THE
TRADITIONAL INCENSE
CRAFTING COURSE

“I loved how Evan guided us through each step, from selecting the best ingredients to crafting unique, aromatic blends. This class has deepened my appreciation for the art of incense making, and I now have the confidence to create my own blends.”

- Allie, Botanical Distiller & Founder of Resonance Perfumery

Picture yourself taking fragrant woods, resins, herbs, and spices and transforming them into incense you've made with your own hands.

Whether you want a creative new hobby, incense for meditation or ritual, handmade gifts, or something you can eventually sell—there's a whole world of fragrant possibilities to explore when you learn to make it yourself.

But if you've ever tried making incense on your own, you may have discovered something pretty quickly...

Your cones stop burning halfway through. Your mixture crumbles apart. Or a blend that smelled incredible in the bowl turns harsh or burnt once you light it.

You tweak the recipe, add more binder, change the ratios, and sometimes make it even worse.

After a few failed batches, you've wasted ingredients, time, and money and you're still wondering what you're doing wrong.

So you do what most of us would do—you start looking for answers...

Incense recipes and tutorials are easy to find. But following a recipe and truly understanding how to make incense are two very different things.

A recipe can't show you how the mixture should feel between your fingers, why your cone keeps going out, or how to adjust a formula without ruining its aroma.

I've spent years learning those little details through trial and error, so you don't have to figure everything out on your own.

And once you understand them, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to create your own incense blends, rather than simply relying on someone else's recipes.

And that's exactly what I want to teach you...

A complete, step-by-step training in the art and science of crafting natural incense from plants.

After more than 15 years of making incense, experimenting with formulas, studying traditional methods, and teaching this craft, I created this course to give you the kind of hands-on guidance I wish I had when I started.

I'll take you from the foundations of incense making through choosing your materials, understanding bases and binders, getting your ratios right, troubleshooting your formulas, and ultimately creating incense recipes of your own.

By the end, you won't just have a collection of recipes to follow.

You'll understand how incense works—and have the skills and confidence to create it yourself.

"Evan's teachings came at the perfect time on my healing journey. Whether you're wanting to expand your knowledge of the healing properties of plants, deepen your connection to your heart and intuition, or want to add more tools to your self-healing toolbox, this
program IS A MUST for an incredibly expansive journey."

Go beyond following recipes and learn to develop your own incense formulas! Discover how to balance ingredients and adjust proportions to create beautiful blends for everyday enjoyment, meditation, ritual, aromatic wellness, or simply exploring your creativity.

Discover the unique qualities of aromatic woods, resins, herbs, flowers, binders, and bases. Learn what each material contributes to your incense, from fragrance and texture to structure and combustion, so you can confidently choose the right ingredients for your blends.

Get step-by-step instructions for making the world's favorite forms of incense. Learn how to mix, shape, and dry your creations, crafting solid incense sticks and cones that smell amazing, hold together, and burn reliably on their own.

Explore one of the oldest and simplest forms of incense, with no need to shape cones or sticks. Learn to create fragrant loose blends for burning over charcoal or gently heating, with endless possibilities for experimenting with different aromas.

Discover how to incorporate essential oils and hydrosols into your incense blends to explore new fragrance possibilities. Learn how much to use, when to add them, and how to avoid common mistakes when working with these concentrated aromatic ingredients.

Explore how cultures around the world have used fragrant plant smoke for ritual, meditation, and healing for thousands of years. Discover the fascinating history of incense and how these traditions can inspire your own aromatic creations today.

And it's all self-paced. Take your time and revisit lessons whenever you like.

After working through the course, you'll have the knowledge, techniques, 
and confidence to make natural incense that's truly your own.

Imagine being able to...

