Basic Soapmaking Class

“Basic Soapmaking Class: Learn the Art of Soapmaking with The Asheville Soap Lady”

• Instructor: Claudia DeFouw, founder, and owner of Sweet Abode Artisan Soap.
• Celebrating 10 Years: Sweet Abode Artisan Soap has been creating Bath and Home products that “Simply Pamper.”
• Certifications: Claudia is a Certified Teacher through the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild. She also holds certifications in Advanced Soapmaking and Advanced Cosmetic Making.

Class Highlights:

This class promises an exciting journey into the world of soapmaking, guided by an experienced instructor. We are happy to arrange alternative times and class sizes if we have the availability. Call Claudia at 828-279-3898 or email info@sweetabodesoap.com.

1. Personal Use or Business: Whether you’re interested in making soap for personal use or exploring the business side of bath and body care, this class is a great starting point.
2. Thorough Knowledge: Small class sizes ensure you receive in-depth knowledge of soapmaking.
3. Ingredients and Formulations: Understand which ingredients work best and learn how to calculate your own formulations.
4. Fragrance Percentages: Discover the right fragrance percentages for your soap.
5. Additives and Colors: Learn about additives that enhance and color your soap.

What to Wear:

To protect your skin from splashes during the soapmaking process, please wear the following:

Closed-toed shoes and socks

Long pants (sweatpants are great)

A ¾ sleeve shirt or a short-sleeved one (avoid long sleeves due to water splashes during cleanup)

Safety and Protective Gear Provided:

As a new soapmaker, safety is essential. I’ll provide the following protective gear:

Gloves

Plastic protective sleeves

An apron

Goggles

A hair covering (because fishing out stray hairs isn’t fun!)

A small bar of soap for washing your face after handling lye.

Guide to Basic Soapmaking Notebook:

This comprehensive guide will cover:

Equipment

Ingredients and additives

A brief history of soapmaking

Safety precautions

Supply sources

Handy tools and recipes

Equipment Provided for Use in Class:

You’ll have access to the following equipment:

Scale

Immersion blender

Bowls and measuring cups

Spoons and spatulas

A silicone mold to create 8 bars of soap (which you can take home)

Mats and towels

A chopstick

Ingredients for six bars of 4 oz Soap:

We’ll be making a cold process, heat transfer soap with a beautiful drop swirl. Here are the ingredients:

Oils: Olive Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter

Lye and Water

Fragrance: Choose from Lavender Essential Oil, Peppermint, or any other fragrance we have available.

Additives: Consider using mica or natural colorants.

You will take home 6 bars of soap in a silicon mold. You can use the mold for future production.

Coming in August, Lotions, Balms and Creams

We will be happy to accommodate alternative class times and dates when possible. If you have any other questions, feel free to give Claudia a call at 828-279-3898 or email at Info@sweetabodesoap.com.