Program Details
Explore the aromatic world of frankincense and myrrh with ethnobotanist Krisa Fredrickson. Learn about the plants that produce these treasured resins and their long histories of trade and use in incense, medicine, and ritual. Participants will examine resin samples and create their own natural incense using frankincense, myrrh, a few complementary aromatics, and a touch of gold leaf. All materials are provided; no previous experience is necessary.
About the Instructor:
Krisa Fredrickson is an ethnobotanist whose work focuses on incense and scent traditions, plant-derived dyes, spices, and materia medica. Her background includes international research and fieldwork, as well as work with botanical and museum collections. A returning instructor at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, she develops research-based programs and workshops through rhizome resin.