Intro to Natural Soap-Making

It is almost inevitable for an herbalist to start making her own soaps at one point, (no matter how vehemently she said she’d never do that.) The alchemy of turning oils and waters into a new substance is irresistible. Just like with herbalism, there is art and science to soap making. When we make our own soaps, we have the chance to choose the ingredients that are good for our bodies and easier on the environment as well. During this workshop we learn the basics of cold process soap-making. We demonstrate safe practices to work with lye so people can create their own bars with confidence at home. Participants take home a bar of natural soap without annoying fragrance oils, palm oil, micas or oxides. $25 class fee plus $10 material fee = $35 INSTRUCTOR: Bernadett Szabo lives in Pataskala, OH on a small herb, flower and vegetable farm. She was born in Hungary where she spent summers in her grandmother’s gardens. Once in Ohio, Bernadett joined OEFFA to deepen her knowledge of growing food and medicinal crops. She follows deep organic practices with some biodynamic principles on her homestead. Her business is Bernadett's Farmacy.