Classes
public & private eventsCLASS / EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:
Some classes are offered at set times, see the Class Schedule, and all classes are available for private booking!
Perfume Making & Wine Pairing
Start the event off by savoring the richness of life with a choice of classes – First our Wine Experience with a glass of Red or White Wine, featuring curated wines from Vintage Berkeley, plus an optional Dessert Wine tasting! Or our Mimosa experience – offered on Sunday Mornings! (Note, any class can be purchased without alcohol).
The experience then continues with the history of perfumery, perfume families, continues into details about how these exquisite scents are crafted, and we’ll finish off your experience by guiding you in the creation of your own custom scent!
14 Spots Available per In House event | $60 + (Must be 21 to wine taste)
> Each person leaves with a custom 1/4 oz perfume oil, with access to all of our oil wall.
PRIVATE EVENT: Perfume Making
This is an amazing event, conducted just like our Perfume & Wine classes detailed above, but this is filled with YOUR people! You can choose Wine, Mimosas, or NO WINE.
10-18 Spots Available per In House event | $55 + (Must be 21 to wine taste)
> You are able to bring in outside food during private events, but no outside alcohol.
Mini & Me Perfume Making
Create unforgettable memories with your little one with this hands-on experience is perfect for bonding, creativity, and fun. Each duo will leave with a personalized perfume, a special keepsake of your sweet time together.
12 Spots Available per In House Event | $40 per person (age 8+)
> Each person leaves with a custom blended 1/4 oz perfume oil. Designer fragrances excluded.
Mini & Me Aromatherapy Bracelet Class
You and your little one will learn Crystal Bead & Essential Oil pairings while you create your own aromatherapy bracelets.
12 Spots Available per In House Event | $35 per person (Ages 6+)
> Each person leaves with a custom bracelet and an essential oil sample.
Aromatherapy Bracelet Class
An informative Bracelet Making Class where you’ll learn about the Crystal Beads & Essential Oil pairings for a specific intention.
14 Spots Available per In House event | $40 per person
> Each person leaves with a custom bracelet and a 5 ml essential oil
Exclusive Discounts Offered During the Events:
- 10% off shopping in Scents by the Bay during the event
- 10% off dining the day of your event at 5 Tacos and Beer, Cafe La Med, and In the Wood
- 10% off Wine at Vintage Berkeley ______________________________________
*Must be 21 or older for the wine tasting. No store credit for cancellations with less than 72 hours notice. Store credit in Scents by the Bay if cancelled with more than 72 hours notice. Management reserves all rights.
UP COMING CLASS SCHEDULE:
Perfume & Wine
>> Friday, 1/24/25, 6pm – 8pm
>>Saturday, 2/15/25, 4pm – 6pm
Perfume & Mimosas
>> Sunday, 1/26/25, 11:30am – 1:30pm
>> Sunday, 2/23/25, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Scents by the Bay
2926 College Ave, Berkeley
PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS
Looking to create your own perfume or essential oil blend with the guidance of our Owner, Tarah, who have over 15 years of experience in blending? You can book a private appointment! Available for 1-5 people, these unique experiences include the history of perfumes, information about perfume families, blending techniques and guidance in creating your own custom blend.
$50 per person, experience takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Private appointments may be purchased on our website (paid in full), or over the phone (50% deposit, balance due at appointment), and need to be scheduled in advance.
SCENT MATCHING
Do you have an old scent, or your own own custom blend crafted from another company that you can’t find anymore? You can bring (or ship!) in a sample of the fragrance, and our Owner will attempt to match it for you! This service can take up to 2 weeks, (depends on season), and you’ll receive 4 samples to choose from. Then 10% off the any size for your final creation.
$45 per scent to match (+ shipping if you’re not local)
Note, scents are unique and often difficult. We will do our best, and haven’t had one we have “missed” yet, but please note, there are no guarantees.
CURRENT CLASSES:
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Mini & Me Perfume Making
$400.00 – $560.00 -
Mini & Me Aromatherapy Bracelet Class
$350.00 – $490.00 -
Aromatherapy Bracelet Class
$400.00 – $560.00 -
Perfume & Wine Experience: 2/13 @ Sweet Pea’s in Vacaville
$65.00 – $70.00 -
Perfume & Wine Experience: Feb Classes in Berkeley
$60.00 -
Private Blending Appointment
$50.00 -
Perfume & Wine Experience: March & April Classes in Berkeley
$55.00 – $85.00 -
Perfume & Mimosa Experience: March & April Classes in Berkeley
$55.00 – $85.00
A few memories from past Perfume Making and Wine Tasting Classes!
Let’s Talk
Want to Book
a Private Party?
In our Berkeley Store in on College near Ashby, we are offering private classes, group classes, and parties! Contact us with the desired date, the topic, and the number of people so we can have the proper information to get back to you.
Looking for an Offsite Experience? Contact us for details!
Contact Us
Info@ScentsbytheBay.com
(866) 787-3863
Berkeley Store
2926 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
In the Elmwood District near Ashby
STORE HOURS:
Mon – Thurs: 11 AM – 6 PM
Fri & Sat: 10:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Open later for private events
