Summer Series: Soap Making Workshop in Old Town, Alexandria

Schedule

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Made in ALX | Alexandria, VA

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Introducing our Summer Soap Series, Three hands-on soap making experiences inspired by summer. Create 1lb of cold-process soap from scratch.
About this Event

Workshop Location: Made in ALX 415 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Come to one… or experience all three. Spots are limited — we keep these workshops intimate on purpose 🤍

Introducing our Summer Soap Series, Three hands-on soap making experiences inspired by the essence of summer, each featuring its own unique theme, scent profile, and natural recipe thoughtfully crafted with skin-loving ingredients.

From bright citrus blends, to soothing aloe, to warm golden tones like honey and turmeric, each workshop invites you to create your very own luxury soap bars from scratch in an intimate, guided experience.

Each session is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and you’ll leave with your own custom 1 lb batch of cold process soap.

**Enjoy our special Summer rate of $55 per person


MAIN SQUEEZE- June 13th at 2pm🍊

A bright, citrus-infused soap making experience

Step into a fresh, energizing experience as you create your own custom citrus soap from scratch.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work with an organic cold process recipe, blending vibrant citrus essential oils to create a scent that feels clean, uplifting, and uniquely yours.

You’ll also incorporate dried citrus elements for exfoliation, resulting in a bar that looks just as good as it smells.


ALOE OASIS- July 25th at 2pm 🌿

A cooling, skin-soothing soap designed for hydration and reset

This workshop is all about slowing down and creating something your skin will thank you for. Where you will learn how to incorporate aloe into your soap.

In Aloe Oasis, you’ll make gentle, aloe-infused soap bars using a nourishing, organic recipe designed to feel refreshing, calming, and deeply hydrating.


GOLDEN HOUR- August 15th at 2pm ✨

A warm, glowing turmeric & honey soap experience

This workshop invites you to create rich, radiant soap bars that feel both grounding and indulgent.

You’ll work with turmeric and honey to craft a naturally golden bar, paired with a warm, comforting essential oil blend that enhances the overall experience.

What’s Included in each workshop:
✔ Hands-on instruction for crafting cold process soap
✔ A curated selection of dried floral botanicals, essential oils, and natural colorants to customize your 1lb batch
✔ High-quality ingredients for nourishing soaps
✔ A take-home packet with our organic soap recipe, step-by-step instructions, and blending tips so you can continue your practice at home

Come ready to slow down, work with your hands, and leave with a skin nourishing soap batch crafted by you.

Details:

Session is approx. 60 min.

Please note the following safety requirements: All participants must wear long pants/skirt, a long sleeved shirt, and closed-toe shoes

Safety Goggles/ Apron/ Gloves will be provided.

Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Any questions? please email [email protected]

*TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE BUT MAY BE TRANSFERRED OR DONATED*

Participants will be handling Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), safety gear and responsible instructions will be provided, participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to class.

If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required.

**If a workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather, all ticket holders will be notified by email with options to reschedule for a future date. Please note that refunds are not available.


About White Lily Shoppe:

The workshop will be led by Bianca, the owner of White Lily Shoppe, a local natural soap brand founded in 2019. After several years into her Social Services career, she decided in 2022 to pursue her creative passion for the art of soap making. As a self-taught artisan, she has achieved remarkable success, strategically selling her products at local pop-ups, farmers markets, and securing partnerships with boutiques nationwide, in addition, Bianca teaches soap making workshops across the DMV area and is dedicated to a mission of educating others on the simplicity of cleansing our bodies with the simple ingredients found in nature.

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Made in ALX, 415 King Street, Alexandria, United States

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USD 60.54

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