Basic Soap Making Class - Gilded Olive Apothecary Long Island New York

Soap loaves all tucked in for the ride home!

Beginner Soap Making Classes | Gilded Olive Apothecary Long Island New York

Learning how to make soap! Gilded Olive Apothecary Long Island New York | Gilded Olive Apothecary

Wet soap batter in the molds at soap class

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Wet soap batter tucked in for the ride home. Basic Soap Making Class

Soap Making Classes Long Island New York

Beginner Soap Making Class Long Island New York

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Basic Soap-Making Class

$150.00

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The Class
What To Bring
What To Expect
The Fine Print

Beginner Soap-Making Workshop Medford, New York *This class has been on a brief hiatus while I focused on my health. Thank you for your patience - I’m looking forward to welcoming students back this spring.

This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn how to make traditional soap from scratch. Whether you’re curious about the craft or hoping to create meaningful handmade gifts, you’ll leave with a solid foundation and the confidence to continue at home.

Making your own soap offers a deeper understanding of the ingredients and the process behind a truly handcrafted bar.

Small Class, Personal Instruction:
Classes are limited to just four students to allow for individual guidance and a relaxed, unrushed pace.

We move step-by-step, with a strong focus on proper technique and safety, so everyone feels comfortable and supported throughout the process.
This class typically runs about 2.5 hours long.

What You'll Learn:
Together, we’ll explore the fundamentals of traditional cold-process soapmaking, including how to formulate your own soap recipes. You can be fully present during class - everything we cover will also be provided in writing for you to take home.

Take-Home Resources, What's Included:
Each student receives hands-on instruction as we make our own soap, plus a printed take-home guide covering:

• Soapmaking safety, including proper lye handling
• Essential equipment & tools needed to get started
• Step-by-step soapmaking instructions
• Three beginner-friendly soap recipes
• How to use a lye calculator for formulation
• Trusted supplier list for ingredients and materials
• Tips for unmolding, cutting and curing your soap
• Curing guidelines & best practices
• Troubleshooting tips & common mistakes
• History of soapmaking, and chemistry - what is soap?

You'll Also Leave With:
• Approximately 2 pounds of soap (about 6-8 bars)
• The confidence to make soap on your own!

A Little About Your Instructor:
I’ve been making soap since 2011, and over the years I’ve spent plenty of time (and more than a little money!) learning the craft. Taking this class helps you skip much of the trial and error - because I love sharing what I’ve learned along the way.

You’ll get my best advice, honest guidance, and practical tips to help you avoid common beginner mistakes… including the urge to buy all the things before you really need them.

I Want To Take The Class, What's Next?
Your purchase secures your spot. Please include your phone number and your best email.

You'll receive email follow-ups with more information, so check your spam folder if you don't see it within 5 minutes.

Click on the tabs above to learn more.
A shoe box (or similar) + three or four dish towels.

You'll be going home with soap batter in the mold, so the towels help stabilize the mold for the ride, and keep the batter warm.

A lap top is optional when we learn how to use the online lye calculator, but I have one here, so it's not necessary.

I'll provide safety goggles and latex or vinyl gloves in sizes medium and large, but if you'd prefer to bring your own safety equipment, please do.
Hands on learning in a small, friendly environment.

I provide all soap-making tools and materials, and show you how to use my favorite online lye calculator, so you can formulate your own soap recipes at home.

You'll be making about two pounds of soap and you'll choose a scent and a color, if desired.

On the day of class, you'll receive a folder filled with information on lye safety, soap-making history and more.

When you purchase a class, you'll receive an email with more information. At checkout, please check the box that allows me to send you emails, and include your phone number so I can communicate with you through text about the class.

When you receive the email, just hit reply if you have questions.
Your payment is your registration and is non-refundable.

By purchasing a class, you are agreeing that you have read this entire page, and agree to the policies below. I am located in Medford New York, and this hands-on class will take place in my home soap studio.

MINIMUM AGE: This basic soap making class uses caustic lye and is intended for adults. If you feel your teen is mature enough to attend a class (with or without you) please discuss it with me before purchasing. All participants are required to wear safety equiptment.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: Please do not bring additional people. This includes spouses, friends or children. I have a small studio and unexpected guests pose a safety hazard.

REFUND POLICY: Classes are required to be paid in full to reserve your spot. They are non-refundable, but with 48 hours notice, you can reschedule your class for a later date. Your credit is good for one year from the time it was paid, and to be used for soap classes, only.

NO CALL/NO SHOWS will not be rescheduled or refunded.

MY RIGHT TO CANCEL: In the case where enrollment is below the studio minimum of 2 students, the teacher has the right to cancel. If a class is cancelled you will be contacted using the phone number and/or e-mail address that you provided upon purchase.

You'll be the first to be notified when a new class date has been scheduled. You can accept that date or keep the credit on file for the future. Your credit will be good for as long as I'm teaching this class!

BAD WEATHER: If a class has to be cancelled due to snow or bad weather, we will work out another date that works for everyone involved.

Amazing Class!!

I have always wanted to make my own soaps. I’m a DIY, “crafty “ girl. Despite watching countless videos and doing tons of reading, nothing could have prepared me to make my own soap like Valerie’s class. Valerie is patient, explaining throughout the way, teaching safety protocols, supervising us while allowing us to do the steps independently- making our own individual batches of soaps. Valerie also shared 2 recipes and taught us how to use soap calculators. She truly is inspiring, and amazing at her craft. This class was honestly one of the best gifts I ever gave myself. Wish I found her sooner!!

Excellent Class!

I can’t recommend this class enough. To learn this primitive craft by such a knowledgeable person like Valerie is so valuable. I appreciate what she and other soap makers do all the more.
Great people to spend the day with in a clean, organized environment to learn. Valerie has years of experience, expertise in this field that she so graciously shares. A true Master of her craft. Very inspiring, providing so much knowledge and information to safely create soaps for yourself if you choose. Thank you so much Valerie. 😊

Great way to spend an afternoon

This is the first review I have ever written; but I had so much fun with Valerie, I wanted to share my experience. Being a craft junkie, I've always wanted to learn to make soap, but wanted to do it in person, not on line or through books. I tried to find a class on Long Island, but it was during the Pandemic and Val, rightfully so, was not holding classes. I asked to be contacted when classes resumed and about a month or so ago, Val reached out. My crafting buddy and I took the class together. It was great. Val was so friendly; she made us feel at home immediately. She answered all our questions, provided advice, guidance and tricks of the trade. Taking her class is like hanging out with a well-informed best friend. Her studio is amazing and her products are divine. We had a blast and look forward to making soap on our own. For anyone who enjoys crafting and wants to learn to make soap, Val's class is a must.

Awesome soap making class

I have always been fascinated with making homemade products. I love cooking and sewing and crafting. I was a little afraid of soap making since it can be dangerous because you are using lye which can be very toxic. But Valerie's class was so easy going and relaxed that all those fears were gone the minute she started talking to me. She is very informative and easy to talk to and also a great teacher and gave a personal touch to her class. I can't wait to share my beautiful soap with friends and family. I will definitely will recommend her class. Thanks again Valerie :-)

Soap making class

Had a wonderful experience learning how to make hand made soap. Valerie is an absolute wonderful teacher! She shares so much soap making information. She is welcoming and makes you feel at ease. She shares so much soap making information. You not only leave with the beautiful soap you created, but also a folder of soap making information.

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