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APRIL 2020: GOOD VIBES COMMITTEE

How have you been spending your time? We have been keeping busy, developing a whole new educational program online. New classes for a new world. In a way, it''s been exhilarating: we''ve been meaning to go online for ages, now, but we just never had the time or the reason. Now, we do. Since we launched artandolfaction.online a few weeks ago, people have been joining us from Italy, Kuwait, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, England, and of course all over the US. This global connection is a cozy sort of feeling; our own little Good Vibes Committee.

But don''t think that we''re just happily strumming along, programming classes all tra-la-la-la in the California sun. Like most of you I reckon, we''ve been alternating between bouts of rolling-up-the-sleeves, can-do self-reliance and a deep sense of dread, a midnight unease, spikes of fear and - more recently - some righteous anger. Know the feeling?

Hey we''re by no means mental health professionals. But we ARE human. So, if you''re feeling down, if you need to connect, or if you just have a simple question about how to make sense of a perfume practice in this new world, email us at hello@artandolfaction.com. You can also join us on one of our staggeringly fun classes, which I hope will boost your morale as much as they''ve boosted mine. We''re all in this, together.

On behalf of the IAO team,
Saskia

All our online programs take place on Zoom, and are listed in California PTD time. Use this handy time zone converter to get the schedule, where you live. Many of our classes have a limited amount of tickets available by donation only - otherwise known as "pay what you can". If you''re having horrible financial nightmares and missed the by donation tickets, email us and we''ll see what we can do to help.

Coming up on the internet...

Mon., April 6
Perfume 202: Technicalities of lab-work

Ashley teaches the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume lab, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a solid foundation. We will cover the important technical minutiae: from how to use a scale to how to make a lab solution, an overview of lab hygiene and organization, how to maintain your scent organ and much more.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Cost: $45.00 per person
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Weds. April 8
Introduction to Independent Perfumery

Saskia will explore the world of independent and experimental perfume, and cover crucial information for anybody considering starting a practice. We will also discuss current important trends, independent brands, and talk about some things to look out for when thinking about launching a new perfume line. Plenty of time will be devoted to your questions, so have them ready!

Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Cost: By donation
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Weds. April 8
Writing about Smell, with John Biebel

We love John Biebel, and we''re thrilled he''s joining us to teach a few classes. In this first session, John leads an interactive experience exploring a unique proposition: translating sensation into the written word. Introducing writing ideas, concepts and methods, participants will be asked to share some of their ideas as the group works together to hone their linguistic capacities. We'll look at some specific kinds of written forms in scent writing with a particular focus on creating rich and vivid interpretations of smell in writing.

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
Cost: $20 / by donation
Instructor: John Biebel
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Thu., April 9
Meet a Perfumer: Dana el Masri

We''re launching a new online series where we invite important thinkers, perfumers and fans of scent from around the world to a moderated discussion that can cover anything from the realities of their work to. well.. wherever the conversation leads us. This week, we are pleased to invite Arab-Canadian perfumer & interdisciplinary artist Dana el Masri to join us.

Time: 10am - 11am PDT
Cost: $15 / by donation
With: Dana el Masri
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Fri., April 10
Ancient Egyptian Smells, with Robyn Price

Archeologist, anthropologist and PhD Candidate Robyn Price has spent the last many years exploring these topics, and the overall significance of smelling in ancient Egypt. In this talk, she will share some of the research she''s done for her PhD thesis, covering the cultural importance of smelling in the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians - and how smell tied to narratives of power and poverty.

Time: 10:30am - 12noon PDT
Cost: $20 / by donation
Instructor: Robyn price
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Mon., April 13
Perfume 303: Perfume Composition Techniques

Designed to provide important next steps for budding perfumers, Perfume 303 will teach you the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume organ, conceptualizing and creating perfume formulas, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a good artistic habits

Time: 10:30am - 12:30 noon PDT
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Notes: Attendees must have taken our Perfume 202 class, or have experience working with scent.
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Weds. April 15
Essential Components, with John Biebel

John Biebel provides an introduction to basic perfume materials, itemizing and describing important basic components for a new perfumer. As a group, we''ll review some of the primary components that a new perfumer would want to add to their arsenal in order to start some simple blending accord creations. Participants will be able to learn what these components do, and the importance they play in creating fragrances, with - of course - a look at suppliers!

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
Cost: $20 / by donation
Instructor: John Biebel
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Fri., April 17
Perfume 101: The Basics of Perfume

Minetta covers the basics! In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. As a group, the class will explore fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30 noon PDT
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
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Mon., April 20
Foundations of Perfumery, for Experimental Applications

Working with scent can extend beyond the perfume bottle. With a history of creative applications in galleries, concert halls and more, scent can expand a practice, subvert an expectation and serve as a powerful communication tool. If you''ve been curious about using scent in the context of your creative practice, this is where you start.

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Weds. April 22
Lucky Lemon! with J.W. Dotson, MD

Our favorite aromatic esotericist J. W. Dotson, MD returns for a closer look at an unexpectedly magical kitchen staple: the lucky lemon! Rare and treasured in ancient Rome for its healing powers, lemon is now a commonplace supermarket commodity. And yet, it retains its powers for luck, love and the rapid clearing of negativity. Join us to explore how the humble lemon (and related citrus fruit) has been used to promote well-being and health, in magic and ritual.

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Cost: $20 / by donation
Instructor: J.W. Dotson, MD
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And finally... Now would be a nice time to donate

This has obviously been a doozy for us, and for our fellow non-profits. Help us make it through. Here''s how!

+ Make a no-strings attached donation.
+ Sign up for an online class.
+ Donate the ticket cost for your cancelled classes to us (instead of asking for a refund)
+ Shop on smile.amazon.com and designate the IAO as your charity of choice.

It''s all helpful.

Thank you!

Image credits:
IAO / John Biebel / Dana el Masri / Robyn Price / Library of Congress / Michael Geiger / Patrick Tomasso

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USING OUR WORDS

One of the most fascinating aspects of working with scent remains how difficult it is to describe. Take... honey. When you think about the smell of honey, what comes to mind?

Write down what you''re expecting. Now, go grab the pot of honey in your cupboard. Resist the temptation to scoop it up and pop it into your mouth. Instead, close your eyes and smell it.

How does it smell? Does your honey contain aromatic hints of dried grass, like parched hilltops in the noon-time heat? Does it remind you of cool black leather; a stiff jacket outside a Berlin nightclub? Or does it smell like a warm furry cat, belly-up and purring in the sun? Could you invent a word to describe the smell of your honey, like Sissel Tolaas did with her Nasalo?

Send us your words about the smell of honey. Send them in any language, real or invented. Give us three sentences. The first five responses get complimentary entry to John Biebel''s ''Writing About Smell'' class on May 8.

- Your friends at the IAO
(the photo is of some words chalked by Minetta Rogers at the IAO: she''s good with words, and also with chalk)

NEWS

Art and Olfaction Awards (or is it aWORDS?)
Announcing the Finalists
for the 7th annual Art and Olfaction Awards
The Art and Olfaction Awards may be delayed to September, but that doesn''t stop excellence from marching on. Please join us in congratulating the finalists in the artisan category, independent category, and in the Sadakichi Award for Experimental Work with Scent.
+ MEET THEM HERE

Words from Rotterdam
Perfume Intensive: now online
We're pleased to present our popular summer session in an online format. Over three weeks in June, Spyros Drosopoulos will join the IAO team to cover the important information and materials for a new perfumer, or someone who needs an update on their skills.
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Talking about words
Language of the Senses
Stephanie Burt, Steven Barnes, and Boris Dralyuk, join host Richard Foss to talk about how they write about the senses. Watch the video on their website, and enjoy!
This is an external program, produced by Richard Foss + friends.
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Words on the internet
Digital Scent Festival
A wide-ranging group of perfumers that meet on Facebook got together to create an online festival of scent for April and May. They''re producing great talks, panels, and much more.
This is an external program, produced by AromaVillage.
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Words about our future
Coalition of Sustainable Perfumery
This new initiative is devoted to making perfumery as sustainable as possible. Meet the members of the COSP in their introductory video!
This is an external program, produced by the founding members of COSP.
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COMING UP AT ARTANDOLFACTION.ONLINE

Words about history
Mon. May 4 - Scent and Public Health: Part One
From Plague Preservative to Perfume, with Nuri McBride
on Zoom
Many resourceful would-be healers made heavy use of aromatics as plague preservatives, in some way triggering a societal obsession with scent. Nuri joins us for a historical look at how scent has played into perceptions of wellness, in this first part of a two part exploration of smell and public health.
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Nuri McBride
Notes: This is the first part in a two part series by Nuri McBride. Classes can be taken individually or in combination.
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Words about making
Tue., May 5 - Perfume 101: The Basics of Perfume
on Zoom
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. As a group, the class will explore fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.
Time: 10:30am - 12:00 noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
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(This class also takes place May 26: SIGN UP)

