Soap Making: Start to Finish

Welcome to the world of soap making! Join our Make studio coordinator Martin in this hands-on class as he explains how soap is made, and guides you through the process start to finish of saponifying coconut, olive, and palm oils, how to scent with essential oils and how to mold your soap. Each student will make their own batch of cold-process soap, about 7 bars, in soap molds that are made to take home and re-use for years to come. Registration ends May 15th, ages 18 and up.

When: Thursday, May 17th from 6-9 PM

Where: JUMP Share Studio on the 1st floor

Cost: This one session class is $100, participants receive 7 bars of their own cold-processed soap and a soap mold

Martin Sarasqueta is the Make studio coordinator at JUMP and has been, among other things, a pizza maker in Stanley, a bartender and sandal maker in the Caribbean, a custom furniture designer and builder in California, and a soap maker in Boise. When not tinkering with tools, he makes music no one wants to hear, grows too much food in his garden, makes really delicious gin, thinks way too much about soil, tries not to die skateboarding, and walks around collecting and scattering wildflower seeds on walks in the evening with his wife and dog.

What inspires you?

"Creativity, on any level, and unique innovation and problem solving inspire me. Give 100 people a task and ten tools, and you'll get eight different unique processes. I love picking apart the process and understanding why and how people do what they do. Craftsmanship is inspiring. People devoting their lives to perfecting a craft or trade. The world is full of beautiful, amazing things, from a perfect weld to a carefully curated bonsai tree to homemade croquetas. I love croquetas, mmmmm."

martin.sarasqueta@jumpboise.org

FAQs

What is JUMP?

JUMP – or Jack’s Urban Meeting Place – is a not-for-profit, interactive creative center and community gathering place in the heart of downtown Boise. Please go to jumpboise.org to learn more.

This class is out of my price range, what can I do?

Offering affordable opportunities to everyone in the community is a key priority. We appreciate your patience as we work to develop a scholarship program.

Do you have accommodations for people with disabilities?

Absolutely. We support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and encourage participation by everyone. If you require special accommodations to participate in our programs or use our facilities, please email programs@jumpboise.org.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

You may bus, bike, drive, walk, skip, etcetera. Check Boise's bus schedule at valleyride.org. We love bikers and have beautiful bike racks to secure your ride throughout the facility. Apologies, but our parking garage is still under construction and we do not have on-site parking at the moment. Paid parking will be available in the future. Parking options include the BoDo parking garage at 9th and Front and the garage by Hotel 43 located at 234 S 10th Street and Front. Please use the crosswalk at 9th and Broad Street to access JUMP. ADA parking available onsite, please email requests to programs@jumpboise.org.

What is the refund policy?

We depend on your enrollment for a successful class so please plan your schedule carefully. Classes which do not meet minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation. Refunds are issued in full if the class or program is cancelled, if you cancel at least seven days before the starting date of the class, or for documented medical reasons.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

martin.sarasqueta@jumpboise.org