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OVERVIEW
Once You Make Soap - You'll Never Go Back
There's nothing like handmade soap. In this workshop, you'll make eight bars, ones gentle enough for your face, to strong enough for your hands, to fierce enough for your dishes (if yours are anything like mine, you need fierce!). Better, you'll make bars that seem to last forever.
When: We’ll schedule this workshop again when we get at least 3 pre-registrants.
Where: TBD
Price: $90 + $45 for Materials and Soap-Making Kit
TAKE-HOME KIT
Take-Home Kit Included
Not only will you go home with the basic skills to make your own soap, but there's a parting gift! You take home the key tools you use - a stir wand, a mold, a mixing container, spatula and more. We'll also leave you with a resource guide and access to Elly through our Facebook group. Shazam!.
Step-By Step Instruction
Making soap is a lot like baking. Elly's process doesn't require a heat source. The heat comes from the chemical reaction that causes ingredients to bind. Elly will take you step-by-step through the process. You work with only four ingredients, plus lye, that combined in different amount allow to vary the strength of your soap. You learn safe practices and super secret tips!
Eight Bars of Soapy Heaven, Oh My!
But wait, there's more! You get the soap-making kit, step-by-step instruction, access to Elly, and....you keep the soap you make! There's nothing more fun than using the things you make, particularly in a world of disposable everything. Hand-made soap makes a valued gift, and build traditional skills like this keeps them alive for the next generation. Not bad for an afternoon!
INSTRUCTOR
Elly Jocham
While Elly would probably rather be in her soap shed working on her latest concoction, she can't resist the chance to spread her love of soap making to her Central Oregon Neighbors. When it comes to soap, Elly has years of deep experience that started as a hobby and has blossomed into a successful company. She specializes in creating small batches of artful, gift worthy hand poured soap. When she does leave her shed, and when she's not teaching, Elly loves sailing! And we're sure she knows how to clean up afterwards!
IN THE NEWS
Elly Jocham On TV! Soap Star!
Central Oregon Daily News hosted our soap-making superstar Elly Jocham in their studios recently, and got schooled -- School of Ranch Schooled - on the fine point of soap-making. Click the image to the left and check it out! Thank Central Oregon Daily News!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How should I dress?
We'll be in a heated indoor space. Dress comfortably in hobby/gardening clothes. Wear long sleeves and pants and close-toed shoes.
What do I need to bring?
Safety glasses, a mask (you will only wear this for a short time), and rubber gloves. We supply everything else and you will leave with many of the tools you use. Bring a snack if you want. And water.
Can I attend with my kid?
We will be working with lye, so would prefer that there are only adults in the class. We will however consider allowing your kids so long as you attend, work with them, and accept responsibility for them. Please contact us if you want to bring a minor.
Will there be food?
There is not a potluck at this one! Bring a snack if you want, and water.
Will we be using lye?
Lye is a key element in traditional soap making, but don't fret, there will be no lye in your soap when completed. Lye is the catalyst that makes the process work, and the chemical reaction it creates ends up removing it all from the finished product. We'll teach you how to use this ancient ingredient safely.
What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central OR-based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire skilled community members to teach practical and artisan skills. Our mission is to educate, help our workshop leaders grow their businesses, and to provide common ground for people regardless of politics, age, background or beliefs.