Words about the planets
Wed., May 6 - Astrology and the Seven Scents, with JW Dotson, M.D.
on Zoom
The seven days of the week are aligned to the seven classical planets, with each planet assigned to visual tropes including locations, animals, colors, and stock characters known as "The Children of the Planets." In this class, J.W. Dotson, MD weaves these chains of correspondences into fragrances that are unique to personal associations, like lunar palaces made of creamy florals, dim candles, pearled mirrors, owls, and sleeping queens.
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / pay what you can
Instructor: JW Doston, M.D.
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Words about making
Thu., May 7 - Meet a Nose with Mandy Aftel
on Zoom
We are pleased to welcome the iconoclastic writer and perfumer Mandy Aftel in this latest iteration of our 'Meet a Nose' series. Mandy will join moderator Saskia Wilson-Brown in a conversation about her practice, the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents and much, much more.
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $15.00 / pay what you can
With: Mandy Aftel (moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown)
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Words about words
Fri., May 8 - Writing about Smell, with John Biebel
on Zoom
John Biebel leads an interactive experience exploring the unique proposition of translation sensation into the written word. Introducing writing ideas, concepts and methods, participants will be asked to share some of their ideas as the group works together to hone their linguistic capacities. We'll look at some specific kinds of written forms in scent writing with a particular focus on creating rich and vivid interpretations of smell in writing.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
Cost: $20 / by donation
Instructor: John Biebel
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Words about history
Mon., May 11 - Scent and Public Health: Part Two
Smells and Miasma Theory, with Nuri McBride
on Zoom
In this second part of a two-part series about scent and public health, Nuri McBride explores the history of pandemic controls through ideas of "bad air" and miasmas. With a particular emphasis on the historical and practical trajectory of miasma theory, Nuri provides an in-depth exploration into how this conception of malodor evolved post-plague, continuing on into the 19th century with the Great Stink of London, and even into the 20th century''s battle with the Spanish Flu.
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $10.00
Instructor: Nuri McBride
Notes: This is the second part in a two part series by Nuri McBride. Classes can be taken individually or in combination.
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Words about business
Tue., May 12 - The Business of Perfumery, with Sarah Horowitz-Thran
on Zoom
Turning your passion for perfume into a business is no easy task. Sarah Horowitz-Thran is here to help, with humor, generosity and decades of experience. This class will be focused on the pragmatics of running a perfume brand, teaching the very fundamentals of building a business. We will start by focusing in on the important questions every new company should ask and answer, including the importance of positioning statements (and market analysis), Cost of Goods (COGS), production costs, wholesale and retail pricing, and more.
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Sarah Horowitz-Thran
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Words about making
Thu., May 14 - Meet a Nose with Andreas Wilhelm (perfume.sucks)
on Zoom
We are pleased to welcome the Swiss-based bon vivant and highly technical perfumer Andreas Wilhelm in this latest iteration of our 'Meet a Nose' series. Andreas will join our moderator in a talk about his perfume line perfume.sucks, working with scent in the context of AI, his trajectory and his interest in open source practices in a lively one hour chat.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $15.00 / pay what you can
With: Andreas Wilhelm (moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown)
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Words about history
Tue, May 19 - Olfaction and Lovemaking in Ancient Egypt, with Dora Goldsmith
On Zoom
In ancient Egypt, loving and lovemaking was marked by a particularly strong relationship to aromatic landscapes. On the clothes and in the air, codified for posterity in relics and texts, scent was an integral part of the concept of seduction. Join PhD candidate in Egyptology Dora Goldsmith as she explores the relationships between love and smell in the ancient Egyptian world.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / pay what you can
With: Dora Goldsmith
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Words about making
Wed., May 20 - Foundations of Perfumery for Experimental Applications
on Zoom
Working with scent can extend beyond the perfume bottle. With a history of creative applications in galleries, concert halls and more, scent can expand a practice, subvert an expectation and serve as a powerful communication tool. If you've been curious about using scent in the context of your creative practice, this is where you start.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00 / pay what you can
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Words about taxonomies
Thu., May 21 - Genealogy of Scent: White Petals
on Zoom
Dana El Masri joins us in a new series of classes that explores the genealogy of classic perfume categories. We start the series with an exploration of the so-called "white petals": jasmine, orange blossom. Flowers covered: Jasmine Grandriflorum Abs., Jasmine Sambac Abs., Petigrain EO, Neroli EO, Orange Blossom Abs.
Time: 9am - 11am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Dana El Masri
Materials needed: We will send you a materials list upon signup. Please purchase these materials before attending class
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Words about making
Fri., May 22 - Perfume 303, Perfume Composition Techniques
on Zoom
Designed to provide important next steps for budding perfumers, Perfume 303 will teach you the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume organ, conceptualizing and creating perfume formulas, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a good artistic habits
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Notes: Attendees must have taken our Perfume 202 class, or have proven record of experience working with scent.
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Words about making
Wed., May 27 - Jasmine Accords
on Zoom
The little jasmine flower may look shy, but out of such tiny delicate simplicity comes one of perfumery's most sought after aromas. Jasmine is legendary in its beauty; a Helen, a Makeda, a Salome, an Oshun, and a Cleopatra all rolled into one small floral explosion of loveliness. Learn how to replicate the subtleties of jasmine in Ashley's online accords class.
Time: 2pm - 4pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Materials needed: We will send you a materials list upon signup. Please purchase these materials before attending class.
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Words about tasting
Thu., May 28 - Honey Sensory Workshop, with Marina Marchese
on Zoom
Honey, miel, honig, kkul. In any language, honey is a sticky sweet treat stolen from genus Apis. Hone your honey appreciation skills under the tutelage of Marina Marchese, honey sommelier and founder of The American Honey Tasting Society. During this workshop, Marchese will provide an overview of the sensory analysis of honey, including an introduction of the physiology and psychology of taste, and deep evaluation and experience of honey. She will guide students through interactive sensory exercises using newly-learnt skills to evaluate and enjoy five single origin honey samples.
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Marina Marchese
Notes: Please note that students must purchase a honey tasting kit directly from The American Honey Tasting Society in addition to the ticket to this class.
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MARCH, 2020

Art doesn't always feel vital or immediate when you're worried about basic health, shelter and food. But it is. Serving as witness, consoler, and companion, the arts provide succor when things go pear-shaped. Just think about the role music played in your teenaged break-ups, or how what''s on your wall impacts your sense of well-being at home. Or how a meaningful smell can permanently tether itself to a defining moment.

Friends, these are bonkers times and - yes - concerning ourselves with perfume can feel a bit... out of step? But, here''s the thing: perfumery is a form of creative expression, on equal footing with music composition, drawing, or choreography. As unnerving day follows unnerving day, we need creative expression to help us make sense of what we''re collectively experiencing.

As history tells us, the arts are the first thing that society stops supporting in times like these. But the arts are also what people turn to in moments of prolonged trauma. We need the arts organizations, and - right now - the arts organizations need you.

Meanwhile, the IAO is pivoting like a dervish on amphetamines! Our classes have been moved online ("finally!" I hear you groan), which allows us to share knowledge with wider audiences while helping create a (small) income stream for the teachers.

And then, we''re devoting the IAO itself to serve as an exchange point for hand sanitizer, soap and other products that perfumers can make. We will distribute them to the organizations on the front lines of the outbreak, working with the City of LA Mayor''s Office to ensure they get to people in most need.

As we navigate the pinnacle of these most interesting of times, don''t forget that this will eventually calm down. In the meantime, we''re here, doing our best to be a force for good.

Best,
Saskia

ps. We have a special recommendation for frayed nerves. Our friend Daniela Gesundheit is calling your loved ones and singing to them, in exchange for donations to food banks. Find out more on her Instagram profile.
pps. Chicago magician Jeanette Andrews is doing magic by phone! Learn more on her website.

Do some good with us.

We''ve started an initiative to collect and redistribute hand sanitizer, soap, and other cleansing products to LA''s neediest people. We''re calling it #CleanHandsLA. Are you making hand sanitizer? Do you have a stock of soap? Share some of it with us, and we''ll make sure it gets to the people who need it the most.

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We''ve gone online.

Keep an eye on our new hub for online learning, and bear with us as we quickly build a whole new program! We have started with a few things, and more online classes and programs will be scheduled (and announced!) soon! If you have any thoughts about what you''d like to see, please email us and let us know!

CHECK IT OUT

Coming up.

All our regular programming has been postponed, and we are replacing it with talks and workshops you can do from home. Download the Zoom app and let''s get started!

Tue., Mar. 24
Guided Aromatic Meditation with Yosh
These are uncertain times. Are you taking care of your mental health? Often in a crisis we forget to be present with ourselves, orienting our minds towards what could and might be, versus what is. Let's ground ourselves, as veteran indie perfumer Yosh Han joins us online for a special guided meditation, using aromatics you have at home.

Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Cost: By donation
Instructor: Yosh Han
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Thu., March 26
Perfume 202: Technicalities of lab-work
Ashley teaches the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume lab, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a solid foundation. We will cover the important technical minutiae: from how to use a scale to how to make a lab solution, an overview of lab hygiene and organization, and how to maintain your scent organ. This class, in short, will allow you to orient yourself as an aspiring perfumer, and help you set up a thriving independent perfume laboratory of your own.

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: $45.00 per person
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Mon., March 30
The Sorceries of Spices
J. W. Dotson, MD returns to the IAO for an online talk exploring the magical uses for common spices: burning beacons to summon the Devil, important tools to help you heat up your social dazzle and get lucky fast, they can dominate and destroy. In this session, we will discuss examples of spicy perfumes and incenses used in spellwork and spirit contact. You will never look at your spice cupboard in the same way again!

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Cost: By donation
Instructor: J. W. Dotson, MD
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Thu., April 2
The Business of Perfumery
This class will be focused on the pragmatics of running a perfume brand, teaching the very fundamentals of building a business. We will start by focusing in on the important questions every new company should ask and answer, including the importance of positioning statements (and market analysis).

