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SUMMARY:Citrus\, Raw to Refined: A Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citrus-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-1988879196215?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Citrus\, Raw to Refined is a sensory-driven class designed to introduce beginners to perfumery\, and to learn to work with a palette of natural materials. \n\n\n\n\nCLASS PROGRAM \nPerfumer Jeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on citrus materials and the Eau de Cologne fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic Eau de Cologne structures using a palette that includes fresh citruses\, aromatic herbs\, elegant woods\, and some unexpected surprises. \nThis class will help train your nose while sharpening your olfactory perception\, providing the tools and knowledge that will allow you to transform a handful of raw aromatics into a traditional\, structured cologne\, based on your own formula developed in class. \nABOUT THE RAW TO REFINED CLASSES \nInspired by the methodology of Jean Carles\, the Raw tothe Refined classes are rooted in materiality. Each class begins with a smelling session\, where participants will discover a group of curated materials chosen to support the olfactory topic of the day. Over repeated scent evaluations\, students learn to sharpen their olfactory perception\, a crucial tool in learning to blend perfumery. Students will then be guided through the process of building a blend on top of a foundational citrus-eau de cologne accord to create a fragrance that is rooted in a strong concept and specific fragrance family. \nIn these classes\, perfumer Jeffrey Paul will teach you how to transform olfactory instinct into blending based on a foundation of critical evaluation and an appreciation for the complexity of natural materials. The classes aim to provide a foundation of knowledge about material extraction and fragrance families\, and techniques for blind smelling and formulation\, resulting in a clear\, repeatable method for perfume creation. \nSpecific class themes will progress seasonally\, with citrus in the summer\, woods and resins in the fall\, gourmand compositions in the winter\, and florals in the spring. While each class can be taken as a stand-alone experience\, the full series helps build skills\, over time. \nTOPICS COVERED: \n+ Odor evaluation: How to smell and appreciate perfume materials (and reset your senses!) \n+ Guided reflection: Documenting smell experiences and ideating for perfumemaking \n+ Material understanding: Learning about the qualities and extraction of the chosen ingredients \n+ Structural accord construction: Construction of a group accord with an emphasis on formulation techniques \n+ Sensory brief creation: The development of a sensory brief in class\, with the knowledge required to further refine it\, after class
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/citrus-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:Hsuan L. Hsu and Olfactory Worldmaking (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hsuan-l-hsu-and-olfactory-worldmaking-online-tickets-1986805424508?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\nHsuan L. Hsu shares his research into how smell reshapes human connections\, and resists racial and colonial capitalist systems. \n\n\n\n\nSmell is a vital\, if underappreciated\, medium through which we inhabit and imagine the world. In his new book Olfactory Worldmaking\, Hsuan L. Hsu traces how olfactory experience communicates across visceral\, material\, and affective registers to offer new ways of relating\, which challenge the extractive logics of racial and colonial capitalism. Blending environmental humanities\, sensory studies\, and critical ethnic studies\, the book highlights how scent animates suppressed histories and marginalized memories. \nHsu theorizes olfaction as a speculative\, reparative practice. Examining projects from historical novels\, memoirs\, and speculative fiction to conceptual art and experimental perfumes\, he reveals how these works mobilize scent to imagine alternative ways of sensing\, relating\, and creating more equitably livable worlds. \nLearn more about ‘Olfactory Worldmaking’\, here \n  \n\n\n\n\nABOUT HSUAN L. HSU \nHsuan L. Hsu is professor of English at the University of California\, Davis. He is author of Geography and the Production of Space in Nineteenth-Century American Literature; Sitting in Darkness: Mark Twain’s Asia and Comparative Racialization; The Smell of Risk: Environmental Disparities and Olfactory Aesthetics; and Air Conditioning. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT OLFACTORY RESEARCH NOTES \nOlfactory Research Notes is a lecture series presented by the Institute for Art and Olfaction that highlights important research done in the field of olfaction\, directly from the scientists\, researchers\, academics\, and artists who do it.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/hsuan-l-hsu-and-olfactory-worldmaking-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260707T110000
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SUMMARY:Olfaction Beyond Gravity: Human Scent Experience in Space
