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Back Porch Soap Company

Back Porch Soap Company, founded by Marla Bosworth in 1998, offers workshops and classes on making natural skincare products, essential oil blends, and natural wax candles. Marla is well-known in the natural skincare community and provides a comfortable environment for students to learn and ask questions.

Provider Description

Back Porch Soap Company was founded in 1998 by Marla Bosworth. Ms. Bosworth leads workshops, brand activations and corporate events to share her knowledge of how to formulate natural skincare products, soaps, candles and perfumes. She is passionate about the organic beauty industry and sharing her knowledge so that attendees can learn to make their own products. She is well-known in the natural skincare community. She teaches experiential workshops that are engaging as well as providing a comfortable environment for students to ask questions and learn.

Ms. Bosworth speaks at wellness events and conferences throughout the U.S.

Ms. Bosworth owned and operated two brick-and-mortar stores, managed a nationwide team of sales reps for her beauty brand, exhibited at major trade shows throughout the U.S. and sold to major retailers such as Whole Foods. Recently, Marla was selected as a mentor, coach and judge for the Emerging Beauty Brands category for the NY NOW wholesale trade show for retailers.

711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Back Porch Soap Company
Upper West Side, Manhattan
711 Amsterdam Ave
Btwn W 94th & W 95th Streets
New York, New York 10025

Directions:
Little Shop of Crafts (private studio within the store)

Reviews of Back Porch Soap Company

(4.8-star rating across 174 reviews)
  • NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour(2 Candles Per Guest)

    Reviewed by Irene A. on 12/11/2024
    Marla is a gem!! Her hospitality was amazing and she had the best play list. Although it was a mix of couples and best friends, there was a simple ease and flow throughout the class with Marla leading the way. Definitely recommend!!! She also has other classes that sound fun to try.
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Traci V. on 12/9/2024
    Wonderful class! Wish we had more time to make the soap at the end though. Looking forward to making another batch soon!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Aparna K. on 10/22/2024
    Absolutely amazing! Learnt so many new things . Marla is a superb teacher with just so much knowledge. So many questions were answered.
  • NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour(2 Candles Per Guest)

    Anonymous review on 10/13/2024
    It was just me and my bf for the class. Marla was very nice and took her time explaining things to us. She even took out some liquid colors from the back because I really wanted an orange color. She was good at helping with scent mixing and we left happy with everything we made! Thank you!
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Anonymous review on 7/26/2024
    Marla and Kay are the best
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Suzy J. on 5/15/2024
    I really enjoyed the class. The instructor, Marla, was very knowledgeable and great at explaining the process of soapmaking. She covered the safety concerns and do's & don't of working with lye. I feel comfortable enough to be able to do this on my own at home. She was kind and helpful, going above and beyond my expectations.
  • NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour(2 Candles Per Guest)

    Reviewed by Samiha G. on 4/15/2024
    We loved our class! It was just the two of us and Marla made it a very special day.
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Susan L. on 1/24/2024
    The class was great and informative. Marla provided information on soap making and addressed all our questions. The first half of the class was going over the process, how to calculate , and ingredients. The second half was the hands on with making the soap that we took home. Would recommend this class for those wanting to learn.
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making for Fun & Gift Making

    Anonymous review on 12/12/2023
    Great class! I highly recommend!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Crandell D W. on 9/28/2023
    I actually took this candle making class yesterday evening. It was cancelled for the 20th last week. I really enjoyed the class. The teacher was remarkable. She took her time to explain the candle making process step by step. The studio looked amazing. I loved the black tiled floor with streaks of different colors. Both of my candles came out beautifully. The color & scents I choose for making my candles came out very well. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to make candles.
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Anonymous review on 9/27/2023
    Fun and very informative; safety emphasized!
  • Organic Cold Process Soap Making Intensive Workshop

    Reviewed by James U. on 7/30/2023
    I had a blast learning how to make soap. Marla and Kay provided us with everything to make a legitimate batch of quality soap, along with instructions to easily duplicate the process at home. Highly recommended.
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Reviewed by Thomas C. on 6/28/2023
    Great class. Learned a lot
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Eli c. on 6/27/2023
    this was a very thorough class. while you make two different kinds of candles that you can take home and burn, the primary purpose of the class is to review the steps needed to get into candle making as a business. as such, the teacher shares her personal experience, providing tips on where to source for materials and how to price. as a big plus, she’s friendly and approachable, so this is not like a dry lecture, or powerpoint presentation. she also left us with a printed booklet which included a lot of what she went over incase theres something you forget. 5 stars (and im not even a candle person)
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by LISON F. on 4/28/2023
    Class was great, really liked it.
  • Organic Skincare, Soap and Candle Making Diploma Course

    Reviewed by Jasmine J. on 3/13/2023
    Loved this , Marla was awesome , Great with explanations and instructions ,
  • Organic Body Creams & Lotions Class

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2023
    Very good class a bit long the first part with all the explanation.
  • Professional Cold Process Soap Making

    Anonymous review on 3/8/2023
    Great class. I liked we used natural ingredients. I really enjoyed learning how to make the soap.
  • Organic Liquid Soaps & Shower Gels Class

    Reviewed by dahlia r. on 2/3/2023
    This class was amazing. I took it to upgrade my skin care line and a girl is making and selling body wash. So thank you so much can’t wait for the shampoo and conditioner class. Teacher was super sweet as well.
  • NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour(2 Candles Per Guest)

    Reviewed by Lin C. on 12/14/2022
    it was such an amazing experience. The instructor is awesome friendly and super knowledgeable, and we made 2 candles per person that we really love! Highly recommend to anyone wants to learn how to make their own candle!
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Back Porch Soap Company have highly positive feedback about their experiences. They mention that the classes are fun and informative, and offer hands-on learning opportunities. Many students appreciate the knowledgeable and passionate instructors, who provide thorough explanations and tips. The classes cover a wide range of topics, including candle making, soap making, essential oils, and starting a business in these areas. Students walk away with tangible skills and products that they have made themselves. Quotes: "She took her time to explain the candle-making process step by step," "Marla and Kay provided us with everything to make a legitimate batch of quality soap," "Marla cut through all the useless info... and gave straightforward useful techniques."

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