Upcoming Soap Making Classes
Feeling crafty? Curious about how to make traditional soap? Made soap before but want to up your soap game? Or just want a fun project to do with loved ones?
If you're local to the Boulder County/Denver region of Colorado, I have you covered with some in-person classes through BVSD LifeLong Learning:
Beginning Soap Making:
Traditional Cold-Process (CP)
Two different dates in February, 2023:
February 22nd, 6:30 - 9:00 PM (Wednesday night)
Class Cost: $45.00/PP + Materials Fee
Register here for #23693 (2/22/23 Wednesday class)
Ready to shake off the Winter BLAHs, wake up and smell the COFFEE (soap)?
Thoughtfully crafting your own soap with a few simple, skin supportive ingredients is both a creative and eco-savvy alternative to commercial “soaps” (actually detergents) that can wreak havoc on both the environment and your system. As an experienced, award-winning soap artisan, Lisa will show you how to elevate beginner soap design into something special.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of making classic, hand-poured, cold-process soap. We'll review safety tips, create a beginners' supply list, and get creative with customization techniques. You'll leave inspired with detailed notes, simple recipes, a resource list, handcrafted soap, and (quite possible) a happy obsession with a new creative pursuit. :)
NOTE:
This class is for adults (16+ years) - not recommended for younger children.
You're welcome to do this class with an older teen, but please note that the fee is per participant.
Want a soap class for a younger child? Check out our Parent/Child Glycerin Soap Class on My 6th (below)!
Cancellation/COVID policies:
Please don't come to class if you feel unwell.
Cancellation and Covid policies are listed on the Lifelong Leaning registration page. Please check updated policies at registration as the pandemic situation continues to be fluid.
Recipe Formulation, Additives + Troubleshooting in Cold Process (CP) Soap
Class cost: $45.00 (+ materials fee)
Register Here for Class #23724
In this class we'll also cover common pitfalls (False trace! Elusive emulsion! Volcano soap! to name a few). Bring soap fails and/or questions - we'll see if we can diagnose the situation.
NOTE: This is a formulation class for those who have a basic knowledge of soap making/have made a few Cold Process Soap batches OR have taken my Beginner CP Soap Making Class.
We don't make soap in this class, rather, this course is designed to increase your knowledge base/ask questions of an award-winning soap artisan. You'll leave class with copious notes, practice how to create soap recipes with lye and fragrance calculators, guidelines for using plant-based or synthetic color and additives, plus your own original recipes to try.
Mother's Day Adult/Child
Glycerin (Melt-And-Pour) Soap Making
Class cost: $80.00 (+ materials fee) per parent/child pair
Need a special project to share with your kiddo before Mother's Day? Join us May 6th at Manhattan Middle School for a Glycerin Soap Class through BVDS's Lifelong Learning.
You and your child will learn to create gorgeous designs with melt-and-pour (MP) glycerin soap. MP is an excellent choice for a beginner soap making project - with no lye to handle and no cure time involved, each participant will leave class with finished, gem-like, sparkly soap ready for use. Choose between making full-sized or creating adorable "minis" - perfect for guests, favors, or friend gifts!
We'll use cosmetic micas with a clear base for maximum sparkle, plus creative flourishes (soap embeds: gummy bears, hearts, curls, mermaid tails, and more!), to create unique works of soap art. You'll leave with finished, packaged, gorgeous little soaps and wonderful memories of making them together!
Cancellation/COVID policies:
Please don't come to class if you feel unwell.
Cancellation and COVID policies are listed on the BVSD LifeLong Learning registration page. Please check updated policies at registration as the pandemic situation continues to be fluid.