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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-2003276022510?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nJoin us for Introduction to Perfume Blending: Structured. 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. We’ll introduce you to the foundational terminology and techniques of perfumery as we guide you through the steps of working with aromatic materials in our lab space. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. Minetta 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! \nTopics covered: \n+ Institute for Art and Olfaction onboarding of terminology: naturals\, synthetics\, bases; top/middle/base notes; dilutions; odor intensities+ Introduction to the IAO’s organ and where to locate specific materials in our 300+ selection+ Guided group smelling session of important categories and types of materials \n+ Guided group blending exercises demonstrating IAO technique in hands-on blending and writing a formula \n+ Blending scent and expanding a formula \nTake-Aways: \n+ 5 chosen materials in (⅝ dram vials) \n+ Spray vial of chosen formula blend \n+ Knowledge of working with scent \n\n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/introduction-to-perfume-blending-structured-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:20261202T200000
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SUMMARY:Make your own perfume: Cultures of Seduction (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-seduction-in-person-tickets-2003193913921?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \n\n\nSaskia Wilson-Brown shares research for her recent book— The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History—with an emphasis on materials historically used to express culture in discrete areas of activity. \nThis in-person session will focus on seduction\, exploring four materials that have been historically used to express or explain desire. The class starts with a smelling session\, focusing on jasmine\, honey\, civet and leather\, with other aromatic notes included as appropriate. After smelling the materials and discussing their historic use\, the class will engage in a blending exercise\, making a perfume as a group while we explore how to formulate. Finally\, each attendee will make their own composition using the materials from class\, leaving with a 15ml spray vial. \nTwo and half hours\, in person. No previous experience blending needed. \nTake-aways\n– Information about the historical use of perfume materials in seduction\n– Sensorial experience of topical materials\, including honey notes\, jasmine notes\, civet notes and leather notes\, as well as appropriate other materials.\n– Learning how to formulate and compose an experimental perfume\n– A 15ml spray bottle of your custom perfume \n\n\n\nImage credit: Photo by Micke Lindström on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-seduction-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:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261203T120000
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SUMMARY:Incense: Perfume Accords (online)
DESCRIPTION:Signup: www.eventbrite.com/e/1990606608953?aff=oddtdtcreator\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 complex church incense 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 between $155\, not including any labware you may need to purchase. The formulation exercises must be accomplished before the class meets. \nTakeaways: \n\nTechnical knowledge about the molecular components of the material being reconstructed through the perfume accord\nA greater familiarity with aromatic components and combinations\nThe capacity to reconstruct the material through its components\n\nImportant notes: \nSafety Note: Some aromatic materials can have side effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence. \nPlease read before signing up: Materials are required for this class\, and must be purchased separately\, before class takes place. The materials list and the teaching formula are sent upon signup\, and can be found at the bottom of the confirmation email from Eventbrite. Because the formula is provided upon signup\, we do not allow cancellations for these classes. We share the recording for each class for 30 days after class takes place\, and will send the recording for review via email after the class is over. \nPlease see our full attendance and refund policy below. \n—- \n\n\nABOUT THE PERFUME ACCORDS CLASS SERIES \nAshley Eden Kessler’s accords classes provide attendees with a thorough study of important perfume accords for perfumers. Her online sessions will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material by exploring and picking apart a formula\, over several trials. Materials must be purchased in advance and students are expected to make the all steps of the perfume accord’s formula before class starts. By attending these classes\, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training\, gain the materials knowledge to add various fragrance components to their arsenal\, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery. It’s technical blending at its best\, leading to a greater adeptness at blending\, and very well-trained noses. \nStudents must purchase\, dilute\, and blend materials before the start of class. Materials lists and formulas are sent as part of the confirmation email from Eventbrite. \n\n\nABOUT ASHLEY EDEN KESSLER \nA Los Angeles native\, Ashley came to perfumery after forays into other creative disciplines. Sculpture\, Architecture\, Theater\, Film and Design were the initial steps on her search for a mode of expression that would support both a dreamer and a pragmatist\, a creative mind fascinated equally by science and by art. Perfumery\, the science of the ineffable\, is where the road finally took her. \nHer first introduction to scent was by way of a gift on her 16th birthday: a bespoke fragrance formulated by renowned perfumer Sarah Horowitz. The study of architecture and design led to travel and work in film art departments\, but ultimately it was to Sarah Horowitz Parfums she returned. From apprentice to Junior Perfumer at SHP\, she was smitten with the field. Dropping everything else\, she immersed herself in study and practice. \nHer education in niche perfumery continued at LA’s Lucky Scent\, and seeking a more formal education in the field\, she moved to France to study at the prestigious Grasse Institute of Perfumery. There\, she distinguished herself with her final brief- winning one of GIP’s coveted awards. After her studies\, she returned to the U.S.\, having accepted a position as a Perfumer’s Assistant at Drom Fragrances International\, one of the world’s top fine fragrance studios. After two years in that position\, she was offered the chance to move back to Los Angeles as consultant for Sarah Horowitz’ new business initiative\, Original Scent. In 2013\, Ashley joined the Institute for Art and Olfaction as an instructor\, and in 2015 she founded her perfume company\, Sentir Studio. \n\n\n  \n\n\nImage credit: Incense photo by Cosmin Ursea on Unsplash | Ashley by Institute for Art and Olfaction. \n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/incense-perfume-accords-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Smell as a Missing Link Toward Embodied Language (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smell-as-a-missing-link-toward-embodied-language-online-tickets-2003321935838?keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if we moved beyond asking how to translate smells into an existing language and began asking what new forms of language smell itself might help us create? \nThis question began to take shape while thinking about smells as a language — a poetic metaphor\, a chemical formula\, an olfactory pyramid\, a cultural vocabulary of scent. In Western culture\, smells are most often verbalised through the principle of comparison: “it smells like…”. But how do we actually experience the milieu we inhabit? All the senses interweave into shared experiential networks\, lines\, they layer and overlap — we inhale the world and exhale ourselves\, thus creating common atmospheres in which the traces of our relationships remain\, forming dialogues and a shared memory for futures. For me\, as a visual artist\, language is not only sound but also image. When language becomes written\, memory emerges as a form of legacy — a way of preserving and transmitting meaning across time. \nDzervute’s research unfolds within a cabinet of olfactiosities\, Where she gather evidence for an olfactive archive while experimenting with new forms of language choreography. Breathing in the world in which she finds herself\, she reflects on how our actions in the present might communicate to future times about the Earth and its atmospheric bubbles\, as the present becomes the past. \n\nAbout Dovile Dzervute \nDovile Dzervute is a designer and researcher based in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, whose creative practice explores memory\, tacit knowledge\, embodied language\, new forms of communication\, togetherness\, and speculative design. She began her career in contemporary dance theatre\, where she created visual communication and scenography. Later\, she continued her career as a lecturer in the fields of Visual Communication and Design Research. She served as Head of the Graphic Communication Department at Vilnius College of Design. She has worked on both creative and commercial design projects\, specialising in book design\, identity and packaging\, and has received numerous design awards. \nFor over 15 years\, she has immersed herself in the world of scents while working for the conceptual art perfumery company FUMparFUM\, based in Vilnius\, Lithuania. Participated in olfactory art exhibitions in collaboration with colleagues. Dovilė is a current doctoral candidate and researcher at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. \nAbout Olfactory Provocations \nThe Olfactory Provocations series from the Institute for Art and Olfaction aims to present new\, original\, and thought-provoking perspectives in a series of short format lectures. In each talk\, you can expect to discover an unexpected idea presented by a thinker and practitioner in the scent community. We offer this series with the belief that being exposed to and discussing new ideas is important\, whether you agree with them or not. With that said\, the views and opinions presented in the Olfactory Provocations series do not reflect the opinions or the IAO or its employees.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/smell-as-a-missing-link-toward-embodied-language-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261206T173000
