Town of Carleton Place

Cold Process Soap Making Workshop
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Carleton Place Collective, 155 Industrial Ave
This is a small-group, hands-on soap making experience rooted in care, simplicity, and traditional practice.
You’ll learn the foundations of cold process bar soap using locally sourced rendered pork lard, an abundant and traditional ingredient that creates a gentle, moisturizing bar.
The focus is on understanding the materials, feeling your way through the process, and building a relationship with the craft so you can return to it season after season.
You’ll be guided step by step through the soap making process, with time to ask questions, explore variations, and make soap.
Soap is made together, divided, and taken home to cure.
Take home a foundational soap recipe and formulation resources as a PDF.
https://honeybeehomestead.ca/soap-making-workshop

Introduction to Watercolours: 6 Week Beginner Class
2026-03-03 10:30 - 12:00
Should I use more water or less?
The answer is ‘YES’ and I know you were hoping for a more definitive answer. There are very few rules with watercolours so unlock your inhibitions and let the water flow.
Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 12noon
March 3, 10, 24, 31
April 7, 14
*** Note: no class on March 17th
Cost $240 – includes all materials.
https://paintwithjanet.ticketsplease.ca/product/introduction-to-watercolours/

Painting With Coloured Pencils ~ 6 Week Beginner Lesson
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:30
Yes, those old coloured pencils you used to use in school. I will re-introduce you to this wax based medium and take your doodling or adult colouring books to the next level.
I have offered a similar 3 week class in the past and people requested a deeper dive which is why I have extended this one.
Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9
$240
https://paintwithjanet.ticketsplease.ca/product/painting-with-coloured-pencils/

Soap Making Workshop
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-03 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-21 12:00 - 14:30
Get ready to unleash your creativity and take home your very own handmade soaps!
This workshop will begin with an introduction to the hot process soap making method. Participants will be provided with an informative handout (which includes recipe) that they can keep for future reference. Safety measures will be explained and followed during the workshop. All participants will be provided with safety glasses, mask, and gloves.
Upon registering for the workshop, please include a note in the “note” field to indicate which scent you would like to use. Choose from any one of the essential oil blends below (or you may request a custom scent):
1) Eucalyptus & Lavender
2) Lemongrass
3) Rosemary & Spearmint
Depending on the size of the group, you will be teamed up with one or two other participants to create a 2lb batch of soap. Each participant will go home with 2-3 bars of their own soap!
Workshops are held in Carleton Place at:
Carleton Place Collective Inc
(155 Industrial Ave)
*The March 14th workshop was previously available at $120. All workshops going forward are priced at $125.
There are no refunds for workshops unless they are cancelled or rescheduled on the part of the organizer. If you cannot attend your workshop, please provide at least 24hrs notice and your purchase will be deferred to another date.
