Community Guidelines

Perfumery has always been shaped by global exchange, with its histories entangled in colonial trade, extractive practices and appropriation. Much of its language and traditions still carry the threads of this past. Molecular School approaches this history carefully and critically, creating space for slower, more considered engagement with the cultural, ecological, and political dimensions of perfume.

Our classes and events are spaces for shared learning and conversation. Participants are expected to engage with generosity and respect. These programs are explicitly welcoming to LGBTQ2+ communities, queer-affirming, and anti-racist. We value learning across differences and ask all attendees to help make this possible.

Accessibility

Molecular School is committed to making our work as open and accessible as possible. We recognize that accessibility is not a fixed condition but an ongoing practice of care, adjustment, and listening. Because our work engages with scent materials that are volatile, bodily, and sometimes difficult, we pay particular attention to the ways in which sensory practices can both invite and exclude.

Physical access: We currently host our events at the studio, which unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible or equipped with accessible washrooms. Seating is flexible and adaptable, and we are attentive to the comfort of those with mobility needs, however the spaces in the studio are small, so we encourage movement breaks outside.

Sensory access: Our workshops involve exposure to perfumery materials, both natural and synthetic, which may not be suitable for individuals with asthma, allergies, or chemical sensitivities. We provide full disclosure of materials used and the studio is ventilated.

Financial access: We offer all our classes and events at the lowest possible pricing to reduce cost as a barrier to participation. We also seek funding from arts support bodies to further reduce costs to participants for applicable events.

Neurodiverse and social access: We communicate in advance what to expect from each event—whether lecture, seminar, or hands-on workshop—and build in breaks to allow rest and recalibration. Participation is always invitational, never compulsory.

We recognize that accessibility is never complete, and we welcome conversation about the specific needs of our community. If you have questions or requirements that would allow you to participate more fully, we invite you to contact us in advance of any program.