Cold Process Soap 201: "Make & Take" ~with Ruth Esteves~

** PREREQUISITE: Our Cold Process 101 Class OR Equivalent Experience Required

We hear it a lot right after one of our CP Soapmaking 101 classes: "I can't wait to go home and make my own soap!" Well, now you don't have to wait! Come to our afternoon session of CP Soap "Make & Take" and you can customize your own batch of soap that you get to take home.

In this group soapmaking session, Nova Studio teacher Ruth Esteves will make a big batch of plain soap & portion out a 2-pound batch to each student. Than YOU get to scent it and color it, pour it into your mold and take it home. Once it's hardened at home, you just slice it into about 9-10 bars and let them cure for 4-6 weeks until they're ready to use!

We will provide everything necessary to customize your own batch of soap:

• A container and spoon to mix your soap
• Your choice of essential oils for scenting (a 1 oz. bottle)
• Your choice of colorants (cosmetic grade pigments or clays)
• Additives, like dried herbs or exfoliants
• A cylinder soap mold for you to keep & reuse at home
• The soap recipe and written instructions so that you can make this soap again by yourself
• And all the help you need to make your first batch of soap a success!

Optional: If you prefer to use a scent combination other than what is provided, you are welcome to bring your own essential oils and/or colors to further customize your soap. However, there will be no discount off the materials fee if you choose to bring your own additions.

NOTE: This is an age 18+ class since making soap from scratch involves working with lye (aka sodium hydroxide). To take part in the hands-on portion of the class, please wear or bring a long-sleeved shirt. You'll also need rubber gloves and safety goggles. There will be several pairs of goggles and gloves to share, but if you prefer your own please bring them to class.

Class fee: $75 Materials fee: $20