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/olfaction-beyond-gravity-human-scent-experience-in-space-tickets-1988011607233?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nDr Caroline McMillan joins the IAO to share her research into human scent experience in space in the latest talk in the IAO’s Olfactory Research Notes series. \nOn Earth\,scent molecules disperse primarily through rising air and diffusion. In microgravity\, olfaction changes dramatically. Without aggressive ventilation\, air pockets stagnate\, odours linger\, and bodily fluids migrate toward the nasal cavity\, congesting the passages and dulling the sense of smell. The result is sensory monotony\, olfactory fatigue\, and altered perception. Additionally\, astronauts navigate unavoidable\, intimate realities in confined\, shared spaces. These circumstances create persistent atmosphereswith no fresh air or open windows\, and are often marked by avoidance or taboo. \nOlfactory cues bespeak identity and anchor well-being. So how do we create meaningful olfactory experiences in orbitwhen our understanding of smell is profoundly altered\, both physically and perceptually? \nDrawing on astronaut accounts and research from the commercial space industry\, this presentation explores scent as an untapped dimension of spatial design. Smell offers subtle\, temporal\, functional layers that ease discomfort\, support mental health\, and social cohesion in high-performance environments.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/olfaction-beyond-gravity-human-scent-experience-in-space/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260630T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Freestyle (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-tickets-1988879025705?keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners to perfumery that is focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials\, and how to create (and balance) a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their scent dreams a reality\, with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO lab space. \nThe class will begin with a quick primer to the world of aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, and dilutions. Participants will be guided through the process of setting up a workstation and how to write a perfume formula\, with proportions and balance in mind. \nThe second portion of the class will be the open exploration of the IAO Organ by all participants. After making individual selections\, we will get to blending! With Julianne Lee guiding the class\, each participant will learn to make bold changes\, subtle refinements\, and expand their final formula into a small spray vial to take home.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-6/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-tickets-1988027678302?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for a structured approacg to perfume blending. This class is designed for newcomers and beginners of the craft as an onboarding to working with scent at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. \nIn this class\, Minetta Rogers will introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our labspace. The class will begin with a guided smelling session that introduces you to the world of aromatic materials. You’ll smell a selection of materials from our organ that shine light on the difference between naturals\, synthetics\, and bases; top\, middle\, and base notes; and different dilutions and odor intensities. As a group\, you’ll take part in several group blending exercises to demonstrate proper technique in writing perfume formula iterations and blending scent trials.The second portion of the class is dedicated to individual blending time\, with a selection of 5 materials chosen and decanted into blending vials by you. \nMinetta Rogers is here to assist with material selection\, formula tweaking\, and basic perfume arithmetic as you experiment\, explore\, and learn. At the end of class\, you’ll take home 5 aromatic materials\, a final spray vial of your own formulated blend\, and perfume-making knowledge!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260623T193000
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SUMMARY:Perfume 101: Perfumery for Beginners (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-tickets-1988030609068?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nPerfume 101 serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field\, olfactive adventurers\, curious minds\, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost. \nIn this theory-focused 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. As a group\, the class will learn the difference between top\, middle and bottom notes\, what’s in a perfume lab\, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts\, and more. We’ll smell and look at different aromatic materials\, useful labware used in blending scents\, and more! \nParticipants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent. \nPlease note: This is primarily a lecture-based class\, with a smelling component. There is one group blend exercise and one individual blend exercise\, with participants taking home a small spray vial of their individual scent blend and select reference materials. If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus\, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-3/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260622T193000
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SUMMARY:Open Session for Returning Students (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sessions-returning-students-only-tickets-1988878896318?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nAromatic materials are not included. Bring your own materials or purchase small quantities from us. \nOur open sessions for returning students only are designed as an informal\, convivial space in which to co-work with other perfumers. Relaxed and self-directed (don’t worry\, we’re here to help)\, these sessions are a great chance to refine a formula\, work out an idea or just hang out with like-minded colleagues. Let’s learn from each other\, and make new friends. \nRelaxed and self-directed\, these informal sessions are a great chance to refine your blending techniques in the presence of other scent enthusiasts and #friendswithpipettes. Open Sessions are the IAO’s longest running program. These Open Sessions for Returning Students Only are designed precisely for newcomers who have already attended one Open Session for First Timers\, intermediate perfumers who want to explore new materials\, or advanced perfumers who want to co-work with a diverse and creative community. \nAs a returning student\, you will be able to independently tinker with materials of your choice in a casual\, social setting.We have everything you need: aromatic materials (natural\, synthetic\, and some accords)\, beakers and droppers\, scent strips and bottles… All you need to bring is a notebook\, and and open mind. Down the rabbit hole you go!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-session-for-returning-students-in-person-3/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
