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This Virtual Scent-Trip is an Incense & Tea Ceremony that is inspired by Jules Verne's novel and the ongoing travel restrictions: an evening around the world through scent and aroma. We'll follow Phileas Fogg's route with his French butler Passepartout - enjoying French lavender, sipping English tea, exploring Calabrian Etrog, and exotic incense and perfumes such as Egyptian Kyphi, Ethiopean myrrh, Indian Attars and Nag Champa incense, Sandalwood incense from the Buddhist shrines of Hong Kong, rare aromas from the Japanese ceremonial bath and incense games, and we'll complete our round trip with North America's botanical treasures - Western Redcedar, White Sage, Tobacco and Sweetgrass, before returning to London for more tea and hot scones with jam.

Can be scheduled in person at a date and time that is convenient for you and up to 8 other discerning souls; or online via Zoom for up to 20 people, with an accompanying kit of all the incenses, teas and perfumes to experience that you will receive in the mail in advance when joining remotely, and a winning recipe for scones (the kit is included in the pricing).

P.s. This unique scent-trip is in loving memory of Ruth Moriel, who has circumvented the world more than once in her first 88 years of life. She lived on for another nine years traveling to shorter distances, not any less enjoyable and adventurous. She has survived WWII, escaped the Holocaust and countless wars and battles in her life, until she crossed over to the other realm peacefully in her sleep during the first COVID-19 lock-down in April 2020. Ruth will be forever remembered, loved and missed by her daughters, grandchildren and great-grand-children, and many other family members and friends for whom she has always been a source of inspiration and support.

Masterclass with world-renown Master Perfumer Ayala Moriel, at her state-of-the art perfume studio, lab and fragrant garden located at the foothills of breathtaking village of Clil, overseeing the Mediterranean. A rare opportunity to learn from a master and world-leader of modern Natural Perfumery and truly immerse yourself in the perfume plants both wild and cultivated, and explore the region where perfume and incense originate.  

 Designed for students who want to excel in their studies of natural perfumery. This week-long intensive Masterclass runs Sun-Thu from 8:30am-3:30pm, and offers theoretical and practical guidance alongside hands-on lab exercises and experiments.

This masterclass is dedicated to the Fougère fragrance family, covering the raw materials the characterize this genre, learning about the history of the Fougère fragrance family and the sub-categories in this family. Students will be introduced to composition concepts such as perfume structure, and equipped with basic technical skills such as how to blend an alcohol based perfume, how to write a formula, and acquire good working habits. In the practical workshops that take place each afternoon, students will be building vertical and horizontal accords, as well as two representative fragrances from the Fougère family.

Field Trip: The Perfume Trail in Park Adamit & Qeshet Cave 

Feature workshop: 

Lavender Grooming Products (i.e.: Aftershave, Natural Deodorant)

and/or 

Tincturing Deer's Tongue

and/or

Créme (Solid) Parfum

Next course: March 24-28, 2019 

Course Schedule and Structure: 
The course runs a full week - Sunday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The course takes place at Ayala Moriel's new studio in Clil, Israel.

The mornings (8:30am-12pm) are dedicated to theory and studying olfaction (discerning between notes). The afternoons (1pm-4pm) are a lab session which is dedicated to the practical implementations of what was studied in the morning, i.e. weighing, measuring, recording, formulation, composition and compounding.

The fee includes all materials and supplies used during the course, as well as a homemade vegetarian/vegan lunch, and fragrant refreshments served daily. 

Students are required to purchase a course textbook, and are also encouraged to procure their own Basic Essences Kit prior to their first course start date. The same book is used throughout the entire program. It is recommended that you complete the Fragrant Note Study Guide with all your essences from the Basic Essences Kit prior to attending this course. 

