Perfume Accords: Rose (online)
On ZoomIn this online class, perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches technical perfume composition with an exploration of a rose accord.
$75.00
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Olfactory Research Notes: Sandeepa Dey
On ZoomDr. Sandeepa Dey explains her research into the biology of taste and smell perception in a new series we're calling Olfactory Research Notes.
$20.00
The Rhythm of Three: Guided Scent Immersion with Persephenie + Kendra Adler (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPerfumer and incense-maker Persephenie and Somatic Movement Educator Kendra Adler present a guided scent immersion at The Institute for Art and Olfaction.
$85.00
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!
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Open Sessions: Returning Students Only
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome join your fellow enthusiasts and blend in community with plenty of new aromatic materials to discover. Returning students only.
$35.00
Genealogy of Scent: Jasmine (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPerfumer Dana El Masri shares an exploration of jasmine in perfumery, exploring various types of jasmine, and important historic jasmine perfumes.
$45.00
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
Artificial Intelligence and Olfaction Course (online)
On ZoomOver three online sessions, perfumer Ethan Turner lectures on the intersection of artificial intelligence, olfaction, and fragrance.
$95.00
Guided Smelling Workshop: BO, Animalics, and More Funk (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTrain your nose by smelling important fragrance materials that evoke body odor, animalics and other funky smells in this in-person introduction to perfume notes.
$55.00
Open Sessions: First Timers Only, April (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
Perfume 303: Perfume Composition Techniques (online)
On ZoomThis online class covers organizing perfume materials, selecting palettes for composition, tracking formulas, evaluating blends, and more.
$45.00
Artificial Intelligence and Olfaction Course (online)
On ZoomOver three online sessions, perfumer Ethan Turner lectures on the intersection of artificial intelligence, olfaction, and fragrance.
$95.00
Experimental Perfumery with Atlas Obscura (April, 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 in April.
$215.00
Smelling the Fragrance Wheel (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTrain your nose by smelling important fragrance materials in different scent families in this in person introduction to perfume materials.
$55.00
Neuroaesthetics of Smell and Its Use in Performance Art (online)
On ZoomNeuroscientist Anna D'Errico lectures on scent and the performing arts in an online lecture.
$35.00
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