Entry No. 34 — the Indianapolis file — filed under: perfume
Salt & Ash Market
A whimsical local apothecary and boutique located inside Factory Arts South that hosts intimate, sensory-focused crafting workshops.
The story
Tucked inside Suite 111 at 1011 Massachusetts Avenue, Salt & Ash Market serves as the physical storefront and production base for Salt & Ash Soap Co. Operating within the cavernous footprint of the historic industrial facility now known as the Factory Arts District, the space functions as part retail shop and part active maker studio.
Rather than sticking strictly to pre-packaged bath bars, the shop structures its floor space around intimate, hands-on crafting sessions. Their primary workshop setup allows you to sit down with a bank of over 30 rotating, skin-safe botanical and gender-neutral oils to compound your own 0.3 oz oil-based roll-on perfume. Outside of workshop hours, the retail shelves carry their own hand-batched soap, body care items, curated indie gifts, and apparel.
What it's like
Finding Suite 111 requires navigating the long industrial corridors of the 1011 Mass Ave building, so keep an eye out for door signage after entering the complex. Inside, working workshop tables share space with curated displays of handmade skincare and goods. Workshop sessions are held in small groups, giving you room to test scent notes at your own pace without feeling squeezed. Keep in mind that open storefront hours vary through the week, so confirm their doors are open before wandering down the hallway.
The move: Sign up for their 'Make a Roll-on Perfume' workshop to blend your own customized 0.3 oz oil-based fragrance from over 30 rotating, skin-safe botanical and gender-neutral scents.
- 📍 Near Eastside / Factory Arts District
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1011 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 111, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Factory Arts District — Since Salt & Ash sits right inside Suite 111, step outside the doorway to explore the rest of this 16-acre converted industrial campus.
- Glass Arts Indiana / Indy Fused Glass — Located just 0.1 miles away in the same building complex, you can trade scent oil blending for torchworking and fused glass classes.
- Chatham Passage — Walk 0.6 miles down Mass Ave to pair your custom botanical oil with an alleyway art installation that wafts rose scent through an old street grate.
- The Aroma Labs at Bottleworks — Head 0.3 miles down the corridor to compare Salt & Ash's oil-based roll-on process with a custom spray perfume bar.
Good to know
What happens in the perfume-making workshop?
You spend the session testing and blending from over 30 rotating botanical and gender-neutral oil notes to build a custom 0.3 oz oil-based roll-on fragrance.
Where in the building is Salt & Ash Market located?
It is located inside Suite 111 at 1011 Massachusetts Ave within the Factory Arts District building.
What else do they sell in the retail shop?
They stock handmade bar soaps, bath and body products, indie gifts, and women's and plus-size clothing.
Do I need to check hours before visiting?
Yes. Retail hours are set for specific days of the week, so verify current open hours on their store site prior to visiting.
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Further reading: Official site · eventbrite.com · shopsaltandash.com · Facebook · visitindy.com
last checked: 2026-07-21