PART I

Perfume has the power to invoke passion, memories and emotion. Natural Perfumery is the art of creating scented treasures from essences which have been extracted from plants. In this three-day intensive class (Part I of a two-part training program), the basics of the craft of making your own natural perfumes and colognes will be explored.

Our curriculum will include: understanding how essences are extracted; the various categories of extracts; the use of appropriate diluents, utensils and specialized supplies; the science behind the sense of smell and "nose training"; understanding fragrance "families"; the concept of the perfumer’s brief; the use of chemical readouts; the use of intuition and artistic expression in perfumery; and more. Each of us will set up a workstation we will use all three days. Individual perfume kits, a wide array of essences from around the globe and our own plant tinctures we make on site will serve as our raw materials. This course is for beginners as well as experienced blenders and perfumers.

Note: There will be a materials fee of $90, paid directly to the instructor. This will cover all materials, including essential oils, absolutes, carriers, bottles and handouts.

Note: To qualify for the certificate of completion, participants must take Part II of the Perfumery Training, complete a take-home exam and submit three self-created perfumes for evaluation.

A THREE-DAY TRAINING
Friday–Sunday, July 18–20, 10am–4:30pm
08SHA01S
Members: $360 / Nonmembers: $390
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