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SUMMARY:Perfume 101\, 202\, 303 Course (Online: Live + Video)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-101-202-303-course-online-live-video-tickets-1984403191364 \n– \n\n\nThis class meets online on Thursday April 2\, 2026 from10am to 12pm PDT for Perfume 101 and April 16\, 2026 from 10 to 11:30am PDT for Live Q&A for Perfume 202 and 303. The prerecorded lectures for Perfume 202 and 303 will be shared with all registrants on April 6\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPerfume is an art\, a science and a craft. This set of classes serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field\, olfactive adventurers\, curious minds\, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost. \nPerfume 101\nIn this lecture-based introduction to perfumery\, participants will learn about perfume basics such as fragrance families and classifications\, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab\, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials. Participants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent\, as well as a more considered understanding of what they encounter at the fragrance counter. \nTopics covered:\nIntroduction to scent literacy\nIntroduction to aromatic materials\nIntroduction to perfume creation\nIntroduction to learning resources provided by The Institute for Art and Olfaction \nThis is an online class that will occur live on Zoom. The video for this session will be available to replay on Zoom for one week after the session ends. \n  \nPerfume 202 + Perfume 303\nThoughtful creative preparations and revisions can provide the structure for a thriving artistic output in perfumery. Join Ashley Eden Kessler in two pre-recorded lectures and one live Q&A as she guides you through the important first steps of setting up your own perfume laboratory and working on perfume blends. \nPerfume 202: Lab Strategies \nGood lab practices can provide the backbone for a thriving creative practice and – for that reason – perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler leads a class that is designed to provide you with the important next steps in your practice. Providing crucial information for setting up a professional perfume lab\, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a solid foundation\, Perfume 202 covers the important technical minutiae of your perfume practice\, from how to use a scale to how to make a lab solution\, an overview of lab hygiene and organization\, and how to set up and maintain a working scent organ. This class will allow you to orient yourself as an aspiring perfumer\, and help you set up a thriving independent perfume laboratory of your own. \nTopics covered:\nPipette techniques (basic and advanced)\nHow to use a scale with confidence\nOverview of lab hygiene and organization\nSetting up your work station\nOverview of perfume organ set-up and maintenance\nMaking dilutions from pure\, for safe use in perfume-blending \nPerfume 303: Perfume Composition Techniques \nDesigned to provide important next steps for budding perfumers\, Perfume 303 will teach you the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume organ\, conceptualizing and creating perfume formulas\, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a good artistic habits. \nThis recurring online class will cover the important creative minutiae. We will review how to organize your library of aromatic materials\, talk about how to select your palette for composition\, discuss how to best track your formulas\, and learn strategies for how to evaluate your trials. \nThis class\, in short\, will allow you to ground yourself as an aspiring independent perfumer\, and help you develop a methodological approach that will support your long-term practice and give structure upon which your creativity can thrive. \nTopics Covered:\nHow to choose a material palette for perfume composition\nOverview of perfume formula writing and maintenance\nIntroduction to organizing perfume formula writing\nHow to evaluate perfume trials and revise formulae\nTechniques for saving perfume trials \nThis class is a hybrid video and live online Q+A session. We will send the link to the video portions before the live Q+A. All participants must watch the prerecorded videos for Perfume 202 and 303 before attending the live Q&A session. \nFor the live event\, Ashley Eden Kessler will join for a 1.5 hour Q+A session to cover questions and more. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Classes\nThursday April 2\, 2026 from10am to 12pm PDT\nPerfume 101 – live on Zoom\, with video replay until April 30\, 2026. \nApril 6\, 2026\nAccess to pre-recorded lectures for Perfume 202 and 303 – video replay until April 30\, 2026. \nApril 16\, 2026 from 10 to 11:30am PDT\nLive Q&A for Perfume 202 and 303 – live on Zoom\, with video replay until April 30\, 2026. \nA ticket allows for access to the live classes\, prerecorded lectures\, and videos of the classes after they’ve taken place. All videos are will be viewable until April 30\, 2026; these videos are not available for download.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-202-303-course-online-live-video-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260409T120000
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SUMMARY:Orange Blossom: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orange-blossom-perfume-accords-online-tickets-1963637243856?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nExplore fragrance categories through specific classes designed by The Institute for Art and Olfaction to help new perfumers gain sensory understanding and technical perfumery skills. \nFor newcomers to the Institute for Art and Olfaction or beginners to the art of blending\, this class is recommended as an entry point into our Perfume Accords series. \nIn the latest of her accords classes\, Ashley leads an investigation into a delectable\, fresh orange blossom perfume accord. Learning how to assemble perfume accords leads to a greater adeptness at blending\, and well-trained noses. Learn how to construct accords as you explore the individual aromatic components of these perfume accords. \nOur accords series helps students of perfumery understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the most important notes in perfumery. By attending this class\, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training\, gain the materials knowledge to add a new accord to their arsenal\, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. \nMaterials Needed/Pre-Class Homework: We will send you a master document containing the materials list and formulation exercises upon signup via the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please purchase these materials before attending class. The estimated cost of the perfume materials is $95.00\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \nTakeaways: \n– Technical knowledge about the molecular components of the material being reconstructed through the perfume accord\n– A greater familiarity with aromatic components and combinations\n– The capacity to reconstruct the material through its components
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/orange-blossom-perfume-accords-online-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260421T123000
