The Museum Rietberg in Zurich is the only museum for non-European art in Switzerland and has an internationally renowned collection with exhibits from Asia, Africa, America and Oceania. In addition, the elaborately staged special exhibitions attract ...
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Workshop: The Art of Handcrafted Incense – Sensory Forms, Scent as Symbol (Module II.)
Scent is one of our most intimate experiences. In this immersive workshop by Atelier Wanderblend × Museum Rietberg, participants are invited to explore the cultural history of incense from Japan to Mexico, discover the art of scent blending, and hand-craft their own incense cones. Through guided smelling, blending, and making, we will listen deeply to fragrance as a language — and take home unique creations shaped by our own senses.
Detailed content
Introduction & History of Incense
Discover the origins of incense in Japan (Kōdō) and explore its role across world traditions. Get to know the essential ingredients: woods, resins, herbs, and binders
Blind Smelling & Scent Blending Exploration
Engage in guided smelling exercises, learn how top, middle, and base notes interact, and experiment with blending
Hands-On Creation: Forming Incense Cones
Work with natural binders, blend your chosen materials, and hand-shape your own incense cones
Drying, Packing & Storing
Learn practical techniques for drying, storing, and packaging incense — with the chance to create a second scent blend to take home
Photo: © Marta Benicsek
Lead: Marta Benicsek, Wanderblend
Language: English
Duration: 2 – 6 pm (with tea breaks)
Door opening: 1.45 pm
Venue: Remise, Atelier
Recommended age: from 18 years, or from 12 years accompanied by an adult
More dates: Sunday, 13 December 2026
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Thursday, December 17, 2026
14:00 - 18:00 o'clock
220 / 175 / 110 / 45 CHF
Price reduction possible for certain groups.
Remise, Atelier
Gablerstrasse 15
8002 Zürich
Opening hours:
Dienstag, Mittwoch, Freitag, Samstag, Sonntag: 10:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag: 10:00 - 20:00
Accessibility:
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
Parking
A car park for people with disabilities is located directly next to the Remise and Villa Wesendonck. Access is via Gablerstrasse and not via Rieterpark.
Entrance
All buildings are barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.
Exception: Remise (studio, Japanese tea ceremony). The Park-Villa Rieter is accessible via a lift that is 65 cm wide and 128 cm deep.
Sitting options
Sitting options are available free of charge for museum visits.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available in the main building (Smaragd).
Lifts
The Smaragd, Villa Wesendonck and Park-Villa Rieter have lifts that provide access to all levels. The lift in the Park-Villa Rieter is 65 cm wide and 128 cm deep.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available in all buildings.
Further information
Detailed information on accessibility at the Museum Rietberg can be found on the platform Ginto.
Contact
Contact us, we will be happy to help you.
+41 44 415 31 31