• Sit down and start crafting, knowing which ingredients to use, how to combine them, and where to begin, without spending days researching or guessing.
• Create incense that smells beautiful and burns the way it should, without wasting precious aromatic materials on endless trial and error.
• Bring your own fragrances to life, experimenting with different woods, resins, herbs, and flowers to create incense that suits your personal tastes.
• Fill your home with fragrances you've created yourself, and enjoy that wonderful feeling when someone walks in and asks, "What smells so good?"
• Give meaningful, handcrafted gifts to friends and family, made with beautiful natural ingredients and your own personal touch.
• Light your own incense during meditation, prayer, or quiet moments, knowing you crafted it yourself, from the ingredients you chose to the final fragrance.
• Know exactly what's going into your incense, with the ability to choose natural materials and leave out the synthetic fragrances and unnecessary additives found in most commercial products.

And perhaps best of all? You'll have the foundation to keep exploring, experimenting,
and creating new incense blends long after you've finished the course.

Whether you've never made incense before or you're looking to improve your existing skills., this course will give you the knowledge and skills to confidently craft your own natural incense.

You'll feel right at home if you're...

• An incense lover who's tired of overpowering, synthetic fragrances and wants to create beautiful, all-natural incense instead.

• An herbalism or aromatherapy enthusiast looking to expand your relationship with aromatic plants and explore new ways to work with them.

• Someone who enjoys making things by hand, whether for personal enjoyment, meaningful gifts, meditation, prayer, or ritual.

• Already making incense, but want to deepen your understanding of formulation, improve your techniques, and troubleshoot the things that aren't working.

No previous incense-making experience is needed. We'll start with the foundations and slowly build toward more advanced techniques, including custom formulation and troubleshooting.

"This program isn't just about incense, but about working with the life force of plants themselves - the key to holistic plant medicine. I've been given a refreshing perspective on the use of incense as a traditional medicine. My eyes have opened to yet another avenue of herbalism. Whether you're an herbalist like me, an aromatherapist, or simply a lover of incense, you'll be as blown away and inspired as I am from this program."

- Mamie Wartelle, Founder of Chiron's Apothecary

I first fell in love with incense as a teenager. It opened the door to a sense of sacredness and a deeper relationship with the natural world. What began as a personal passion eventually became a lifelong journey into aromatic plants, traditional incense crafting, and the many ways incense has been used around the world.

Over the past 15+ years, I've spent countless hours experimenting with aromatic materials, developing natural incense products through my company, Higher Mind Incense, and teaching thousands of students through the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine.

And one thing I've noticed over and over is how many people struggle with the same challenges when they first start making incense.

Their cones won't stay lit. Their blends don't smell the way they imagined. Or they're simply overwhelmed trying to figure out which ingredients to use, what consistency they should be, and how much of each.

That's exactly why I created the Traditional Incense Crafting Course.

I wanted to bring everything I've learned into one place, so you don't have to spend years piecing it all together through trial and error like I did.

My hope is that this course gives you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to enjoy the beautiful art of natural  incense crafting and create something that's truly your own.

When you enroll, you'll also get lifetime access to our private Traditional Incense Crafting Facebook Group, a community of more than 1,200 fellow students and incense makers.

It's a place to ask questions, share your creations, get inspired by what others are making, and learn from people who have already taken the course.

Whether you're working through your first batch or experimenting with your own formulas, it's wonderful to have other incense lovers to connect with along the way.

And the community is yours to enjoy for life!

Upon completing the course and agreeing to our Artisan Incense Crafter Code of Ethics, you'll receive your Artisan Incense Crafter Certificate from the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, recognizing the knowledge and skills you've developed along the way.

Continuing Education Credits: Members of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) may submit their certificate for 13 continuing education credits. Credits may also be accepted by other professional associations, depending on their requirements.

"Since taking this course last year, I’ve added herbal incense sticks and cones to my company’s offerings, and I’m already selling wholesale to stores in addition to offering online. I’ve been working with professional practitioners who use my incense prior, during and after consultations with their patients and clients. I also offer my blends as a ‘prescription’ to my own clients who come to see me for Reiki sessions. I absolutely love the integrity and respect given towards the plant realm in this course. The teachings were thorough, precise and deeply respectful."

