Workshop: Sun-Kissed & Sea Salt - A Summer Botanical Soap Making Workshop

Dive into the artisan craft of cold-process soapmaking with a refreshing summer twist! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful, skin-nourishing soaps using 100% natural colorants and pure essential oils. We will capture the essence of the season—from bright citrus sunshine to cool ocean breezes—without a single drop of synthetic dye or artificial fragrance. You will learn the science behind saponification, the art of blending essential oils for long-lasting summer scents, and how to harness roots, clays, and botanicals for gorgeous, earthy colors.
What's Included: Step-by-step guidance on cold-process soapmaking and essential lye safety. All materials, including our rich tallow base, natural colorants, and essential oils.
What you take home: Your own custom 1.5-pound batch of summer-inspired soap (makes 4-5 bars) to take home and cure.
What You Will Learn (The Curriculum):
- Cold-Process Basics: Understanding saponification, safe handling of sodium hydroxide (lye), and recognizing "trace."
- Coloring with Nature: How to prep and use natural colorants. We will cover oil infusions (like annatto seed) versus adding powders directly to the batter (like clays).
- Scenting for Summer: The basics of blending essential oils using top, middle, and base notes to create a fragrance that anchors well in cold-process soap.
- Texturing & Toppings: How to create textured tops and safely decorate with dried botanicals like calendula or sea salt.
Summer Soap Class options:
Citrus Sunshine with Annatto Seed Oil Infusion:
A vibrant, sunny yellow to deep orange soap, with Sweet Orange, Lemongrass, and a touch of Cedarwood (to anchor the citrus) essential oils. Dried calendula petals are sprinkled on top for a "sunflower" look. Scent profile: Bright, uplifting, and sweet.
Ocean Breeze with Indigo Powder and Green Clay:
A calming, muted denim blue or a soft seafoam green soap, with Eucalyptus, Spearmint, and Lavender essential oils. A sprinkle of fine pink Himalayan sea salt finishes the top. Scent profile: Cooling, fresh, and spa-like.
Create your own:
Looking for something specific? No problem! You will work with the instructor to create your own scent.
About 310 Skin Company (previously 310 Soap Co):
Owners Stephanie and Charlie's professional lives as environmental scientists started on large-scale sites across the country, giving us a clear, fact-based view of how chemicals impact health. This work instilled in us a dedication to transparency and a powerful commitment to avoiding complexity—a refreshing alternative to both "clinical" and overly "trendy" skincare.