Make Your Own Cold Process Soap
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April 23, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Registration (Includes Tuition and Materials) | $72.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
| Class Registration + $10 donation to Duluth Folk School: (Thank you! – As a local nonprofit, we rely on community donations like yours) | $82.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
| Class Registration + $20 donation to Duluth Folk School (Thank you!! – As a local nonprofit, we rely on community donations like yours) | $92.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
| Class Registration + $50 donation to Duluth Folk School (Thank you!!! – As a local nonprofit, we rely on community donations like yours) | $122.00 (USD) | Sold Out |
Want to learn to make cold-process soap from scratch? Then this is the perfect class for you! Although it may seem complicated when you are first starting out, making your own soap from scratch using all-natural ingredients can be both fun and rewarding ~ not to mention extremely addicting!
Why are people drawn to making their own soap from scratch? Many of us start making soap to have inexpensive, homemade, natural gifts for all the holidays and birthdays throughout the year. Or, some of us begin soaping because we have friends or family with sensitive skin that is easily irritated. Many commercial soap companies use cheap petroleum-based ingredients (like mineral oil) that can be harsh on delicate skin. By making soap in your own kitchen, you can tailor it to suit any skin type as well as ensure that only the most beneficial ingredients go into your finished soap. In this class, we will make a 2-pound batch of soap (about 8-10 bars) using the cold process method.
Registration Includes
You’ll go home with a 2 pound batch of soap made entirely by you! This translates to about 8-10 bars of soap, once it’s cut. You’ll have the chance to choose your own color and scent from the beneficial herbs, clays, and essential oils provided by the instructor. You will also leave with a simple-to-follow recipe, and knowledge of how to source your own ingredients.
What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.
Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.
Student Requirements
- Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: No special skills required.
- Best for Age: 13 and older
- You should bring: Everything you bring must be stainless steel, glass or silicone because the lye we use to create the soap reaction will eat away at anything else.
- Stainless steel pan (at least 2 quart)
- Stirring Utensil (I prefer silicone spatulas)
- Stainless steel mixing bowl (holds at least 8 cups)
- 1 whisk (stainless or silicone)
- Eye protection/goggles
- Handkerchief or mask to cover nose and mouth
- Thick rubber gloves (cleaning type)
Instructor
Venue: Duluth Folk School Library
Address:
Description:
The Library is upstairs in the Duluth Folk School/Dovetail Cafe building.
Note: The Library is up one flight of stairs, and we do not have an elevator.