Location: 
The course takes place at Ayala Moriel's new studio in Clil, Israel. This little off-the-grid organic village has scenic is in one of the country's most fascinating regions, the Western Galilee - and has a view of the Mediterranean sea (gorgeous beaches are only 20min drive), Haifa Bay and Mount Carmel. Clil provides a unique experience for students who choose to stay here (although you don't have to - there are also plenty of places around, but keep in mind that in that case car is a must). The village is solar-powered and has small population of under 1000 people, who live in custom-built homes and semi-temporary dwellings (yurts, teepees, modified train cars and shipping containers, etc.) that are scattered among ancient olive groves and wild bush and Mediterranean garrigue (comprising of carobs, oaks, pistachia and thorny bushes). Despite its size, the village is a community bustling with life and culture: our neighbours are the village's cafe (inside a tent) that is opened Thursday-Saturday and hosts live concerts, and there. A large percentage of the population are alternative healers (we're just across the "street" from an integrated holistic clinic offering massage, acupuncture, ayurvedic treatments, and more) as well as creative artists, who have their ateliers in the village - and some would also be happy to show you around - painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, silversmiths and goldsmiths, basket weavers, etc. 

Amenities: 
There is a bakery that is opened twice a week (Sunday and Thursday) and offers Pizza Nights on Tuesdays. On all other days bread can be pre-ordered or purchased at the local Organic Garden (which tops off their own produce with other fruit and vegetables and organic goodies produced in the village and by nearby artisans). Thursday evenings there is a little market in the village's playground, weather permitting. Also less relevant but sometimes handy are the village's book exchange and clothing exchange, which is open 24/7 and is completely free (take what you want and leave what you no longer use). 

Accommodations within the village include one boutique hotel, one guest house (India-style "hostel" on the second level of one of our neighbours) and several cabins for rent - some also offering breakfast. Sublets among the village's inhabitants are often listed and could be arranged if booked enough in advance, and also near Cafe Clil there is a small campsite for those who enjoy a fully rustic experience. If you choose to stay outside of the village - we are only 20-30min drive (depending on traffic) from lovely towns that offer also many wonderful attractions to visitors - i.e. Acre and Nahariya. 

In short - there are plenty of places to explore and people to meet in Clil, so I'm sure you will enjoy your visit and find things to do and discover outside of the classroom. 

Correspondence Course Option: 
Study at your own pace and space with this unique program tailored to self-study, that will guide you through the course's textbook, "Foundation of Natural Perfumery" (purchase the book separately). This program is more flexible, as it allows you to choose which modules to study in person at the studio, and which ones to study remotely, on your own. 
It is, however, important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows: 

1. Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101
2. Fougere
3. Chypre
4. Opulent
5. Floramber
6. Floral Bouquets
7. Soliflores
8. Leather & Tobacco

You can register for the correspondence courses anytime, and complete the entire 8-module program at your own pace. Studying will progress according to the self-study guide that will be sent to you upon registration, which will include:

1. List of raw materials that are key components for this particular genre (AKA Fragrance Family)
2. List of tools and equipment you will need for this module 
3. List of the exercises in the book, and in which order to perform them
4. Additional reading materials and links to relevant suppliers 
5. Additional creative thinking and exercises that are not in the book, and usually take place at the week-long sessions at the studio. 
6. Weekly ZOOM classes - which included lectures and sniffing sessions with students world-wide who are taking this program. Twelve (12) sessions are included in this course fee.
   

Online support via email or Skype chat - offered up to 6 months from date course was purchased is offered to students at additional fee of $200 USD per hour.  

We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for this module, which are the raw materials unique to each module, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course. 

Masterclass with world-renown Master Perfumer Ayala Moriel, at her state-of-the art perfume studio, lab and fragrant garden located at the foothills of breathtaking village of Clil, overseeing the Mediterranean. A rare opportunity to learn from a master and world-leader of modern Natural Perfumery and truly immerse yourself in the perfume plants both wild and cultivated, and explore the region where perfume and incense originate. 

Designed for students who want to excel in their studies of natural perfumery. This week-long intensive Masterclass runs Sun-Thu from 8:30am-3:30pm, and offers theoretical and practical guidance alongside hands-on lab exercises and experiments.

The Autumn session covers studying the raw materials, learning about the history of the Chypre fragrance family and the sub-categories in this family. Students will be introduced to composition concepts such as perfume structure, and with basic technical skills such as how to blend an alcohol based perfume, how to write a formula. IN the practical workshops that take place each afternoon, students will be building accords and creating simple solid perfumes, as well one representative perfume from the Chypre family.