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SUMMARY:Summer Smells: Perfume Blending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-smells-perfume-making-workshop-in-person-tickets-1989047356186?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin Minetta Rogers for a guided blending session celebrating the summer solstice — and\, of course\, perfume-making! For beginners\, but all levels are welcome. \nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of summer and scents associated with the sun. Scent strips will be handed out by your friendly Institute for Art and Olfaction team\, and we will spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of aromatic materials associated with the season. \nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing and practicing blending scent. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials from the session’s selected palette. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. \nEach attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic blend.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/summer-smells-perfume-blending-workshop/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260616T193000
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SUMMARY:"all perfume yes": Bloomsday 2026 Ulysses Smelling Session (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-perfume-yes-bloomsday-2026-ulysses-smelling-session-in-person-tickets-1988021328309?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nThe library at the Institute for Art and Olfaction contains a perfume archive of over a thousand fine fragrances\, pieces of olfactory art\, and more. \nSmell through the pages of this classic novel as we smell aromatics and perfumes mentioned in James Joyce’s Ulysses. The novel follows the interconnected meanderings of Stephen Dedalus\, Leopold Bloom\, and a cast of hundreds over the course of one day in Dublin — June 16. Bloomsday is a worldwide celebration of the novel and the author. Join us at the Institute for Art and Olfaction for our own olfactory meandering through this masterpiece of modernism. (We might even provide cheese sandwiches.) \nThe Institute for Art and Olfaction team leads a guided smelling session of notable aromatics discussed in the novel. We will read out key passages concerning scent and perfume to enhance our smelling session. Scent strips will be handed out by your instructors\, before we spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of the scents. \nOur discussion will focus on the impressions of aromatics\, perfumes and their concordance with the accompanying text. Familiarity with the original novel is not necessary but is highly recommended! \nThis smelling session will be a special opportunity to smell aromatics and fine fragrances from our library archive to which we otherwise do not allow everyday access. \nThis session will be guided by Minetta Rogers.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/all-perfume-yes-bloomsday-2026-ulysses-smelling-session-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260616T113000
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Aquatic/Marine (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-aquaticmarine-online-tickets-1986274546638?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \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 aquatic and marine materials. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these aquatic and marine 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/tracing-perfume-aquatic-marine-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:The Art and Craft of Perfumery:  History\, Extraction\, and Formulation Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://www.bravanariz.com/en/product/the-art-craft-of-perfumery-14-06-26-20-06-26-7-days/ \nSadly\, this event is sold out. \n— \nPerfumery is a complex practice. For this reason\, it is often presented and taught in the context of oppositions: natural versus synthetic\, historic versus contemporary. These dualities present a divisive approach to perfumery\, which serves only to fracture and limit the potential of the practice. \nMas Flaquer is a regenerative farm outside Barcelona which serves as the headquarters for Spanish perfume brand Bravanariz\, It is here that Ernesto Collado\, Spyros Drosopoulos and Saskia Wilson-Brown combine their areas of expertise to present a six day perfume intensive that approaches the practice with a holistic and inclusive lens. \nThrough a combination of field work\, hands-on blending time\, and lectures\, this intensive will highlight the connections between diverse ways of working: It will focus on how to interrelate natural sourcing and extraction strategies\, modern chemistry\, technical perfumery\, and experimentation. In this way\, this intensive will provide participants with an expansive understanding of all the possibilities for their craft\, and a fuller appreciation of what is possible with scent. \nNOTE: This class is administered by Mas Flaquer\, in Spain\, not the IAO. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/the-art-and-craft-of-perfumery-history-extraction-and-formulation-intensive/
LOCATION:Mas Flaquer\, 17708 Cantallops\, Girona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260109T232141Z
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SUMMARY:The 12th Art and Olfaction Awards\, Athens
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986287195471?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nWe are thrilled to celebrate the 12th edition of the Art and Olfaction Awards at Gazarte Cultural Center\, in Athens\, Greece. Join us to honor the finalists and winners\, with fellow perfume lovers from around the world.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/12th-art-and-olfaction-awards/
LOCATION:Gazarte Cultural Center\, 32-34 Voutadon Str.\, Athens\, Gazi Kerameikos\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Art and Olfaction Awards,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260610T230000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
