Round up the crew and join us for an early afternoon of soaping, sipping, and socializing! This Beginners cold-process Soapmaking class is a perfect space to bring the in-laws, have a date, gather with your girlfriends, visiting relatives, or to just lather up your own creativity! Soapmaking is a delicate art that has been practiced by homesteaders for many years. For this class we will be recapturing the craft and taping into the homesteading spirit. 

In this beginners class, local soap artisan, Judith Yisrael, will provide a thorough lesson for anyone who inspires to be a soap crafter! Making natural, personal-care products is a science, so it is very important that you understand why you are doing something, not just how to do something. In addition to Judith's class instruction, participants will also:

• Learn the history of Soapmaking


• Understand safey procedures (demystifying the lye! NaOH)


• Receive soapmaking recipes and instruction booklet


• List of materials and ingredients needed (best places to purchase them!)


• Take home 2 pounds of your very own homemade soap (approx 8 - 10 bars)


• Enjoy Mimosas (must be 21+ for sips) and snacks. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.

No experience is necessary! 

*Class is only open to 18 and over due to use of caustic chemicals.

*Limited scholarships are available. Priority will be given to people of underserved communities and Oak Park residents. Apply here!

Can't make the class? Don't worry subscribe to our newsletter to be notified about upcoming classes.  

Private Party - Want to have a private Gather n' Lather? Perfect for bachelorette parties, girls night out, team building activities,showers, and fundraisers.Email us at judith@yisraelfamilyfarm.net

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Judith Yisrael. is co-founder of The Yisrael Family Urban Farm. Her handmade soaps and other skin care products are sold at retail outlets in Sacramento. She, along with her husband, own and operate The Yisrael Family Urban Farm where she teaches herbalism, cooking & canning classes, and other homesteading skills for over five years. Judith is a community educator, member of the the American Herbalist Guild, and student at The Herbal Academy.

Learn how to make your own DIY macrame plant hanger!

Making your own gifts from the fall garden is a great way to connect with nature, empower yourself to get creative, and have fun with the family.

Join us for a fun evening of making gifts from the herb garden. We will make a body scrub, body spray, and tea blends that can be used for bath and drink. Each guest will take home what they make and body care recipes!

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Our guest instructor is Maria Schiffler, herbalist and CEO/Founder of Sapphire Herbal Boutique (organic homegrown herbs and body care products). She grows over twenty types of herbs in her small garden and uses her herbs daily for natural healing. As a UC Master Gardener and Co-Project Leader for the Herb Garden at FOHC she helps manage over 50 annual and perennial herbs, and educates home gardeners on how easy it can be to start their own herb garden

This Beginners cold-process Soapmaking class is a perfect space to bring the in-laws, visiting relatives, or to just lather up your own creativity! Soapmaking is a delicate art that has been practiced by homesteaders for many years. For this class we will be recapturing the craft and taping into the homesteading spirit. 

In this beginners class, local soap artisan, Judith Yisrael, will provide a thorough lesson for anyone who inspires to be a soap crafter! Making natural, personal-care products is a science, so it is very important that you understand why you are doing something, not just how to do something. In addition to Judith's class instruction, participants will also:

• Learn the history of Soapmaking


• Understand safey procedures (demystifying the lye! NaOH)


• Receive soapmaking recipes and instruction booklet


• List of materials and ingredients needed (best places to purchase them!)


• Take home 2 pounds of your very own homemade soap (approx 8 - 10 bars)

No experience is necessary! 

Can't make the class? Don't worry subscribe to our newsletter to be notified about upcoming classes.  

Private Party - Want to have a private Gather n' Lather? Perfect for bachelorette parties, girls night out, team building activities,showers, and fundraisers.Email us at judith@yisraelfamilyfarm.net

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Judith Yisrael. is co-founder of The Yisrael Family Urban Farm. Her handmade soaps and other skin care products are sold at retail outlets in Sacramento. She, along with her husband, own and operate The Yisrael Family Urban Farm where she teaches herbalism, cooking & canning classes, and other homesteading skills for over five years. Judith is a community educator, member of the the American Herbalist Guild, and student at The Herbal Academy.