/5 from Kasandra Dodd, attended Mar 2025: I was not able to attend the workshop
• 5/5 from Janisa, attended Feb 2025: I had the pleasure of experiencing a private incense making class, which ended up being the perfect day date idea. Demi led us a with a beautiful guided meditation and helped me make the experience extra special for my special person on their birthday. I would recommend this class to anyone looking for something creative and intentional to do!
• 5/5 from Cynthia D Moran, attended Feb 2025: The incense-making glass class with Demi of Traces of Akoya, was an absolute delight! The hands-on experience was engaging, and the materials and presentation were top-notch. What truly made the class exceptional was the dynamic and knowledgeable Demi, who brought creativity, passion, and warmth to every step of the process. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made learning both fun and inspiring. I walked away with not only a beautiful creation but also a deeper appreciation for the craft. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Kerri Parker, attended Feb 2025: This class was everything! The energy was on such a high frequency. I really enjoyed the meditation and intention setting. I thought I was coming to gain a skill, but left with so much more. The host Akoya was nothing less than phenomenal and extremely welcoming. 10/10!
• 5/5 from Riley Hightower, attended Feb 2025: The class was easy and fun and a great activity for folks of all ages. Aanakah is a marvelous teacher and has a calm demeanor. We didn’t feel rushed, she set a warm and friendly tone/mood for the class, and she used high quality materials. This is definitely worth the money and time!
• 5/5 from Charlene Marsh, attended Feb 2025: The instructor went above and beyond to get to know the students and to provide a safe, relaxing environment. The instructions were very clear, and I had a great time learning a new skill.
• 5/5 from Kevin Ingram, attended Feb 2025: Well enjoyed night out with self to include being around other first time experiencers of this workshop! The pre set your intentions part of the workshops was so great for this type of creation. All and all I would most definitely do this workshop again and again!
• 5/5 from Seven Pressley, attended Feb 2025: 10/10 would recommend.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Leroy, attended Feb 2025: Amazing! I love the meditation, in the beginning, to center our energy before making our incense. I was a little nervous at the beginning since I’ve never done something like this but the energy of the room and the meditation helped me. I recommend it to anyone! The only thing I would add is I wish the instructor would tell us where to purchase the powders that she uses but I’m sure it is her website! I will post a full video on TikTok Cecekenn after my incense drys!
• 2/5 from Aleo Pugh, attended Feb 2025: Based on the reviews that others left, I was super excited for this class but my experience was not at all what others folks outlined. My class was on a Sunday and scheduled for 2-4:30pm. The class started 20mins late because the instructor was wrapping up another class. When we were allowed in, the instructor made tea and distributed it and the vibe was just awkward. We were basically just talking amongst ourselves for 10mins wondering what the hell was going on. Then we did introductions (with the instructor responding to nearly every comment) and a meditation which took another 40mins. None of this was listed in the description so I was caught off guard and frankly annoyed that we weren’t starting what we paid for. When we finally got to making the incense, everyone was missing something—worksheet, pipette, sticks, etc. indicating that there was little preparation for the class. The process of getting the ingredients to make the incense was disorganized and confusing. Everyone on my side of the table kept asking what the “Sheila” was and the instructor gave a very confusing answer which resulted in poor selections. This took about 45mins to smell and select our materials. By the time we got around to actually making the incense, we had roughly 30 minutes to actually do the activity. I was frustrated because an experience that I thought was going to be relaxing ended up being quite stressful with the lack of clarity throughout the process and the poor time management. TLDR; the cost for this class is insane for what you actually do/how much time is dedicated to incense making. I felt like my time was not respected and the instructor came off as rude and terse at times. In the end, my incense lacked intention because I had to rush through its construction to continue my day. Would not recommend.
• 5/5 from Monnica Hines, attended Jan 2025: This was an awesome class. Very intentional and great knowledge provided.
• 5/5 from Terez Ashley Chapman, attended Jan 2025: Overall peaceful and enjoyable experience. It was nice to spend time with my partner. The group mostly kept to themselves or if they brought someone along, which was okay. The instructor was kind, knowledgeable and patient. My only issue was the JVAC system was noticeably loud, which is not something in the control of the instructor but it did take me out of it. Would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Brandy Britton, attended Jan 2025: Ms. Demi was engaging, encouraging, and easy going. The class was informative and started with a brief discussion on creativity. This set the tone for expression and everyone having a unique approach to creating their incense. I enjoyed this class and will look for other offerings from Ms. Demi. I have already ordered her at home kit.
• 5/5 from Christina Morton, attended Jan 2025: The class was well organized, interesting, and fun. I would definitely do again and recommend to others.
• 5/5 from Mia Jones, attended Jan 2025: Beautiful &wonderful class, I look forward to taking it again.
• 5/5 from Monae Davis, attended Jan 2025: Fun and informative class. Really enjoyed the tea’s and sensory building. The facilitator was patient and created a safe learning environment. I think the pace could have been faster but otherwise I really enjoyed the workshop and have already recommended other friends to attend.
• 5/5 from Megan Spann, attended Jan 2025: The class was absolutely amazing. I would love to do it again. The only thing I would say to add clarification on is the "Shelia", the outside coating. Technically you're choosing four aromatics but one will be on the outside. Absolutely loved it. The Turkish tea was delicious too. Awesome activity with amazing vibes.
• 5/5 from Donna Jacobs, attended Dec 2024: Demi is the perfect instructor for the incense making workshop, it is nothing short of exceptional. Ideal for anyone who wants to create, release stress, and learn something new.