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SUMMARY:Drone Bath\, Athens
DESCRIPTION:More information to come \n– \ndronebath is an experimental composer-driven listening session featuring 3 hours of uninterrupted low frequency in a quad sound system for premium acoustics. Similar to a sonic meditation\, we encourage you to come prepared with anything you’d need to get comfortable to fully surrender to deep listening. \nWith: Konstantin Gabbro\, Viki Steiri & Dario Papavassiliou\, Lion Wintersea (Hannah Marcus)\, EMI PATH\, curated by by Halston Bruce
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/drone-bath-athens/
LOCATION:PLEX\, Keramikou 28\, Athens\, 104 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Art,Art and Olfaction Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260610T160000
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SUMMARY:Aroma: A Greek Scent Fair
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://thegoldenpears.com/2026-aroma \n– \nAs part of the broader program surrounding the 2026 Art and Olfaction Awards\, Athens becomes a meeting point for the global fragrance community. Following the Experimental Scent Summit and the Art Exhibition Residual Contact\, attention turns to the local creative scene\, before the night of the awards. On June 10\, independent Greek perfume brands will come together in the vibrant heart of Plaka for an intimate\, one-day showcase dedicated to contemporary Greek olfactory art and creativity. The event brings a fresh point of view to the local fragrance scene highlighting a new wave of perfumers who are shaping Greek perfumery through craftsmanship\, storytelling\, and a deep connection to local materials and cultural heritage. \nThis is an intentionally personal meeting point; relaxed and targeted. A space where creators\, industry professionals\, journalists\, and the international fragrance community can connect directly. No barriers! Guests will have the opportunity to meet the founders/perfumers in person\, explore their work\, and exchange ideas in an open\, informal atmosphere. \nThe showcase aims to support greater visibility and international dialogue for Greek niche perfumery\, positioning it within the broader global creative fragrance landscape. Each brand offers a distinct olfactory identity\, reflecting diverse creative directions offering a snapshot of how dynamic Greek niche perfumery is. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/aroma-a-greek-scent-fair/
LOCATION:Vryssaki (artFix Athens)\, Vrisakiou 17\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Art and Olfaction Awards,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260609T230000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260512T144846Z
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SUMMARY:Opening: Residual Contact\, at HGW Athens
DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://thegoldenpears.com/2026-residual-contact \n– \nResidual Contact is a group exhibition presented by The Institute for Art and Olfaction and HGW std. This event is an immersive dialogue\, bringing together contemporary visual artists and independent perfumers from Greece to explore the connection between image\, material\, atmosphere\, and scent. \nFollowing the Experimental Scent Summit that takes place earlier that same day\, Residual Contact expands the conversation around contemporary olfactory culture and experimental creative practice. \nSix perfumes are paired with the works of twelve artists\, creating a series of encounters that move beyond traditional exhibition formats and into the realm of embodied perception. Rather than treating scent as a supplement to the artwork\, the exhibition positions fragrance as an active artistic medium capable of shaping atmosphere\, disrupting perception\, and creating new relationships between bodies\, objects\, and space. \nInstallations\, videos\, paintings\, sculptures\, sound and scent invite visitors to navigate the space not only visually\, but physically and emotionally. Residual Contact explores the invisible traces that scent and visual experience leave behind: memory\, emotional residue\, spatial awareness\, intimacy\, and transformation. \nResidual Contact is on view June 9 to 13\, 2026 \nCurated by: Ilias Loukopoulos and Dorina Kappatou
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/opening-residual-contact-at-hgw-athens/
LOCATION:HGW std.\, Mavromichali 138\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Art and Olfaction Awards,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260109T232800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T144050Z
UID:10001004-1780999200-1781028000@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:The 7th Experimental Scent Summit\, Athens
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-7th-experimental-scent-summit-tickets-1986286848433?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nThe 7th edition of Experimental Scent Summit takes place June 9\, 2026\, at ImpactHub in Athens\, Greece. \nPresented as part of an ongoing collaboration between Los Angeles-based The Institute for Art and Olfaction and Barcelona and Berlin-based Smell Lab\, the Experimental Scent Summit is an annual gathering where invited speakers share research and ideas in an informal\, friendly setting.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/experimental-scent-summit/
LOCATION:ImpactHub Athens\, Karaiskaki 28\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260526T093000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260331T214312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T014443Z
