Soap Making Class Basic - Richmond, VA - Hampton, VA - Intro to Soap Making

Soap Making Classes Richmond, VA and Hampton, VA -

Learn To Make Your Own Natural, Handcrafted Soap!

Beginners Intro To Soap Making Class

Learn to create healthy, beautiful, handmade soaps that are good for body using skin-loving shea butter, coconut, olive oil, wild-crafted essential oils, phthalate free fragrance oils and natural colorants.  The soap we create is gentle on the skin, non-drying and luxurious.   

AN INTRODUCTION TO COLD PROCESS SOAP MAKING

VEGAN SOAP MADE WITH LUXURIOUS OILS AND BUTTERS

In this fun, demonstration teaching style class you will get an introduction to cold process soap making. This beginners class consists of observation and hands on learning

During class we will discuss:  

• History of soap making
• What soap making is
• Chemistry involved in making soap 
• Why you would want to make your own soap
• Equipment
• Supplies
• Ingredients
• Safety 
• Base Oil Properties
• Basics of recipe formulation
• The basic process
• Color, fragrance, scent options
• Types of soap molds
• Class handout
• COME READY TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN!

Take home a one pound batch of soap made from the class masterbatch of raw soap, to cure and use - retail value of $30.   

All students will receive a complimentary retail ready bar of soap from Naokeidoe Creations - retail value of $6.

All supplies including base oils, essential oils, fragrances, additives, colorants, equipment, gloves and molds will be provided.  Please bring a pair of safety googles.

This class is a pre-requisite to our hands-on Cold Process Soap Making 101 Class and all other soap making classes. 

Class size is limited and often has a wait list so register early.  Ready to make soap?  We look forward to having you in class!  

About the instructor:

Dorenda Coger is the Owner, Visionary and Formulator at Naokeidoe Creations. She has been making soap and creating many other personal care items dabbling since she was a young girl and professionally since 2006. Naokeidoe Creations distibutes wholesale, retail and private label to many clients including Whole Foods Market and Kroger Grocery Stores.  She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about creating and formulating personal care products that are minimally processed using wholesome, natural ingredients that nourish the skin, hair, body and mind.  

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Please note that all payments are non-refundable and all of our classes are non-transferable. 

Please note the following safety requirements:  All participants must wear long pants/skirt, a long sleeved shirt, and closed-toe shoes.  

Please bring an old towel with you to insulate your soaps on the way home. Helps to keep soap warm during the saponfication process.

Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age or older. 

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*Classes are available for private lessons, groups and parties. Group classes are a unique, fun alternative for a Girl's or Guy's Day Out, Birthday Parties, Private Party or Family outings. To schedule your group or a private lesson based on our availability, please contact us at 804-214-6299.  Please leave a message and we will return your call.