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Back Porch Soap Company

Back Porch Soap Company, founded by Marla Bosworth in 1998, offers workshops and classes on making natural skincare products, essential oil blends, and natural wax candles. Marla is well-known in the natural skincare community and provides a comfortable environment for students to learn and ask questions.

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Back Porch Soap Company

Upcoming Classes at Back Porch Soap Company

  • Perfume Making Class for Two People (One Hour Private)

    Embark on a fragrant journey with our Perfume Making Class for Two! Immerse yourself in the art of scent creation guided by perfumer Marla Bosworth. Explore a variety of natural fragrances, blend unique scent combinations, and craft a personalized perfume that captures your individual style and essence.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 12–1pm Eastern Time
    Price: $400
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  • Perfume Making Class (One Hour Private)

    Indulge in the art of scent creation with our private Perfume Making Class! Guided by perfumer Marla Bosworth, explore a diverse array of natural fragrances to craft your own personalized scent blend. Learn the secrets of fragrance composition and leave with a bespoke perfume that perfectly captures your unique style and personality.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 21st, 2–3:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $248
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  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making for Fun & Gift Making

    Treat yourself to this class and learn the art of soap making in this fun class in the Upper West Side of New York City. 

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 21st, 2–3pm Eastern Time
    Price: $100
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  • Facial Toners, Creams and Cleansers

    Unlock the secrets of personalized skincare in the Facial Toners, Creams, and Cleansers workshop by Marla Bosworth at Back Porch Soap Company. Dive into the world of clean, vegan ingredients as Marla guides you in formulating customized skincare products tailored to your concerns. Perfect for newbies, beauty entrepreneurs, and wellness professionals, this hands-on class ensures you leave with valuable knowledge and three plant-based products to enhance your skincare routine.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Mar 20th, 6–8:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $198
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  • Face Toners, Cleansers and Moisturizers Class

    Learn expert techniques to elevate your skincare routine with personalized guidance and hands-on experience in a nurturing environment.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Mar 20th, 6–8:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $198
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  • Organic Hot Process Soap Making Class

    Learn to create luxurious, handmade soaps using the traditional hot process method using quality ingredients and expert techniques in this engaging class.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 22nd, 6–8:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $198
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  • Perfume Making Class NYC

    Immerse yourself in the art of perfumery with our captivating workshop led by renowned perfumer Marla Bosworth! Explore the world of scent creation and craft your own personalized fragrance under expert guidance. Unleash your creativity and leave with a unique signature scent that embodies your essence.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 21st, 2–3:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $98
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711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Back Porch Soap Company
Upper West Side, Manhattan
711 Amsterdam Ave
Btwn W 94th & W 95th Streets
New York, New York 10025

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Little Shop of Crafts (private studio within the store)

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Description

Back Porch Soap Company was founded in 1998 by Marla Bosworth. Ms. Bosworth leads workshops, brand activations and corporate events to share her knowledge of how to formulate natural skincare products, soaps, candles and perfumes. She is passionate about the organic beauty industry and sharing her knowledge so that attendees can learn to make their own products. She is well-known in the natural skincare community. She teaches experiential workshops that are engaging as well as providing a comfortable environment for students to ask questions and learn.

Ms. Bosworth speaks at wellness events and conferences throughout the U.S.

Ms. Bosworth owned and operated two brick-and-mortar stores, managed a nationwide team of sales reps for her beauty brand, exhibited at major trade shows throughout the U.S. and sold to major retailers such as Whole Foods. Recently, Marla was selected as a mentor, coach and judge for the Emerging Beauty Brands category for the NY NOW wholesale trade show for retailers.


