Kulina Folk Art Creative Workshops

Make Your Own Body Balms, Hand Scrubs and Foot Scrubs - Workshops at Your Venue

 Come and make balms, hand scrubs and foot scrubs with a few simple everyday ingredients and enjoy a relaxing spa day in the comfort of your own home. The process to create a variety of personal blends is fun and informative! These workshops are suitable for teens and adults. Suggestions and ideas from hosting venues are always welcome.

Make Your Own Body Balm WorkshopBody Balms - Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants

60 min. workshop

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient and learn how to incorporate them into your very own blend. We believe in using only 100% all-natural ingredients that are easily accessible, so you can feel confident about what you're putting on your skin. Rest assured, no preservatives will be added to the final product. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to indulge in the art of making moisturizers, this workshop provides a delightful experience. You'll leave with a generous 2.50 oz. jar of your personalized body balm and all the knowledge needed to create more.

Please use this SAFETY STATEMENT on all publicity materials The beeswax and oils are hot and fragrance oils can be strongly scented. The registering of children under 18 years old for this event indicates that the parent/guardian acknowledges the safety concerns while handling hot materials.

- Program starts promptly, no admission is allowed after instructions are given.

- No children will be allowed in the room, only the registered participants.

- No exceptions will be made to these rules.

Venue Requirements

* Please use my SAFETY STATEMENT for publicity purposes to make parents of teens aware of the safety concerns with hot materials. Feel free to use my description and pictures as well.

* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening and near an outlet

* I will bring everything else!



Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. setup & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$315 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

Travel Fee: Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. If we can book you on the same day with another venue, within 15 miles from your venue, we will split the fee between the two venues.

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Hand and Foot Scrubs - Ages: teens and adults - Up to 22 participants  -  60 min. workshop

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation.

During this immersive session, each participant will have the opportunity to create two luxurious scrubs, tailored to pamper your hands and feet. Using only the finest 100% natural ingredients, including splendid salts, soothing oatmeal, nourishing carrier oils, and aromatic essential oils, we will explore the remarkable properties, benefits, and proper usage of each component. These remarkable scrubs not only gently exfoliate, buffing away dead skin cells, but they also provide deep hydration and nourishment for your skin. Talk about a 2-in-1 product! And the best part? There are absolutely no preservatives added to the finished product, ensuring a truly wholesome experience. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking to create their own exfoliants, this workshop promises an educational and rewarding journey. At the end of this enriching session, each participant will take home two generous 8 oz. jars of scrubs, as well as comprehensive information to continue concocting their own spa-worthy creations.

Venue Requirements

* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening

* I will bring everything else!


Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. setup & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$315 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.

Face Scrubs - Ages: teens and adults - Up to 22 participants

60 min. workshop

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation.

Introducing our DIY Face Scrub Workshop - a delightful opportunity for you to create your own personalized scrubs using all-natural ingredients! Specially designed to treat your sensitive facial skin with utmost care, these scrubs will leave your complexion feeling luxuriously soft, smooth, and silky. Not only do they buff away those pesky dead skin cells, but they also provide deep hydration and nourishment, acting as a dual-action exfoliator and moisturizer. Enroll in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft two different scrubs using simple pantry staples like sugars, oatmeal, a delightful array of carrier oils, and aromatic essential oils. We'll dive into the properties, benefits, and proper usage of each ingredient, emphasizing a 100% natural approach with no added preservatives. This workshop is absolutely perfect for both beginners and anyone seeking to venture into the world of homemade exfoliants. Each participant will take home two beautifully packaged 2 oz. jars of scrubs alongside comprehensive information that will empower them to create countless batches in the future. Pamper your skin the natural way - join us today!

Venue Requirements

* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening

* I will bring everything else!


Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. setup & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$315 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.