Lab Skills for New Perfumers (in person)
About this Event
For people who have started (or plan to start) a new perfume practice, IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown systematically covers the basics for a healthy and productive at-home perfume studio.
Over the course of an information rich few hours, we will cover:
+ An overview of common carriers and diluents
+ Setting up your organ
+ Materials and lab safety
+ Making solutions by weight (scale), and by volume (drops)
+ How to handle tricky materials
+ How to track formulas
There will be plenty of time for questions, and hands-on demonstration.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Materials: Materials are included in the sign-up cost, and provided by the IAO during class.
Attendance and Refund Policy: This is an in person class that will take place at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Cancellation with refund made 1 week or more (7 days) before the scheduled session will be honored unless materials or formulas have been shared in advance. Refunds requested 1 week or less before the class starts, on the day of the class or after the class has happened will not be granted. Please note our cancellation policy, listed here and on the registration/ticketing page: https://artandolfaction.com/educationatiao/cancellation-policy/
On Safety: Some aromatic materials can have side-effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about commercial best practices and safety, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.
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. Space at this event is limited. 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
About Saskia Wilson-Brown
Saskia Wilson-Brown founded The Institute for Art and Olfaction (IAO) in 2012 as a nonprofit advancing access and experimentation in perfumery. Through the organization, she established many collaborative programs and initiatives, including the Art and Olfaction Awards, the Experimental Scent Summit, Open Sourcing Scent Culture, the biennial Scent Week LA, as well as the IAO’s educational, exhibition, and library initiatives. In addition to running the IAO, Saskia hosts the radio show and podcast Perfume on the Radio, and is completing her PhD research on scent in creative practice at SmartLab, University College Dublin. Her book The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History will be published by Distributed Art Publishers | D.A.P. in November, 2026.
Photo credits: IAO / Nikki Nixon / Indah Datau
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 50.00
