Description
Dive into the artisan craft of cold-process soapmaking with a refreshing summer twist at Keller Market House! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful, skin-nourishing soaps using 100% natural colorants and pure essential oils. You will capture the essence of the season—from bright citrus sunshine to cool ocean breezes—without a single drop of synthetic dye or artificial fragrance. You will learn the science behind saponification, the art of blending essential oils for long-lasting summer scents, and how to harness roots, clays, and botanicals for gorgeous, earthy colors.
What You Will Learn (The Curriculum):
- Cold-Process Basics: Understanding saponification, safe handling of sodium hydroxide (lye), and recognizing “trace”.
- Coloring with Nature: How to prep and use natural colorants. They will cover oil infusions (like annatto seed) versus adding powders directly to the batter (like clays).
- Scenting for Summer: The basics of blending essential oils using top, middle, and base notes to create a fragrance that anchors well in cold-process soap.
- Texturing & Toppings: How to create textured tops and safely decorate with dried botanicals like calendula or sea salt.
Summer Soap Class options:
- Citrus Sunshine with Annatto Seed Oil Infusion: A vibrant, sunny yellow to deep orange soap, with Sweet Orange, Lemongrass, and a touch of Cedarwood (to anchor the citrus) essential oils. Dried calendula petals are sprinkled on top for a “sunflower” look. Scent profile: Bright, uplifting, and sweet.
- Ocean Breeze with Indigo Powder and Green Clay: A calming, muted denim blue or a soft seafoam green soap, with Eucalyptus, Spearmint, and Lavender essential oils. A sprinkle of fine pink Himalayan sea salt finishes the top. Scent profile: Cooling, fresh, and spa-like.
- Create your own: Looking for something specific? No problem! You will work with the instructor to create your own scent.
Your $65 ticket includes step-by-step guidance by 310 Skin Company on cold-process soapmaking and essential lye safety and all materials, including their rich tallow base, natural colorants, and essential oils. You will also get to take home your own custom 1.5-pound batch of summer-inspired soap (makes 4-5 bars) to take home and cure. Register online today before tickets sell out! The registration deadline is Saturday, June 6th. No refunds given after registration deadline has passed.
For more information, please visit Keller Market House’s Facebook page.
