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Cold-processed Soap-making

  • CraftStudies Studio & School 87 Maple Street Hartford, VT, 05001 United States (map)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Spend a slow, hands-on afternoon learning the craft of cold process soap-making. In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the full process, from working safely with lye to blending oils and bringing a batch to trace.

We’ll move beyond the basics and experiment with natural pigments and aromatics—botanicals and essential oils—to create a loaf of soap that reflects both material and intuition. You’ll learn how to build color, layer scent, and understand how these elements behave in the chemistry of soap.

Each participant will make and take home their own loaf (to be cut and cured over time), along with the knowledge and confidence to continue the process on your own.

Note: Cold-process soap takes 24–48 hours to harden and 4–6 weeks to fully cure.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Blair Butterfield of PlantLust Botanicals

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