Enfleurage and Warm Oil Extraction for Perfumery (Online)
Warm oil extraction: traditional method vs. new oil extraction machines
Websters defines enfleurage as the extraction of essential oils and perfumes from flowers using odorless animal or vegetable fats. That description is just the beginning of a fascinating journey first documented in approximately 1200 BCE. The art of oil-based extractions is a deepening of our relationship to natural materials and the bounty of our planet.
In this online class we will discuss methods for oil-based extraction of raw materials with specific focus on the varying temperatures necessary to unlock the aromas of raw materials without destroying the volatile oils within. Varying temperatures and methods are needed for soft flowers, herbs and hearty flowers, woods, resins and more. As you can imagine, delicate flowers like jasmine or heliotrope would require different interventions than heartier materials like lavender or coffee beans. We will look at traditional extraction methods, as well as the use of new, home-kitchen Extraction Machines.
Join us for a deep dive into creating your own oil-based extractions which you can then use to create your own absolutes, perfumes, and more. This class will be presented online with ample time for questions and discussion.
No materials are needed for this class.
Class takeaways:
+ Step by step instructions on how to create oil-based extractions and enfleurage
+ Review of raw materials suited for this extraction process
+ A review of common mistakes made throughout the production process
+ Recommendations on material suppliers and equipment
+ Resources for further research
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that this is a lecture-based class. We will not be making oil-based extractions in class, but you will be provided with the knowledge you need to create them in the future.
Safety! Some aromatic materials can have side effects when applied to skin. The information and teaching materials presented in our classes are for educational purposes only. These are not intended for commercial use and do not necessarily reflect commercial best practices or industry safety standards. For more information about commercial best practices and safety, consult the relevant authorities in your country of residence.
ABOUT LAKENDA WALLACE
Lakenda Wallace is the founder and alchemist of Modern Peasant.
Modern Peasant is a 100% natural, handcrafted, indie brand that relies on plant extractions for scent and health benefits. Modern Peasant cultivates beauty that supports the wearer with natural mood enhancing perfumes, skin loving body oils, and more. Lakenda is known for unlikely plant extractions like coffee beans, hops, and upcycled spent brewer mash.
With 20+ years of experience crafting scent for personal care and home products, Lakenda’s love of useful plants drives her to find the herbs & flowers that smell delicious and are beneficial to mind and body.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is an online class that will take place on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent by email approximately 24 hours before the class, and reminder emails are sent automatically through the Eventbrite system. Lest these emails end up in your spam folder, please be sure to add hello@artandolfaction.com and noreply@event.eventbrite.com to your address book.
+ Event times are listed in Pacific Time (PDT); please use a time converter for your local start time.
+ Please download and install Zoom before the class starts, to avoid last minute technical issues.
+ Learn more about how we teach and our community guidelines here: https://artandolfaction.com/newcomers/.
+ We will upload the class recording after session, and share it for 7 days with attendees. This video is view-only, and expires at the end of the 7 day window.
+ Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable.
Image credits: Lakenda Wallace, The Institute for Art and Olfaction.