Duration: 2 hours; $50; Learn how to make the wonderful, natural soaps you see at specialty stores and farmer's markets from scratch! Using only vegetable oil, lye, and essential oil and botanicals for scent, create beautiful, creamy lathering soaps that are actually good for your skin. As you begin to understand the cold process, you will become familiar with the equipment involved, and learn about different oils, safety techniques for working with lye (or sodium hydroxide), and how to create your own custom formula. After completing at least one batch, your soap will need to cure for 4-6 weeks, but you certainly won't be leaving empty handed -- take home 3 already cured cold process soap samples to hold you over until your custom-made product is ready to use! Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds; all sales are final. However, if notice of cancellation is provided at least 24 hours in advance you are eligible for a 50% credit for use on a future class at Opal'z.
Learn how to make the natural soaps you see at specialty stores and farmer's markets from scratch
Create creamy lathering soaps that are actually good for your skin using only vegetable oil and lye
Become familiar with the cold process, including equipment involved and proper safety techniques
Take home precured cold process soap samples to last until your custom-made product is ready to use
Note: You must be 16 or older to attend.
Perfume Making
Duration: 2.5 hours; $80; You don't have to be a celebrity to create your own personal fragrance! During this class, you will enjoy a consultation with an experienced perfume guide as you begin to understand the design and construction of a fragrance. Once you've learned the basics, begin designing your own scent, mixing your choice of quality essential and fragrance oils and aroma blends, and including as many elements as you desire. Choose a label, give your fragrance a name, and leave the class smelling like a million bucks, as your perfume will be made up right then and there! Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds; all sales are final. However, if notice of cancellation is provided at least 24 hours in advance you are eligible for a 50% credit for use on a future class at Opal'z.
Learn how to custom make your own personal fragrance during this perfume making class
Enjoy a consultation with an experienced perfume guide to learn basic fragrance design and construction
Design your own scent, mixing your choice of quality essential and fragrance oils and aroma blends
Choose a label, give your fragrance a name, and leave the class smelling like a million bucks
Candlemaking
Duration: 2 hours; $50; Candles are dainty, elegant ways to spruce up any home! Instead of spending tons of money buying candles from that posh furniture store down the street, why not make your own? This class will start with the basics and teach you how to create a professional looking candle. Customize your color and design, as well as try different fragrances and waxes. Throughout the class you'll learn about molds, wicks, and scents - three components necessary in the process of candle creation. You'll even discuss candle safety! At the end of the class, you will have made a fragrant soy container candle, gel candle and pillar candle. Brighten your home and add a great fragrance to any room. Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds; all sales are final.
Learn to create beautiful candles in a fun introductory class
Choose your own colors and designs for your candle
Try different fragrances and waxes to find your favorites
Take home your candle and proudly display it in your home