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SUMMARY:Chypre\, Raw to Refined: A Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-2003632481689?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Chypre\, 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. \nCLASS PROGRAM \nPerfumer Jeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the chypre fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic chypre structures using a palette that includes bright citrus\, glowing labdanum\, earthy oakmoss\, 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 chypre\, based on your own formula developed in class. \nABOUT THE RAW TO REFINED CLASSES \nInspired by the methodology of Jean Carles\, the Raw to the 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 chypre 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 \n  \nTAKE-AWAYS: \n+ Your formulated scent in a small spray vial \n+ Your sensory brief \n+ Your individual perfume formula \n+ Blending and materials evaluation strategies \n\n\n  \n\n\nPhoto of moss from Unsplash.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/chypre-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:20261208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261208T193000
DTSTAMP:20261027T011022Z
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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-2003276601241?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\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! \nTake-Aways: \n\nParticipants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent.\n\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 composed from select reference materials. If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus\, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending. \n\n\nRegistration Required: \nPlease note that you must reserve your space in advance. If you just show up without reserving a spot\, there is no guarantee we will be able to accommodate you. \nAll levels are welcome\, but this session is 18 and up (or 14+\, with adult supervision). \nPlease review our cancellation policy before signing up. \nMaterials: \nMaterials are included in the sign-up cost\, and provided by the IAO during class. \n\n\n 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/perfume-101-perfumery-for-beginners-in-person-4/
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:20261209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T235019Z
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SUMMARY:Olfactory Meditation for End Times (online)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/olfactory-meditation-for-end-times-online-tickets-2001027039742?keep_tld=true\n\n–\n\n\nAir is a teacher of our porosity: we are inextricably webbed with the ills and the joys of every affective and material shift of Earth’s atmosphere. Structures of power and communality swirl as breezes and effluvia. Our lungs expand to receive these complex airs\, allowing us to be recomposed by extant particles\, odorant molecules\, and traces of planetary transference. \nOlfactory Meditation for End Times is an offering that taps into this interconnectivity by offering dedicated space to breathe and smell into our troubled present—thinking and practicing with olfactive engagement as a portal for microcosmic communion. \nThis workshop is presented in conjunction with A toxin threatens\, but it also beckons by agustine zegers at the IAO Gallery. The exhibition will be on view from November 6 – December 18\, 2026. For more information on the exhibition\, visit: https://artandolfaction.com/exhibitions/ \n  \n\n\nABOUT agustine zegers \nagustine zegers is a Chilean olfactory artist and student of molecular biopolitics. Their work invites gaseous becomings that proliferate communion with planetary toxicity. \nThey have scented and exhibited internationally at venues such as the Venice Biennale\, Somerset House\, Kunst Haus Wien\, Gallery 400\, 52 Walker\, Prairie\, Olfactory Art Keller\, and Sharjah Art Foundation. They have lectured at La Escuela\, Centre for Sensory Studies\, Dia:Chelsea\, XE Institute\, and Museo de Arte Contamporáneo\, among others. \nagustine directs Speculative Scent Lab: a para-academic laboratory for experimental fragrance education and ideation. \nLearn more: agustinezegers.com | speculativescent.com \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: Miriam Jakob and Jana Unmüßig; augustine zegers.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/olfactory-meditation-for-end-times-online/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261214T220000
DTSTAMP:20261108T134735Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Stinkers: Kate's Secret
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://now-instant.la/events/kate-s-secret \n– \nNose Candy Podcast and The Institute for Art and Olfaction present Reel Stinkers\, a screening series featuring films selected by perfumers for their influence on their practice. The series opens with the rarely screened 1986 after-school special Kate’s Secret (dir. Arthur Allan Seidelman)\, selected by comedian\, writer\, director\, and perfume creator John Early. Early will join Maddie Phinney and Chloe Coover of Nose Candy to discuss the film’s influence on his own movie and accompanying perfume\, Maddie’s Secret. \nMelodramatic\, unsettling\, and funny in spite of itself\, Kate’s Secret is part of the potpourri of creative inspiration that gave rise to John Early’s directorial debut\, Maddie’s Secret. The 1980s network television special follows “perfect” housewife Kate Stark as she struggles to conceal her eating disorder and maintain the appearance of an idyllic suburban life\, and found a second life in the hands of lazy substitute teachers tasked with explaining bulimia in health class. \nPerfume-inspired snacks and libations\, with a smell session and live Nose Candy Podcast featuring John Early to follow! \nPlease note: seating is limited. Box Office opens thirty minutes prior to the listed showtime. Online ticket sales will be honored up until 15 minutes after the scheduled showtime. In-store ticket purchases are subject to availability\, first-come\, first-served. We do not operate a standby list. All Sales Final.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/reel-stinkers-kates-secret/