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Sarah Horowitz-Thran
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Scent Week, we hardly knew ye.

Just two weeks ago we were way stressed about producing Scent Week. Then, last week we were way stressed about finding replacement dates for Scent Week. And now? Well, we await September, without stress. The festivities have been postponed, but they are not cancelled. We will surely be ready to party and hug each other in September, won''t we?

On that note, we''ll make a special announcement about the Art and Olfaction Awards finalists in April. We can''t wait to share these wonderful perfumes and projects with you. Lots of virtual high fives!

And finally... Now would be a nice time to donate

This has obviously been a doozy for us, and for our fellow non-profits. Help us make it through. Here''s how!

+ Make a no-strings attached donation.
+ Sign up for an online class.
+ Donate the ticket cost for your cancelled classes to us (instead of asking for a refund)
+ Shop on smile.amazon.com and designate the IAO as your charity of choice.

It''s all helpful.

Thank you!

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WINTER IS COMING

As we launch into the gateway season, the season that will bring us into cold, dark winter, we''re pleased to put an official pin in this summer of discontent and bundle up together on Zoom to enjoy the pleasure of learning via some satellites in outer space (it''s bloody magic, when you stop to think about it).

On that note, we have a whole bunch of resources online for people who are curious about working with scent, or who share our mission to create points of access to the field. We''ve collected many of them on a website called opensourcescent.org. There, you can learn about other resources for learning and watch (many) videos covering topics in perfumery, amongst other things. If learning how to make perfume is your concern, you can start by downloading our (open source) PDF primer (clicking that link opens a PDF). If culture is your thing, join us on Nov. 16 as the ever-amazing Nuri McBride teaches a class called Scent Culture Theory 101, part of our ongoing Scent and Society lecture series.

Meanwhile be sure to follow us on Instagram, where IAO''s director of operations Minetta Rogers is posting fantastic, well researched nuggets on olfactory history several times a week. Or, peruse our videos on YouTube. And, of course, join us at one of our many many, many online classes and learn about perfumery, without dogma. If nothing else, they bring up morale. That is nothing to sneeze at, in a lonely, often scary, pandemic-ridden time.

Cozily yours,
Saskia, Minetta and the IAO team

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OCTOBER SCHEDULE

All talks and classes are online in October

TODAY!
Thu. Oct. 15 - Meet a Nose: Chavalia Mwamba
In our latest edition of 'Meet a Nose', we welcome Texas-based perfumer Chavalia Mwamba of Pink Mahoghany Fragrances. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Chavalia Mwamba
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Tue, Oct. 20 - Genealogy of Scent: Fruits
Perfumer Dana El Masri leads a series of classes that explore the genealogy of classic perfume categories. We continue the series with an exploration of fruits, including peach, mango, fig, and tomato leaf. We start the session with an overview of each material, including a brief history and cultural impact of the materials, and technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin.
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Dana El Masri
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Wed., Oct. 21 - Perfume 101: Perfume Literacy for Beginners
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the 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.
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
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Thu., Oct. 22 - Writing About Smell 2: Form?
Building from some of the techniques first explored in Writing About Smell Part 1, John Biebel returns with a class that explores another key component of writing: form. In this more advanced writing session, John will explore how to understand our audience, different writing approaches (using forms available across different media platforms), and how to move between the verbal and the written word. This class hopes to help guide your creative writing into effective - and inspirational - channels.
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $25.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: John Biebel
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Tue., Oct. 27 - Perfume 202: Lab Strategies
Got a handle on what a pipette is? More or less fluent in perfume taxonomies? Great! It's time to get comfortable with the nitty gritty of your perfume studio. Good lab practices can provide the backbone for a thriving creative practice and - for that reason - perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler leads a class that is designed to provide you with the important next steps in your practice: from making solutions to storing your materials.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $45.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Wed., Oct. 28 - The Business of Perfumery
Turning your passion for perfume into a business is no easy task. Sarah Horowitz-Thran brings her decades of experience to the task in a class that is focused on the very fundamentals of building a perfume business. We will start by focusing in on the important questions every new company should ask and answer, including the importance of positioning statements (and market analysis). We will then talk about such crucial subjects as Cost of Goods (COGS), production costs, wholesale and retail pricing, and much more.
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Sarah Horowitz-Thran
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Wed., Oct. 28 - Tinctures and Hydrosols
Myrrh from Somalia? Rose from Grasse? Yes, please! But let's also consider our equally stunning local aromatics. The tomato leaf from our next door neighbor's summertime bounty, the oregano from down the street. Sometimes the complex and beautiful smells provided by friendly neighbors are just what's needed to make a formula pop. Perfumer Lakenda Wallace (Modern Peasant Beauty) is here to help open our eyes to the beauty in our backyards, and harness our favorite herbs and aromatics for applications in artisan beauty and scent practices.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $35.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Lakenda Wallace
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Thu., Oct. 29 - Introduction to Olfactory Philosophy
on Zoom
In his book The Philosophy of Olfactory Perception (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016), Andreas Keller considers an alternative approach to perceptual philosophy, based on olfaction rather than vision. Join us as Andreas introduces the main concepts and methods of perceptual philosophy and explains the philosophically important differences between vision and olfaction. He will discuss possible answers to three unresolved questions that philosophers of olfaction are currently working on: What is olfaction? What does the nose tell the brain? Are smells part of objective reality?
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Andreas Keller
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Thu., Oct. 29 - Meet a Nose: Catherine Haley Epstein
on Zoom
Catherine Haley Epstein is a multidisciplinarian with roots in art, writing, and scent. Join us and learn about her work in this latest edition of our ongoing conversation series: Meet a Nose. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Catherine Haley Epstein
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Fri., Oct. 30 - Mango Accords
on Zoom
In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley leads a thorough study of the tropical, juicy, sulfuric, and downright delicious mango fruit. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending... and well-trained noses.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Ticket sales end 10/16
This class is recommended to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Fruit Genealogy class on October 20th.

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

All talks and classes are online in November

Mon. Nov. 2 - Meet a Nose: Harold McGee
on Zoom
Harold McGee, the critically acclaimed food writer and educator known as The Curious Cook, celebrates the publishing of his new book 'Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells' (Penguin, 2020) this month. Join us as we discuss food, smell, and the pleasures of curiosity in this latest edition of our ongoing conversation series: Meet a Nose.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Harold McGee
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Thu., Nov. 5 - Meet a Nose: Antonio Gardoni
on Zoom
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. In this session, Antonio Gardoni - founder and perfumer of the critically acclaimed Bogue Profumo - discusses his olfactory practice.
Time: 9:00am -10:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Antonio Gardoni, Bogue Profumo
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Fri., Nov. 6 - Fig Accords
on Zoom
In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley leads a thorough study of the sweet, green, juicy, woody fig. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending, and well-trained noses. By attending this class, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training, gain the materials knowledge to add fig accords to their arsenal, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Ticket sales end 10/23
This class is recommended to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Fruit Genealogy class on October 20th.

Wed., Nov. 11 - Meet a Nose: Andreas Keller
on Zoom
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. In this session, Andreas Keller discusses his work in the philosophy of smell perception, and his new gallery Olfactory Art Keller.
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Donation basis // Suggested $10 per person
With: Andreas Keller
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Fri., Nov. 13 - Tomato Leaf Accords
on Zoom
In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley leads a thorough study of the herbal, green, fresh tomato leaf. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending, and well-trained noses.
Please note that this class is recommended to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Fruit Genealogy class on October 20th.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 // limited tickets also available pay-what-you-can
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Ticket sales end 10/30
This class is recommended to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Fruit Genealogy class on October 20th.

Mon., Nov. 16 - Scent Culture Theory 101
on Zoom
Scent matters, not just as a commodity in perfume but as a cultural artefact. What smells we value as a society, which ones disgust, and how they're used, are both formed and informed by our scent cultures. But what is a scent culture? How do we spot one when we smell it? Throughout the Institute of Art and Olfaction's lecture series, Scent & Society, we will be examining how aromatics impact society as a whole and people within it. This will take us from historical hygiene practices, global trade, to religious beliefs, and beyond. To help you gain the most from these talks Series Curator, Nuri McBride, has created this primer to help you understand the theory behind scent history and sociological fragrance education.
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 per person (limited tickets available on a sliding scale)
Instructor: Nuri McBride
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Mon., Nov. 23 - Writing About Smell 3: Editing for Clarity
on Zoom
Building from some of the techniques first explored in Writing About Smell Parts 1 and 2, John Biebel returns with an online class that explores another key component of writing: editing. What is the work of revising the written word? What are the differences between a piece written in a fit of creativity and a piece honed by the editorial process? When is writing done? Designed for the writer who has begun some exploration with creative writing about smell, we will look at how revision impacts the value of our words, and how to edit to focus the emphasis of our arguments. Let's kill our darlings for the sake of focused communication in writing.
Time: 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Sliding Scale / $25.00 per person
Instructor: John Biebel
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Mon., Nov. 30 - Essential Components, with John Biebel
on Zoom
John Biebel provides an introduction to basic perfume materials, itemizing and describing important basic components for a new perfumer. John will itemize and describe some of the primary components that a new perfumer would want to add to their arsenal in order to start some simple blending accord creations. Participants will be able to learn what these components do, and the importance they play in creating fragrances, with - of course - a look at suppliers! An essential class for people who want to know how to build their student perfumery organ.
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $25.00 / pay what you can
Instructor: John Biebel
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Missed our Experimental Scent Summit?
Catch up on the talks, here.

