Upcoming Classes

2010 SCHEDULE

Basic Cold Process Soapmaking Class
Saturday, September 4, 2010 10am – 1pm
Pooka Warehouse, 364 Glenwood Avenue, 3rd FL, East Orange, NJ

Observe cold process soap being made and then customize a portion of the batch, learn the safety practices, coloring techniques using herbs and scenting options – $85 includes class materials

Creating Natural Body Moisturizers
Saturday, September 4, 2010 2pm – 5pm
Pooka Warehouse, 364 Glenwood Avenue, 3rd FL, East Orange, NJ
Learn how to make natural lotions, body butters, lotion bars, and whipped shea butter using butters, oils and waxes. Understand the use of preservatives and why they are necessary. – $95 includes class materials
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Handcrafted Soap and Lotion Making Workshop
New York Open Center, 22 E. 30th St., NY, NY 10016
A WEEKLY COURSE
(5 sessions) Thursdays
September 23–October 28, 6–7:45pm
No class on October 21.
(212) 219-2527

In this course 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 of soap-making, the benefits of vegetable oil-based products, and the safety practices required to make soap. We will then get hands-on instruction in soap-making using lye or glycerin, and observe the making of soap from scratch with the cold-process method. We will explore how to unleash our creativity by customizing our soaps with colors, fragrances and/or herbs, and learn how to create luxurious lotions from scratch with oils that nourish the skin as well as other skin care products, such as custom bath fizzies, bath salts and body scrubs. Other topics will include: how to find sources for ingredients; proper product labeling and preservation; and how to start a business.

Note: A materials fee of $45 will be payable to the instructor. Participants need to bring Pyrex measuring cups and two small or medium plastic containers. Each participant will get to take home four bottles of handmade products.

To register visit: NY Open Center

Handcrafted Soapmaking Workshop
Sunday, October 17, 2010 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
First Class, Inc., 1726 20th Street, N.W, Washington D.C. 20009
(202) 797-5102 | Fax (202) 797-5104

Learn to enjoy the art of making handcrafted soap. Start your journey with the history of soap making, the skin benefits of vegetable oils and understand the safety practices necessary to make soap. Experience hands-on with making melt and pouring soap, and observe making soap from scratch by the cold process method. Unleash your creativity by customizing your soaps with color, fragrance and other additives such as herbs. Watch out…you can become addicted to soap making but at least it’s a clean addiction! Please bring an old t-shirt/shirt, two plastic containers and one 16 oz Pyrex measuring cup to class.

To register visit: First Class, Inc.

Handcrafted Lotion Making Workshop
Sunday, November 14, 2010 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
First Class, Inc., 1726 20th Street, N.W, Washington D.C. 20009
(202) 797-5102 | Fax (202) 797-5104

Discover how luxurious lotions are made from scratch. Learn about proper product labeling, the benefits of various skin oils, and product preservatives. You will customize and take home at least four bottles of lotion that you will scent and color in class. Please bring an old t-shirt/shirt and one 16 oz Pyrex measuring cup.

To register visit: First Class, Inc.

Handmade Beauty & Skincare from Your Kitchen
Sunday, November 14, 2010 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
First Class, Inc., 1726 20th Street, N.W, Washington D.C. 20009
(202) 797-5102 | Fax (202) 797-5104

Expand your handmade beauty and skin care to custom bath fizzies, bath salts and body scrubs. Learn how to make these simple treats with basic ingredients from your cupboard.

To register visit: First Class, Inc.