Artisan Soap Making Class September 26th 2026

$99.00

Build your skills, spark personal enjoyment, or get a head start on thoughtful holiday gifts - This beginner’s soap-making class is the perfect place to begin.

Join me for a beginner's course in natural artisan cold process goat milk soap making. This class will provide foundational knowledge and inspiration for those looking to explore soap making further.

You will enjoy 2.5 hours of hands-on learning, plus 1 open studio time the following day (This is a time to cut and process finished soap, if you can’t make open studio, arrangements can me made).

Walk away with a 2 lb loaf of soap, yielding approximately 8-10 bars.

We will supply one basic recipe, along with additional options for naturally scenting your bars with essential oils or FO/EO approved blends, plus incorporating natural colorants with clays.

Our new location offers extra fun shopping before or after class time. Stonehaven also has additional products available to buy or order in advance (email for advanced orders).

When: September 26th

Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Ree + Rae’s Downtown Albany - West 1st Avenue, Albany, OR. 97321 541-248-0091

****Please check out our cancelation / weather policy

Build your skills, spark personal enjoyment, or get a head start on thoughtful holiday gifts - This beginner’s soap-making class is the perfect place to begin.

Join me for a beginner's course in natural artisan cold process goat milk soap making. This class will provide foundational knowledge and inspiration for those looking to explore soap making further.

You will enjoy 2.5 hours of hands-on learning, plus 1 open studio time the following day (This is a time to cut and process finished soap, if you can’t make open studio, arrangements can me made).

Walk away with a 2 lb loaf of soap, yielding approximately 8-10 bars.

We will supply one basic recipe, along with additional options for naturally scenting your bars with essential oils or FO/EO approved blends, plus incorporating natural colorants with clays.

Our new location offers extra fun shopping before or after class time. Stonehaven also has additional products available to buy or order in advance (email for advanced orders).

When: September 26th

Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Ree + Rae’s Downtown Albany - West 1st Avenue, Albany, OR. 97321 541-248-0091

****Please check out our cancelation / weather policy

What is taught during class time?

  • Basic soapmaking 101

  • Equipment + supplies needed

  • Ingredients

  • Safety

  • Basic process

  • Basic recipe

  • Selecting your essential oils + blends

  • Selecting your natural clays + additives

  • Weighing out oils

  • Weighing out lye + goat milk

  • Mixing your soap + pouring into molds

  • Clean-up

  • Q + A time

What’s Provided

Eye protection, tools and equipment including base ingredients, essential oils and clays.

What to bring

Aprons

Open Studio

Sunday 9/27 Time TBA

Open Studio is a time to come back to cut your soap, take home or package as gifts. This is NOT mandatory but soap does need to be cut within 24hrs of being made. I am happy to cut and save back your soap for a an additionally arranged pick up time.

*Soap Molds can also be purchased for $10

Soap Curing time

Soap will need to cure for at least 4-6 weeks before using providing for a longer lasting product.

Gifting

Additional crates, baskets, and products will be available for purchase after class or the following day during open studio. Let me help you from creating to packaging just in time for gifting!

Disclaimer

** We advise that children 12 and under do not participate in this class because of the open flames involved in the cooking process. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Every child is unique, and this is only a suggestion—ultimately, you know your child best.

*** Cancellation Policy: A 50% refund will be provided for cancellations made up to one week prior to the class date. If cancelation is due to weather we allow one transfer credit to another class up to 6 months.

**** Stonehaven Weather / General Policy:If we need to cancel a class due to weather or any unforeseen circumstance, we will make every effort to reschedule it for a date that works for the majority of registered participants. If rescheduling is not possible, we will issue a credit that can be applied to any future class within six months.