Pomander making

Brisbane City Council

Pomanders were a popular fashion accessory in Elizabethan times. Come and make your own pomander to hang in the house.

Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

*Drop in any time from 10am-2pm. This event is suitable for 6-16 years.Pomanders were a popular fashion accessory in Elizabethan times. They were carried, held to the nose, suspended on chains or girdles, or hung in rooms to scent the air. It was believed that these sweet-smelling herbs and spices could ward off miasma (bad smells that cause infectious diseases) and protect the wearer from illness (eg the plague). Make your own pomander from a handful of simple ingredients. Fresh limes, cloves and ground cinnamon is all you need for this classic holiday craft. They'll protect you from the plague for years!Children under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult.Requirements: Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes; and bring a snack and keep cup or water bottle.This workshop supports the Botanic Gardens' commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the 'plant back into Planet'.Location: Meet at the Auditorium Lawn."Bookings required".For more information email us at BotGardensSHA@brisbane.qld.gov.au

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