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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 8+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 14 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 1 hour, $60 per guest ($200 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Design Your Own Soap Creative Experience
Experience the creative elements of selecting scent, color, and design in this soap making class in NYC.
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1 hour
Upper West Side
10 to 1000 guests
$60
($200 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
What you'll do
Treat yourself to a customized soap making experience in Manhattan. This workshop is a great way to pause and make time for yourself to enjoy designing your own soaps. You will explore and add to your soap your own scents, colors, and dried flowers from NYC farmer's markets and other select sources!Led by expert soapmaker Marla Bosworth, this hands-on experience will whisk you away as you choose from our natural scents that are alluring and not overpowering. You'll have fun with other guests as you learn the step-by-step process and create your own personalized glycerin soaps that reflect your personal style and preferences.Whether you come alone or bring a friend or small group, this welcoming and friendly class is perfect for all skill levels. Don't worry if you're a complete beginner – Marla will guide you through the entire process, making sure you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way.At the end of the experience, you'll leave with two beautiful, glycerin soaps. Enjoy and experience the art of soap making while creating your own luxurious soap creation to take home!
What you'll get
Take home two gorgeous, decorative glycerin soaps that you make in class!
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Knowledge required
No previous experience is required. This class is for ages 10 and up.
What to bring
Just bring yourself! Everything else is provided.
Add-ons available for this class
- Blend Your Own Fragrant Diffuser ($35)
- Blend Your Own Room Spray ($25)
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Location
Little Shop of Crafts - 711 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
This venue is within walking distance from 96 St station (2100 feet).
Your teacher can also travel within 3500 miles of Upper West Side, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Design Your Own Soap Creative Experience
- 5/5 from Elisa Huang, attended Sep 2026: Booked a private class at our location for associate appreciation and they really enjoyed it. The instructors were so sweet and patient. We laughed a lot smelling each others scents and then adjusting it to make it better.
- 5/5 from Kelsha White, attended May 2026: As usual, Marla and her team (Cristina and Joy) did an amazing job!! The soaps smelled great and the room sprays were just fantastic! My group is already looking forward to another event with Marla. I highly recommend Marla. She is so friendly, professional and organized. Thanks again Marla for making our event such a success!! We appreciate you and your team!!
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Back Porch Studios is a creative workshop studio offering hands-on perfume, candle, and soap-making experiences in New York City and Jackson Hole. Led by designer and natural beauty expert Marla Bosworth, the studio brings a thoughtful, playful approach to crafting, with welcoming experiences for private groups, corporate events, brand activations, and anyone looking to explore their creativity!
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