Make a Fairy Wand Class 2025
- wildwoodlavenderfa7
- May 10
- 2 min read
In July, the English lavender will have bloomed, but there will be plenty of time to pick grosso to make your own lavender fairy wand. Dried, long-stemmed lavender can even be soaked in water to soften the stems to make wands in the off seasons.
Wildwood is offering classes to learn how to make your own fairy wand. You can come early and pick your own (while available) or we'll have stems ready for you. Make all the wands you can in 1-2 hours per session. We will be under the octagon in the shade.
Classes are limited to 6 students per session and are only $20 per person. A nice, low-cost experience for anyone 12 years +. It may be a bit more difficult for younger folks.
Classes Available
July 3, Thu, 5-7 pm
July 10, Thu, 5-7 pm
July 11, Fri, 5-7 pm
July 17, Thu, 5-7 pm
July 18, Fri, 5-7 pm
July 24, Thu, 5-7 pm
July 25, Fri, 5-7 pm
History of the Fairy Wand:
It was in the late 18th century, in Provence, that the first lavender wands appeared. This period coincides with the rise of the perfume industry in Grasse, where lavender, previously found wild and mainly used for its medicinal properties, was cultivated and distilled, producing an essential oil sought after for its olfactory qualities.
In addition to this essential oil production, lavender growers transformed this precious plant into artisanal objects. The lavender wand, handwoven from fresh flowers, emerged as one of these iconic objects. It found its place in wardrobes, delicately scenting linens while protecting them from moths.
The lavender wand also holds a deep symbolic meaning. Traditionally included in the bride’s trousseau, it is a symbol of love and happiness.
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