At The Crafting Table
From Oils
to Soap
A hands-on cold-process soapmaking workshop where tradition, science and simple ingredients meet.
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More than a class.
An experience.
Have you ever wondered how simple oils and fats become a beautiful bar of soap?
At The Crafting Table, you'll move beyond simply watching. You'll learn the fundamentals of cold-process soapmaking, understand the transformation behind saponification, and create your own handcrafted soap with guided, hands-on instruction.
No previous soapmaking experience is required.
Learn. Create. Take it home.
Learn
Understand the oils, fats, lye and chemistry behind handmade soap.
Create
Work through the cold-process method with hands-on guidance.
Explore
Discover how formulation choices affect the qualities of your finished soap.
Take Home
Leave with your own handcrafted soap and a foundation for continuing the craft.
Everything you need
to make your soap.
- Hands-on instruction
- All soapmaking ingredients
- Equipment and tools
- Required safety equipment
- Beginner-friendly instruction
- Vegan or tallow formulation option
- Your handcrafted soap
Choose your soap
Select your formulation during registration. Your selection is final after registration.
Vegan
A plant-oil formulation for those who prefer a completely plant-based soap.
Tallow
A traditional animal-fat formulation inspired by the long history of handcrafted soapmaking.
Where tradition meets a laboratory mindset.
At Olive & Tallow Studio, the workshop brings both sides together: the tradition of handmade soap and the science that makes the transformation possible.
Cold-process soapmaking involves sodium hydroxide, so safety is an essential part of the experience. Participants will receive safety instruction and appropriate protective equipment during the hands-on portion of the workshop.
All participants must follow workshop safety procedures and complete the required safety agreement before participating.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous soapmaking experience?
What do I need to bring?
Can I choose vegan or tallow soap?
Is soapmaking safe?
What is your cancellation policy?
Make something
with your own hands.
Join us for an intimate, hands-on experience exploring the art and science of turning oils into soap.
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