Workshops 2019

Enfleurage 1, this is a one and a half day workshop during peak lilac bloom season on site at the lilac farm in Cherry Valley, NY.

Total package, two night stay at the lilac farm, on site during peak bloom 1.5 day workshop, $850 per person with one year IPF membership included. 

Curriculum: Enfleurage 1, The Making of a Class A Pomade

1) Enfleurage history and modern applications

2) The importance of Enfleurage as a natural scent extraction technique

3) Chemistry of Enfleurage and cold fat absorption techniques

4) Cleaning and preparation of chassis with substrate fat

5) Harvesting flowers for Enfleurage, a day in the field

6) Practice of flower selection, loading and unloading chassis 

7) Troubleshooting 5 major issues that can occur in the pomade

2019 Enfleurage Workshop Schedule

3 Day Advanced Extraction Workshop, June, 2019 

Enfleurage 2

3 Day Advanced Extraction Workshop, this course is for  extractors and alchemists. With some mindful adjustment, the Enfleurage Extraction lessons learned with Lilac may be applied to other flowers. 

We will be working non-stop for 3 days to extract the lilac extrait on state-of-the-art equipment. This course allows students to have extensive hands on experience with the highly specialized equipment. Extraction techniques from pomade to extrait will be studied and performed in depth and at length to optimize production of the finest lilac essential oil. We will be working through the processes of extraction including making the eau de parfum, eau de toilette, the essential oil and the illusive, very rare and precious 'Anhydrous Lilac". Be prepared for some exquisite smells and intense nerdy fun. Bring your best nose.

$3400 per registrant, includes 3 full days on the farm and in the Enfleurage Studio, farm meals and accommodations included, and samples of oil we produce to take home, plus my illustrated book, The Book of Enfleurage. I am also available to students for lifelong consultation and troubleshooting. Just call me or email your questions. We shall remain colleagues throughout this scented journey.

Enfleurage 1 or other suitable experience, is a prerequisite for Enfleurage 2.

Call for more information or email: charlepan@cherryvalleylilacs.com

From this fully detailed course students will be able to set up their own Enfleurage studio and perform their own Enfleurage with any flower species. I give my phone number and email, so students may have long term continued access to me for questions, technical assistance, and problem solving of issues that may come up in their process.

Enfleurage 2: Hands-on Extraction from Pomade, Atelier Using State-of-the-Art Equipment

1) Harvesting the pomade

2) Traditional components of pomade extraction

3) Chemistry of essential flower oil extraction from pomade

4) Proprietary innovations in Enfleurage

5) Sustainability concerns and issues

6) Purchase and set up of equipment needed for small scale, medium and large scale Enfleurage production.

7) Hands-on practice using equipment, adjusting and setting parameters for optimal results.

8) We will go through the entire process of creating an actual lilac oil sample

9) Discussion: The future of Enfleurage

10) Complimentary ongoing technical assistance by phone and email.

 *Complimentary one year membership into IPF with tuition, a 95 Euro value.

*Certificate of Completion granted by IPF

All courses are certified by the Teacher’s Academy, the student receives a certificate of accomplishment.

IPF Blog

Certificate of Accomplishment

Contact Charle-Pan for more information...

charlepan@cherryvalleylilacs.com

ph.518-366-3400 

Total Lilac Immersion,

Any day during peak lilac bloom season you may book a stay at the Lilac Farm. You can bring a book to read and pull up one of our zero gravity recliner chairs in the lilac grove and simply breathe deeply and slowly to increase your complete wellbeing. Or spend your day walking through the entire exhibit garden, learning the names of all the different varieties of lilacs at Cherry Valley Lilacs, more than 150 different varieties. Organic meals included with a chance to fully experience what it is like to live on a lilac farm during bloom season. Enjoy the therapeutic effects of healing through scent. Lilac is a powerful healer for the body, mind and spirit. A rare opportunity for the lilac lover.

Instructional Videos from our YouTube Channel: Charle Pan

Enfleurage Step 3

Enfleurage Step 4

Enfleurage Step 4a

Enfleurage Step 4b

Enfleurage Step 5

Please contact me if you are interested in attending any of our tours, lectures or workshops. I will have accommodations for up to four guests at the farm, and a local B&B is also available within walking distance, The Limestone Mansion. Look us up on the map, Cherry Valley Lilacs in Cherry Valley, NY, 13320.

I have rediscovered and seek to revitalize the art of Enfleurage. My wish is to lift the lid of secrecy and teach Enfleurage to the world.

BOOK a 2 hour Enfleurage  Lecture and beautiful slide show on site at your location for groups and interested parties.

Lecture Presentation:

1) Enfleurage history and modern application

2) The importance of Enfleurage as a natural extraction technique.

3) The Making of a Pomade

4) Essential oil extraction in the Enfleurage Studio.

5) Q&A

6) Complimentary copy of my publication, The Book of Enfleurage, A Celebration of Lilac

Call Charle-Pan (518)366-3400 or email charlepan@cherryvalleylilacs.com to book.

Here I will post links to instructional videos I have made. I am available for lectures and tutorials during the year, and would like to host would-be Enfleuragists at my farm in the Spring. Please see scheduled workshops.