Zapah Lab Fragrance Design Workshop — 3/22/25 & 3/23/25

Date: Saturday, March 22 (Sunday, March 23 is Sold Out)

Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Two Two (3221 Grand Ave, Oakland)

Limited to 8 seats per workshop

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About the workshop: 

Create your own scent in this hands-on experimental perfume workshop led by an olfactory artist and researcher, Arianna Khmelniuk, aka Zapah Lab.

This workshop offers a unique approach to perfume creation. Moving beyond simple blending techniques, we will explore the conceptual language of scent, learning how to craft aromas that tell stories or become an olfactory art. Arianna's curated blind-sniffing game will sharpen your olfactory senses, preparing you to dive deeper into the art of conceptual scent design. Explore the principles of blending and composition, working with various natural and synthetic aromatic materials. Learn the basics of perfume formulation, from fragrance classifications to the technical aspects of working with perfumery materials.

The workshop includes an introductory session covering the fundamentals, followed by hands-on experimentation with a curated and expansive selection of ingredients. 

Participants will receive guidance and leave with a spray vial of their own custom-created scent. Suitable for all levels.

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About the Artist:

Arianna Khmelniuk, an Oakland-based experimental artist and UC Berkeley MFA candidate, explores scent in art practice, culture, and society through her project, Zapah Lab, and Olfactory Playground workshops. Her work has been featured in exhibitions and presentations at institutions like UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, and MOCA GA, and she has received grants and participated in residencies, like the Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts, and publications internationally.

Photos: David Schmitz