Coming Soon...

After an extended working vacation I'm back into the world of blogging. Work is underway to upgrade all of Clean Hands Soap's web presence as well as our interaction with all of you, our general public. In this coming year look for:

1. More classes in more locations - We'll be expanding our class schedule so if you are interested in hosting a class get in touch with us soon to get your location on the list.

2. More Workshops & Soapmaking Jamborees - When our fall soapmaking Jamboree filled up in 3 hours we realized that you class alumni would just love to get together and make soap. So we'll be expanding on that theme this year. Also, look for the option to host a Soap Making demonstration in your home to your friends. This will be a cheaper way to get your friends excited and involved in Soap. Look for upcoming details in our newsletter.

3. And last but not least - We are looking forward to introducing you to a subscription based website with video, articles and support as you make your own soap. We'll be here to answer questions, solve problems and help make your soap making endeavors a success!

So here's to 2012 and all that it holds. May you have a Happy New Year!

Silverton Soap Class

We had a fabulous group of ladies (and one brave gentleman) attend our soap class in Silverton two weeks ago. The evening progressed well with luxurious soaps being created on every inch of available table space.  

Thank you Melissa for allowing us to use the wonderful facilities at Canyonview Camp!

All the crock pots and oil pots lined up for the evening

It was one of my favorite classes this year for two reasons:

1. I didn't know anybody at the class. (I enjoy making new friends!).
2. No one at the class had ever made soap before!

Mixing the Lye water outside

It was exceedingly enjoyable to watch the process as 13+ people created something that they had never made before. It was also the first time I taught Milk Soap making at a class. Everything went incredibly smoothly! I look forward to incorporating that process into all of my future classes.

Ladies enjoying fellowship while working

Well, the October 8th class in McMinnville is now officially closed for registration, but we still have a few spots left at the October 22nd class in Boring and the November 5th class in Hillsboro.

Stirring the soap to trace took a while with only 8 stick blenders!

After that I'll be taking a Christmas break...and working on an exciting new branch of Clean Hands Soap which I hope to tell you about very soon!