Feature workshop: Solid Perfume Making and/or Chypre Birds 

Course Schedule and Structure: 
The course runs a full week - Sunday through Thursday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and Friday is a short day (9am-12 noon), and includes a summary of the entire week, celebration and handing out certificates of completion. The course takes place at Ayala Moriel's new studio in Clil, Israel.

The mornings (8:30am-12pm) are dedicated to theory and studying olfaction (discerning between notes). The afternoons (1pm-3:30pm) are a lab session which is dedicated to the practical implementations of what was studied in the morning, i.e. weighing, measuring, recording, formulation, composition and compounding.

The fee includes all materials and supplies used during the course, as well as a homemade vegetarian/vegan lunch, and fragrant refreshments served daily. 

Students are required to purchase a course textbook, and are also encouraged to procure their own Basic Essences Kit prior to their first course start date. The same book is used throughout the entire program. It is recommended that you complete the Fragrant Note Study Guide with all your essences from the Basic Essences Kit prior to attending this course. 

Prerequisites: Must have completed the Citrus & Colognes Week and/or Lab 101, and the Fougère course. 

Location: 
The course takes place at Ayala Moriel's new studio in Clil, Israel. This little off-the-grid organic village has scenic is in one of the country's most fascinating regions, the Western Galilee - and has a view of the Mediterranean sea (gorgeous beaches are only 20min drive), Haifa Bay and Mount Carmel. Clil provides a unique experience for students who choose to stay here (although you don't have to - there are also plenty of places around, but keep in mind that in that case car is a must). The village is solar-powered and has small population of under 1000 people, who live in custom-built homes and semi-temporary dwellings (yurts, teepees, modified train cars and shipping containers, etc.) that are scattered among ancient olive groves and wild bush and Mediterranean garrigue (comprising of carobs, oaks, pistachia and thorny bushes). Despite its size, the village is a community bustling with life and culture: our neighbours are the village's cafe (inside a tent) that is opened Thursday-Saturday and hosts live concerts, and there. A large percentage of the population are alternative healers (we're just across the "street" from an integrated holistic clinic offering massage, acupuncture, ayurvedic treatments, and more) as well as creative artists, who have their ateliers in the village - and some would also be happy to show you around - painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, silversmiths and goldsmiths, basket weavers, etc. 

Amenities: 
There is a bakery that is opened twice a week (Sunday and Thursday) and offers Pizza Nights on Tuesdays. On all other days bread can be pre-ordered or purchased at the local Organic Garden (which tops off their own produce with other fruit and vegetables and organic goodies produced in the village and by nearby artisans). Thursday evenings there is a little market in the village's playground, weather permitting. Also less relevant but sometimes handy are the village's book exchange and clothing exchange, which is open 24/7 and is completely free (take what you want and leave what you no longer use). 

Accommodations within the village include one boutique hotel, one guest house (India-style "hostel" on the second level of one of our neighbours) and several cabins for rent - some also offering breakfast. Sublets among the village's inhabitants are often listed and could be arranged if booked enough in advance, and also near Cafe Clil there is a small campsite for those who enjoy a fully rustic experience. If you choose to stay outside of the village - we are only 20-30min drive (depending on traffic) from lovely towns that offer also many wonderful attractions to visitors - i.e. Acre and Nahariya. 

In short - there are plenty of places to explore and people to meet in Clil, so I'm sure you will enjoy your visit and find things to do and discover outside of the classroom. 

Dates: November 4-8 2018
(last time this course was offered: May 2-6, 2016)

Correspondence Course Option: 
Study at your own pace and space with this unique program tailored to self-study, that will guide you through the course's textbook, "Foundation of Natural Perfumery" (purchase the book separately). This program is more flexible, as it allows you to choose which modules to study in person at the studio, and which ones to study remotely, on your own. 
It is, however, important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows: 

1. Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101
2. Fougere
3. Chypre
4. Opulent
5. Floramber
6. Floral Bouquets
7. Soliflores
8. Leather & Tobacco

You can register for the correspondence courses anytime, and complete the entire 8-module program at your own pace. Studying will progress according to the self-study guide that will be sent to you upon registration, which will include:

1. List of raw materials that are key components for this particular genre (AKA Fragrance Family)
2. List of tools and equipment you will need for this module 
3. List of the exercises in the book, and in which order to perform them
4. Additional reading materials and links to relevant suppliers 
5. Additional creative thinking and exercises that are not in the book, and usually take place at the week-long sessions at the studio. 
6. Weekly ZOOM classes - which included lectures and sniffing sessions with students world-wide who are taking this program. Twelve (12) sessions are included in this course fee.
   

