The Sensuality of Séance (online)
On ZoomDr. Kate Cherrell discusses the séance and modern spiritualism, its sensorial elements, and its transformative effects. Part of the Scent and Society series, online.
$29.00
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Perfume 101 (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWant to understand and appreciate, and even start to work with perfume? We're here to help in a hands- and noses-on workshop for newcomers to the practice.
$75.00
Open Session (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOur longest-running program, open sessions present a guided introduction to working with scent - with hands-on blending time!
$20.00 – $50.00
Sandalwood: Perfume Accords (online)
On ZoomIn this online class, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with an exploration of a sandalwood accord.
$75.00
Blending Workshop: Trick of Treat (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA special blending session celebrating the sweet and scary scents of the season, for beginners new to the art and craft of making perfume. Tickets go live October 1.
$75.00
Creative Development for Perfumery: The Brief (online)
On ZoomPerfumer Michael Nordstrand covers creative development for perfumery with a deep dive into the creative brief over three online sessions.
$185.00
Odophonics (in person)
Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a scent concert with Brian Goeltzenleuchter and Sean Francis Conway inspired by Septimus Piesse's Odophone at Craft Contemporary. Two performances available.
$30 – $35
Odophonics (in person)
Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a scent concert with Brian Goeltzenleuchter and Sean Francis Conway inspired by Septimus Piesse's Odophone at Craft Contemporary. Two performances available.
$30 – $35
Perfume Design Challenge: Nosferatu (returning students, in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet spooky on Halloween as IAO invites our returning students to explore, experiment, and create scents inspired by Nosferatu. Costumes encouraged!
$55.00
Open Lab (returning students only, in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn open lab for advanced beginner and intermediate perfumers. Bring your own materials or use ours, and blend with new friends.
$30.00
Creative Development for Perfumery: The Brief (online)
On ZoomPerfumer Michael Nordstrand covers creative development for perfumery with a deep dive into the creative brief over three online sessions.
$185.00
Scent Saunter in Franklin Canyon Park (in person)
Back by popular demand! Scent enthusiasts Jack and Natalie host a smell-led exploration of Los Angeles' spectacular Franklin Canyon Park.
$15.00
Oud: An Aromatic Cultural History (online)
On ZoomNuri McBride presents an overview of oud as an aromatic artefact existing within overlapping cultural sensoria. Part of the Scent and Society series, online.
$29.00
The Museum of Scent, with Mandy Aftel (online)
On ZoomPerfumer and writer Mandy Aftel joins IAO's Saskia Wilson-Brown for a discussion about her new book, The Museum of Scent.
By Donation
Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery with Atlas Obscura (online)
On ZoomIn this 3-part online seminar, join IAO's Saskia Wilson-Brown to learn the basics of perfumery, delve into the history of the practice, explore aromatic materials, and create your first short perfume formulas. Class produced by Atlas Obscura, meets Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21.
$215.00
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