Soapmaking Studio

Schedule of classes for learning to make soap and lotion online or attend in person at the Soapmaking Studio in San Diego County, California.

Schedule

2024: November, December

2025: January, February, March, April

Times are listed in Pacific time. View or synch the Schedule as a Google Calendar or open the entire 2024 Calendar of Classes or 2025 Calendar of Classes as a printable PDF.

Date Class or Event Details

Times are listed in Pacific time. View or synch the Schedule as a Google Calendar or open the entire 2024 Calendar of Classes or 2025 Calendar of Classes as a printable PDF.

December 2024

Customized Christmas Crafts and Holiday Gifts!
Sunday
December 1, 2024
Lip Balm Making Class
Lip Balms and Intensive Oil Treatments
Description of Lip Balm Making Class
Attend in person or online.
Noon–2:30 pm PST (2½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $47
Materials fee: $18
Sunday
December 8, 2024
Soapmaking 100
Melt and Pour Photo Soap
Description of Soapmaking 100
Attend in person or online.
Noon–2:30 pm PST (2½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $45
Materials fee: $21
Sunday
December 15, 2024
Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars Class
Hair Care Lecture and Making Demo
Description of Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars Class
Attend in person or online.
Noon–3:30 pm PST (3½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $74
Materials fee: $27

January 2025

Start a Soap Business in the New Year!
Sunday
January 5, 2025
Bath Bomb Class
Bath Bombs, Bath Fizzies, and Bath Salts
Description of Bath Bomb Class
Attend in person or online.
Noon–4:00 pm PST (4 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $79
Materials fee: $26
Sunday
January 12, 2025
Online Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Online Soapmaking 101
Attend online.
11:45 am–4:30 pm PST (4¾ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $124
Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Soapmaking 101
Attend in person.
Noon–4:30 pm PST (4½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $99
Materials fee: $25
Sunday
January 19, 2025
Soap Business 320
Forming a Legal Business Entity to Sell Soap
Description of Soap Business 320
Attend in person or online.
10:00 am–2:00 pm PST (4 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $79
Materials fee: $26
Soap Business 325
Product and Company Branding
Description of Soap Business 325
Attend in person or online.
3:00–5:00 pm PST (2 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $54
Materials fee: $14

February 2025

Add Handmade Lotion to Your Product Line!
Sunday
February 2, 2025
Lotion Making Science
Lotions, Creams, and Other Emulsions
Description of Lotion Making Science
Attend in person or online.
Noon–4:00 pm PST (4 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $85
Materials fee: $27

March 2025

Create Hot Process Soap Products for Winter!
Sunday
March 2, 2025
Online Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Online Soapmaking 101
Attend online.
11:45 am–4:30 pm PST (4¾ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $124
Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Soapmaking 101
Attend in person.
Noon–4:30 pm PST (4½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $99
Materials fee: $25
Sunday
March 9, 2025
Pacific Daylight time starts. Move clocks ahead 1 hour. Time change!
Move clocks ahead 1 hour.
Soapmaking 105
Intermediate Hot Process Soapmaking
Description of Soapmaking 105
Attend in person or online.
11:00 am–1:30 pm PDT (2½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $52
Materials fee: $14
Soapmaking 125
Soap Salvage through Rebatching
Description of Soapmaking 125
Attend in person or online.
2:30–4:30 pm PDT (2 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $42
Materials fee: $12

April 2025

Network with Fellow Soapmakers!
Sunday
April 13, 2025
Donate Soap to Soap Donation Center
Marie Callender's Restaurant
Bring soap to donate before the Soapmakers’ Luncheon.
1:30–2:00 pm PDT (½ hour)
Donors receive an ad on the Donated Soap list
and a donation letter for tax deduction purposes.
Soapmakers' Luncheon
Marie Callender's Restaurant
6950 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
Map & Directions. Soapmakers' Luncheon Agenda.
2:00–4:00 pm PDT (2 hours)
Registration fee: $0
Free! Just pay for anything you order
from Marie Callender's menu.

June 2025

Blend Essential Oils to Create New Scents!
Sunday
June 8, 2025
Aromatherapy Natural Perfume Class
Make Natural Perfumes from Essential Oils
Description of Aromatherapy Natural Perfume Class
Attend in person.
Noon–4:00 pm PDT (4 hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $59
Materials fee: $45
Sunday
June 22, 2025
Soapmaking 221
Blending Essential Oils for Soap
Description of Soapmaking 221
Attend in person or online.
Noon–3:00 pm PDT (2½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $64
Materials fee: $16

September 2025

Celebrate All Things Soapmaking for the Month of September!
Sunday
September 28, 2025
The last Sunday in September is always National Soapmaking Day!
Celebrate by attending the Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking class and making soap!
Online Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Online Soapmaking 101
Attend online.
11:45 am–4:30 pm PDT (4¾ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $124
Soapmaking 101
Beginning Cold Process Soapmaking
Description of Soapmaking 101
Attend in person.
Noon–4:30 pm PDT (4½ hours)
Instructor: Kerri Mixon
Class fee: $99
Materials fee: $25
Classes may be added to the schedule at any time. More classes for 2025 will be posted soon.

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Classes are held at a private home occupied by a pet cat. If you are allergic to cats, please contact info@soapmakingstudio.com prior to enrolling in a class.