Carmen Nemet, Founder of Lulani Moon Therapies, Australia

"I am so grateful of my experience of this program. I recommend it to everyone for a personally transformative and life-changing experience. Through taking this program, my life mission became so clear: to bring harmony, ritual and incense to people’s lives. This school offered me all of the tools I need so that I can take care of the people I love."

Héloïse Roy, Founder of Rituel incense company, Quebec CA

"What Evan has put together in his course is a beautiful exploration of aromatic plant medicine. Cultural exploration of aroma and plant smoke is an exploration of the very breath that gives Earth— and each one of us on it— the power to heal. Evan has given us access to the power of healing behind every breath we breathe.”

JK DeLapp, The Rising Phoenix Perfumery, Georgia

"This was an absolutely enjoyable course from start to finish! This program takes you through the rich history of incense crafting to modern day custom formulations. The video presentations are engaging and professional. Evan’s passion for creating artfully handcrafted, traditional incense is contagious! This is the original aromatic medicine at its finest!"

Anna Doxie, Founder & Director of The Institute of Holistic Phyto-Aromatherapy

“As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I’ve only read in ancient and modern texts about the use of incense for healing, known as Dhumapana. Through this program, I now I have the guidance to make any kind of incense I wish to prescribe to my patients. I found the lesson on therapeutic formulation to be immensely useful! I’m excited to offer an even more holistic herbal regimen to my patients with incense as the main application of aromatic medicine.”

Amita Agrawal, Ayurvedic practitioner, California

"I never realized incense has been used cross-culturally for healing and medicine for so long. I feel so lucky to have found these teachings and am now making incense at home to keep my family and I healthy and happy. Not to mention, making incense is so much fun!"

Jennifer Colts, Herbalist, Arizona

“I’ve been into burning incense as my own personal ritual for years now, and have helped many people find balance in their minds and hearts through my sharing of it. But not until after learning Evan’s teachings did I truly realize what a powerful tool I’ve had at my fingertips all along. My family and friends have all been positively affected by my incense creations. Thank you Evan, for showing me the traditions that have supported my inner and outer work for so long.”

Chris Darling, Vermont

“This course has changed my perception of aromatic plants forever. I feel my practice with aroma now has a deep rooted foundation that’s initiated a strong cohesion of everything I’ve learned about plants, aroma, and healing; and has given me a totally fresh perspective and a burst of inspiration to move forward with in my work with aromatics and incense.”

Shae Amherst, Boulder CO

"I’m already starting to get feedback and orders for my incense which is super exciting! And I’ve been making blends that actually smell nice and stay alight. So I’ve shared with friends who are now buying it from me and responding amazingly. I have been told many times, ‘this is the most amazing incense i have experienced!"

Ky Alecto, Founder of Seedstar Co.

"Evan’s easy going nature, enthusiasm, and vast knowledge of incense leaves you excitedly waiting each week for the next lesson. This course is easy to understand, well structured and has loads of downloadable notes and videos. If you're looking for an incense making course then look no further, because this is the only incense program there is!"

Katherine Moss, Horticulturist, Australia

"This course has fed my soul. I’ve worked with herbs as a community kitchen wise woman crafting teas, tinctures, and oxymels for friends and family. I have added essential oils to my practice and have now continued to follow the scents into their energetic sphere. This course has so much practical knowledge with the right amount of do it yourself for me to continue on my journey. I highly recommend this course!"

Andrea McCluskey, Maryland

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel blessed by Evan's knowledge and passion. The modules are methodical and respect the individual pace of the student, which allowed me to really let the teachings set in. I also loved all of the close-ups when a technique was explained or incense ingredients were introduced. As in Evan's other courses, the handouts that accompany the modules are attractive and extremely helpful. I highly recommend this incense crafting course; your first step in becoming a master incense maker."

John Berg, Wisconsin 

"I am particularly interested in the medicinal applications of incense, and the glimpses Evan has provided are filling in spaces in my herbalism studies. I look forward to creating now with an intentional purpose!"

