Soap Making Classes
Want to make something that you can take home and use to pamper yourself? With in-person and online bath & body classes from The Eclectic Chic Boutique, you can learn how to make your own soap, body scrub, bath bombs, and more! Not only are these classes fun and informational for beginner, intermediate, and advanced soap makers, but they're also a great way to relax your mind, pamper yourself, and share new ideas with other enthusiasts!
These classes are for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced soap makers and artisans. You will learn everything about using basic tools and equipment for creating your own bath & body products at home. Participants can choose between a premade DIY Kit or a shopping list to make sure they will have all the bath & body class materials they need.
Some of our bath & body classes are appropriate for children ages 8 (or 12) & up. Please read the class description thoroughly before signing up for a class to ensure your child can participate.
You can find a list of all the bath & body classes we currently offer here. To sign up for a bath & body class, simply click on the "Book This Class" button below the listing and fill out the form. Bath & Body Classes are held at our store in Montclair, NJ and online.
These classes are for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced soap makers and artisans. You will learn everything about using basic tools and equipment for creating your own bath & body products at home. Participants can choose between a premade DIY Kit or a shopping list to make sure they will have all the bath & body class materials they need.
Some of our bath & body classes are appropriate for children ages 8 (or 12) & up. Please read the class description thoroughly before signing up for a class to ensure your child can participate.
You can find a list of all the bath & body classes we currently offer here. To sign up for a bath & body class, simply click on the "Book This Class" button below the listing and fill out the form. Bath & Body Classes are held at our store in Montclair, NJ and online.
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Melt & Pour Soap Making BasicsLearn how to make your own soap without lye or chemicals! Craft your own unique scented soaps using the melt and pour technique, taught by professional soap makers. Appropriate for participants aged 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler. Kitchen thermometer is recommended by not required.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Melt & pour Soap Making - Using Silicone MoldsTake basic soap making to the next level! Learn how to make your own soaps with unique scents and colors. You'll also learn how to use a reusable silicone mold.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler. Kitchen thermometer is recommended by not required.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Cold Process Soap Making BasicsLearn how to craft your own bars of all natural cold process soap. You will be instructed in the basic chemical process, safety tips and practices, proper handling of lye, and how to customize color and fragrance. Suitable for participants aged 18 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participants will need to supply their own Soap Making Lye. You will be provided with the lye specifications upon registering. Lye may be harmful or fatal if swallowed or comes in contact with eyes or skin, so handle with care and caution. Avoid using when children and pets are present. Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler and a Kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Advanced Cold Process Soap MakingAfter learning the basics of making Cold Process Soap Making, you can now learn more advanced techniques, such as color swirling, adding exfoliants and additives such as beer, herbs, and more. Must have prior experience with soap making. Suitable for participants aged 18 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participants will need to supply their own Soap Making Lye. You will be provided with the lye specifications upon registering. Lye may be harmful or fatal if swallowed or comes in contact with eyes or skin, so handle with care and caution. Avoid using when children and pets are present. Participants will also need access to a microwave or double boiler.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation |
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Body Scrub Making ClassBody scrubs are natural exfoliators that will give your skin a more youthful, radiant glow. Learn how to make your own all natural body scrub utilizing ingredients that you can find in your pantry, including fruit, honey, and seeds. Appropriate for participants aged 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler. Kitchen thermometer is recommended by not required.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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BAth Bomb Making ClassTurn your bathroom into a personal day spa! Bath Bombs are fun fizzing bath products that dissolve in warm water, turning your bath water fun colors and fill the air with relaxing aromas. Appropriate for participants aged 7 and up.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Body Butter ClassLearn how to make your own luxurious body butter using all natural ingredients, like shea butter and essential oils. Makes a great gift, to keep or give! Appropriate for participants aged 10 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer. A hand mixer or stand mixer is needed to make Whipped Body Butter. If you do not have a mixer you can make an non-whipped body butter.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Body Lotion MAking ClassLearn how to craft your own luxurious, skin softening lotion using all natural ingredients, like coconut oil and essential oils. Makes a great gift, to keep or give! Suitable for participants aged 10 and up.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Lotion Stick Making Learn how to make your own custom scented lotion sticks, right in your own kitchen! Lotion sticks, also known as lotion bars, are a travel friendly moisturizer that helps keep your skin soft and smooth. You will make them with all natural oils, butters, and fragrances. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Candle Making ClassCandle making is a popular craft that people have enjoyed for centuries and they make great gifts. It’s fun, it’s creative and costs relatively little to get started. This introductory candle-making class will provide a great foundation for the start of a new hobby or new business! Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Gemstone & Botanical Candle MakingTake your candle making skills to the next level by working with coconut wax, crystals, and botanicals and how to work with luxury vessels. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Lip Butter & Lip Sugar MakingCraft your own custom scented lip butter and lip sugar using all natural ingredients. Lip Sugar is a sugar scrub to help exfoliate your lips, and lip butter helps your lips feel silky smooth. Great to have on hand for dry or chapped lips. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Herbal Salve & Stick MakingLearn how to make your own herbal salve and herbal lotion stick using all natural ingredients such as infused oils, butters, and more. Herbal salves are a great natural remedy for dry and irritated skin. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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Beard Care EssentialsLearn how to craft your own beard butter, beard oil, and beard scrub using all natural ingredients. Beard scrub helps to exfoliate the hair and skin under the beard. Beard butter helps to enrich and style the beard. And Beard oil is for cleaning and conditioning the beard and skin under the beard. Appropriate for participants aged 8 and up.
For Virtual Class: Participant will need access to a microwave or double boiler, and a kitchen thermometer.
* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation. |
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IN-PERSON CLASSES AVAILABLE IN NJ
Since we are located in Montclair, NJ we are centrally located for those in the tri-state area who might just be just a short drive away or for those who want to make a day trip and enjoy the Garden State along with learning a new skill along the way! We are just 30 minutes outside NYC in downtown Montclair which is nestled between Clifton, Little Falls, Cedar Grove and Verona and just minutes off the Garden State Parkway and Bloomfield, Nutley and Passaic as well as we are just 10 minutes from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair and can be easily reached via mass transit from all local NJ towns.
