Soap Making 101

Instructor: Colleen Trickett

Day & Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tuition: $40.00

Ages: 16 and Up, Minors must have a parent or guardian registered for the same workshop and present throughout in order to participate.

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Students Please Bring:

• Empty 1 qt waxed cardboard milk/soup/creamer container or empty pringles can.
• Vinyl gloves that cover wrist and upper arms (there may be some for use during class)
• (Optional) 2 qt plastic or Pyrex mix and pour container.
• (Optional) 1 rubber scraping spatula
• (Optional) One long handled plastic, silicone, or wooden spoon
• (Optional) Chemical googles.
• (Optional)Digital Scale
• (Optional) Immersion blender if you have an old one not to be used with food.
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

Learn to safely make luxurious, cold process soap using food-grade oils, lye, herbs, and more. This fun, hands-on class covers all the basics in a simple, beginner-friendly way. Watch a demo, then make your own 2 lbs. of organic soap with help if needed. Pour into an upcycled mold to take home and unmold the next day. Leave with recipes, skills, and confidence to keep creating at home!

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $30.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of 4 students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Colleen Trickett began making soap and skincare products in 1999 to meet a true need: cruelty-free and sustainable formulations that honor people, animals, and the planet. Driven by a passion for herbalism and the science of natural ingredients, she immersed herself in cosmetic chemistry, plant medicine, and regulatory compliance, building a foundation of deep technical knowledge. Today, she is an experienced formulator, indie cosmetic chemist, master soap maker, educator, and author, working with both individuals and beauty brands to bring thoughtful, effective products to life.  Colleen’s journey began in Columbus, Ohio, with studios in Asheville’s River Arts District and Midtown Atlanta before establishing her current location in Roswell, Georgia. She combines a grounded, science-forward approach with an artisan’s touch, creating products that embody quality, sustainability, and innovation. Her work is informed by over two decades of hands-on formulation experience, a commitment to clean beauty principles, and a deep respect for the synergy between science and nature.