LOCATION:Now Instant Image Hall\, 939 Chung King Rd\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261215T191500
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SUMMARY:Tracing Perfume: Amber/Balsamic (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tracing-perfume-amberbalsamic-in-person-tickets-2003636960084?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n– \n\n\nPerfumer Dana El Masri explores amber and balsamic materials and their scents in fine fragrance\, in a perfume genealogy class. \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 amber and balsamic materials. She will explore the material provenance\, aromatic aspects\, and notable perfumes that make use of these amber and balsamic notes in various ways. Then\, as a group\, the class will smell and discuss a series of notes and perfumes that elucidate the category. \nPlease note this is a special 2 hour 15 minute class combining the previously offered 2-part Amber & Balsamic class. \n\n\n\n\nTOPICS COVERED \n\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\nMaterials: There are no materials required for this class. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. For more information about commercial best practices and safety\, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/tracing-perfume-amber-balsamic-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:20261216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20261027T212945Z
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SUMMARY:Make your own perfume: Cultures of Trade (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-trade-in-person-tickets-2003194042305?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\n\n\n\nSaskia Wilson-Brown shares research for her recent book—The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History—with an emphasis on materials historically used to express culture in discrete areas of activity. \nThis two and a half hour session will focus on historic trade routes\, exploring four materials that have been traded and valued across the ancient world. The class starts with a smelling session\, focusing on sandalwood\, nutmeg and clove\, saffron and vetiver\, with other aromatic notes included as appropriate. After smelling the materials and discussing their historic use\, the class will engage in a blending exercise\, making a perfume as a group while we explore how to formulate. Finally\, each attendee will make their own composition using the materials from class\, leaving with a 15ml spray vial. \nTake-aways\n– Information about the historical use of perfume materials in trade\n– Sensorial experience of topical materials\, including sandalwood notes\, nutmeg and clove notes\, saffron notes\, and vetiver notes\, as well as appropriate other materials.\n– Learning how to formulate and compose an experimental perfume\n– A 15ml spray bottle of your custom perfume \n\n\n\nImage credit: The Trustees of the British Museum. Shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) licence.
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/make-your-own-perfume-cultures-of-trade-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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UID:10001196-1797528600-1797540300@artandolfaction.com
SUMMARY:Chypre\, Raw to Refined: A Natural Perfume Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-tickets-2002970594968?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n–\n\n\nLearn how to think and design like a natural perfumer\, using solely botanical materials. Chypre\, 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. \nCLASS PROGRAM \nPerfumer Jeffrey Paul leads an immersive introduction to natural perfumery\, with a focus on the materials and composition of the chypre fragrance category. Over several hours\, participants will smell and assess beautiful natural aromatics and learn to create classic chypre structures using a palette that includes bright citrus\, glowing labdanum\, earthy oakmoss\, 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 chypre\, based on your own formula developed in class. \nABOUT THE RAW TO REFINED CLASSES \nInspired by the methodology of Jean Carles\, the Raw to the 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 chypre 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 \n  \nTAKE-AWAYS: \n+ Your formulated scent in a small spray vial \n+ Your sensory brief \n+ Your individual perfume formula \n+ Blending and materials evaluation strategies \n– \n\n\nMoss photo by streetsh on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/chypre-raw-to-refined-a-natural-perfume-workshop-in-person-2/
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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