Perfume 101: Perfume Literacy for Beginners (online)
On ZoomHave you wanted to understand and appreciate perfume, without knowing what it is, where to start, or how to learn? We're here to help!
$35.00
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Experimental Perfumery with Saskia Wilson-Brown (Feb., online)
On ZoomAtlas Obscura and the IAO return for an updated collaboration in 2024, teaching about the magical, lovely world of experimental perfumery. An information-rich, humor-laced crash course in the practice, over three online classes.
$215.00
Open Session: First-timers only (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!
SOLD OUT
Perfume 101: Perfumery for Beginners (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 an introductory workshop.
$55.00
Open Session: First-timers only (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!
SOLD OUT
Open Session: Returning students only
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.
$35.00
Ambergris Accords (online)
On ZoomIn this online class, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with an exploration of ambergris.
$75.00
Open Sessions: First Timers Only (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor first time visitors to the IAO, our open sessions present a guided introduction to working with scent - with hands-on blending time!
$55.00
Open Session: First-timers only (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!
SOLD OUT
Perfume 202: Lab Strategies (online)
On ZoomGet your practice started on the right foot, as perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches the basics of setting up and working in your independent perfume laboratory.
$45.00
Nerikoh: Incense Class with Persephenie (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPerfumer and incense-maker Persephenie introduces nerikoh and its history and use, in a hands-on incense-making workshop at the IAO.
$125.00
Perfume Accords: Jasmine (online)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this online class, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with an exploration of two jasmine accords.
$75.00
Opening – Talisman: Meditations, by Persephenie
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTalisman: Meditations is an exhibition that consists of paintings, a video, and a sculptural altar that includes perfume, incense, and talismans made from herbs. At IAO Gallery.
Free
Experimental Perfumery with Atlas Obscura (March, online)
On ZoomAtlas Obscura and the IAO return for an updated collaboration in 2024, teaching about the magical, lovely world of experimental perfumery. An information-rich, humor-laced crash course in the practice, over three online classes.
$215.00
Springtime Smells: Perfume-Making for Beginners (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA special perfume-making session celebrating the start of spring, for beginners new to the art and craft of making perfume.
$55.00
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