Event

Soapmaking 101 Workshop

Join Gayle Kruger of Violet Moon Soaps for this two-day workshop while we explore the art of making fine handcrafted soap. Make and take home 4 lbs. or roughly (12) 4 1/2 oz. bars of soap. Gayle will be using organic oils of palm, coconut and olive, along with a variety of essential oils to choose from. Soap-making is a messy craft, bring an apron and clothes you don't mind getting oil stains on. Must be 15 years of age. Cost: $55. Preregistration Required only 10 spaces available. Saturday, November 12th 10am-12:30pm and Sunday, November 13th 11:30am-12:30pm.

Whether its rolling enchiladas, felting wool, sewing or crafting bar soap, Gayle Kruger has always had her hands busy. She calls herself a crafter of the senses; if it smells good, feels good, tastes good, or of course, looks good, she is interested. The process excites her, that is why she loves to teach all the mediums she has explored.

Gayle fell in love with the art of soap making when she apprenticed at the "Greencastle Soap Company" under Soap Master Sandra Tarbox. There, she got to create, explore and teach the fine art of handcrafted, cold-processed soap. She is happy to share her knowledge and get you making soap at home for your family.