We are so excited to offer our soap-making workshop! Here at Makana, we’ve been creating and formulating soap recipes for several years using only plant-based ingredients and we look forward to sharing the art and science of soap-making with you! We only use pure vegetable oils and butters (palm-free), natural clays, essential oils and dried botanicals.
Intro to Soap-Making is a hands-on beginner’s workshop designed to guide you through every step of the cold-process soap-making method. You’ll gain a solid foundation in soap-making basics, including the science behind the process, the advantages of plant-based oils, and the all-important curing stage. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge to craft your own soaps at home with confidence.
During this 3-hour introductory class, you’ll follow a simple, effective recipe using only pure, skin-nourishing ingredients—plant-based oils (free of palm oil), essential oils, distilled water, and sodium hydroxide (lye). You’ll personally pour a 2 lb batch of soap into a wooden mold, which you’ll take home. After the class, your soap will need to cure for 4 weeks before it's ready for use.
In an increasingly digital world, the tangible act of crafting something by hand feels especially rewarding. What’s even more special is that the soap you create isn't just a keepsake—it’s a practical, everyday item you can use. Plus, with endless possibilities for customization, you’ll leave the workshop with a new skill that allows you to craft soaps—and heartfelt gifts—for years to come.
** These items are yours to keep after the workshop
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Two days prior to your scheduled workshop, we will send you a confirmation email. Please check your spam folder in case the email lands there.
For groups of 8 or more people, we suggest a private workshop. We host birthdays, team building and corporate events, bridal showers, family gatherings, and more.
Please email us at info@makanastudios.com for more information and to make a reservation.
For any questions, please email us at info@makanastudios.com
48 hours prior to the start of the workshop, with email notification, the workshop reservation is fully refundable.
48-24 hours prior to the start of the workshop, reservations can be rescheduled.
If less than 24 hours, the workshop fee is non-refundable.
We loved the candle making workshop. I haven’t stopped using my candle since! We learned so much and I loved being in the shop and learning about the history of the business!
The candle-making workshop was really fun, and Romely and her husband explained every step of the process. We left with our beautiful and wonderfully-scented candles. I loved that it was a small group so we got individual attention when creating our candles.
I had a wonderful morning in the candle-making workshop. What fun and I love the candle I made. Thanks for being such wonderful hosts. Would do this again, 10 out of 10!
The class was fun and informative. My soap smells and looks beautiful thanks to the step-by-step instructions received. I look forward to the next class.
what a great workshop! i now know so much about making soaps and have a different outlook/respect when i look at a bar now 💗
