Intermediate Liquid Soapmaking Class
Soapmaking 215 is an intermediate-level liquid soapmaking class designed to teach students to safely make liquid soap at home. This class covers the various difficulties faced by home soapmakers who strive to make a truly clear liquid soap. Specific class topics include safety, formulating soap recipes with potassium hydroxide, the importance of preservative systems, and the different choices of soapmaking oils, fragrance materials, and colorants. Each student receives a 2-ounce bottle of handmade liquid soap. Attend in person or online. Prerequisite: Soapmaking 101 or 1 year of experience (at least 5 batches of soap). Classroom hours: 3½ hours, includes one 15-minute break. Class fee: $64. Materials fee: $14. The additional online fee only applies to online attendance and covers the expenses of camera operation and mailing materials. Online fee: $25 (6 days or more until class, includes First Class Mail) or $38 (5 days or fewer until class, includes Priority Mail Express overnight).