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                             Class Offerings


Basic CP Soap Making – Learn the basics of making soap combining lye and fats.  Lye
is caustic and must be treated with respect; this method is not dangerous if proper
precautions are used.  Makes a wonderful soap for your total body and will benefit your
skin type (oily, dry, eczema, etc.)  Everyone will be provided with a bar of soap previously
made from a similar recipe.  (Soap needs to “cure”, so the batch made in class will not be
distributed.)   4 Hours - $65 registration and materials.   
Web fees $60 (materials not
included)

Advanced Soap Making – Learn more advanced techniques – swirls, layering, use of a
lye calculator, herbal oils for specific qualities, aloe, goat milk and other additives.  Must
have recently taken
Basic CP Soap Making.   3 Hours - $65 registration and materials
Web fees $60 (materials not included)

Lotion, Cream and Body Butter – Learn to make your own lotion/cream/butter using
infused oils based upon your skin conditions.  This is based solely upon using natural
herbs and their qualities, no medical advice is dispensed.  We’ll discuss herbs that have
certain qualities and how to add them to your lotions.  You will take home a small bottle of
the lotion, cream or body butter we make.  You can choose from a variety of fragrances.  4
Hours - $65 registration and materials.  
Web fees $60 (materials not included)

Laundry Soap – Make your own laundry soap (dry or liquid) for pennies of what traditional
laundry detergents cost.  People with allergies may benefit from using this soap.  If you
desire scent, you can add a fragrance to it.  Try it and see how well it works!  Then make
your own soap.  Especially helpful during these times of economic trouble – save money
any way you can!  FREE with any other paid registered class!

Body Scrubs and Salts – Scrumptious body scrubs and salts to be used in the tub or
shower.  Exfoliates dead skin while absorbing the benefits of the oils in the mixture.  Can
be scented or unscented.  Small amount of preservative is needed and used to keep the
“buggies” away.  You make your own small batch of scrub and salts and take it home with
you.  Choose from a variety of fragrances.  1.5 Hour - $25 registration and materials  
Web
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ees $20 (materials not included)l

Creamed Soap – Want to pamper yourself with your own homemade creamed soap?  
This is the class for you!  Make wonderful shower presents, birthday gifts, graduation gifts,
etc.  Creamed Soap + nylon Pouf = Pure Decadence!  This soap must cure so you will
take home a small jar of previously made creamed soap.  You can add your choice of
fragrance at the end of the class.  4 hours - $65 registration fee and materials

Shower Gels and Shampoo- Make your own shower gels and shampoos from scratch
or from concentrate.  Learn how to make a paste that can be diluted into gels or
shampoos.    Gels from scratch take more than 24 hours to cook, so part of the class will
need to be finished at home.  However, using the concentrate that is available, we can
complete the process during the class.  4 Hours - $65 registration fee and materials.

Infusing Herbs, Body Products, Salves - Learn about some of the common uses for
herbs based upon hundreds of years.  We'll discuss using common herbs such as Arnica,
Chamomile, Comfrey, Plantain, Lavender, Peppermint, and others.   Infuse your own herbs
for making your lotions and potions!   Learn about common herbs and their qualities.  
Learn how to combine herbs to obtain maximum benefit from their qualities.  No medical
advice is given, only general information on the qualities of the herbs.  Bring a favorite
body product (non-prescription) and let's discuss its ingredients.  We can determine if we
can make a "generic" that is similar to it.  Must take Herbs and Body products prior to this
class (or same day)  3.5 Hours - $65 registration fee and materials.  You will take home a
jar of a salve made with previously infused herbs..

Massage Oils and Facial Serums - Make massage oils and facial serums for your
personal use.  We will discuss carrier oils, essential oils and infused herbs and how they
can enhance your well being.   Must take Herbs and Body Products prior to this class (or
same day).  2 Hours - $45 registration fee and materials.  You will take home a small bottle
of your own special blended massage oil.


I am trying something new effective July 2011.  When you tell me which classes you are
interested in, you can also provide a couple of Saturdays that you are available for the
classes.  This will allow me to teach smaller classes and meet YOUR schedule, not
necessarily mine.


You can also please send an e-mail to "  sales @ oaktreesoaps . com  " (remove the
spaces and quote signs) along with your name, address, telephone number and the name
of the class(es).  Class will be held in Pahrump, NV  (abt 50 miles outside of Las Vegas)
or at  your residence (extra fee involved for travel).  With advance notice, classes may be
held in other areas.  For locations outside this geographic area, e-mail me for availability
and costs.  

If there is a
group of individuals who want to take the class(es) together, please contact me
directly at "sales @ Oaktreesoaps.com" (remove the spaces and quote signs) so we can
discuss numbers and possible discounts.

Children are NOT allowed in any of the classes.  They cause too many distractions, no
matter how young or cute they are.

Course fees and materials must be paid in advance.  100% refund if course is cancelled
for any reason.  80% refund will be given if participant provides at least 7 days notice of
inability to attend.  No refund if notified within 1 week of the class.  Pay Pal is accepted
and you will receive an invoice upon registering.  
Registration is considered complete
upon check clearing the bank  or confirmation from Pay Pal.
Your name:
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Class Preference:
Please type in either "Web"
or "On Site"
Please include a couple of
upcoming Saturdays when you
are free to take the class(es)
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Complete the information below to be placed on a listing for the next available class.  You are not
committing to anything by being on the list.  You will have the option of accepting/rejecting class
participation when a date/time is scheduled.  Check the classes you are interested in attending and then
click on Submit.  Class can now be attended from the comfort of your home via the Internet!
Photo:  Kelly Sagara
2011 Class Schedule