From oils to soap
A hands-on soapmaking experience by Olive & Tallow
Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participants ages 16–17 may attend only with parent or legal guardian authorization.
Participants under 16 years old are not eligible to attend the workshop.
Choose the soap base you will use during the workshop.
Please choose carefully. Your soap base selection is final once your class registration is submitted and cannot be changed after purchase.
Photography or video may be taken during the workshop for Olive & Tallow marketing and social media.
Safety rules and regulations are mandatory for everyone's protection. Any violation may result in dismissal from the workshop.
Please read the Safety Rules & Lye Acknowledgment above before checking this box.
Workshop registration reserves a specific seat and workshop date. Please read the cancellation and rescheduling policy carefully.
Please read the Registration & Cancellation Policy above before checking this box.
Please read the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability before completing your registration.
Please read the Accident Waiver & Release of Liability above before checking this box.
Important: Your registration is not complete until payment has been successfully processed. Please review your information before adding the class to your cart.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your workshop registration includes everything you need for the experience:
Hands-On Soapmaking
You'll make your own batch of cold-process soap during the workshop, with step-by-step guidance throughout the process.
Learn the Science
Discover how oils, fats, water and sodium hydroxide come together through saponification to create soap.
Explore Ingredients
Learn the role different oils and fats play in a soap recipe, including cleansing, hardness, conditioning and lather.
Lye Safety
Learn the fundamentals of safely handling sodium hydroxide, including proper protective equipment, preparation and safe soapmaking practices.
Your Beginner Soapmaking Guide
Take home a beginner-friendly guide covering the fundamentals of cold-process soapmaking, ingredients, equipment, safety and the curing process.
Your Recipe & Batch Record
You'll receive your recipe and a batch record so you can document your soapmaking experience and keep track of your formulation.
Your Handmade Soap
Take home the soap you make during the workshop to cure and enjoy once it is ready.
Olive & Tallow Studio Extras
You'll also receive helpful resources to continue learning, including basic troubleshooting and beginner soapmaking tips.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
By the end of the workshop, you'll understand:
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What cold-process soap is and how it is made
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The chemistry of saponification
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The role of oils and fats in a soap recipe
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How sodium hydroxide is used safely
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The basics of soap formulation
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What superfat and lye concentration mean
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How to recognize emulsion and trace
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How fragrance and essential oils are incorporated
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Why handmade soap needs to cure
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Basic soapmaking troubleshooting
WHAT YOU'LL MAKE
You'll create a beginner-friendly soap recipe using a carefully selected combination of oils and/or fats.
During registration, you'll select your preferred base:
VEGAN SOAP
A plant-oil-based formulation.
TALLOW SOAP
A traditional formulation featuring beef tallow.
Please choose carefully. Your soap base selection cannot be changed after registration.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER
This is a hands-on class, so please come prepared to participate.
Age Requirement
Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Participants under 18 must have the required parent/guardian authorization.
Safety
Because this workshop involves sodium hydroxide (lye), safety procedures are an essential part of the class.
Participants will be provided with required protective equipment and must follow all safety instructions.
Please wear:
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Closed-toe shoes
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Long pants
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A shirt with sleeves
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Clothing you don't mind getting messy
No children under 16 or pets are permitted in the workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your soap will be freshly made at the end of the workshop and will not be ready to use immediately, please plan accordigly.
Cold-process soap requires time to complete its cure. You'll receive instructions explaining how to care for your soap and when it will be ready to use.
Because handmade soap is created in a live chemical process, the appearance of the finished soap may vary. Each batch is part of the craft—and that's what makes handmade soap unique.
CLASS DETAILS
Class: From Oils to Bar — A Beginner's Introduction to Cold Process Soapmaking
Location: Varies depending on date
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Experience Level: Beginner
Price: $89— Standard Workshop
Class Size: Limited to a small group to provide individual, hands-on instruction.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
✓ Hands-on instruction
✓ All soapmaking ingredients
✓ Vegan or tallow soap option
✓ Required safety equipment
✓ Your handmade batch of soap
✓ Beginner soapmaking guide
✓ Recipe card
✓ Batch record sheet
✓ Curing instructions
✓ Basic troubleshooting guide
✓ Olive & Tallow educational resources
No experience or equipment is required. Everything you need for the workshop is provided.
READY TO MAKE SOAP?
Come curious.
Learn the craft.
Make something with your hands.
Choose options