Online support via email or Skype chat - offered up to 6 months from date course was purchased is offered to students at additional fee of $200 USD per hour.  

We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for this module, which are the raw materials unique to each module, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course. 

!חולמים להפוך לבשמנים מקצועיים? זה הקורס בשבילכם

 עכשיו זה הזמן הטוב ביותר להתחיל ללמוד בשמנות עם אילה מוריאל, מהמובילות בתחום הבשמנותעכשיו הטבעית בעולם. הקורס מתמקד בעונה זו בבשמי Chypre, שמקורם באי קפריסין אך הם מדיפים ניחוח של יערות עד ירוקים ואפלים, טחב ופטריות מכושפות.
זוהי אחת ממשפחות הבושם העתיקות והמרתקות ביותר ושמאפשרת הרבה חופש יצירתי, דמיון וחדשנות.
אילה היא בשמנית טבעית עם מוניטין בינלאומי עם וותק של יותר מ-17 שנה בתחום, ו-12 שנות הוראת קורסים מקצועיים בבשמנות. הספר שלה Foundation of Natural Perfumery זכה לתפוצה והוקרה על ידי בשמנים מקצועיים ותלמידים כאחד.
אילה חזרה לא מזמן לישראל ופתחה סטודיו בכליל שבגליל המקסים. הסטודיו טובל בטבע הים תיכוני, מוקף בגינת צמחים ריחניים ובטבע ובנוף מהמם שמשמש השראה וחומרי גלם לבשמים, סבונים, תה ומוצרי טיפוח שאילה רוקחת. וישמש גם אתכם התלמידים בתהליך הלימוד והבנת הקשר העמוק והמיוחד בין האדמה למוצרים שנרקח.
קורס זה אורך שבוע ימים והינו חלק מתכנית יסודית ומעמיקה וייחודית שמשלבת לימודים תאורטיים ומעשיים תוך חשיפת התהליכים והסודות של אמנות הבושם (דבר נדיר ביותר בתחום שידוע דוקא בסודיותו). התוכנית מחולקת ל-9 קורסים באורך שבוע, שכל אחד מהם מוקדש למשפחת ריחות מסויימת: החל מקורס בשמי הדרים ומי-קולון-(4.11-8.11.2018) ודרך בשמי פוז׳ר (Fougere), קפריסין/שיפר (Chypre), בשמים אוריינטליים, בשמים פרחוניים למינהם, בשמים מסוג עור וטבק, ואפילו בשמים בריח ים ומים!
כל החומרים הם 100% טבעיים על טהרת הצומח, וקומץ רכיבים מן החי אשר הפקתם אינה כרוכה בהתעללות או מוות של בעלי החיים.
הקורס בסתיו זה מיועד למתחילים, ומתמקד במיומנויות הבסיסיות ביותר של אומנות הבישום - כגון איך להריח באופן מקצועי ומבלי לעייף את בלוטת הריח, איך לתאר ולסווג ריחות, והיכרות אינטימית עם חומרי הגלם המרכזיים של משפחת הבשמים שבה נתמקד.
כמו כן, נתעמק בהיבטים הטכניים של אמנות הבישום, תוך כדי יצירת בשמים בסגנון Chypre - שמקורם בקפריסין, שם נתגלה בחפירות ארכאולוגיות בית החרושת לבושם הראשון בהסטוריה שהשתמש בצמחי מרפא ימתיכוניים המוכרים לנו מאזורינו וייצא בשמים לכל העולם העתיק.
נלמד איך לעצב בשמים בסגנון מורכב זה, שמהווה את הבסיס לכל הבשמים הצרפתיים הקלאסיים.
דרך שיעורים עיוניים ותרגילים מעשיים ויצירתיים, תבנו ידע מעמיק ויסודי של עולם הבשמנות והגישות המסורתיות והמודרניות לעיצוב בשמים, תפתחו את חוש הריח, תכירו מגוון רחב של חומרי גלם איכותיים מרחבי העולם, ותרכשו מיומנויות עיצוב ופיתוח בשמים טבעיים.
מיוחד לסדנא זו:
סדנא מעשית: הכנת ״ציפורי קפריסין״ - קטורת ופוטפורי מימי הביניים שהיו מהגרסאות הראשונות של בשמי קפריסין באירופה.
טיול/מפגש: עם יינן בוטיק מקומי שימחיש לנו את הקשר בין איכות הענבים המקומיים, יינות גריגה וצמחי הבושם של הבתה הימתיכונית.
במחיר הקורס כלולים כל חומרי הגלם והציוד הדרושים ללימודים. ארוחות צהריים צמחוניות מעשה ידי שפים גליליים מוכשרים כלולות במחיר. כמו כן יוגשו גם תה, קפה וכיבוד ריחני ייחודי ומשובח!
תאריכים:
4-8 לנובמבר (‪ראשון עד חמישי‬) בין השעות 8:30-15:30.
רוב התלמידים שנרשמו מגיעים מחו״ל. הספרים שמשמשים את הקורס הם באנגלית - לכן הלימודים מתקיימים בשפה האנגלית.
נותרו רק 3 מקומות בקורס הזה.

