Olfactory Playground: Experimental Scent Lab w/ Arianna Khmelniuk — Winter Session (January 31, 2026)

Event Details Date: Sat, January 31, 2026Time: 11am-3pm (4 hours)Location: Two Two (3221 Grand Ave, Oakland)Experience: No prior experience with perfumery is requiredCapacity: 8 people   About the Lab / Studio Session This four-hour studio session is a hands-on learning experience that introduces scent as a creative material through focused attention, guided practice, and experimentation. Led by olfactory artist Arianna Khmelniuk, the studio draws from years of artistic research, exhibitions, and teaching. The approach centers on perception rather than formulas or fixed outcomes, guiding participants to learn how to smell, notice, and work with scent as a medium for thinking and making.   What to Expect Participants move through sequenced workshop exercises that include:  Guided smelling practices Blind sensory and attention-based exercises Iterative fragrance composition Access to an extensive library of 100+ natural and synthetic materials Group reflection and shared language-build