Mac & Jack Wellness

Discover the art of soap making in this fun and engaging 1-hour beginner-friendly class! You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the craft while learning the essentials, including: how soap works, lye safety, soap formulation, troubleshooting, tips for curing and storage.

Together, we’ll create a custom 300g batch soap (three full-sized bars) that you’ll take home to cure, cut and enjoy (or gift!). Choose from a beautiful variety of fragrance oils, vibrant mica colors, and decorative add-ins to design a soap that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Come ready to get creative and leave with something handmade, beautiful, and uniquely yours!

65$ Limited spots available
16yr+Long sleeves and closed toes required
Please arrive a few mins early to choose colours, fragrance and botanicals for decorating!
Classes are in Calgary & Okotoks
Register here:
Macandjackwellness.com/classes

Why Olive Oil Is a Staple in Soap Formulation 🧼
Olive oil is one of the most commonly used oils in traditional and modern soap making, not because it’s trendy, but because of how it behaves in a well-designed formula.

From a chemistry standpoint, olive oil is high in oleic acid, a fatty acid that produces a soap that is:
• Mild and gentle on the skin
• Highly conditioning
• Low-cleansing (won’t overly strip natural oils)
• Smooth and creamy in feel

Olive oil soaps are often associated with Castile soap, which shows just how durable and skin-friendly this oil can be. However, olive oil on its own creates a bar with low bubbles and can take longer to harden and cure.

That’s why formulation matters.
When blended with other oils, such as coconut oil for cleansing and bubbles, or hard oils like cocoa butter, palm, or tallow for structure, olive oil really shines. These combinations help ensure:
• Better lather and bubble stability
• Increased bar hardness
• Improved longevity in the shower
• Balanced cleansing without dryness

In short, olive oil provides the conditioning backbone of a great soap recipe, while complementary oils round out performance.

Want to learn this hands-on?
I have a few spots still available in my Intro to Soap Making class TONIGHT in Okotoks — and I’m offering $15 off for last-minute signups!
Head to Macandjackwellness.com/classes to grab a spot

LearnSoapMaking

Join me in Okotoks to learn all about how to make cold process soap.

Discover the art of soap making in this fun and engaging 1-hour beginner-friendly class! You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the craft while learning the essentials, including:

How soap really works

The basics of soap formulation

Safe and confident handling of lye

Techniques for coloring, scenting, and decorating

Tips for curing and storing your finished creations

Together, we’ll create a custom 300g batch of cold process soap (three full-sized bars) that you’ll take home to cure and enjoy (or gift!). Choose from a beautiful variety of fragrance oils, vibrant mica colors, and decorative add-ins to design a soap that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Come ready to get creative and leave with something handmade, beautiful, and uniquely yours!

16yr+Long sleeves and closed toes required

Discover the art of soap making in this fun and engaging 1-hour beginner-friendly class! You’ll get a hands-on introduction to the craft while learning the essentials, including:

How soap really works

The basics of soap formulation

Safe and confident handling of lye

Techniques for coloring, scenting, and decorating

Tips for curing and storing your finished creations

Together, we’ll create a custom 300g batch of cold process soap (three full-sized bars) that you’ll take home to cure and enjoy (or gift!). Choose from a beautiful variety of fragrance oils, vibrant mica colors, and decorative add-ins to design a soap that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

Come ready to get creative and leave with something handmade, beautiful, and uniquely yours!

16yr+
Long sleeves and closed toes required
Class includes membership to the Mac & Jack Soap Club - an online member only area with class notes, tips and tricks and recipes.

This year, I’m especially grateful for everyone choosing to shop local. When you support my small Canadian business, more of your dollar stays right here in our community, helping neighbours, families, and fellow makers thrive.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing local over big-box and for believing in the people behind the products. Your support truly makes a difference.