Correspondence Course Option: 
Study at your own pace and space with this unique program tailored to self-study, that will guide you through the course's textbook, "Foundation of Natural Perfumery" (purchase the book separately). This program is more flexible, as it allows you to choose which modules to study in person at the studio, and which ones to study remotely, on your own. 

It is important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows: 

1. Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101
2. Foug ère
3. Chypre
4. Opulent Perfumes
5. Florientals
6. Floral Bouquets
7. Soliflores
8. Leather & Tobacco
9. Marine & Aquatic

You can register for the correspondence courses anytime, and complete the entire 8-module program at your own pace. Studying will progress according to the self-study guide that will be sent to you upon registration, which will include:

1. List of raw materials that are key components for this particular genre (AKA Fragrance Family)
2. List of tools and equipment you will need for this module 
3. List of the exercises in the book, and in which order to perform them
4. Additional reading materials and links to relevant suppliers 
5. Additional creative thinking and exercises that are not in the book, and usually take place at the week-long sessions at the studio. 
6. Online support via email or Skype chat - offered up to 6 months from date course was purchased.  
7. Future component of the correspondence program (still in the making): Access to online video tutorials 
8. Receive personal, in-depth, insightful feedback for 4 Opulent perfumes you've created as the practical assignments in this course

We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for this module, which are the raw materials unique to each module, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course. 

Masterclass with world-renown Master Perfumer Ayala Moriel, at her state-of-the art perfume studio, lab and fragrant garden located at the foothills of breathtaking village of Clil, overseeing the Mediterranean. A rare opportunity to learn from a master and world-leader of modern Natural Perfumery and truly immerse yourself in the perfume plants both wild and cultivated, and explore the region where perfume and incense originate. 

Designed for students who want to excel in their studies of natural perfumery. This week-long intensive Masterclass runs Sun-Thu from 8:30am-3:30pm, and offers theoretical and practical guidance alongside hands-on lab exercises and experiments.

This week-long masterclass covers studying the many raw materials, classic and vintage perfumes of the most popular genre of them all - Floral Bouquets. You will learn proper perfume structuring, how to blend a perfume, how to write a formula, building accords and also sharpening your sniffing skills by identifying accords of 2-5 different essences.

Because this is an advanced course, with a lot of the raw materials studies already under your belt -  the focus is truly on composition with emphasis on matching (creating "duplicates") of classic floral compositions using only natural components; and creating your own original representatives of the main types floral bouquets - Floral Green, Floral Powdery, Floral Fruity and even find a way to create an Aldehydic Floral using natural essences only! 

