At The Alembics Lab
Learn an ancient craft in a modern setting
Learn the fundamentals of distilling hydrosol, essential oil, and spirits, or take our popular Gin Immersion course—all online. Learn at home and at your own pace. Our practical, video-based courses walk you through the process from start to finish. Come visit us in The Alembics Lab.
Join us in some of the most stunning locations in NZ and around the world
Our in-person workshops are for anyone who wants to gain hands-on experience with distillation and extraction. We work with what is locally available and in season in each unique location, giving each workshop its own distinct experience and flavour. Immerse yourself in the experience—come learn, forage, feast and enjoy the natural surroundings with us.
Learn with us in these bespoke, in-person workshops.
We have an ever-changing roster of workshops that span basic distillation techniques and deep dives into flavour and fragrance.
Take a look at the list of upcoming in-person workshops with Jill Mulvaney and The Alembics Lab team. This list will be updated whenever new dates are added. If you can’t see what you are looking for, get in touch.
If you’re interested in setting up an event, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Ecofest Waiheke March/April 2026
(Waiheke Island, NZ)
Easter Weekend Open Days
(Waiheke Island, NZ)
Plant to Perfume June 2026
(Waiheke Island, NZ)
Wahieke Community Herbalism
(Waiheke Island, NZ)
Visit Alembics Lab on Waiheke Island
Schedule your own in-person session at our workshop lab space on the beautiful Waiheke Island—just a 40 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Suits small groups—choose from our most popular workshops or design a day around what you want.
