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Ready to learn how to make your own soap from start to finish?  Designed for beginners, this class will cover all the basics of soap making!  You will make your very own batch of soap to take home with you!

Beginner's Cold Process Soap Making
This is a hand-on class for the beginner soap maker, no prior experience is required.  The soap making process taught is Cold Process, technique Thermal Heat/Room Temperature.  Note, raw materials consist of nut and seed oils.

Participants need to bring the following items and participation is prohibited without the necessary equipment:Participants need to bring the following items and participation is prohibited without the necessary equipment:• Full Apron • Mask (odor respiratory) • Heavy Rubber Gloves (i.e., Playtex Long Line) • 2 old heavy towels to keep your soap warm • Soap Making attire • Closed toes shoes • Long sleeve shirt (high collar) o Long pants (these can be old, something that you do not mind getting soiled) • Tie back for long hair• Additional Items to bring• Bag that will accommodate soap being wrapped in the two towels. 
https://youtu.be/x7-ImHIrvzc

Sensational Scrubs
This class focuses on making your own spa quality body scrubs using some of the materials you may already have in your home. Three types of body scrubs will be introduced: Anhydrous, Emulsified and Soap Based. You will learn the importance of good manufacturing practices; choosing sugar or salt as your exfoliant and why it matters; why to use a preservative; choosing scents and coloring for your scrubs; and proper labeling.  

Participants need to bring the following items: • Apron• Rubber Gloves • 2 Measuring Cups • Scrub Making Attire - Old clothes that you do not mind getting soiled • Tie back for long hair • Bag to bring products home
https://youtu.be/m-DldAWTkLw

Beginner's Lotion Making from Scratch
Learn how to make your own lotion from scratch. Learn the importance of good manufacturing practices. Choosing oils and butters (nut butters) for your skin type. Why using a preservative is a must. Scenting with fragrant oils or essential oils, a matter of preference. Proper labeling even when not selling.

Participants need to bring the following items:Participants need to bring the following items:• Apron• Rubber Gloves (disposable kind)• Lotion Making Attire • Old clothes that you do not mind getting soiled • Tie back for long hair• Bag to bring products home

Instructor: Venessa Phipps Level 3 Certified Aromatherapist.  Certified Natural Products Manufacturing

General Information
  • Early Resident Savings –(ERS) Northampton Residents registering at least one week prior to the start date of the program will pay the Early Resident Savings Fee (ERS). The ERS fee is not listed below, but will appear during the checkout process. Mail in registrations must be postmarked at least one week prior to the start of the class in order to receive this savings.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your registration via email after you register. Please make sure you have a current email address listed in your account.
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Beginner's Cold Process Soap Making 
8647 		18y and up N/A F  09/29/2023
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Recreation Center - Party Room 		$105.00 R, $125.00 NR
 
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Sensational Scrubs 
8648 		18y and up N/A F  10/20/2023
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Recreation Center - Party Room 		$95.00 R, $115.00 NR
 
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Beginner's Lotion Making from Scratch 
8649 		18y and up N/A F  11/03/2023
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Recreation Center - Party Room 		$95.00 R, $115.00 NR
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