IAO Collections Smelling Session: Industrial (in person)

Minetta Rogers presents a smelling session of box sets, fine fragrances, and other ephemera with an industrial focus. In person.

In this smelling session, participants will get to smell a curated set of scents from the IAO Collections in a group setting. Our discussion will focus on the impressions of these scents as well as their concordance with the theme.

This session is a unique opportunity to smell and discuss otherwise inaccessible fine fragrances, perfume materials, and ephemera from deep inside our archives.

Note to returning students: If you have attended past smelling sessions, there may be some overlap with previous scents from earlier sessions.

About IAO Collections

The IAO Collections is a reference library and archive of books, perfumes, aromatic objects, and ephemera related to scent, with an emphasis on 20th century perfume and olfactory art.

The objects in the IAO Collectons have been gathered since the Institute for Art and Olfaction held its first public event in 2012. In early 2021, the collections received a substantial influx of materials bequeathed by Conor McTeague – a friend of the IAO and an irreplaceable advocate for the cultural value of perfume. It is in his honor that we embarked upon the project of cataloging his donation of over a thousand perfumes, and incorporating them into our existing collection.

Learn more: https://artandolfaction.com/projects/iaocollections/

About the Instructor

Trained in architecture and design, Minetta Rogers is the director of programs at the IAO and has been teaching newcomers to perfumery for almost a decade. Drawing inspiration from the design approaches that she learned through her studies in architecture and in the field, she brings an approach to education that is rooted in facts, curiosity supported by rigorous research, and design strategies.

Important notes!

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).

Please review our cancellation policy before signing up.

Materials: Handouts are included in the sign-up cost, and provided by the IAO during class. Please bring paper and pen or laptop to take notes.

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.

More information here: http://artandolfaction.com/visit

Attendance and Refund Policy

This is an in person class that will take place at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable.

Thank you!