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SUMMARY:Olfactory Research Notes: Ancient Egyptian Perfume Cones\, with Dora Goldsmith (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/olfactory-research-notes-ancient-egyptian-perfume-cones-online-tickets-1983578903898?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\n\nHave you ever wondered what those cones are that the ancient Egyptians are often shown wearing on their heads? There are a number of interesting theories surrounding perfume cones with regards to their materials and purpose. But which ones are academically accurate and which ones are just myths? In this upcoming class\, Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith will teach you everything to know about ancient Egyptian perfume cones\, including how to make them. \nThis presentation will be followed by a question and answer session with attendees. \n\n\n\n\nTakeaways and Learning Points: \n\n️Uses: The ancient Egyptians used perfume cones to honor special occasions with their scent\, such as banquets\, funerary rites\, and worshipping the gods\, but also during fishing and fowling\, receiving the gold of honor\, appearing in front of the tree goddess or playing senet.\nSymbolisms: An analysis of the scenes in which perfumes cones appear reveals their deep cultural symbolisms\, which ranges from communicating simple messages\, such that an event taking place is of great significance\, to complex ideas\, such as fighting the chaotic forces of evil through the powerful scents of ma’at.\nDating: Perfume cones can serve as effective dating tools\, as their form and embellishment are characteristic of specific dynasties. Dora will teach you how to date tomb and relief scenes containing perfume cones\, which is an impressive skill to have in classes\, during museum visits\, and on trips to Egypt.\n️Materials: Combining written sources and archaeological finds\, Dora will explain what we know about the raw materials and aromatic ingredients of perfume cones. She will also deconstruct some frequently cited myths\, e.g. that perfume cones were made out of fat.\nExperimental Archaeology: Dora will teach you how to replicate the enigmatic perfume cones. Experimental archaeology is especially important in the research of perfume cones\, as it clarifies a number of previously unanswered questions about their manufacture and purpose.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/olfactory-research-notes-ancient-egyptian-perfume-cones-online/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Lily of the Valley: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lily-of-the-valley-perfume-accords-online-tickets-1963638889779?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\nIn this online class\, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with a lily of the valley\, or muguet\, perfume accord.\n\n\n\nExplore fragrance categories through specific classes designed by The Institute for Art and Olfaction to help new perfumers gain sensory understanding and technical perfumery skills. \nIn the latest of her accords classes\, Ashley leads an investigation into a fresh\, floral lily of the valley or muguet perfume accord. Learning how to assemble perfume accords leads to a greater adeptness at blending\, and well-trained noses. Learn how to construct accords as you explore the individual aromatic components of these perfume accords. \nOur accords series helps students of perfumery understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the most important notes in perfumery. By attending this class\, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training\, gain the materials knowledge to add a new accord to their arsenal\, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. \nMaterials Needed/Pre-Class Homework: We will send you a master document containing the materials list and formulation exercises upon signup via the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please purchase these materials before attending class. The estimated cost of the perfume materials is $77\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \n\n\n  \nPhoto by Anna on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/lily-of-the-valley-perfume-accords-online-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260428T113000
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Woods\, part 1 (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-woods-part-1-online-tickets-1986272158495?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nPlease note: this is the first of a two-part online class. Woods Part 2 takes place online\, on Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana El Masri explores the history of fine fragrance through a series of classes that cover the genealogy of scent. How did aromatic materials influence perfumery? How did perfumers draw from the same source to produce such diverse expressions? Each class in this series explores the most important perfumes in 20th and 21st perfumery from the perspective of the materials that inform them. \nIn this class\, Dana covers perfumes highlighting woody materials\, focusing on cedarwood\, guaiacwood\, oakmoss\, and sandalwood. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these woody notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \n\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \nHistory and cultural impact of perfume materials\nTechnical information about perfume materials\nOverview of these materials in classic\, contemporary\, mass market\, and niche perfumes \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/woods-part-1/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260429T090000
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SUMMARY:Meet a Nose: Andrea Maack (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-a-nose-andrea-maack-online-tickets-1986038655080?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nEach edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour discussion moderated by IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown\, in which extraordinary thinkers\, singular artists\, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. \nAndrea Maack is an Icelandic visual artist\, who launched her first perfume as an art piece. “The idea of working with scent came about through a series of exhibitions I always envisioned only making one fragrance titled SMART (Smell Art)\, but after that show\, I was hooked on this process and started working on scented installations full time\,” she explains. \nSoon after that show\, in 2012\, Maack decided to develop a luxury fragrance brand—ANDREA MAACK. “The brand came about when I was invited to host the opening show of a design gallery in downtown Reykjavík and I decided to do an art installation in the form of a “Andrea Maack perfume shop”. \nFor Maack\, the link between visual art and perfumery is a palpable one. “I see scent as a linear thing — it travels along your skin and travels through the air\, which can be reminiscent of strokes traveling across a page.”
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/meet-a-nose-andrea-maack-online/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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