Creative Soap Making ft Soap Dough

$75.00

75 Minutes | Fun, Creative & Hands-On

Thurs November 12th 7pm - Creative Souls Artisan Market - 112 Centre St SE, High River

Sat Nov 21st 2pm - Okotoks Library, 23 Riverside Dr

Ready to get creative and make some soap? This fun, hands-on workshop takes soap making to the next level with a little extra creativity!

First, you'll get creative with soap dough, using a variety of fun molds to make your own decorations while we discuss the basics of cold process soap including a bit of interesting history, some science and lye safety rules.

Then it's time to make some soap! You choose your favourite colours and fragrances, and create your own 300 g loaf of handmade soap (about 3 full sized bars) using your soap dough creations as embellishments, embeds and decorations. A variety of fragrance oils, essential oils, micas, additives and botanicals will also be available for use.

Perfect for beginners, friends, groups, celebrations, or anyone who loves getting a little crafty!

You'll learn:

  • A brief history of soap making

  • The basics of cold-process soap making

  • Essential lye safety practices

  • How to work with soap dough

  • Tips on creating recipes and selecting colour & fragrance

  • How to cure and store handmade soap

You'll make:

  • Your own soap dough decorations using a selection of molds

  • 300 g loaf of handmade soap

You'll leave with:
Your own one-of-a-kind handmade soap loaf, complete with your custom decorations, and a few new soap making skills!

Classes are non refundable or exchangeable but are transferrable.
16yr+
Long sleeves and closed toes required

Date & Time:

75 Minutes | Fun, Creative & Hands-On

Thurs November 12th 7pm - Creative Souls Artisan Market - 112 Centre St SE, High River

Sat Nov 21st 2pm - Okotoks Library, 23 Riverside Dr

Ready to get creative and make some soap? This fun, hands-on workshop takes soap making to the next level with a little extra creativity!

First, you'll get creative with soap dough, using a variety of fun molds to make your own decorations while we discuss the basics of cold process soap including a bit of interesting history, some science and lye safety rules.

Then it's time to make some soap! You choose your favourite colours and fragrances, and create your own 300 g loaf of handmade soap (about 3 full sized bars) using your soap dough creations as embellishments, embeds and decorations. A variety of fragrance oils, essential oils, micas, additives and botanicals will also be available for use.

Perfect for beginners, friends, groups, celebrations, or anyone who loves getting a little crafty!

You'll learn:

  • A brief history of soap making

  • The basics of cold-process soap making

  • Essential lye safety practices

  • How to work with soap dough

  • Tips on creating recipes and selecting colour & fragrance

  • How to cure and store handmade soap

You'll make:

  • Your own soap dough decorations using a selection of molds

  • 300 g loaf of handmade soap

You'll leave with:
Your own one-of-a-kind handmade soap loaf, complete with your custom decorations, and a few new soap making skills!

Classes are non refundable or exchangeable but are transferrable.
16yr+
Long sleeves and closed toes required