Upcoming online classes

Genealogy of Scent, Powdery Florals
Thu., July 23

Perfumer Dana El Masri leads a series of classes that explore the genealogy of classic perfume categories. We continue the series with powdery florals, including iris, heliotrope, mimosa, and violet. We start the session with an overview of each material, including a brief history and cultural impact of the materials, and technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 per person (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Setting up Your Home Perfume Studio
Mon., July 27

For people who have started (or plan to start) a new experimental or artisan perfume practice, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown shares the basics for your at-home perfume studio. This 1.5 hour session is a demonstration-based class that will help newcomers to the field make sense of the terminology and fundamental elements of a healthy and productive lab practice.

Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Sliding scale up to $25 per person
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Perfume 303: Perfume Composition Techniques
Wed., July 29

Designed to provide important next steps for budding perfumers, Ashley Eden Kessler teaches the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume organ, conceptualizing and creating perfume formulas, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a good artistic habits. Class covers how to organize aromatic materials in the lab, selecting palettes for composition, tracking formulas, evaluating trials, and more.

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Writing About Smell, Part 3: Clarity
Thu., July 30

Building from some of the techniques first explored in Writing About Smell Parts 1 and 2, John Biebel returns with an online class that explores another key component of writing: editing. What is the work of revising the written word? What are the differences between a piece written in a fit of creativity and a piece honed by the editorial process? When is writing done? John Biebel explores writing about smell, with an emphasis on editing for clarity.

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Smells Like Xenophobia: An Olfactive History of Otherness
Mon., August 3

Academic Nuri McBride explores centuries of allusions to olfactive disgust in the rhetoric of hate, with a history of aromatic othering. This session will briefly explore the use of olfactory imagery in the rhetoric of prejudice, focusing on major reoccurring themes. We will examine scent as a tool for creating 'in-group' space and otherness, as well as discuss the science and growing philosophical discourse around why people blindly hate - and the part olfaction may play.
Please note that this class will explore tough topics. We are presenting it in the context of a larger examination of exclusion and violence towards historically marginalized people.

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $15.00 per person (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Violet Accords
Mon., August 3

In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley Eden Kessler leads a thorough study of the sweet, floral, candied, and powdery violet. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending, and well-trained noses. By attending this class, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training, gain the materials knowledge to add violet accords to their arsenal, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery.

Time: 11:00am - 1:00 PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50 per person (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Please note that this class is recommended (but not required) to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Powdery Florals Genealogy class on July 23
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Open Sessions Online
Mon., August 3

Join us at one of our our bi-monthly (digital) open sessions. We're envisioning this as an open space where the greater perfume community can come together to chat about our practice, co-blend, and learn from one another. We will share a Zoom link before each session.

Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: By Donation
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Perfume 101: Scent Literacy for Beginners
Tue., August 4

In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, Minetta Rogers teaches the basics of perfumery. Participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. As a group, the class will explore fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00 per person (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Meet a Nose: Anahita Mekanik
Thu., August 6

Anahita Mekanik is the Head of Scent Creation and co-founder of Scentronix. Her non-linear path reflects her versatility and range of interests. She studied linguistics in Paris and started her career in retail of sporting goods. From there, she made the unlikely transition to the world of perfumery after moving to New York. She completed her scent development training at Firmenich, under the guidance of master perfumers. She later joined IFF as a senior scent development manager, before moving to sales. In her last role at IFF as Marketing director, she produced the Avant-Garden initiative. Meet Anahita in our latest edition of our ongoing 'Meet a Nose' series.

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Cost: Tickets are offered on a sliding scale to $15.00
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Candles: Composition and Theory
Thu., August 6

Perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler explores the technicalities of composing for candles in an accessible format for beginners and advanced students. Attendees will learn the basics of composition techniques and process strategies, with the necessary technical and creative information to apply their scent-making practice to the specific application of candles. This online session will cover a brief review of fragrance oil design, evaluating candle scent, solvent and wax base composition, and common issues in candle-making.

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
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Meet a Nose: Aleesa Cohene
Fri., August 7

An artist and an experimental perfumer, Aleesa Cohene's work with video, sculpture and scent reshuffles, reconfigures and reframes cinematic material to investigate the clich?s, codes and stereotypes that make up dominant cultural narratives. Aleesa Cohene joins us for this latest edition of Meet a Nose, to discuss her research into scent use in global protest counter-measures.

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Cost: Free / by donation
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Autumn Plans?

SCENT WEEK
September 14 - 18, 2020

Let''s try this again, shall we? While the global pandemic stopped us in our tracks for our original plan (and in person festival over 8 days in May, in LA), we''ve adapted and are ready to try it again. For Scent Week 2020, we''ll curate five days of talks, workshops, laughter, connection and much more. The whole will culminte with the Art and Olfaction Awards, on September 17.
More information will be coming soon! Follow us on Instagram for announcements and opportunities to participate!

7th ART AND OLFACTION AWARDS
September 17, 2020

September is all the better for attempting our first online version of the Art and Olfaction Awards. Now in our 7th year, we cannot wait to celebrate the finalists - and the winners - in a live-streaming ceremony from LA and, well, everywhere else. We''ll open this to the public, so anyone can join from anywhere. Wahoo!
More information will be coming soon! Follow us on Instagram for announcements and opportunities to participate!

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Zoom-ba-pooh-bah!

Zoom class schedule:

10:40 - Waiting for host to start meeting.
10:50 - Host starts class, asks where everyone''s from.
10:51 - Happy cacophony.
10:52 - Chatbox explosion of cities.
10:53 - Someone frantically grooms themselves when they realize video is on.
10:57 - Host asks everyone to mute themselves, repeats every time new person enters the room.
10:59 - Group hears someone''s husband on a conference call. Interest is piqued.
11:01 - Instructor starts class. Interest is piqued.
11:02 - Learning happens.
11:25 - Australian has to stifle a yawn because it''s bloody 4am.
11:45 - Focus interrupted by unexpectedly crystal clear view of visiting cat''s behind.
11:46 - Comments about cat in comment box.
11:50 - "Any questions?"
11:51 - "Yes, I..." "I have one but..." "oh you first" "You sure? you can go first" "yes of course" "OK, can you repea-" "oh ok thanks! how do you spell lina-?" "oh sorry!"
11:52 - Silence
11:53 - Screen freezes. Time and space distort.
11:54 - Questions are typed in comment box. Interest is piqued.
11:55 - Learning happens.
11:55 - The return of the cat. Everyone ignores.
12:25 - "Feel free to unmute yourself to say goodbye!"
12:26 - Happy cacophony.

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NEWS

Online Videos
We''re posting select talks - unedited and with the permission of participants - to our online channel on Vimeo. We''re amassing a nice little collection, so if you need something to do, may we suggest you catch up on our Meet a Nose series, or learn about some perfume history?
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Materials Kit
We'' teamed up with Perfumers Apprentice to offer a materials kit, for people new to perfumery. This kit includes 25 materials in 4ml vials, and is a fun way to get started with some crucial aromatics. We''ve also cobbled together a list of basic labware you might need for your new practice. As always, please do your health and safety research before you start working with these materials, and don''t put materials undiluted on your skin.
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COMING UP AT ARTANDOLFACTION.ONLINE

