BrendaMade: Valentines Natural Soap Making With Essential Oils

Create from the heart during this relaxing 2.5 hour beginners soap class that takes place in Herndon, Virginia. And indulging in decadent Valentine’s day bites, sips and insightful conversation. This experience is perfect for individuals and partners interested in learning how to create professional natural and aromatic bars without the use of synthetic fragrances, colors and additives.

You’ll be guided by Brenda Brown, an experienced artisan soap maker specialized in creating soaps using natural herbs, florals, oils and clays. And will learn how to properly and safely make and scent soap containing delicate essential oils that inspire romance and a deeper appreciation and love for oneself.

You’ll get hands-on with organic carrier oils using the cold-process soap-making method. Cold-process is a traditional method of making soap that involves combining a strong base with fatty acids leading to a neutralization reaction called saponification, without the addition of heat.

Soap-making is not only an art and science, but can also be a therapeutic process. Our soap making classes are held with a maximum of 4 makers at a time. Their intimate size ensures that you’ll grasp all the informational steps at your own pace, in a relaxed environment and with room to connect with like-minded makers!

Let’s take an afternoon to interrupt stress, treat ourselves and get hands-on as we create something lovely using nature. Join in! *vegan friendly soaps

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Hands-on learning in a small, friendly environment.
• Access to all soap-making tools and materials needed to craft and scent over 2 pounds of heartfelt soap (~10 bars) for yourself, friends and family!
• An exploration of different scents and the creation of a unique essential oil blend using perfumery techniques.
• Our Beginners Cold Process Soap-Making manual with all the material covered during class plus expert tips and some of our favorite suppliers.
• A beginner recipe and reusable wooden mold to get you started.
• Valentine's Day themed sips and yummy refreshments included.

WHAT YOU’LL BE LEARNING

• How to select and blend the best essential oils for soap-making.
• Tips on anchoring delicate essential oils to ensure fragrant bars.
• Properties of organic oils.
• Proper lye and essential oil mixing safety.
• Proper curing, unmolding, cutting and storage.
• Essential soap-making supplies and where to source them.
• How to use a lye calculator to formulate your own inspired recipes at home.

WHAT TO BRING:

You'll be provided with all the protective gear and materials needed for class. We just ask that you bring or wear a long sleeve shirt and closed-toed shoes.

WHAT COMES NEXT:

Shortly after purchasing your ticket(s) you’ll receive an email with a class waiver, location details, and additional information to get you ready for class! You’ll be able to reply to the email if you have questions.

MINIMUM AGE:

18 years. We’ll be using strong caustic lye which is designed for use by adults.

TICKETS

Your ticket(s) reserves your seat(s). Tickets purchased through Eventbrite 48 hours before class start will be available at regular price, $175.

ABOUT BRENDA:

I have been crafting natural body care for 10 years and find the process to be a creative and therapeutic journey. Switching from commercial to natural soaps has been beneficial for my skin and well-being. However, I noticed that some naturally labeled soaps were made with synthetic fragrances, which overwhelmed my senses. I set out to create bars that were true to their natural scents and therapeutic. Essential oils can be adaptogenic and work with your nervous system to achieve overall balance in the body. They also smell amazing. I’ve faced some challenges and wins with using solely essential oils. I’ll provide my best advice to help you avoid some costly mistakes and give you the confidence you need to begin your truly natural soap-making journey!

GROUPS

We would love to host a memorable experience for your next birthday, self-care day, or gals/guys day out! Email [email protected] with what you have in mind. Need our services to come to you? Visit our Corporate & Private Wellness page to explore some of our on-site offerings.

REFUND POLICY

Your ticket reserves your class seat(s). Cancellation requests made at least 7 days in advance of class start are eligible for a partial refund. Requests made less than 7 days prior to the start of class can be rescheduled for a later available class date. No call/no shows are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

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