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SUMMARY:Olfactory Research Notes: Sensory Literacies and Children’s Reading (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/olfactory-research-notes-sensory-literacies-and-childrens-reading-tickets-1986361038337?lid=zj5izzdshlrl \n– \n\n\nResearcher Radel James Gacumo joins the IAO to share his research into early childhood literacy and sensory studies. Online. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk explores how sensory literacies can deepen our understanding of children’s engagement with reading. Drawing on his doctoral research\, Radel James Gacumo discusses how multisensory and multimodal texts\, including olfaction-enhanced digital books\, shape children’s embodied participation\, meaning-making\, and affective responses in early literacy contexts. The session highlights how sensory experiences can support more inclusive and responsive reading environments and invites educators and researchers to rethink reading as a multisensory\, relational practice. \nThis presentation will be followed by a question and answer session with attendees. \n\n\n\n\nTakeaways and Learning Points: \n\n️Multisensory practices for child educators\nStrategies for reading engagement\nIntroduction to multisensory and multimodal texts and their use\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT RADEL JAMES GACUMO \nRadel James Gacumo is a researcher in early childhood literacy and sensory studies based at the University of Stavanger\, Norway. His work examines how multisensory and multimodal texts shape young children’s engagement\, meaning-making\, and experiences of inclusion. He develops Critical Sensory Multimodal Literacy\, a framework that brings together sensory studies\, multimodality\, and critical literacy to understand reading as an embodied and socially situated practice. His research spans sensory literacies\, children’s literature\, and olfaction-enhanced reading in early education. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT OLFACTORY RESEARCH NOTES \nOlfactory Research Notes is a lecture series presented by the Institute for Art and Olfaction that highlights important research done in the field of olfaction\, directly from the scientists\, researchers\, academics\, and artists who do it. \n\n\n\n\nATTENDANCE AND REFUND POLICY \nThis is an online class that will take place on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent by email approximately 24 hours before the class. Lest this email end up in your spam folder\, please be sure to add hello@artandolfaction.com and noreply@order.eventbrite.com to your address book. \n+ Learn more about how we teach and our community guidelines here: https://artandolfaction.com/newcomers/. \n+ We will upload the class recording after the end of the session\, and share it for 14 days with attendees. This video is view-only\, and expires at the end of the 14 day window. \n+ Unfortunately\, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable. \nImage credits: Pexels\, Radel James Gacumo.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/olfactory-research-notes-sensory-literacies-and-childrens-reading-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260317T143038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T144014Z
UID:10001031-1779703200-1779710400@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Eleven Week Perfume Materials Course - Module 1 (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eleven-week-perfume-materials-course-module-1-tickets-1984929270882?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\n\nAbout this Materials Course\nAshley Eden Kessler returns to lead module 1 of her popular online materials course\, over eleven sessions spent exploring the crucial materials in the perfumers’ organ. This slow\, steady emphasis on deep sensorial study provides an indispensable first step in learning perfumery\, and an opportunity to grow a technical familiarity with perfume materials. \nRegistration includes a materials kit (55 materials\, scent strips)\, and attendees are invited to join live on zoom or catch the class as a video replay: All registrations provide access to the live zoom sessions (72 spots) and 11 week replay access to the recorded sessions. Recording access for all sessions will end on September 14\, 2026. \nThis is Module 1 of a total of three modules. These modules are not consecutive: any student can start at any module (though modules one and two cover more commonly used materials). This module is appropriate for beginners and intermediate perfumers alike. \nClass Experience\nIn each 2-hour online session\, Ashley will lead attendees in smelling and discussing five crucial perfume materials of natural and synthetic origin. Over the eleven total sessions offered in this course\, the group will systematically go through the course material\, category by category. We thoughtfully explore the function\, aesthetics and technicalities of each material in the context of other aromatics from its fragrance family. \nEach session focuses on our unique experience with the materials. By sharing these experiences\, we work towards developing a language\, both personal and communal\, for our experience of scent. Through this course\, participants will gain fluency in the most important molecules of modern perfumery. Growing a familiarity with the materials is\, after all\, a crucial first step in practicing perfumery. \nThere is a lot to gain from this slow-paced work. For newcomers to fragrance\, this intimate knowledge of the materials is indispensable\, offering a grounding and deeply enriching practice that brings us into the present and connects us more deeply to our lived experience—and our creativity. For more experienced perfumers\, the class presents an opportunity to enrich the process and technical knowledge necessary to mastery. \nCourse Takeaways \n\nTechnical knowledge about the molecular components of the studied material\nKnowledge of aromatic materials’ origins and use in fine perfumery\nA greater familiarity with aromatic materials and scent categories
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/eleven-week-perfume-materials-course-module-1-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260413T165215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T141939Z
