Immersive Study
Soapmaking Residency
“Spending a week at Saipua for their Soapmaking Residency carved years off my learning curve! I went with the intent to learn the hands on process of making soap but also the business side of selling soap. Susan was so gracious in sharing her 20+ years of soap making knowledge in all realms. She shared all her favorite resources from essential oil suppliers, to bulk base oil suppliers, packaging, shipping, and we even did a cost matrix so we could evaluate if it would be viable as a product for my small flower farm in Colorado. Doing a Saipua residency, learning and living in community with other students, will push you outside your comfort zone in the best possible way. Highly recommend!”
Gina Schley
Farmer-Florist, SHEGROWS
May 7-12 or October 15-20
at Worlds End Farm, Esperance NY
Our farm-made Saipua soaps are sold in shops around the world and beloved by customers. In this course., we share all our secrets, expertise, and everything we’ve learned over the years. We will supply you with all the materials, resources, and know how you need to continue this work away from the farm, and to start your own business if you choose to.
This course is suitable for those who are are looking to make their own soaps for family, friends, and gift giving, or those wanting to become professionals.
Over 5 days, you will learn how to make your own soap and blend your own natural fragrances, plus be given all the professional resources you need—from packaging and design, to business planning and pricing, to website creation and marketing. Space is limited to FOUR STUDENTS.
What you will learn ––
-How to blend natural fragrances
-How to design and create a soap recipe that is unique to you
-How to do market research and design a website
-How to price your products for wholesale and retail
-How to use best practices for bookkeeping
Residencies —
This residency is geared towards anyone interested in starting a soapmaking practice or business. It also is for current business owners who are looking to add soap or cosmetic products to their current offerings. Please bring a laptop or a tablet for work on the internet.
Upon arrival, each resident will be appointed to their own beautiful private bedroom in the communal barn. Days will be structured around our shared farm meals which consist mainly of our own produce, eggs and meat.
We cannot wait to host you, feed you and teach (and learn) from you.
Logistics —
Worlds End Farm is located in Esperance, NY, 30 miles west of Albany. Transportation to and from the farm must be arranged by you personally. Price is inclusive of lodging, three meals a day, snacks, coffee and sales tax. Each resident has a private room with with a double or queen bed. Shared bathrooms. Excellent cell phone service for most networks and wifi. Residents arrive in the afternoon on Tuesdays, are settled in and are then asked to be at dinner at 7:30pm. Subsequent meals can be taken in solitude though we typically eat together in the large breezeway of the barn. There are generally 6-8 of us here at any given time. Residents leave on Sundays after lunch and before 4pm.
Sign up here for our 2024 Soapmaking Residency. Space is limited to 4 residents.
The $3,800 fee is inclusive of everything (meals, materials, lodging) except transportation to Worlds End Farm . You will also leave with the equipment to continue soapmaking at home.
2024 Soapmaking Residency (Deposit)
$1,900.00
The soapmaking residency will be offered two times in 2024: May 7-12 and Oct 15-20
This is a deposit of one half of the total residency cost.
The total cost of the residency (Tuesday - Sunday) is $3,800 and inclusive of all materials, lodging and meals. To reserve a spot in the week of your choosing, we ask for one quarter of the total now ($1900) and will invoice you via email for the remainder ($1900) prior to your arrival in 2024.
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferable in special circumstances. If enrollment is not met one month prior to start date, the residency will be cancelled and deposits returned.
To organize a different payment plan, you can email susan@saipua.com
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