Tue., May 26 - Perfume 101: The Basics of Perfume
on Zoom
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. As a group, the class will explore fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30 pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
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Thu., May 28 - Honey Sensory Workshop, with Marina Marchese
on Zoom
Honey, miel, honig, kkul. In any language, honey is a sticky sweet treat stolen from genus Apis. Hone your honey appreciation skills under the tutelage of Marina Marchese, honey sommelier and founder of The American Honey Tasting Society. During this workshop, Marchese will provide an overview of the sensory analysis of honey, including an introduction of the physiology and psychology of taste, and deep evaluation and experience of honey. She will guide students through interactive sensory exercises using newly-learnt skills to evaluate and enjoy five single origin honey samples.
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Marina Marchese
Notes: Please note that students must purchase a honey tasting kit directly from The American Honey Tasting Society in addition to the ticket to this class. Kit takes 5 -7 business days to arrive, ships to US only.
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Fri. May 29 - Meet a Nose with Kaya Sorhaindo
on Zoom
With over 15 years experience as a Creative Director working in the fields of fashion, art, beauty, and publishing, Kaya Sorhaindo is the founder and creative director of Folie ? Plusieurs, and responsible for collaborations with a dizzying roster of artists and perfumers (think Mark Buxton, David LaChapelle, Isaac Julien and many many more). In this latest iteration of our online series, Kaya joins us to talk about creative collaborations, what it takes to be a great creative director, and his thoughts on the perfume industry as a whole.
Time: 10:30am PDT (convert to your time zone here)
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, from $0 to $15
With: Kaya Sorhaindo will be joined by surprise special guests.
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Sat., May 30 - Composing Perfume for Room Diffusers: Lava Rocks
on Zoom
Consider the humble igneous rock known as Scoria. You've seen it around, right? It's often found in sometimes elegant, always decorative aromatic objects. You may know it as a lava rock. It's the dernier cri in room diffusers, and it's honestly a lot less complicated than candles. Ashley explores the technicalities of composing for environmental applications - with a focus on lava rocks - in an accessible format for beginners and advanced students. Attendees will also receive a brief overview of scenting for reeds, room sprays, and. briefly. candles.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT (convert to your time zone here)
Cost: $125 per person
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Tue., June 2 - Home Perfume Studio: Setting Up and Best Practices
on Zoom
For people who have started (or plan to start) a new perfume practice, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown covers the basics for a productive and healthy at-home perfume studio. This is a demonstration-based class that is designed to help new perfumers make sense of how to handle materials, and cover crucial notes about health and safety. Topic covered: Making solutions by weight, by volume, deciphering a materials safety data sheet, preserving raw materials, and basic lab safety.
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, from pay what you can to $20.00
With: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Wed., June 3 - Orange Blossom Accords
on Zoom
Louis XIV loved orange blossom so much, he would give orange trees to his courtiers as a sign of special favor. Indeed, the sweet and vaguely juicy smell of orange blossom thrills the nose - royal or otherwise. Learn how to replicate the aroma without touching a tree in Ashley's online orange blossom accords class. We will cover the molecular components of orange blossom, while training our noses and expanding our technical capacities as budding perfumers.
Time: 2pm - 4pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 per person
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Materials needed: We will send you a materials list upon signup. Please purchase these materials before attending class.
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Thu. June 4 - Meet a Nose: Anicka Yi
on Zoom
Anicka Yi is a conceptual artist who is "known for installations that engage the senses, especially the sense of smell, and for her collaborations with biologists and chemists". Her projects include collaborations with engineers, robots, synthetic and microbiologists, computer scientists, perfumers, ant and bacterial colonies, algae, tempura-fried flowers, and snails. Winner of the 2016 Hugo Boss prize, she launched her perfume line 'Biography' in 2019, with perfumes created in collaboration with Barnab? Fillon. Join us as we discuss her work at the intersection of art and science, and her interest in scent, in the latest iteration of our 'Meet a Nose' series.
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, from $0 to $15
Speaker: Anicka Yi will be joined by a special guest, to be announced.
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Thu. June 4 - Introduction to Independent Perfumery
on Zoom
Perfume is created in a vast, complicated and multi-pronged industry, that only recently has begun to open up. Institute for Art and Olfaction founder Saskia Wilson-Brown explains all, covering the history and the most important touchpoints in contemporary perfumery. We will also explore current important practices and trends, independent brands, and talk about some things to look out for when thinking about launching a new perfume line. Fifteen minutes will be devoted to questions, so have them ready!
Time: 3:00p - 5:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, from pay what you can to $20.00
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Fri., June 5 - Genealogy of Scent: Rose
on Zoom
We continue our genealogy with an exploration of the beloved, historic, aromatic rose. Starting with a brief history of rose, Dana El Masri will cover the cultural impact of the materials and technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. We will then do brief exercises, combining trios of materials in a method popularized by Jean-Claude Ellena. Finally, the class will cover classic, contemporary, mass market and niche applications of these important flowers.
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 per person
Instructor: Dana El Masri
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Tue., June 9 - Scent of the Temple, with Dora Goldsmith
on Zoom
With incense, offerings, gardens, and more, the landscape of ancient Egypt was redolent with smells; their temples were no exception. Learn how religion, society, and smell intermingle in this workshop, as PhD candidate in Egyptology Dora Goldsmith explores and reconstructs the scent of temples in the ancient Egyptian world. Dora will provide detailed insights into the aromatic components of temple environments, and their significance in ancient Egyptian culture.
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 per person
Instructor: Dora Goldsmith
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Thu., June 11 - Perfume Accords: Rose
on Zoom
A lush rose is an image that has inspired a thousand poems, paintings, songs and sighing lovers. The smell, likewise, has inspired a thousand perfumers. It's no secret, and no surprise, that the rose has been one of humanity's favourite scents throughout recorded history. The flower and its fragrance has evolved to be the de facto symbol of romance, passion, and - of course - love. Ashley leads a thorough study of rose, helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of this important flower.
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 per person
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Materials needed: We will send you a materials list upon signup. Please purchase these materials before attending class.
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Tue., June 16 - Naturals and Synthetics, with Jessica Hannah and Ashley Eden Kessler
on Zoom
"Naturals versus synthetics" is the perfume world's equivalent to "dogs or cats?" In a world of binary thinking, we're often pressed for a firm answer, but independent perfumers Ashley Eden Kessler and Jessica Hannah are here to bring the diplomacy. Maybe... both? Jessica and Ashley tackle this question with a good dose of humor and a lot of insight. The class will cover different types of approaches to perfumery, and explore best strategies (and the common ground) when working with materials of natural or synthetic origin.
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, from pay what you can to $65.00
Instructors: Ashley Eden Kessler and Jessica Hannah
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MEET THE WINNERS OF THE 7TH ANNUAL ART AND OLFACTION AWARDS
With emotional moments emceed by board member Kendra Gaeta and an impromptu dance party artfully dj-ed by board member Maxwell Williams, the 7th awards were surprisingly intimate, given the digital medium. We want to congratulate the finalists one last time, and introduce you to the winners.

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Picture: Miss Layla hands the Aftel Award for Handmade Perfume to winner Rachel Binder, for Rasa by Pomare''s Stolen Perfume

CLOSING COMMENTS AT THE ART AND OLFACTION AWARDS

"I want to end this talk by reminding everyone that great good is coming to the perfume community. This is happening because we are increasingly listening to and supporting agents of positive change. This continues every time we put aside anger, jealousy and fear to help someone with a decision, to share their good news, to give the moral support we all need.

We are creating a small model for kindness and community in our difficult, angry society. As this kindness grows, other people will find inspiration in us. The cynics and bullies will melt away. There will be no longer be a need to storm the Bastille because the guards will have already freed the inmates. The queen will have already shared her bread.

Let's start this cycle with something simple: let's start really talking to each other. And let's all go do some good."

+ READ SASKIA''S FULL SPEECH HERE

Upcoming classes

ACCORDS + GENEALOGY
Dana El Masri and Ashley Eden Kessler oversee this series: Dana''s perfume genealogy classes cover the history of perfume types and Ashley''s technical accords classes cover formulation. Important technical and cultural training, for independent perfumers.

Upcoming classes:
Sep. 30, 10:30am: Genealogy, White Petals - SIGN UP
Oct. 8, 10:30am: Jasmine Accords - SIGN UP
Oct., 13, 10:30am: Genealogy, Rose - SIGN UP
Oct. 15, 10:30am: Rose Accords - SIGN UP
Oct. 17, 10:00am: Narcissus Accords - SIGN UP
Oct. 20, 10:30am: Genealogy, Fruit - SIGN UP
Oct. 23, 10:00am: Peach Accords - SIGN UP
Oct. 30, 10:00am: Mango Accords - SIGN UP

Important information about this series:
All times in PDT. Time Zone converter here. Class videos are available for review for 3 days after class. All classes have a materials list, which we will send two weeks before each class. Materals are required for accords class, optional for genealogy classes. Class ticketing closes two weeks before each accords class. Limited number of sliding scale tickets available for each session.

MEET A NOSE
Meet a Nose is a series of one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and idiosyncratic perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.

Upcoming classes:
Sep. 23, 10:00am: Meet Klara Ravat, Smell Lab - SIGN UP
Sep. 24, 10:00am: Meet Joseph Quartana, Six Scents - SIGN UP
Oct. 15: 4:00pm: Meet Chavalia Mwamba, Pink Mahoghany - SIGN UP

Important information about this series:
All times in PDT. Time Zone converter here. Class videos are available publicly after each session. Attendance is by donation.

Fri., Sep. 25
Perfume 101: Scent Literacy For Beginners
on Zoom
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. As a group, the class will explore fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
Notes: Zoom meeting information will be emailed before the class. Please add hello@artandolfaction.com to your address book!
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Tue., Sep. 29
Writing about Smell
on Zoom
John Biebel leads an interactive experience exploring a unique proposition: translating sensation into the written word. Introducing writing ideas, concepts and methods, participants will be asked to share some of their ideas as the group works together to hone their linguistic capacities. We'll look at some specific kinds of written forms in scent writing with a particular focus on creating rich and vivid interpretations of smell in writing.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20 per person (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Instructor: John Biebel
Notes: Zoom meeting information will be provided via email before the class. Please add hello@artandolfaction.com to your address book!
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Fri., Oct. 2
Setting up Your Home Perfume Studio
on Zoom
For people who have started (or plan to start) a new perfume practice, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown covers the basics for a healthy and productive at-home perfume studio. From making solutions to working a scale, an overview of how to read a Materials Safety Data sheet and IFRA recommendations, to how to handle a pipette. This is an essential class for newcomers to the field, for a healthy practice.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $25.00 (tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
Notes: Zoom meeting information will be emailed before the class. Please add hello@artandolfaction.com to your address book!
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Tue, Oct. 13
Introduction to the field of Independent Perfumery
on Zoom
Perfume is created in a vast, complicated and multi-pronged industry, that only recently has begun to open up. Institute for Art and Olfaction founder Saskia Wilson-Brown explains all, covering the history and the most important touchpoints in contemporary perfumery.
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / limited tickets are also available on a donation basis
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
Notes: Zoom meeting information will be provided via email before the class. Please add hello@artandolfaction.com to your address book.
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Mon., Oct. 19 + Mon., Oct. 26
Creative Development for Perfumery
on Zoom
In a two day online class, perfumer Michael Nordstrand teaches creative development for perfumery. With thousands of fine fragrances in the market, how do you distinguish your fragrance and your brand from those around it? How do you develop the idea, the story and the mood of the scent, before you have even begun to formulate?
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $100.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Instructor: Michael Nordstrand
Notes: This is a two-day online class, occurring on September 1st and September 8th, with a fifteen minute break during each class. The Zoom link will be sent by email 24 hours before each class
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Starts Tue., Oct. 20
11 Week Materials Course, Module 2
on Zoom
Ashley Eden Kessler returns with our eleven week session exploring the crucial materials in the perfumers' organ. In each session, Ashley will lead the class in smelling and discussing five crucial perfume materials, systematically going through the materials to cover its function, and aesthetics. An indispensable first step in practicing perfumery and an opportunity to grow a technical familiarity with the materials
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $350.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Notes: This is a weekly class that meets online on tuesdays, until Dec. 29. Class size is limited to 12 people. Materials must be purchased separately: we'll send a list!
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Tue., Oct. 27
Perfume 202: Lab Strategies
on Zoom
Got a handle on what a pipette is? More or less fluent in perfume taxonomies? Great! It''s time to get comfortable with the nitty gritty of your perfume studio. Good lab practices can provide the backbone for a thriving creative practice and - for that reason - perfumer Ashley Eden Kessler leads a class that is designed to provide you with the important next steps in your practice: from making solutions to storing your materials.
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $45.00 (limited tickets are also available on a donation basis)
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Notes: Zoom meeting information will be provided via email before the class. Please add hello@artandolfaction.com to your address book.
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Making Haste
March, 2020
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No Fancy Excuses...

