Zen of Soap-Making

Learn from an expert how to make cold processed soap properly and safely, in the convenience of your own kitchen. Our Soap-making 101 Class takes the mystery out of creating your very own batch of soap, using ingredients found in your home.

This is a hands-on class for beginners, using a basic soap recipe. Due to the nature of the instruction and the types of ingredients used, class size is limited to 8 students.

This 3 hour class includes:

• Hands-on, basic soapmaking instruction
• All ingredients necessary to make your own 1 pound batch of soap (4 bars) which you will take home after class
• Use of equipment and materials to make your soap (the wooden mold is yours to keep)
• Safety procedures for working with caustic chemicals (lye)
• Printed booklet with detailed instructions (so you can do it again at home
• Learn how essential oils/fragrances/colors affect your soap batch and how/when to incorporate them in your recipe
• Oil properties sheet - Soapmaking terms and definitions
• List of online resources, Trusted recipes
• Question & Answer period (time permitting)

$45 - all materials will be provided

While children are typically welcome at many of our other types of classes, we ask that they please remain at home during this class.

Located at West Valley Community Campus :266 SE Washington Street Willamina OR 97396