Shea Butter Soap Making Workshop with Faye & Shea

Sun Sep 28 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria

Shop Made in VA
Publisher/HostShop Made in VA
Shea Butter Soap Making Workshop with Faye & Shea
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Treat yourself with this delightful handmade soap-making class led by an expert in shea butter and natural skincare.
About this Event

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a delightful handmade soap-making class led by an expert in shea butter and natural skincare. In this engaging workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your own custom soap bars using luxurious ingredients like shea butter, goat's milk, or black soap, beautifully paired with organic essential oils.

Learn the foundational principles of natural skincare and discover holistic approaches to maintaining healthy skin, all while having fun and connecting with fellow participants. By the end of the class, you’ll take home three unique natural soap bars crafted by your own hands. Don't miss this chance to explore your creativity and elevate your skincare routine!

Unique Class Elements:

  • Personalized Soap stamps
  • Monogram
  • Mica Powder for color
  • Dried organic herbs and flowers
  • Custom packaging
  • Organic essential oils and fragrances
  • Melt & Pour soap -
  • Unique soap cut outs/kid friendly for 'parent & me' classes

NOTE: Parking at our OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA location can be tricky, so please allow plenty of time to find parking so you are able to make it to class by the start time. Thank you!


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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Faye and Shea's journey began in South Central Virginia, where maker Bonnie grew up as one of seven siblings in a family of sharecroppers. Despite financial struggles, her mother and grandmother used natural resources to create home remedies, sparking a lifelong fascination with herbal healing.

In 2005, she embraced the benefits of shea butter and African black shea soap, blending her knowledge from cosmetology school with a love for natural products.

Faye and Shea's mission is to empower others to create affordable home remedies, offering family-friendly products that keep skin hydrated and healthy, ideal for treating conditions like eczema, dry skin and more!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria, 1121 King Street, Alexandria VA 22134, Alexandria, United States

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USD 48.81

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