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SUMMARY:Perfume 101: Perfumery for Beginners (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-tickets-1986277266774?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true  \n– \nPerfume 101 serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field\, olfactive adventurers\, curious minds\, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost. \nIn this theory-focused 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. As a group\, the class will learn the difference between top\, middle and bottom notes\, what’s in a perfume lab\, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts\, and more. We’ll smell and look at different aromatic materials\, useful labware used in blending scents\, and more! \nParticipants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent. \nPlease note: This is primarily a lecture-based class\, with a smelling component. There is one group blend exercise and one individual blend exercise\, with participants taking home a small spray vial of their individual scent blend and select reference materials. If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus\, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260512T143934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143934Z
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SUMMARY:Open Purchasing Hours
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-purchasing-hours-tickets-1989276328047?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nThe public is invited to peruse our Student Organ and purchase small vials of aromamaterials. Our offerings also include a curated selection of books\, magazines\, and fragrance wheels. \nFor ease\, please check out our online Inventory to see what will be on offer; you can assemble your shopping lists ahead of time!* This is a convenient time to purchase materials for classes that have Materials Lists\, as well expand your personal collection of scents for your own creative endeavors. \nOur pricing is as follows: \n• 5/8 Dram Vials for $4.00 (Refills for $2.00) \n• 1 Dram Vials for $6.00 (Refills for $3.00) \nThe library will be open for enjoyment as well. Staff will be present to assist with the sales but cannot provide consultation or education. RSVP is appreciated\, but walk-ins are welcome! \n*Our inventory can be seen at the following spreadsheet\, under the tab “Student Organ”: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6RW6AYBrwL20Rd4FKbtdg-LrNvN07KS5wFP1L1oR_8/edit?gid=1862841218#gid=1862841218
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-purchasing-hours-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260407T050209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T050209Z
UID:10001056-1779357600-1779364800@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Mango: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mango-perfume-accords-online-tickets-1963641586846?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \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 luscious\, juicy mango 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 $89\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \nTakeaways: \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/mango-perfume-accords-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260506T195955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T195955Z
UID:10001065-1779298200-1779309000@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Smelling around the Odor Wheel (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smelling-around-the-odor-wheel-in-person-tickets-1988878668637?keep_tld=true \n– \n\nTrain your nose by smelling important aromatic materials of the scent families in this in-person introduction to perfume materials.\n\n\n\nThis session serves as an important introduction to the materials you may encounter in your favorite perfumes\, or that you may use as a perfumer or olfactory artist. The session will assist you in your familiarity with fragrance materials as you enter your journey into the world of scent. Scent strips will be handed out by your friendly Institute for Art and Olfaction team\, and we will spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of these materials. \nScent Families covered (subject to change) \nCitrus\nFruity\nGreen\nAldehyde\nMusky\nEarthy\nWoody\nSpicy \nAnd more! \nTake-Aways: Participants will leave with a sense of the basics of aromatic materials and their categories\, as well as an informational odor wheel (included in the cost of registration). Small vials of aromatic materials from the session or our public organ may be purchased a la carte after class.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/smelling-around-the-odor-wheel-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260413T165038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143817Z
UID:10001057-1779211800-1779220800@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-in-person-tickets-1986277541596?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for a structured approacg to perfume blending. This class is designed for newcomers and beginners of the craft as an onboarding to working with scent at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. \nIn this class\, Minetta Rogers will introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our labspace. The class will begin with a guided smelling session that introduces you to the world of aromatic materials. You’ll smell a selection of materials from our organ that shine light on the difference between naturals\, synthetics\, and bases; top\, middle\, and base notes; and different dilutions and odor intensities. As a group\, you’ll take part in several group blending exercises to demonstrate proper technique in writing perfume formula iterations and blending scent trials.The second portion of the class is dedicated to individual blending time\, with a selection of 5 materials chosen and decanted into blending vials by you. \nMinetta Rogers is here to assist with material selection\, formula tweaking\, and basic perfume arithmetic as you experiment\, explore\, and learn. At the end of class\, you’ll take home 5 aromatic materials\, a final spray vial of your own formulated blend\, and perfume-making knowledge!