Field Studies: Flower Garden - Pairings & Exploration 

Featured Workshop: Enfleurage (crops permitting)

Dates: April 29 - May 3, 2018 

The fee includes all materials and supplies, as well as refreshments and delicious vegetarian lunch by local chefs and traditional homemade regional cuisine of the Galilee. Students are required to bring their own course textbook (which would have been purchased at the beginning of their studies),  and their own Advanced Essences Kit prior to their first course start date. 

Prerequisites: Must have read the book and completed Citrus & Cologned and/or Lab 101, Fougère, Chypre and Opulent courses. Completed study guides for all essences in the Intermediate and Advanced Essences Kit. 

Correspondence Course Option: 
Study at your own pace and space with this unique program tailored to self-study, that will guide you through the course's textbook, "Foundation of Natural Perfumery" (purchase the book separately). This program is more flexible, as it allows you to choose which modules to study in person at the studio, and which ones to study remotely, on your own. 
It is, however, important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows: 

1. Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101
2. Fougere
3. Chypre
4. Opulent
5. Floramber
6. Floral Bouquets
7. Soliflores
8. Leather & Tobacco

You can register for the correspondence courses anytime, and complete the entire 8-module program at your own pace. Studying will progress according to the self-study guide that will be sent to you upon registration, which will include:

1. List of raw materials that are key components for this particular genre (AKA Fragrance Family)
2. List of tools and equipment you will need for this module 
3. List of the exercises in the book, and in which order to perform them
4. Additional reading materials and links to relevant suppliers 
5. Additional creative thinking and exercises that are not in the book, and usually take place at the week-long sessions at the studio. 
6. Online support via email or Skype chat - offered up to 6 months from date course was purchased.  
7. Future component of the correspondence program (still in the making): Access to online video tutorials 

We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for this module, which are the raw materials unique to each module, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course. 

Designed for students who want to excel in their studies of natural perfumery. This week-long intensive course runs Sun-Thu from 8:30am-3:30pm, and offers theoretical and practical guidance alongside hands-on lab exercises and experiments.

The Spring session covers studying the raw materials, the history of the Leather and Tobacco perfume genre, as well as concepts such as perfume structure, how to blend an alcohol based perfume, how to write a formula, building leathery and tobacco accords, as well two representative formulas of each Leathery and Tobacco perfumes, both in an alcohol base.

Feature workshop: Scenting Leather 
Feature lecture: Flavouring Tobacco
Field Trip: Visiting an artisan leather maker 

Dates: November 17-21, 2019
(Previous date this course took place: May 11-15, 2015).

Prerequisites: Must have read the book and completed Citrus & Cologned and/or Lab 101, Fougère, Chypre and Opulent courses. Completed study guides for all essences in the Intermediate and Advanced Essences Kit. 

Correspondence Course Option: 

Study at your own pace and space with this unique program tailored to self-study, that will guide you through the course's textbook, "Foundation of Natural Perfumery" (purchase the book separately). This program is more flexible, as it allows you to choose which modules to study in person at the studio, and which ones to study remotely, on your own. 
It is, however, important that you take the modules in the order that they are offered, as follows: 

1. Citrus & Colognes + Lab 101
2. Fougere
3. Chypre
4. Opulent
5. Floramber
6. Floral Bouquets
7. Soliflores
8. Leather & Tobacco
9. Aquatic & Marine/Oceanic

You can register for the correspondence courses anytime, and complete the entire 8-module program at your own pace. Studying will progress according to the self-study guide that will be sent to you upon registration, which will include:

1. List of raw materials that are key components for this particular genre (AKA Fragrance Family)
2. List of tools and equipment you will need for this module 
3. List of the exercises in the book, and in which order to perform them
4. Additional reading materials and links to relevant suppliers 
5. Additional creative thinking and exercises that are not in the book, and usually take place at the week-long sessions at the studio. 
6. Online support via email or Skype chat - offered up to 6 months from date course was purchased.  
7. Future component of the correspondence program (still in the making): Access to online video tutorials 
8. Receive personal, in-depth, insightful feedback for the perfumes you've created as the practical assignments in each course
   

We recommend that you also purchase the essences kit we've designed for this module, which are the raw materials unique to each module, and which are important for completing the practical components of the course.