Artisan Perfume Spring School 2021: Part 2 - The Extension Pack

12 - 16 April, Monday to Friday

Owing to the way of the world, this is now be online, rather than in Hammersmith. We shall send out kits of materials, a workbook and formulas to work on as a group, there are short films to watch, and we get together by Zoom to ask questions and have a good chat about our creations.

The price includes our materials kit (See Part 1, the Essentials) so if you book both you will only need one kit, and there is a discount.

Last booking dates:

As we need to prepare kits in advance, out cut-off date for booking is 31st March 2021 for the UK.

If you do not need us to send you materials, please get in touch about the discount, and you can book right up until we sell out.

If you're outside the UK it's better to buy the kit from Perfumer's Apprentice (search for Scenthusiasm on their site, as it's hidden). 

12 - 16 April 2021 - Week 2

What we do:

You will need to set aside the whole week to get the most from this course.

Each day you are set two assignments. These are described in the workbook and the films so if you miss a Zoom, it's not a major problem.

There are three friendly, interactive Zoom meetings each day to discuss the assigments and the progress you're making and any obstacles you've met. You don't have to come along, but usually people make it to at least two a day. 

Week 2 The Extension is our follow-on from Week 1 The Essentials, and for people who already have experience making their own fragrances.

Five specialist days for exploring materials in depth. We'll smell and use naturals and synthetics, single aromachemicals and blends, balancing accords, and creating complete fragrances.

Each day there will be assignments to complete complete: one fragrances following a formulas created by Sarah, and one of your own.

We'll investigate scent structure, texture and balance and how to make wearable fragrances.

• Monday: Florals, including those that don't smell much like flowers, and how to use them in other fragrance types.
• Tuesday: Woods, naturals and aromachemicals, and where they fit in perfumery.
• Wednesday: Fruits: from top the base notes, citrus, red fruits and soft fruits, naturals and fruity aromachemicals, plus materials which make gourmande accords.
• Thursday: Herbs & Spices: leaves and seeds plus balsamic base notes.
• Friday: Modern materials and new trends. Using materials you haven't included in your fragrances before.

As in week 1, you will:

• Smell materials, naturals and synthetics, and blend them.
• Compare perfume styles and what goes into them.
• Use our professional materials to create accords, and finished fragrances.
• Learn how to create by weight, and record your formulas accurately.

If you don't have a spare week, and you'd like to learn at your own pace, that's fine too. We also run the self-study class at:

https://scenthusiasm.school

• Ask us whatever you like about artisan perfumery.