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-3/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260406T143946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143748Z
UID:10001053-1779026400-1779033600@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Fragrant and Radiant Symphony: A Multisensory Perfume Immersion (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fragrant-and-radiant-symphony-a-multisensory-perfume-immersion-in-person-tickets-1986787340418?lid=zj5izzdshlrl \n– \nIn 1937\, Roland Hunt mapped a visionary practice with seven rays of healing vibration\, each one a convergence of perfume\, color\, and musical note…..green resonates with F and orange blossoms. \nUsing scents from the Institute for Art and Olfaction’s perfume organ in combination with colored lenses and musical tones generated by your smartphone\, Dr. Dotson explores and reimagines The Cosmic Colour Fellowship of 1960’s Hollywood.\nJoin us at the Institute for Art and Olfaction for an immersive multisensory talk\, where scent meets color meets sound. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/fragrant-and-radiant-symphony-a-multisensory-perfume-immersion-in-person/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260512T143710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143710Z
UID:10001072-1778936400-1778947200@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Open Purchasing Hours
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-purchasing-hours-tickets-1989252467680?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nThe public is invited to peruse our Student Organ and purchase small vials of aromamaterials. Our offerings also include a curated selection of books\, magazines\, and fragrance wheels. \nFor ease\, please check out our online Inventory to see what will be on offer; you can assemble your shopping lists ahead of time!* This is a convenient time to purchase materials for classes that have Materials Lists\, as well expand your personal collection of scents for your own creative endeavors. \nOur pricing is as follows: \n• 5/8 Dram Vials for $4.00 (Refills for $2.00) \n• 1 Dram Vials for $6.00 (Refills for $3.00) \nThe library will be open for enjoyment as well. Staff will be present to assist with the sales but cannot provide consultation or education. RSVP is appreciated\, but walk-ins are welcome! \n*Our inventory can be seen at the following spreadsheet\, under the tab “Student Organ”: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6RW6AYBrwL20Rd4FKbtdg-LrNvN07KS5wFP1L1oR_8/edit?gid=1862841218#gid=1862841218
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/open-purchasing-hours-4/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260407T045834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T050224Z
UID:10001055-1778752800-1778760000@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Fig: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fig-perfume-accords-online-tickets-1963640949941?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \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. \n\n\n\n\nIn the latest of her accords classes\, Ashley leads an investigation into a luscious\, green\, fig 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 $72\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/fig-perfume-accords-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260423T230006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142229Z
UID:10001064-1778693400-1778702400@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Farmers' Market Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farmers-market-smells-perfume-making-workshop-in-person-tickets-1988005325444?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin Minetta Rogers for a guided blending session celebrating the scents of the farmers’ market — and\, of course\, perfume-making! For beginners\, but all levels are welcome. \nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of vegetables\, fruits\, and the farmers’ market. Scent strips will be handed out by your friendly Institute for Art and Olfaction team\, and we will spend time smelling and discussing our impressions of aromatic materials associated with the season. \nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing and practicing blending scent. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials from the session’s selected palette. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. \nEach attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic blend. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/farmers-market-smells-perfume-making-workshop/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260423T223739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142151Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Freestyle (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-tickets-1987609677049?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \nJoin us for Introduction to Blending\, a class for beginners to perfumery that is focused on learning how to blend with aromatic materials\, and how to create (and balance) a formula. Perfume-lovers and burgeoning olfactory artists have the opportunity to jump right into making their scent dreams a reality\, with access to the hundreds of aromatic materials in the IAO lab space. \nThe class will begin with a quick primer to the world of aromatic materials: synthetics vs. naturals\, top/middle/base notes\, and dilutions. Participants will be guided through the process of setting up a workstation and how to write a perfume formula\, with proportions and balance in mind. \nThe second portion of the class will be the open exploration of the IAO Organ by all participants. After making individual selections\, we will get to blending! With Julianne Lee guiding the class\, each participant will learn to make bold changes\, subtle refinements\, and expand their final formula into a small spray vial to take home.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-freestyle-in-person-5/
LOCATION:The Institute for Art and Olfaction\, 932 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sorry, this event is sold out.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260512T113000
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Woods\, part 2 (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-woods-part-2-online-tickets-1986274046141?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \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 patchouli\, vetiver\, and oud. 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/tracing-perfume-woods-part-2-online-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232601
CREATED:20260330T144622Z
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SUMMARY:Tuberose: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuberose-perfume-accords-online-tickets-1963640254862?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \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 heady\, nighttime tuberose 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 $81\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tuberose-perfume-accords-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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