True story, without varnish. It''s now the 5th of March, and we''ve been so busy corresponding with perfumers about the Biennial Scent Fair, with judges about the Art and Olfaction Awards, and with our accountant about California''s new AB5 law for contract workers that we plumb forgot to send this newsletter in time!

Bu that''s ok ''cause - hand-to-heart - if you''re interested in aromatic things, L.A. is a pretty good place to live, or to visit! Read on, for proof.

Hastily,
- Your friends at the IAO

SCENT WEEK: LAST CHANCE

REGISTER FOR OPEN STUDIOS
If you are a perfumer in the LA area and want to open your studio to the public for our city-wide open studios on May 13, 2020, we want to hear from you! Fill out a brief google form at the link below, and we'll be in touch.
Deadline: March 20
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SCENT WEEK MICRO-SPONSORSHIPS
Help us make Scent Week incredible (and help us survive to tell the tale), by coming on as a micro-sponsor. All the good feeling, all the community warm and fuzzies, none of the hardcore commitment.
Deadline: April 2
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MARCH CLASSES + EVENTS

OPEN SESSIONS
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
Open Sessions are the IAO's longest running program. These informal sessions are a great chance to get your first experience blending with perfume materials. Relaxed and self-directed (don't worry, we're here to help), open sessions represent the best first step for anyone curious about scent. Down the rabbit hole you go!
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $45 first timers, $10 returning students
Session Leaders: Tim Van Ausdal and Madeleine Stearns
+ Wed., March 11 - SIGN UP
+ Wed., March 18 - SIGN UP
+ Wed., March 25 - SIGN UP

SCENT-MAKING + HOLLYWOOD
Part of the Los Angeles Storytelling in Scent series, with Atlas Obscura and Airbnb.
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
This workshop is an introduction to the world of perfumery through an olfactory portrait of Los Angeles during the 20th century. The glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood; luxury, celebrity, and upheaval at the end of the era of free love; the seedy underbelly of rock and roll on the Sunset Strip...
Image credit: Wikipedia, user Bobbeecher, CC by-SA 3.0 license.
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: $75.00 per person
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
+ Sun., March 8 - SIGN UP
+ Sun., April 15 - SIGN UP
+ Sun., May 3 - SIGN UP

MAR. 8: THAT OLD WITCH
at Currents New Media, Santa Fe
Join us for a smelling session in support of the ongoing exhibition ''Winter Tales''. Participants will explore the materials that went into making the smells for ''Baba Yaga / That Old Witch'': from forest floor to the burning of a hut, with wise women and horsemen thrown in along the way.
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Session Leaders: Miriam Langer and Saskia Wilson-Brown
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MAR. 14: COMPOSING FOR ROOM DIFFUSERS (LAVA ROCKS)
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
Consider the humble igneous rock known as Scoria. You may know it as a lava rock. It's the dernier cri in room diffusers, and it's honestly a lot less complicated than candles. Ashley explores the technicalities of composing for environmental applications - with a focus on lava rocks - in an accessible format for beginners and advanced students. Attendees will also receive a brief overview of scenting for reeds, room sprays, and more.
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: $266.85 per person (includes Eventbrite fees)
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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MAR. 16: FOUNDATIONS OF CREATIVE PERFUMERY
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
IAO founder Saskia leads a super-chill introduction to perfumery with an emphasis on experimental, creative practices. Designed for absolute beginners, this class will take you on a rollicking tour through perfume history, teach you about the workings of the contemporary Fragrance and Flavors industry, and give you a basic familiarity with blending through a curated selection of molecules and a collaborative formulation exercise.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $45.00 per person
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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MAR. 20: AGUA FLORIDA
with Tim Van Ausdal
Well-loved and widely-used, Agua Florida is a complex combination of many facets, including floral, herbaceous, and spiced notes. In this class, we''ll cover a very brief history and use of this divine fragrance, with time primarily being dedicated to participants blending their own formula from a pre-selected palette. Students will leave with a spray vial of their scent, as well as an Agua Florida bath salt made by the instructor.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $70 per person
Instructor: Tim Van Ausdal
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MAR. 21: ONE-DAY INTENSIVE, INDEPENDENT PERFUME PRACTICE
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
Ashley and Saskia team up for a day-long intensive for newcomers to the field. Covering history, industry and creative practices with scent in the morning, and the basics of blending and scent materials in the afternoon, with plenty of time for questions.
Time: 10:30am - 5:00pm (with one hour break)
Cost: $165.00 per person (includes Eventbrite fees)
Instructors: Ashley Eden Kessler, Saskia Wilson-Brown
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MAR. 26: PERFUME 202 (INTRO TO LAB WORK)
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
Designed to provide important next steps for budding perfumers, perfume 202 will teach you the crucial information for setting up a professional perfume lab, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a solid foundation. We will cover the important technical minutiae: from how to use a scale to how to make a lab solution, an overview of lab hygiene and organization, and how to maintain your scent organ.
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $75 per person
Instructors: Ashley Eden Kessler
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MAR. 27: PERFUME 101
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, Los Angeles
In this introduction to perfumery for olfactive adventurers and budding scent makers, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief cover of perfume math, and much more in this theory-focused class for new perfumers (or those who hope to be).
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $55 per person
Instructor: Tim Van Ausdal
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APR. 2: THE BUSINESS OF PERFUMERY
at The Institute for Art and Olfaction, LA
Turning your passion for perfume into a business is no easy task. Sarah Horowitz-Thran is here to help, with humor, generosity and decades of experience. This class will be focused on the pragmatics of running a perfume brand, teaching the very fundamentals of building a business. We will start by focusing in on the important questions every new company should ask and answer, including the importance of positioning statements (and market analysis).
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $50.00
Session Leader: Sarah Horowitz-Thran
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NEW WEBSITE ALERT!

Scent Week is a city-wide celebration designed to highlight and celebrate the thriving independent practices around perfumery in Los Angeles. The fun takes place between May 7 - 15, 2020, and there''s so much going on that we had to make a whole new website!
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TAKING IT SERIOUSLY

IAO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The IAO offers a space for everybody to discover, explore and improve their creative practices with scent - be it as an independent or artisan perfumer, or simply as a happy enthusiast. Our pedagogical values relate to openness, access, and diversity of practices. In other words, we're a dogma-free space with a focus on information, and we welcome people at all levels of commitment or interest. With all this in mind, we are pleased to present a certification track for community members who are committed to learning the crafts and art of working with scent.
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The 7th Art and Olfaction Awards are online on Sep. 17

In 2020, all our plans fell apart, were rescheduled, and then then fell apart, again. Oy.

And yet, in all the madness and chaos, we still believe that scent (and perfume) has a unique power and importance in our increasingly unrecognizable world. We - humans that we are - are entitled to a few things. Amongst them: our impulse to create, our right to enjoy our lives, our moments of rest, and our moments to enjoy sensation; to get out of our worried brains and enjoy our bodies. Nothing can take that from us, so long as we''re smiling and dancing and frowning and fighting and loving and living on this planet.

With all this in mind, we''re determined to host these annual awards of ours, for the simple reason that art matters. Art-makers matter. We''ve adapted, like everyone else, to this new world and we''ve gone online. It''s not the same as in-person, and we''ll miss those little moments of grace and friendship. And yet, love transmits through Zoom.

So, please join us as we cheer on the 2020 finalists, thank the judges, and smile with the winners.

Attendance is free for all (although donations are welcome), anyone can attend from wherever they are, and all are welcome.

SEP. 14: MEET UP
Artisan Category Finalists
Join us and meet the perfumers whose work is in the finalist cohort in the Artisan Category, for the 7th annual Art and Olfaction Awards.
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SEP. 15: MEET UP
Independent Category Finalists
Join us and spend some time with the perfumers whose work is in the finalist cohort in the Independent Category for the 7th annual Art and Olfaction Awards.
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SEP. 16: MEET UP
Meet the Sadakichi Award Finalists
Join us to talk about experimental applications with scent, and get to know the finalists in the Sadakichi Award for Experimental Work with Scent, at the 7th annual Art and Olfaction Awards.
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SEP. 17: AWARDS
The 7th Art + Olfaction Awards
Our 7th annual awards take place in an online ceremony that is open to everyone. Join the IAO team, the judges, and the finalists to celebrate the creative and unifying potential for scent.
+ REGISTER

Attendance to all these events is free with an option to donate. We are a non-profit and need al the help we can get in these uncertain times. We encourage you to donate, if you can.The Art and Olfaction Awards are a program of the Institute for Art and Olfaction, a non-profit devoted to access in perfumery, based in Los Angeles, CA.

