About Mediamatic
About Mediamatic
Mediamatic is an art centre dedicated to new developments in the arts since 1983. We organize lectures, workshops and art projects, focusing on nature, biotechnology and art+science in a strong international network.
Details
In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have theoretical knowledge on the principles of perfuming, on how to mix fragrant notes and on the difference between natural and synthetic smells. You will go home with a 10 ml bottle of your signature fragrance.
- People interested in cosmetics
- Group of friends
- Fragrance enthusiasts
Detailed Daily Program
Description
What you will do
You will learn about the history of perfume, fragrance extraction, and the future of smells. Step by step, this workshop covers information on raw materials, molecules, dilutions, and altogether covers the basic strategies for perfume blending. By mixing top, middle and base notes, you will compose your own 10 ml perfume with the help of a scent library.
After the workshop you will leave your soap to rest at Mediamatic and pick it up after 48 hours. As the saponification process takes a bit of time, you will be able to safely use it on your body after 6 weeks. For this workshop no previous experience is necessary. We will provide all the ingredients and equipment needed, including a simple mould and safety gear. As this is a messy workshop, please dress for mess with long sleeves.
About Frank Bloem:
Frank Bloem is an artist who uses scent as his primary medium. He studied Fine Arts at the Rietveld Academy. In the summer of 2016, Frank changed his focus from visual art to olfactory-based works and started The Snifferoo. This perfume laboratory is a place for education and experiments around scent. He made several personalized perfumes, hosts regular workshops, and has recreated the elephant smell of Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo.
Students / Artists / Stadspas €65.-
*We give a discount to students, artists and Stadspas holders. If this applies to you we might ask to see your kvk nr/portfolio or student card for this option. For questions please Contact Dedico.
Time: 15:00-18:00
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Afternoon Program
Frank will teach you the theory behind composing fragrances. You will have to go through more than 150 different smells and essential oils compiled by groups in order to compose different layers of your own perfume.
This workshop takes place in the afternoon, from 15:00 till 18:00.
Tools and Equipment
What We Provide
- Essetial Oils
- Synthetic smells
- Pipettes and sample cards
- Bottle and spray for your perfume
- Paper and pen
13 Pictures of the Composing Fragrance
About Amsterdam
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11 Pictures of the Accommodation and Location
Located in Dijkspark at the head of the Dijksgracht, Mediamatic, is within walking distance of Amsterdam's Central Station and the city center. It offers a great panoramic city and waterfront view, Also with views of the Nemo Museum and the Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw/Bimhuis. It is a prime location melting pot of different activities that cater the trends happening in the city. Mediamatic serves as an international network hub with a physical location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In the Myco Design Lab we explore the possibilities of designing with living organisms. We believe that the mycelium, the root system of mushrooms, will eventually replace plastic. Currently we are making insulation from mycelium using the waste from our brewery. We use this insulating material for isolating a nineteenth century barn, the project space where we organize our lectures.
