Plein Air Perfume: Crafting Scents from Nature

This Class is taught at Sitka Center for Arts and Ecology, June 28-29th, on the Oregon Coast, 1.5 hours from Portland.

To register: https://sitkacenter.org/workshops/plein-art-perfume-capturing-natures-essence-in-fragrance/

Class Description: Inspired by Plein Air painting, this course invites you to transform the sights, sounds, and feelings of the natural world into personalized perfumes. You’ll learn the basics of natural perfumery, including scent identification, blending techniques, and how different essences affect emotion. We’ll also explore coastal Cascade Head landscape for inspiration, drawing from the colors, textures, and aromas around us. A key focus of this workshop will be coming to an understanding of the Language of Scent, and how aromas evoke memories and emotions. You’ll develop a vocabulary to translate the visual and emotional elements of your surroundings into a cohesive fragrance, deepening your connection to nature and enhancing your ability to create evocative, meaningful scents.

Key Highlights:

• Hands-On Learning: Experience the process of perfume creation from start to finish, using natural essences and materials inspired by your surroundings.

• Scent Identification: Develop your olfactory skills by learning to identify and categorize various natural scents, from floral and woody to earthy and spicy.

• The Language of Scent: Cultivate a personal scent vocabulary to express the nuanced emotions and memories associated with different aromas.

• Personalized Fragrance: Create a custom perfume that embodies the essence of the landscapes you explore, resulting in a truly unique and personal scent.

• Art and Nature Connection: Deepen your appreciation for the natural world and its influence on the art of perfumery.