Soap Making 101 Class
This in-person class is for beginners who want to learn the basics of cold process soap making from scratch. In this hands-on experience, 
you’ll craft your own 2# batch of 100% natural, artisan soap infused with your choice of essential oils and natural colorants. 
This class is 4 students max so you get the attention you need. This is a 2 day class (Wed/Thur). Must be 18 years or older.

What you will learn:
Day 1:

The history of soap making
Ingredient benefits & characteristics

Basic soap chemistry & formulation theory

Safely working with lye (sodium hydroxide)

Saponification & temperatures

Soap molds, liners and tools
Aromatherapy & additive benefits

Day 2:
Cutting & curing your soap
Finishing & wrapping techniques
Trouble shooting
Q & A

What you get to take home:
Your very own 2 pound batch of soap, (7-10 bars)
Cold Process Soap Basics Handout

Soap Recipe & Lye calculator 
List of suppliers
Ongoing support via private FB group


What to bring:

Wear old clothes in case of spills - long sleeves, pants and closed toed shoes

Bring your own mask (for mixing lye), There will be extra if needed

Your signed Liability Waiver. (This will be emailed to you separately after you check out)
An open mind ready to learn ;-)


What to know:
Class location:
Purple Prairie
800 Nelson Drive #2
Clearwater, MN 55320
320-558-9010

Day 1 class is about 2.5 hours. Day 2 is about 2 hours.

If you have a group of 4 and none of the available times work, contact us and we can try to set up a private class!

Should you need to cancel your class, please let us know as soon as possible. If you give us less than 7 days notice or just don’t show up for the class, no refund will be given. A credit for future class will be given on a case by case basis.
You are welcome to send someone else in your place if you cannot attend yourself, just let us know!