A Scent of Home: A Fragrance Workshop with Avenoir Co on Sunday, September 14th from 2-3:30PM
On Sunday, September 14th join us for a workshop on fragrance with Dyana Ifeishat the founder of Avenoir Co. Dyana is a Palestinian artist/maker who grew up in Jordan on her grandmother’s farm, a house covered by jasmine vines and surrounded by fig, olive, and pomegranate trees. Her family harvested their own olives and many of their produce, including fruits and vegetables, and also foraged the surrounding hills for wild thyme, sage, mallow, and other native herbs. While many of these practices are dwindling, they are still alive today in parts of Jordan, Palestine, and the Levantine region.
Her company specializes in non-toxic and sustainable apothecary home goods, with scents deeply rooted in the SWANA region, particularly Palestine. As a Pali-owned business, her true-to-life scents evoke nostalgia for the homeland. The word avenoir means memories flowing backward, aiming to capture the spirit of our roots and cherished collective experiences. Dyana believes scent and memory are deeply intertwined, and her products strive to transport you to a sacred place, a longed-for moment, a dear person, or even a homeland.
In this workshop, we’ll recreate a sense of home through the power of fragrance and memory. You’ll have the opportunity to create Avenoir’s signature Olive Oil & Za'atar aromatherapy oil or a custom perfume oil from her library, featuring oils such as Arabian Jasmine, Amber, and Rose inspired by Palestine and the greater SWANA region.
Following our custom creations, we will hold a mini candle-lighting vigil for the people of Gaza and all the innocent lives lost and those currently facing the genocide. Our collective remembrance serves not only as a way to mourn and grieve but also to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people as an act of existence and resistance. Proceeds from this workshop will directly support ANERA and Heal Palestine; your participation in this workshop will contribute directly to these organizations.
On Sunday, September 14th join us for a workshop on fragrance with Dyana Ifeishat the founder of Avenoir Co. Dyana is a Palestinian artist/maker who grew up in Jordan on her grandmother’s farm, a house covered by jasmine vines and surrounded by fig, olive, and pomegranate trees. Her family harvested their own olives and many of their produce, including fruits and vegetables, and also foraged the surrounding hills for wild thyme, sage, mallow, and other native herbs. While many of these practices are dwindling, they are still alive today in parts of Jordan, Palestine, and the Levantine region.
Her company specializes in non-toxic and sustainable apothecary home goods, with scents deeply rooted in the SWANA region, particularly Palestine. As a Pali-owned business, her true-to-life scents evoke nostalgia for the homeland. The word avenoir means memories flowing backward, aiming to capture the spirit of our roots and cherished collective experiences. Dyana believes scent and memory are deeply intertwined, and her products strive to transport you to a sacred place, a longed-for moment, a dear person, or even a homeland.
In this workshop, we’ll recreate a sense of home through the power of fragrance and memory. You’ll have the opportunity to create Avenoir’s signature Olive Oil & Za'atar aromatherapy oil or a custom perfume oil from her library, featuring oils such as Arabian Jasmine, Amber, and Rose inspired by Palestine and the greater SWANA region.
Following our custom creations, we will hold a mini candle-lighting vigil for the people of Gaza and all the innocent lives lost and those currently facing the genocide. Our collective remembrance serves not only as a way to mourn and grieve but also to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people as an act of existence and resistance. Proceeds from this workshop will directly support ANERA and Heal Palestine; your participation in this workshop will contribute directly to these organizations.
On Sunday, September 14th join us for a workshop on fragrance with Dyana Ifeishat the founder of Avenoir Co. Dyana is a Palestinian artist/maker who grew up in Jordan on her grandmother’s farm, a house covered by jasmine vines and surrounded by fig, olive, and pomegranate trees. Her family harvested their own olives and many of their produce, including fruits and vegetables, and also foraged the surrounding hills for wild thyme, sage, mallow, and other native herbs. While many of these practices are dwindling, they are still alive today in parts of Jordan, Palestine, and the Levantine region.
Her company specializes in non-toxic and sustainable apothecary home goods, with scents deeply rooted in the SWANA region, particularly Palestine. As a Pali-owned business, her true-to-life scents evoke nostalgia for the homeland. The word avenoir means memories flowing backward, aiming to capture the spirit of our roots and cherished collective experiences. Dyana believes scent and memory are deeply intertwined, and her products strive to transport you to a sacred place, a longed-for moment, a dear person, or even a homeland.
In this workshop, we’ll recreate a sense of home through the power of fragrance and memory. You’ll have the opportunity to create Avenoir’s signature Olive Oil & Za'atar aromatherapy oil or a custom perfume oil from her library, featuring oils such as Arabian Jasmine, Amber, and Rose inspired by Palestine and the greater SWANA region.
Following our custom creations, we will hold a mini candle-lighting vigil for the people of Gaza and all the innocent lives lost and those currently facing the genocide. Our collective remembrance serves not only as a way to mourn and grieve but also to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people as an act of existence and resistance. Proceeds from this workshop will directly support ANERA and Heal Palestine; your participation in this workshop will contribute directly to these organizations.