Incense and Olfaction
When: Sat, Mar 15th, 6:00-8:30pm
Where: Apa Kabar ~ 2730 NE MLK Blvd.
Tuition (includes all supplies): $75
~ This event is limited to 12 guests. ~
We are in an era of visual dynamism where our sense of smell often takes a backseat to the endless scrolling pleasures of our tailored algorithms. The simple act of intentionally paying attention to our olfactory tools can be a powerful access point to gentle presence as well as a rich space for creativity and fun.
Join artist Mia Reiko Braverman for a session focused on the nose, where we’ll explore fragrance through the multi-sensory practice of making and enjoying Japanese style incense.
In this class you will make 8-10 incense cones from all natural materials as well as experience unique and rare fragrant woods from the Monkoh tradition of listening to incense. You will also receive a kiribako (wood box made in Japan) to carry your incense cones.
Drinks and onigiri (rice balls) will be provided. The Apa Kabar space is floor seating only (shoes off) but please let us know if you need any accommodations.
The cozy Apa Kabar space.
About the Instructor:
Mia Reiko Braverman is an artist and incense maker based in Portland, Oregon. A first-generation Japanese American raised in Kauai, Hawaii, Mia draws deep inspiration from her cultural roots, blending tradition with artistic exploration.
She is the creator of Fumi, a project named after her grandmother, that is dedicated to honoring ancestral connection, the craft of being home, and the sensory power of the arts. Through Fumi, Mia offers handmade incense, curated found objects, and creations by fellow artists. Fumi also serves as a gathering place, hosting workshops like incense-making classes that invite others to connect through craft and ritual.
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If you have any questions about the class, don’t hesitate to reach out: hi@fumiishome.com