Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
An experience by: Marla Bosworth
About this experience
Looking for a creative and relaxing team-building activity in NYC? This hands-on soap-making class at your home, office or at our studio on the Upper West Side is the perfect experience for corporate wellness events, team outings, women’s groups, birthday parties, and anyone seeking a fun, meaningful way to connect.
Led by expert soapmaker Marla Bosworth, this workshop teaches your group how to create luxurious cold process soap from scratch. Guests work together to make a beautiful shared batch—an activity that naturally encourages collaboration, conversation, and creativity. It’s an ideal environment for groups who want to mingle, bond, de-stress, and learn something new in a welcoming space.
This relaxing, sensory-rich experience is perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Marla guides you step-by-step, ensuring everyone feels confident and comfortable as they explore fragrances, botanicals, clays, colors, and natural additives. Each participant customizes their portion of the soap loaf to reflect their personal style.
By the end of the class, each attendee takes home a full loaf of handcrafted soap, which cures into six beautifully unique bars—perfect for gifting or enjoying at home after a long workday. It’s a thoughtful, hands-on NYC group activity that blends creativity, wellness, and connection.
This workshop is ideal for:
• Corporate team-building in NYC
• Employee wellness events
• Women’s networking groups
• Birthday parties and celebrations
• Private company events
• Creative group outings
If you're searching for NYC group activities that promote relaxation, collaboration, and creativity, this soap-making experience is a standout choice. Join us on the Upper West Side and discover the calming, communal joy of creating your own luxurious cold process soap.
*Please add the $100 Travel Fee Add On to your booking*
What's Included
• All cold-process soap-making materials (oils, lye, botanicals, clays, colors, fragrances)
• A shared group batch + individual customized portions
• Step-by-step instruction from expert soapmaker Marla Bosworth
• A full take-home soap loaf per guest (cures into six bars)
• Use of all tools, equipment, and safety gear
• Natural fragrance and botanical bar for full customization
• Packaging and curing instructions for each participant
• All supplies and cleanup included
Frequently Asked Questions
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