[june 22] intro to cold process soap
3:30-5:30 pm
During this full hands-on workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make and design your very own one-pound loaf of high-quality soap! Local soap maker Karina Conti of Opal Bee Soaps introduces you to cold process soap making. We'll cover saponification, sourcing ingredients, recipes, troubleshooting advice, safety and more. This class is catered to beginners and is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of natural skincare. Ages 16+.
please note
This class has a maximum sign-up of four (4) participants. At this time, due the amount of pre-planning, nature of a workshop environments and with respect to our instructor, we can not issue refunds on workshop registrations. In the event of an emergency, please notify us you will not be attending at least 48 hours prior to receive a credit towards another workshop. Workshop credits are not good for any in-store purchases.
please bring
water bottle, snacks, coffee, tea
about karina
Karina Conti is the owner of Opal Bee Soaps. Her journey in soap making started in 2019 after a class at Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Karina really loves teaching using the “Hands on Method” because that’s really how she learned to make soap. After her mother-in-law guided her though the process, she overcame the initial apprehensions of working with lye. This deepened her understanding of the craft and so the beginning of her soap making adventure began! Throughout the years, Karina has accumulated extensive experience through active participation in numerous local farmers markets, community pop-up events, and wholesaling. She has showcased her creations in competitions and has established a thriving small business that continues to expand. Karina's expertise spans a wide range from using all natural ingredients, to pigments, micas, and fragrance oils. Soaping with milks, teas, wines, and beers has made her appreciate the science behind soapmaking. Her passion for artistic expression has driven her to explore unconventional soap making techniques such as piping, sculpting, intricate swirls, soap dough and more. With all this Karina has concluded that with soapmaking you can have it all!… That is… a nourishing bar of soap and a beautiful piece of art! So, let’s remember to always use the pretty soap!
3:30-5:30 pm
During this full hands-on workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make and design your very own one-pound loaf of high-quality soap! Local soap maker Karina Conti of Opal Bee Soaps introduces you to cold process soap making. We'll cover saponification, sourcing ingredients, recipes, troubleshooting advice, safety and more. This class is catered to beginners and is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of natural skincare. Ages 16+.
please note
This class has a maximum sign-up of four (4) participants. At this time, due the amount of pre-planning, nature of a workshop environments and with respect to our instructor, we can not issue refunds on workshop registrations. In the event of an emergency, please notify us you will not be attending at least 48 hours prior to receive a credit towards another workshop. Workshop credits are not good for any in-store purchases.
please bring
water bottle, snacks, coffee, tea
about karina
Karina Conti is the owner of Opal Bee Soaps. Her journey in soap making started in 2019 after a class at Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Karina really loves teaching using the “Hands on Method” because that’s really how she learned to make soap. After her mother-in-law guided her though the process, she overcame the initial apprehensions of working with lye. This deepened her understanding of the craft and so the beginning of her soap making adventure began! Throughout the years, Karina has accumulated extensive experience through active participation in numerous local farmers markets, community pop-up events, and wholesaling. She has showcased her creations in competitions and has established a thriving small business that continues to expand. Karina's expertise spans a wide range from using all natural ingredients, to pigments, micas, and fragrance oils. Soaping with milks, teas, wines, and beers has made her appreciate the science behind soapmaking. Her passion for artistic expression has driven her to explore unconventional soap making techniques such as piping, sculpting, intricate swirls, soap dough and more. With all this Karina has concluded that with soapmaking you can have it all!… That is… a nourishing bar of soap and a beautiful piece of art! So, let’s remember to always use the pretty soap!
3:30-5:30 pm
During this full hands-on workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make and design your very own one-pound loaf of high-quality soap! Local soap maker Karina Conti of Opal Bee Soaps introduces you to cold process soap making. We'll cover saponification, sourcing ingredients, recipes, troubleshooting advice, safety and more. This class is catered to beginners and is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of natural skincare. Ages 16+.
please note
This class has a maximum sign-up of four (4) participants. At this time, due the amount of pre-planning, nature of a workshop environments and with respect to our instructor, we can not issue refunds on workshop registrations. In the event of an emergency, please notify us you will not be attending at least 48 hours prior to receive a credit towards another workshop. Workshop credits are not good for any in-store purchases.
please bring
water bottle, snacks, coffee, tea
about karina
Karina Conti is the owner of Opal Bee Soaps. Her journey in soap making started in 2019 after a class at Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Karina really loves teaching using the “Hands on Method” because that’s really how she learned to make soap. After her mother-in-law guided her though the process, she overcame the initial apprehensions of working with lye. This deepened her understanding of the craft and so the beginning of her soap making adventure began! Throughout the years, Karina has accumulated extensive experience through active participation in numerous local farmers markets, community pop-up events, and wholesaling. She has showcased her creations in competitions and has established a thriving small business that continues to expand. Karina's expertise spans a wide range from using all natural ingredients, to pigments, micas, and fragrance oils. Soaping with milks, teas, wines, and beers has made her appreciate the science behind soapmaking. Her passion for artistic expression has driven her to explore unconventional soap making techniques such as piping, sculpting, intricate swirls, soap dough and more. With all this Karina has concluded that with soapmaking you can have it all!… That is… a nourishing bar of soap and a beautiful piece of art! So, let’s remember to always use the pretty soap!