Reviews of Back Porch Soap Company

(4.8-star rating across 162 reviews)
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Susan L. on 1/24/2024
    The class was great and informative. Marla provided information on soap making and addressed all our questions. The first half of the class was going over the process, how to calculate , and ingredients. The second half was the hands on with making the soap that we took home. Would recommend this class for those wanting to learn.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making for Fun & Gift Making

    Anonymous review on 12/12/2023
    Great class! I highly recommend!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Crandell D W. on 9/28/2023
    I actually took this candle making class yesterday evening. It was cancelled for the 20th last week. I really enjoyed the class. The teacher was remarkable. She took her time to explain the candle making process step by step. The studio looked amazing. I loved the black tiled floor with streaks of different colors. Both of my candles came out beautifully. The color & scents I choose for making my candles came out very well. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to make candles.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Anonymous review on 9/27/2023
    Fun and very informative; safety emphasized!
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making Intensive Workshop

    Reviewed by James U. on 7/30/2023
    I had a blast learning how to make soap. Marla and Kay provided us with everything to make a legitimate batch of quality soap, along with instructions to easily duplicate the process at home. Highly recommended.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Thomas C. on 6/28/2023
    Great class. Learned a lot
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Eli c. on 6/27/2023
    this was a very thorough class. while you make two different kinds of candles that you can take home and burn, the primary purpose of the class is to review the steps needed to get into candle making as a business. as such, the teacher shares her personal experience, providing tips on where to source for materials and how to price. as a big plus, she’s friendly and approachable, so this is not like a dry lecture, or powerpoint presentation. she also left us with a printed booklet which included a lot of what she went over incase theres something you forget. 5 stars (and im not even a candle person)
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by LISON F. on 4/28/2023
    Class was great, really liked it.
  • Organic Skincare, Soap and Candle Making Diploma Course

    Reviewed by Jasmine J. on 3/13/2023
    Loved this , Marla was awesome , Great with explanations and instructions ,
  • Organic Body Creams & Lotions Class

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2023
    Very good class a bit long the first part with all the explanation.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2023
    Great class. I liked we used natural ingredients. I really enjoyed learning how to make the soap.
  • Organic Liquid Soaps & Shower Gels Class

    Reviewed by dahlia r. on 2/3/2023
    This class was amazing. I took it to upgrade my skin care line and a girl is making and selling body wash. So thank you so much can’t wait for the shampoo and conditioner class. Teacher was super sweet as well.
  • Candle Making Pop Up! Experience

    Reviewed by Lin C. on 12/14/2022
    it was such an amazing experience. The instructor is awesome friendly and super knowledgeable, and we made 2 candles per person that we really love! Highly recommend to anyone wants to learn how to make their own candle!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Keiko H. on 11/24/2022
    The class was fun and very informative.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Peter P. on 11/17/2022
    It was a small class which afforded plenty of 1:1 attention. The instructor gave good instructions with lots of supporting information on the process of soap making. The setting was very comfortable.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by maylina G. on 10/27/2022
    The class was excellent.the teacher take time and go through the process of getting us as students to learn the basics of making soaps.it was worth it thumbs up.
  • Organic Body Scrubs, Lotion Bars & Lip Balms

    Reviewed by shani J. on 9/21/2022
    I really enjoyed this class. Marla was amazing, informative, engaging and passionate about the class. I learned so much and am so encouraged about my entrepreneurial journey.. I’m going to take another class with her.
  • Organic Body Scrubs, Lotion Bars & Lip Balms

    Reviewed by Stephanie C. on 9/20/2022
    The class was awesome! I will definitely take more classes.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Suzette J. on 6/25/2022
    Very knowledgeable teacher. After many tries reading candle making books and making candles with crappy results, Marla cut through all the useless info I brought into class and gave straight forward useful techniques, tried and true products…candle wax, wicks, fragrances and candle vessels. I made 2 great candles and left armed with useful info to continue making candles at home. Thank you!!!
  • Organic Lotion & Body Creams Workshop

    Reviewed by Jessenia C. on 5/29/2022
    Really detailed. Great for someone trying to get into the business.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Back Porch Soap Company have highly positive feedback about their experiences. They mention that the classes are fun and informative, and offer hands-on learning opportunities. Many students appreciate the knowledgeable and passionate instructors, who provide thorough explanations and tips. The classes cover a wide range of topics, including candle making, soap making, essential oils, and starting a business in these areas. Students walk away with tangible skills and products that they have made themselves. Quotes: "She took her time to explain the candle-making process step by step," "Marla and Kay provided us with everything to make a legitimate batch of quality soap," "Marla cut through all the useless info... and gave straightforward useful techniques."

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