Upcoming online classes

Mon., Aug. 24
Perfume 101: Scent Literacy for Beginners
In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, how to make a dilution, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and much more. An important first step in your adventures in perfumery.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $30.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Minetta Rogers
+ SIGN UP

Tue., Aug. 25
Perfume 202: Lab strategies
Designed to provide important next steps for budding perfumers, this class covers how to set up a professional perfume lab, helping you ensure that your practice is built on a solid foundation. We will cover the important technical minutiae: from how to use a scale to how to make a lab solution, an overview of lab hygiene and organization, how to maintain your scent organ and much more.

Time: 10:30am - 12noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $45.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
+ SIGN UP

Wed., Aug. 26
Meet a Nose: Bayyana Davis
The link between smell and taste is a favorite refrain in the world of independent perfumery, but the details of how flavors actually get used (and get made) are not always so easy to understand. We're excited to explore the wonderful world of retronasal olfaction with flavors industry veteran Bayyana Davis. In an informal conversation, we will discuss flavors marketing, the business of flavors, and much more in this latest edition of our conversation series.

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: Free / by donation
With: Bayyana Davis
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Thu., Aug. 27
Perfume Math(s) for Art People
Are you starting a practice and stumped on the mathematics? Never fear, we'll guide you through, with this short primer for newcomers to independent and artisan perfumery. IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown has been explaining the arithmetic of blending to newcomers to the field since 2012 - and in the process has finally learnt it herself. If she can do it, so can you!

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $15.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Fri., Aug. 28
Perfume 303: Perfume Composition Techniques
Ashley teaches crucial information for setting up a professional perfume organ, conceptualizing and creating perfume formulas, and helping you ensure that your practice is built on a good artistic habits. Class covers how to organize aromatic materials in the lab, selecting palettes for composition, tracking formulas, evaluating trials, and more.

Time: 10:30am - 12noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
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Mon. Aug. 31 - Setting up Your Home Perfume Studio
For people who are just starting a new perfume practice, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown covers the basics for a healthy, safe and productive at-home perfume studio. From making solutions to working a scale, an overview of how to read a Materials Safety Data sheet and IFRA recommendations, to how to handle a pipette. This is an essential class for newcomers to the field.

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $25.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Saskia Wilson-Brown
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Tue., Sep. 2
Genealogy of Scent: Uncommon Florals
Perfumer Dana El Masri leads a series of classes that explore the genealogy of classic perfume categories. We continue the series with an exploration of uncommon florals, including hyacinth, osmanthus, and narcissus. The session covers the history and cultural impact of each material, technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin, and important perfumes in each category. Dana then shares some brief smelling exercises using methods developed by Jean-Claude Ellena.

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Dana El Masri
Note: This class has a non-required materials list, which we will send you within 24 hours of sign up.
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Tue., Sep. 2
Art and Archeology of Ancient Egyptian Smell
PhD Candidate Robyn Price takes a close look at the art and archaeology of smell in ancient Egypt as a way of exploring the types of materials the ancient Egyptians used to make products such as incense, unguent cones, and floral garlands. How might these products have been made? Where did the raw materials come from? Who actually used them and why? Following this, we will explore more specifically the misconceptions, uses, and symbolic meanings of the ancient Egyptian 'blue lotus' and 'unguent cone.'

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Robyn Price
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Thu., Sep. 3
Meet a Nose: Mary Richardson-Lowry
Chicago-based Mary Richardson-Lowry is the cofounder of Identity Narrative. IDENTITY NARRATIVE? is a BIPOC women-led enterprise created by women of color for the world to enjoy. Inclusivity is built into the DNA of the brand and encourages creative exploration through scent. Join us as we explore Mary's biography, and her journey to perfumery, in our latest edition of Meet a Nose!

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am PDT (time zone convertor)
Cost: Free / by donation
With: Mary Richardson-Lowry
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Wed., Sep. 9
Tinctures and Hydrosols
Myrrh from Somalia? Rose from Grasse? Yes, please! But let's also consider our equally stunning local aromatics: The tomato leaf from our next door neighbor's summertime bounty, the rosemary growing wild in the local park. Sometimes the complex and beautiful smells provided by friendly neighbors are just what's needed to make a formula pop. Perfumer Lakenda Wallace (Modern Peasant Beauty) teaches how to process our beautiful local aromatics, with a class on tinctures and hydrosols.

Time: 10:00am - 12noon PDT (time zone convertor)
Cost: $20.00 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Lakenda Wallace
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Fri., Sep. 11
Osmanthus Accords
Ashley Eden Kessler leads an aromatic study of the fruity, floral, leathery, complex osmanthus, in her latest accords class. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending (and well-trained noses!)

Time: 10:30am - 12:00noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Note: This class has a required materials list, which we will send you within 24 hours of sign up.
+ SIGN UP (ticketing closes Aug. 28)

Sep. 14 - 18, 2020
SCENT WEEK

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for... well... more programming!
Scent Week takes the form of five days of talks, workshops, laughter, connection and much more -- all centered around The Art and Olfaction Awards, and a new programming arm we''re calling (Un)Learning History. We''re working on the schedule as we speak, so keep your eyes on our instagram page and on our dedicated website, scentweek.com.

Mon., Sep. 21
Smell, Memory and the Mind: The Unconscious in the Olfactory Realm
Artist Marcos Lutyens leads a workshop exploring unconscious responses to and drives related to smell, exploring how smells can help develop mental plasticity and memory recall. The workshop will include a slide show presentation which will show past projects of mine that have involved smell and the unconscious, collaborations with neuroscientists and smell specialists, also how smell connects to unconscious circuits in the brain, followed by experiments to harness smell as a vehicle of mental expansion.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $15 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Marcos Lutyens
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Fri., Sep. 25
Narcissus Accords
Ashley Eden Kessler leads an examination of the animalic, honied, green, floral, pungent narcissus. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness in blending and better control of their formulas (not to mention well-trained noses.)

Time: 10:30am - 12:00noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50 / limited tickets available on donation basis
Instructor: Ashley Eden Kessler
Note: This class has a required materials list, which we will send you within 24 hours of sign up.
+ SIGN UP (ticketing closes Sep. 9)

October 5 - 16
Two-Week Intensive with Spyros Drosopoulos
Over two weeks in October, Spyros Drosopoulos will join the IAO team to cover the important information and materials for a new perfumer, or someone who needs an update on their skills. We have partnered with Perfumer's Apprentice to provide a materials kit containing 100 crucial materials, with which you can implement Spyros' lectures to create a number of accords and compositions.

Cost: $700.00 per person (this does not cover materials kit, which is required)
Materials Kit: $297.50 (100 materials). This price reflects the 30% discount IAO students receive on the kit. The materials kit must be purchased separately, and the link will be provided upon sign up.
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JUNE, 2020

We''ve been taking the time to really think about the moment we''re all in, and we want to share these thoughts with you. Our statement of commitment to heterogeneous representation in perfumery (and some programs we''re launching to that effect) is at the link below.

OUR STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

OF INTEREST

SLIDING SCALE
Budgetary restraints should be no concern! Most of our classes have tickets available on a sliding scale.

EXPLORE

ESS
IAO and Smell Lab collaborate on our fourth annual Experimental Scent Summit, over four online sessions in July.

LEARN MORE

OPEN SOURCE SMELL
The IAO was built on the principle that information needs to be shared. We have many resources available online.

EXPLORE

UPCOMING ONLINE CLASSES

Mon., June 29
Home Perfume Studio: Setting Up and Best Practices
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Wed., July 1
Meet a Nose with Simon Constantine (founder of Lush's Gorilla Perfumes, ?nd Fragrance)
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Thu. July 2
Meet a Nose with Sarah Horowitz-Thran (founder Sarah Horowitz Parfums), with Ron Robinson (founder Ron Robinson Boutique)
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Mon., July 6
Introduction to Independent Perfumery
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Tue., July 7
Writing About Smell Part 1: Creativity
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Wed., July 8
Genealogy of Scent, Fresh Florals
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Wed., July 8
Perfume 101: Scent Literacy for Beginners
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Mon., July 13
Essential Components for Perfumery
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Tue., July 14
Lily of the Valley Accords
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The 4th Annual Experimental Scent Summit Starts Next Week

Presented in an ongoing collaboration between Los Angeles-based The Institute for Art and Olfaction and Berlin-based Smell Lab, the 4th annual edition of the Experimental Scent Summit will take place over four days (and four sessions) starting Thursday July 9.

For this edition we have invited a selection of speakers to discuss issues that relate to the field of olfaction. Topics covered reflect research into social justice, technology, history, creative practice, and much more. Part of the summit includes space for attendees to share their work, in three open mic sessions we like to call "Who are you and what are you working on?".

Tickets to the summit are available on a donation basis, and donations will cover technical expenses.

REGISTER FOR SUMMIT

Note: All times are in PDT (Los Angeles) time - but you can convert them to your time zone here. Our sessions will be recorded.

