Introduction to Soap Making: Crafting Cold Process Soap • Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Discover the art of making natural cold-process soap from scratch using high-quality ingredients. This class covers the essentials of soapmaking, including safe handling of sodium hydroxide (commonly known as lye), techniques for scenting and coloring soap, and tips for creating your own unique recipes.

Topics Include:

• Soap chemistry
• Soapmaking terms
• Safe handling of lye
• Properties and benefits of various oils and butters
• Scenting soap with essential oils and fragrances
• Coloring soap with natural colorants, pigments, micas, and more
• Necessary equipment and supplies
• Step-by-step demonstration of making a batch of soap

This is a demonstration-style class where you'll observe the instructor create a batch of cold-process soap. Safety equipment (goggles and gloves) will be provided, but participants must wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and closed-toe shoes—no shorts, sandals, or flip-flops.

You'll leave with a detailed tutorial and recipes to confidently make cold-process soap at home. Soap bars made during the class will be mailed to participants once fully cured.

Class Details:

• Date & time: Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
• Length: Approximately 3 hours
  
• Location: FROG Soap, 707 Pacific Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337
• Must be 16+ years old to attend