Cold Process Soap Making 101 - Start here!

Discover how easy and rewarding it is to make your own all-natural soap from scratch using oils, lye, and water. This hands-on class is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try soap making but felt unsure—or even a little nervous—about working with lye. We guide you step by step in a safe, supportive environment.

This class is designed for anyone who wants the knowledge and confidence to make soap at home, whether for personal use, as a hobby, or with future business goals in mind.

A Hands-On Soap Making Experience

You’ll learn the fundamentals of cold process soap making through a fully hands-on experience from start to finish. We explain each step clearly, answer questions along the way, and make sure nothing feels rushed or overwhelming.

Each student will leave with a beautiful 2 lb. batch of soap they made themselves, ready to cure at home.

Our Goal for This Class

Our goal is simple: we want every student to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to make soap on their own. We take the time to explain the “why” behind the process, encourage questions, and ensure everyone leaves feeling prepared to start making soap right away.

What We’ll Cover

• Safety precautions and best practices

• Ingredients, recipes, and how soap is made

• Understanding saponification

• Weighing ingredients accurately

• Working safely with lye and preparing lye water

• Mixing oils and lye, stick blending to trace

• Adding fragrance, herbs, and botanicals

• Choosing molds and pouring techniques

• Cutting soap into bars and curing

• Labeling basics for resale

• Troubleshooting common soap making issues

During class, students can observe multiple batches being made and ask questions throughout the process.

Everything Is Provided

All supplies and safety equipment are included, including goggles, gloves, and aprons. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring your curiosity (and a smile).

Class sizes are limited, so each student receives individual attention and plenty of hands-on guidance.

If you’ve been thinking about learning to make cold process soap, this class is the perfect place to start. We can’t wait to help you begin your soap-making journey.