Soap Making Classes in Washington, DC

Soapmaking is an artisan craft that has been in existence for centuries. Learn about the beauty, art and chemistry of soapmaking using both the cold process and hot process methods. During class you can expect to: Discover the history of soapmaking Understand the safety practices required to manufacture soap Know what necessary equipment is needed...

You have been asked by your customers do you sell body wash or liquid soap? Now you can say yes! After learning how to make soap with this hot process soap method you will have the basics under your belt to make sulfate free liquids soaps, shampoos and hand soaps. You will take home several bottles of body wash and liquid foaming soap. Learn the...

In this workshop you will learn how to formulate and make luxurious cream soaps. Cream soaps have long been used for shaving soap but can also be used as a hand and body soap including facial soaps. They are formulated with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxides. During the advance hot process soap workshop we will cover the following topics:...

In this workshop with La Shonda Tyree, who turned her hobby and passion for making her own soaps and lotions into a highly successful business, we will learn how to make a range of exquisite self-care products. We will begin by discovering the history and chemistry of soapmaking, and the safety practices required to manufacture soap. We will then get...

It is going to get HOT in here as we make three types of soap using the Hot Process soap making method. Soap makers who tend to choose this method of soapmaking prefer it over Cold Process soap making because: Soaps are completely saponfied within a few hours More economical to use essential oils and fragrance oils Immediate use; no curing is necessary...

By making soap in your own kitchen, you can tailor it to suit any skin type as well as insure that only the most beneficial ingredients go into your finished soap. In Soap Making 101, you'll learn how to make your own natural soaps that you can let your family enjoy as a healthy alternative to store bought bars or to give as a sweet gift. This...