Workshop Location: 415 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Two Dates to choose from : Saturday November 1st at 2pm or Sunday December 7 at 3pm
Limited seats available for this cozy gathering, snag yours before they're gone.
Celebrate the season with us in a cozy, creative workshop where you’ll learn the timeless art of cold process soap making! Using wintery botanicals, seasonal scents, and natural colors, you’ll craft your very own batch of soap that’s as unique as a handmade gift.
In this festive class, we’ll break down the soap-making process in a way that’s fun and approachable, perfect for beginners and curious makers alike. You’ll learn:
🧼 The basics of cold process soap and how it works
🌿 Seasonal botanicals and natural ingredients that make handmade soap special
📐 How to read and understand a soap recipe
🌸 The benefits of essential oils and how to choose blends that feel like the holidays
⚖️ Why handmade soap is so much better for your skin than store-bought bars
☠️ Important lye safety tips so you feel confident creating on your own
🎁 Then the fun begins, you’ll mix your own oils, choose a custom holiday scent blend, add natural colorants, and pour your soap into a festive batch that’s perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself!).
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, enjoy a holiday outing with friends, or craft thoughtful handmade gifts, this workshop is the perfect seasonal experience.
✨ What’s Included:
✔ Hands-on instruction for crafting cold process soap
✔ A festive variety of herbs, dried flowers, and essential oils to customize your 1lb batch
✔ High-quality natural ingredients for nourishing, eco-friendly soaps
✔ Cozy seasonal sips—herbal tea or hot cocoa—while you create
✔ A take-home packet with our organic soap recipe, step-by-step instructions, and blending tips so you can make more at home
🎄 Come ready to get creative, sip something warm, and leave with a holiday batch of soap you made yourself!
Details:
Session is approx. 60 -90 min.
Please note the following safety requirements: All participants must wear long pants/skirt, a long sleeved shirt, and closed-toe shoes
Safety Goggles/ Apron/ Gloves will be provided.
Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Any questions? please email info@whitelilyshoppe.com
*TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE BUT MAY BE TRANSFERRED OR DONATED*
Participants will be handling Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), safety gear and responsible instructions will be provided, participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to class.
If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required.
About White Lily Shoppe:
The workshop will be led by Bianca, the owner of White Lily Shoppe, a local natural soap brand founded in 2019. After several years into her Social Services career, she decided in 2022 to pursue her creative passion for the art of soap making. As a self-taught artisan, she has achieved remarkable success, strategically selling her products at local pop-ups, farmers markets, and securing partnerships with boutiques nationwide, in addition, Bianca teaches soap making workshops across the DMV area and is dedicated to a mission of educating others on the simplicity of cleansing our bodies with the simple ingredients found in nature.
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