Perfume 101: Perfumery for  Beginners (in person)

The Institute for Art and Olfaction is devoted to creative experimentation with a focus on scent. Our goal is to create new points of entry for people interested in the field of olfaction, while accommodating creative ideas in all mediums. The IAO is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Los Angeles, USA.

The Institute for Art and Olfaction

Want to understand and appreciate, and even start to work with perfume? We're here to help in a hands- and noses-on introductory workshop!

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Perfume 101 class serves as an orientation session for newcomers to the field, olfactive adventurers, curious minds, and budding scent enthusiasts who need a little boost.In this theory-focused introduction to perfumery, participants will learn about perfume basics such as fragrance families and classifications, get an introduction to perfume-making in a lab, and get an introduction to the different kinds of aromatic materials.As a group, the class will learn the difference between top, middle and bottom notes, what's in a perfume lab, get a brief introduction to perfume math concepts, and more. We'll smell and look at different aromatic materials, useful labware used in blending scents, and more!Take-Aways:Participants will leave with the basic knowledge they need to start a journey down the rabbit hole of appreciating and even making scent.This is primarily a lecture-based class, with smelling component. There is one group blend exercise and one individual blend exercise, with participants taking home a small spray vial of their individual scent blend.If you wish to take a class with a hands-on focus, please register for Introduction to Perfume Blending.

Registration Required:Please note that you must reserve your space in advance. If you just show up without reserving a spot, there is no guarantee we will be able to accommodate you. All levels are welcome, but this session is 18 and up (or 14+, with adult supervision).Location: We are located in Los Angeles’ historic Chinatown neighborhood, on a pedestrian street.Street Address: 932 Chung King Road Los Angeles CA. 90012 To find us: Chung King Road is a pedestrian-only road that runs parallel to Hill Street, between Hill St and Yale St. See more information here: http://artandolfaction.com/visit

CANCELLATION POLICY!When we host a class or workshop, we often order the materials to be used in the class well in advance, based on how many people have signed up (and padding a bit for safety). We also use class proceeds to pay our teachers. Although we realize that life has a funny way of getting in the way of the best laid plans, as a small non-profit we cannot afford to carry the burden of lost proceeds and materials.With that in mind, here is our refund policy:– Cancellation with refund or credit requests made 2 weeks or more (14 days) before the scheduled class will be honored with gusto! We’ll miss you, but will 100% refund your spot, or give you credit for another class.– Refunds or class credits requested less than 14 days before the scheduled session or after the class has happened: refunds will not be granted. The exception to this, of course, is if you have been exposed to Covid-19, or are feeling symptoms yourself.- Event tickets are non-transferable.Thank you!

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