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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-tickets-1994234230266?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a guided blending session celebrating Halloween and perfume-making! all levels welcome. \nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of Halloween. 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 sweet treats and spooky tricks. \nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing blending scent\, and your individual Halloween-related scent concept. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials previously selected as well as those more closely fitting to their seasonal concept. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. Each attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic homage to the season of spirits\, and a commemorative fan (for scenting!). \n– \nImage credits: Candy Photo by Colin + Meg for Unsplash+ 
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-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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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-workshop-tickets-1994233065783?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n– \n\nFor the first portion of this smelling and blending session\, we will learn about some smells of Halloween. 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 sweet treats and spooky tricks.\n\n\n\nWe will start the second portion of the session by briefly discussing blending scent\, and your individual Halloween-related scent concept. Each student will have the opportunity to blend with aromatic materials previously selected as well as those more closely fitting to their seasonal concept. We will spend the rest of the session experimenting with our own short formulas. Each attendee goes home with a small trial of their aromatic homage to the season of spirits\, and a commemorative fan (for scenting!). \n– \nImage credits: Candy photo by ContentPixie on Unsplash
URL:https://artandolfaction.com/events/trick-or-treat-smells-perfume-making-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261102T193000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Perfume Blending: Freestyle (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003219775273/?aff=oddtdtcreator \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Tijuana:20261111T193000
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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-in-person-tickets-2003219867549?aff=oddtdtcreator \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:20261112T140000
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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-2003088430417?aff=oddtdtcreator \n– \nJoin us for a structured approach 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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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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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\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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