Aromatherapy workshops and short courses

Adults interested in natural wellbeing, friends booking a group session, new parents, and community groups or workplaces wanting a wellness activity.

Ticket price per person for a single workshop, or a fee for a multi-week course. You can add a materials fee, and hire out private group sessions for a higher flat price.

• Solid knowledge of essential oils and safe use
• Confident teaching and explaining
• Organising venues and bookings
• Friendly, welcoming manner

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover
• Avoid making medical or health-cure claims, as therapeutic claims about products can be regulated, so check the TGA and ACCC rules
• Teach essential oil safety, including allergies, pregnancy, children and pets
• If you sell blends or products to students, check labelling and consumer law requirements
• Check venue hire terms and any council rules for events

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,500, depending on venue hire, oils and materials, insurance and how many students you take per class. Check venue hire terms before you commit to a regular booking.

Check the TGA and ACCC rules first, because therapeutic claims about products can be regulated. Avoid medical or health-cure claims, teach safety including allergies, pregnancy, children and pets, and check insurance and venue requirements.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,500, depending on class size, ticket price and how many sessions you run. Plan on at least about 5 hours a week for teaching, preparation and bookings.