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Welcome to the Soapmaking Studio. Our homepage lists current San Diego soapmaking events open to the public.

Soapmaker Volunteer Meeting

September 5 at the Soapmaking Studio

The third meeting of the Soapmaking Historical Society of San Diego! Many thanks to those who attended the very successful meeting at DZ Akins. This free meeting is open to the public and is for anyone interested in the history of soapmaking. Current projects include forming a petition to have the US Postal Service issue stamps honoring historic soapmakers and volunteering to do soapmaking demonstrations in Old Town. Meeting is from 10:00 - 11:30 am.

Soapmaking Workshop

September 5 - 6 at the Soapmaking Studio

Soapmaking Workshop is a 2-day workshop for making cold process soap. Students make 2½ pounds (about 10 bars) of their own soap to take home, use, and share as handmade gift soaps. At checkout, select a soap option (gentle facial/baby soap, regular hand/body soap, or foamy shaving/shampoo soap) and choose a soap theme (color, scent, and texture). On the first day of the workshop, make the soap, pour it into the mold, incubate the mold, and leave it to saponify. During the next day of the workshop, un-mold the soap, slice it into bars, and take it home. The Soapmaking Workshop is Sunday (12:00 - 2:30 pm) and Monday (1:00 - 2:00 pm).

Free Field Trip

September 12 to the Water Conservation Garden

A field trip to the Water Conservation Garden (in El Cajon) is planned for Sunday, September 12. Anyone will enjoy this outing, especially those who have attended Soap Garden 224. Meet at the Soapmaking Studio (in Lemon Grove) by 10:00 am to carpool or meet us there. Admission is free. General Info. Map & Directions.

Essential Oil Distillation Demonstration

September 19 at the Soapmaking Studio

This free event will feature glassware maker Gary Stadler demonstrating how to assemble a steam distillation unit and how to actually run the unit. He will also have units available for sale. Essential oils and hydrosols will be distilled from tea tree and rose geranium right before your very eyes! The free demonstration will be from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Public welcome.

Soapmaking Workshop

October 10 - 11 at the Soapmaking Studio

Soapmaking Workshop is a 2-day workshop for making cold process soap. Students make 2½ pounds (about 10 bars) of their own soap to take home, use, and share as handmade gift soaps. At checkout, select a soap option (gentle facial/baby soap, regular hand/body soap, or foamy shaving/shampoo soap) and choose a soap theme (color, scent, and texture). On the first day of the workshop, make the soap, pour it into the mold, incubate the mold, and leave it to saponify. During the next day of the workshop, un-mold the soap, slice it into bars, and take it home. The Soapmaking Workshop is Sunday (10:00 am - 12:30 pm) and Monday (1:00 - 2:00 pm).

Soap Makers' Luncheon

October 17 at Marie Callender's Restaurant

This luncheon is open to all soapmakers, candlemakers, and makers of personal care products, whether professional or novice, whether cold/hot process method or melt-and-pour. The Soap Makers' Luncheon is open to the public and attendance is free, just pay for anything you order from the menu. The venue is Marie Callender's restaurant in San Diego at 2:00 pm. Map & Directions. Luncheon Agenda.

Soapmaking Classes

Soapmaking Classes are Fun, Understandable, and Affordable!

Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking 101 has been a huge success; the next class will be on Monday, September 6! The next Advanced Cold/Hot Process Soapmaking 210 will be Sunday, September 12. Cultivating, Drying, and Adding Herbs to Soap Soap Garden 224 and Coloring and Scenting Soap Soapmaking 220 are both available in September. The popular Soap Edge Trimmer tool is now available for purchase.
Please check back because website sections are updated on a regular basis. Email info@soapmakingstudio.com with any questions.

Classes are held at a private home occupied by a pet cat. If you are allergic to cats, please contact info@soapmakingstudio.com prior to enrolling in a class.