Hello September
The light is already changing here in Ireland and we’re heading towards the September equinox. It always feels a little bit like the beginning of a new term, even when you haven’t been near a school in years.
I’ve also been going through some of the end-of-course feedback from Diploma students, and there are a few things I want to act on.
Students have asked for more opportunities to meet and ask questions, more practical demonstrations, and in some places clearer instructions and links.
Fair enough.
Monthly Open Studio For Diploma and Masterclass Students
From this month I’m going to try something new. Last Monday of this Month is the 28th of September.
Once a month I’ll open Zoom for two one-hour sessions on the same day as follows-
10.00–11.00 am Irish time
6.00–7.00 pm Irish time
The two times are simply to give as many of our different time zones as possible a chance to join.
Come for ten minutes or stay for the hour. Ask a question, bring something you’re working on, or just listen.
And this is the bit I need your help with...
What would you actually like to see demonstrated?
Dilution? Tincturing? Evaluating materials? Building an accord? Adjusting an accord that isn’t working? Bringing several accords together into a perfume? If you would like to do a demonstration please let us know also.
Tell me what would genuinely help. If we include a demonstration in the Open Studio, I can record that section for anyone who can’t attend.
A few things happening at NPA this September
CPD-Certified Natural Perfumery Diploma Course
Our main programme is online, self-paced and open for enrolment now.
Juliana’s Build Your Artisan Business Online Course
This is still in its pilot stage and is being offered at the lower pilot price while students complete it and give us feedback. Once that process is finished, the course will be revised where needed and the price will increase.
26 Sunday Readings with Ane Walsh
All 26 recordings now have English subtitles and the complete collection is currently €15.
They will not staying at €15.
And the latest podcast is up
Our latest NPA podcast episode is now on YouTube.
Ane Walsh and I are talking about attars, including mitti attar, traditional materials and some of the history and practice around them.
That’s enough from me for the beginning of September.
Current and past students, please do drop me an email to and tell me what you would most like demonstrated in an Open Studio. Even one sentence will do.
Happy September,
Ruth
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