{"product_id":"cold-process-soap-making-class","title":"From oils to soap","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFROM OILS TO BAR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Beginner's Introduction to Cold Process Soapmaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hands-on soapmaking experience by Olive \u0026amp; Tallow Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered how simple oils and fats become a beautiful, handcrafted bar of soap?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a hands-on introduction to the traditional craft of \u003cstrong\u003ecold-process soapmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e. We'll explore the science behind saponification, learn how oils and fats work together, discuss lye safety, and make a batch of soap from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous soapmaking experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour workshop registration includes everything you need for the experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Hands-On Soapmaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll make your own batch of cold-process soap during the workshop, with step-by-step guidance throughout the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 Learn the Science\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how oils, fats, water and sodium hydroxide come together through saponification to create soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Explore Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the role different oils and fats play in a soap recipe, including cleansing, hardness, conditioning and lather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚗️ Lye Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the fundamentals of safely handling sodium hydroxide, including proper protective equipment, preparation and safe soapmaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 Your Beginner Soapmaking Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake home a beginner-friendly guide covering the fundamentals of cold-process soapmaking, ingredients, equipment, safety and the curing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📝 Your Recipe \u0026amp; Batch Record\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive your recipe and a batch record so you can document your soapmaking experience and keep track of your formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Your Handmade Soap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake home the soap you make during the workshop to cure and enjoy once it is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Olive \u0026amp; Tallow Studio Extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also receive helpful resources to continue learning, including basic troubleshooting and beginner soapmaking tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT YOU'LL LEARN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll understand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cold-process soap is and how it is made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry of saponification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of oils and fats in a soap recipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow sodium hydroxide is used safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basics of soap formulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat superfat and lye concentration mean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to recognize emulsion and trace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fragrance and essential oils are incorporated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy handmade soap needs to cure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic soapmaking troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT YOU'LL MAKE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll create a beginner-friendly soap recipe using a carefully selected combination of oils and\/or fats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring registration, you'll select your preferred base:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEGAN SOAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA plant-oil-based formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTALLOW SOAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA traditional formulation featuring beef tallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease choose carefully. Your soap base selection cannot be changed after registration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBEFORE YOU REGISTER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehands-on class\u003c\/strong\u003e, so please come prepared to participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAge Requirement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be \u003cstrong\u003e16 years of age or older\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants under 18 must have the required parent\/guardian authorization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this workshop involves sodium hydroxide (lye), safety procedures are an essential part of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will be provided with required protective equipment and must follow all safety instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease wear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed-toe shoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong pants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shirt with sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing you don't mind getting messy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo children under 16 or pets are permitted in the workshop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour soap will be freshly made at the end of the workshop and will \u003cstrong\u003enot be ready to use immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCLASS DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e From Oils to Bar — A Beginner's Introduction to Cold Process Soapmaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive \u0026amp; Tallow Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$120 — Standard Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$115 — Early Bird \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to a small group to provide individual, hands-on instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Hands-on instruction\u003cbr\u003e✓ All soapmaking ingredients\u003cbr\u003e✓ Vegan or tallow soap option\u003cbr\u003e✓ Required safety equipment\u003cbr\u003e✓ Your handmade batch of soap\u003cbr\u003e✓ Beginner soapmaking guide\u003cbr\u003e✓ Recipe card\u003cbr\u003e✓ Batch record sheet\u003cbr\u003e✓ Curing instructions\u003cbr\u003e✓ Basic troubleshooting guide\u003cbr\u003e✓ Olive \u0026amp; Tallow Studio educational resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo experience or equipment is required. Everything you need for the workshop is provided.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eREADY TO MAKE SOAP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake something with your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM OILS TO BAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold-process soapmaking for beginners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive \u0026amp; Tallow Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ots-class-registration {\n    margin: 25px 0;\n    padding: 24px;\n    background: #F7F3E7;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .ots-class-registration h3 {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    font-size: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .ots-class-registration .ots-intro {\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n\n  .ots-field {\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .ots-field label {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 7px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .ots-field input,\n  .ots-field select,\n  .ots-field textarea {\n    width: 100%;\n    padding: 12px;\n    border: 1px solid #677B3B;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    background: #fff;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .ots-field textarea {\n    min-height: 90px;\n    resize: vertical;\n  }\n\n  .ots-required {\n    color: #677B3B;\n  }\n\n  .ots-checkbox {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 10px;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .ots-checkbox input {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .ots-checkbox label {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n  }\n\n  .ots-note {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ots-class-registration\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoap Making Class Registration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ots-intro\"\u003ePlease complete the information below to reserve your place in our cold process soap making class. 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