Day 1: Thursday, July 9

10:00 AM PDT - Introduction
10:15 AM PDT - Clara Muller: Environmental Enmeshments
10:45 AM PDT - Hsuan L. Hsu: Decolonizing Smell
11:30 AM PDT - Open Mic: Who are you and what are you working on?
12:00 PM PDT - Mauricio Garcia: Fragrant Witchcraft
12:30 PM PDT - Elliot Roth: The Biotechnical Basis of Scent
1:00 PM PDT - Closing Remarks

Day 2: Friday, July 10

1:00 PM PDT - Robyn Price: Sweet Smells and the Divine in Ancient Egypt
1:30 PM PDT - J.W. Dotson, MD: The Devil''s Dream Chamber
2:00 PM PDT - Open Mic: Who are you and what are you working on?
2:30 PM PDT - Tom Blunt: Gender Euphoria in Fragrance Design and Product Marketing
3:00 PM PDT - Nadjib Achaibou: Creating Perfume in Times of Crisis.
3:30 PM PDT - Glenn Davis (MrCologne76): The role of Collectors and Reviewers in Fragrance Community
4:00 PM PDT - Dialogue / Closing Remarks

Day 3: Thursday, July 16

10:00 AM PDT - Erica So: Faa1 Loe6, Scent for Hong Kong Protests (Thanks to Royal College of Art, IFF)
10:30 AM PDT - Devon Baur: Perfume for Avatars
11:00 AM PDT - Chavalia Mwamba: The Creation of Scent Music
11:30 AM PDT - S Surface: Design for Scent Sensitivities in Public Spaces
12:00 PM PDT - Robert Berryman: Synesthetic Healing
12:30 PM PDT - Dialogue / Closing Remarks

Day 4: Friday, July 17

1:00 PM PDT - Frederik Duerinck: Artificial Intelligence
1:30 PM PDT - John Biebel: Developing Smell through Verbalization
2:00 PM PDT - Deji Bryce Olukotun: Speculative Thinking with Scent
2:30 PM PDT - Jacki Morie: Building with scent for VR
3:00 PM PDT - Open Mic: Who are you and what are you working on?
3:30 PM PDT - Kaya Sorhaindo: New Models for Scent Articulation + Visualization
4:00 PM PDT - Dialogue / Closing Remarks

OPEN MIC

Do you want to present your work in 5 minutes or less during our 3 Open Mic Sessions? Email us and we''ll see about scheduling you in. Space is very limited, and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Our speakers come to us from around the world, and are sharing a diversity of topics: from technology to history, speculative thinking to new approaches in scent composition.

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Plans for 2021?

Here''s what we''re looking forward to in 2021.
Saying "Gesundheit!" with a smile when a stranger sneezes.
Landing at an airport.
Launching the 8th annual-ish Art and Olfaction Awards.
Collaborating on episodes of our new radio show.
Offering coffee to new friends at the IAO HQ.
Wayward cat-butts on Zoom calls.
Getting a vaccine.
Asking a stranger what perfume they''re wearing.
Leaving the house.

Love,
The IAO crew

PROGRAM UPDATES

Because you asked...

Perfume on the Radio
Launches: Thu. Jan 14 on Lookout FM
Smell is all around us. It permeates every aspect of human experience and endeavor. The Institute for Art and Olfaction is excited to explore humanity's deep cultural connections with smell in a new collaborative radio show led by the IAO team, the IAO community, friends, and the good people at Lookout FM.
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The 8th annual Art and Olfaction Awards
Launch: Soon, we promise
We know, we know: the Art and Olfaction Awards submissions window is long overdue. We''ve been delaying the launch because, well, can you imagine trying to ship things all over the world in a pandemic? We can''t. Some countries won''t even ship or accept shipments from the US! However, we anticipate being able to launch them soon, and are in close touch with our shipping guys. So keep your eyes on your inbox and...
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Open Source Smell Culture
Ongoing
This will appear to maybe 0.1% of the people who receive this email, we get that. However, for all four of you, please have a look at this amazing amazing database of scent culture research we''ve been compiling with some of like-minded nerds. We are still missing a lot, so if you come across an online journal or scholarly article about a particular corner of scent culture, please let us know so we can add it!
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UPCOMING

All talks and classes are online until we get a vaccine, and most likely beyond.

Thu., Jan 7 - Meet a Nose
With Tom Blunt
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. We're thrilled to welcome Tom Blunt - from Los Angeles' Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab - in the latest edition of the series.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm PT (time zone converter)
Cost: $10.00 / Sliding scale
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Mon., Jan. 11 - Scent Culture Theory 101
With Nuri McBride
Scent matters, not just as a commodity in perfume but as a cultural artefact. What smells we value as a society, which ones disgust, and how they're used, are both formed and informed by our scent cultures. But what is a scent culture? How do we spot one when we smell it? Academic Nuri McBride introduces a primer to help you understand the theory behind scent history and sociological fragrance education.
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am PT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / Sliding scale
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Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26 - Creative Development for Perfumery, Part 2
with Michael Nordstrand
Over three Tuesdays in January, perfumer Michael Nordstrand returns to explore the next steps in his immensely popular Creative Development for Perfumery course. In part 2, we delve deeper into how ideas become reality. Day one goes beyond the brief to talk about real-life logistics: intellectual property, legal agreements and more. Day 2 covers label nomenclature, brand case studies and fragrance collateral, while day 3 gives participants a chance to get feedback and share their work with brand development in a safe and confidential space.
Dates: Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26
Time: 10:00am PDT to 1:00pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $150.00 (limited tickets are available on a sliding scale)
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Wed., Jan. 13, 20 - Candle Making 101
With London Tierney
London Tierney from Particle Goods joins us for a candle-making workshop that focusses on the technicalities of the practice. This two-part introduction to candles will convey the important technicalities aspiring candle-makers need to be aware of in a discussion and demonstration based class. Topics covered will include wax selection, fragrance load, pouring and much much more.
There is a recommended materials list for this class: we will send the link to a kit London is providing upon signup.
Dates: Wed., Jan. 13, Wed. Jan. 20
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm PDT each day (time zone converter)
Cost: $95.00 (limited tickets are available on a sliding scale)
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Thu. Jan. 14 - Genealogy of Scent: Ambers, Resins, Balsamic, part 1
With Dana El Masri
We continue Dana's genealogy of scent series with an exploration of amber, resinous, and balsamic scents, including benzoin, frankincense, myrrh, and styrax. Starting the session with an overview of each aromatic type, Dana shares a brief history and cultural impact of the materials, sharing technical information such as extraction methods and countries of origin. The class will then cover the classic, contemporary, mass market and niche applications of these materials by looking at important perfumes. Finally, we'll do simple exercises to help you understand each material's odor profile.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $40.00 (limited tickets are available on a sliding scale)
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Thu. Jan 14 - Perfume on the Radio
Episode 1: Location Location Location
on Lookout FM
For our first episode, Perfume on the Radio host Saskia Wilson-Brown explores how smell relates to location. In this show we'll speak to several perfumers and artists that work with real or imagined geographies in their practice. First, perfumers Spyros Drosopoulos, Dana El Masri and Frank Bloem will talk scent in relation to culture and location. Dr. Kate McLean will talk about her pioneering work mapping smells in cities, followed by perfumers Terees Western and Ashley Eden Kessler talking about how that manifests in urban life. We'll close out the program with some field reports: Donna Lipowitz will share a poem about jasmine, and Refugio Jimenez will talk about the smells of Arizona.
Time: 5:00 pm PDT(time zone converter)
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Mon., Jan. 25 - Smells Like Xenophobia: An Olfactory History of Otherness
With Nuri McBride
Academic Nuri McBride explores centuries of allusions to olfactive disgust in the rhetoric of hate in an olfactive history of Otherness. In this class we will explore the use of olfactive imagery in the rhetoric of prejudice, focusing on major reoccurring themes. We will examine scent as a tool for creating 'in-group' space and otherness, as well as discuss the science and growing philosophical discourse around why people blindly hate and the part olfaction may play.
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am PT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 / Sliding scale
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Thu., Jan. 28 - Framing Fragrance: Art History in Perfume Ads
With Jessica Murphy
Advertisements for perfume often attempt to evoke the experience of smell through the sense of sight. In their effort to connect the olfactory and the visual, designers have frequently turned to fine art for inspiration, quoting or appropriating images in order to create a mood, make a statement, or enhance a perfume's prestige. Join art historian and fragrance writer Jessica Murphy for a close look at some ads that incorporate art history while alluding-sometimes intentionally, sometimes coincidentally-to related moments in perfume history, from the ancient world to the early twentieth century.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $20.00 (limited tickets are available on a sliding scale)
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Fri. Jan. 29 - Ambergris Accords
With Ashley Eden Kessler
In the latest of her accords classes, Ashley leads a thorough study of the ambergris accord. This online session will focus on helping students understand the molecular components of the various facets and types of the material, leading to a greater adeptness at blending, and well-trained noses. By attending this class, an emerging perfumer or scent artist will expand their capabilities and training, gain the materials knowledge to add oud accords to their arsenal, and leave with a deeper understanding of the artistry and science behind perfumery.
Please note that this class is recommended to be taken in combination with Dana El Masri's Genealogy of Scent: Ambers, Resins, Balsamic, Part 1 on January 14th and Ambers, Resins, Balsamic, Part 2 on January 28th.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon PDT (time zone converter)
Cost: $50.00 (limited tickets are available on a sliding scale)
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