Daphne Seruntine, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Imagine opening your cabinet filled with fragrant woods, precious resins, aromatic herbs, and flowers, and seeing it as an entire palette of possibilities.

Imagine knowing how to bring them together. How to coax out their hidden fragrances, balance their qualities, and transform them into incense that burns beautifully and smells exactly the way you want it to.

Incense that carries the warmth of Sandalwood, the sweetness of Benzoin, or the deep, mysterious fragrance of Labdanum. Incense for quiet mornings, sacred moments, welcoming friends into your home, or simply making an ordinary evening feel extraordinary.

And the most wonderful part? You made it yourself.

There's something deeply satisfying about working with your hands, getting to know these remarkable plants, and creating something that never existed before.

This is so much more than learning a handful of recipes.

It's learning a craft that can become a lifelong source of creativity, enjoyment, and connection with the natural world.

And you don't have to spend years figuring it all out on your own.

I've brought over 15 years of experience into the most comprehensive online incense crafting course available, so you can begin with a strong foundation and discover just how far your creativity can take you.

The ingredients are waiting and the possibilities are endless.

Let's create something beautiful!

Is this course suitable for someone who's never made incense before?

Absolutely! We'll start with the foundations and walk through the process step by step. You don't need previous experience, special equipment, or an extensive collection of ingredients. You'll learn the techniques and principles behind making incense, so you can build your skills and confidence as you go.

I've already made incense before. Will I still learn something new?

Definitely. If you've already experimented with incense making, we'll help you go beyond following recipes to understand formulation, ingredient ratios, troubleshooting, and creating your own blends. The course is designed to support beginners while offering plenty of depth for experienced makers.

What materials and tools will I need? How much will they cost?

You'll need some basic aromatic ingredients, binders, and simple crafting tools. Many are inexpensive, and you may already have some at home. You'll be able to choose materials that interest you and work within your own budget. You don't need to purchase every ingredient we discuss to begin making incense.

What if my incense doesn't turn out right?

That's exactly why understanding the principles behind incense making is so valuable! We'll explore common problems, including cones that won't stay lit, mixtures that crumble, and blends that don't smell the way you expected. You'll learn how to recognize what went wrong and make adjustments rather than starting over with another recipe.

How much time do I need? Will I have lifetime access?

The course is entirely self-paced, so you can work through the lessons whenever it suits you. There are no deadlines, and you'll have lifetime access to revisit the videos, instructions, and other course materials whenever you need a refresher.

What kinds of incense will I learn to make?

You'll learn to make loose incense blends, incense cones, and different styles of incense sticks, including thinner Japanese-style joss sticks and thicker Tibetan-style dhoop sticks. More importantly, you'll learn the principles behind these different forms so you can experiment with your own ingredients and formulas.

Can I ask questions or connect with other students?

Yes! You'll have lifetime access to our private Traditional Incense Crafting Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, share your creations, exchange ideas, and connect with more than 1,200 fellow students and incense makers. You'll also have access to course support from your instructor, Evan, and our support team if you need help along the way.

Can I sell the incense I make?

Absolutely! Many students are interested in making incense for their own businesses, and many have gone on to sell their creations online, at markets, and through retail shops. You'll learn foundational crafting and formulation skills that can support that journey, although the course isn't a complete business-training program.

Will I receive a certificate or continuing education credits?

Yes! After completing all the course modules and lessons, you'll receive a certificate of completion from The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, recognizing you as an Artisan Incense Crafter.

The course also qualifies for 13 continuing education credits through the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), subject to their current requirements.

Is incense making sustainable?

It certainly can be, when approached with care. Incense often uses relatively small amounts of plant material, and many ingredients can come from renewable or responsibly harvested sources.

But sustainability isn't automatic simply because something is natural. That's why we also explore the plants themselves, responsible sourcing, and how to make thoughtful choices about the aromatic materials we use.

What if I enroll and decide the course isn't right for me?

You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If you decide the course isn't a good fit, simply contact us within 30 days of enrollment to request a full refund.

We're more than happy to help you.

Send your questions to support@aromaticmedicineschool.com