In this online lecture, historian and perfumer Nuri McBride will explore the rose's movement, evolution, aroma and cultural impact.
About this Event

There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Social ecology examines how individuals interact with their environments and how these interactions impact both society and the natural world. This class will explore the 5,000-year relationship between humanity and the rose through a social-ecological lens. Allegorical, mythical, magical and on occasion-deadly, no other flower has captivated the human imagination quite like the rose.

Yet, as the rose has influenced us, humanity has also profoundly influenced this hearty shrub. We will examine the rose as a beloved cultivar, fragrance, flavouring, medicine and magical tool. Along the way, we will visit the rose in the Imperial Gardens of China, see her carried to new lands by Mesopotamian armies, and become a symbol of eternal love.

This class also has an optional take-home exercise for attendees.

Who Should Take This Class

You will love this class if you are...

interested in the relationship between aromatic plants and society
have a passion for plant wisdom and the history of cultivation
eager to explore the deeper history of the plants of the fragrance trade
a rose lover

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Class Particulars

This lecture will be presented live via Zoom on Feb 26th at 8:00 pm (20:00) GMT+3. Attendees can join the lecture using the link provided via our notification email sent out 12 hours before the lecture. To ensure that our emails don't get marked as spam, please add [email protected] to your contact list. The lecture recording will be accessible to general admission attendees for 14 days. Student participation is highly encouraged but optional.

Policies

No refunds
Tickets are non-transferable
You can purchase a general admission ticket up to 12 hours before a class goes live.
You cannot purchase a general admission ticket after a class has ended in order to access the recording or class materials.
Exercises and learning materials are strictly for the use of attendees.
Recordings and materials are available to general admission attendees for 14 calendar days after the class. Unfortunately, data limitations currently require us to delete recordings after 14 days. Failure to watch the video within that period is not grounds for a refund.
We have a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Abusive behaviour directed towards speakers or fellow attendees will result in immediate ejection from the class and barring from future events.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].