Past Workshops
Here is a sample of some of our past workshops. For all workshops, all supplies are provided, and no prior experience is needed.
If you're interested in hosting any of these workshops for your own party, let us know!
Secrets to Creating Simple and Beautiful Home and Body Care Products in Under 10 Minutes
Have you always wanted to make your own body care and cleaning products, but don't know where to start? This workshop shows you how to turn simple ingredients into beautiful products that make your skin and home feel and smell amazing. Learn how to blend essential oils and other natural ingredients to create three amazing products that include a natural dish soap, a personalized therapeutic essential oil roll-on blend, and a moisturizing lip balm that leaves your lips soft and supple.
Plus, you learn how to make each of these products in under 10 minutes! By teaching you the benefits of each ingredient and how to use them, as well as providing a hands-on experience, we give you the foundation to start creating your own products at home so that you can save time and money while protecting your health.
Past workshop dates:
Valentine's Day Body Care Workshop
In this 1.5-hour workshop, you learn how make three rejuvenating skincare products. You are taught how to select and blend natural ingredients together, where to source high quality ingredients, and how best to use them for a variety of skincare products.
You see a demo of how to make each of the three products, and you also get to take part and make one of the products yourself, and take it home afterwards!
Each student goes home with a recipe package and one of the following products:
- A sensual and relaxing massage oil
- A body scrub, or
- A moisturizing lip balm
Past Workshop Date:
- Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020 - Be Fresh Local Market, 1900 W. 1st Ave, Vancouver
DIY Coffee Skincare Workshop
In this 2-hour coffee-inspired workshop, you learn how make rejuvenating skincare products using coffee grounds. You are taught how to select and blend natural ingredients together to create three beautiful products.
Each student goes home with a recipe package and 3 full size products:
- 1 coffee firming under eye serum
- 1 coffee coconut lip and body scrub
- 1 coffee lip balm
Past Workshop Dates:
- Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 6-8pm, Kind Cafe, 3080 Main St, Vancouver
- Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10am-noon, Workshops & Whatnots, 1430 Rupert St, North Vancouver
Art of Making Lotions, Potions, and Scrubs: Baby Edition
Learn how to make your own baby care products! At this workshop, we make:
- Baby shampoo and body wash
- Baby wipe spray
- Diaper cream
- Sleepy time essential oil roll-on blend
- All-purpose / toy cleaner
All supplies are provided and you get to take all products home so you can start using them or give them away as gifts right away!
Past Workshop Date:
All About Hair - Special Workshop
Learn the essential techniques to cut your child’s hair, and make your own natural haircare products!
Featuring step-by-step, basic instructions to help you understand the foundations of several common children’s hairstyles. This workshop will be a combination of technical demonstrations / breakdowns and hands-on experience in making all-natural adult and baby shampoo and conditioner.
All supplies included, and you bring home all of the products you make!
Past Workshop Date:
- Saturday, March 11, 2017 - The Powerhouse Chiropractic, 1675 Main Street, Vancouver.
The Art of Making Lotions, Potions, and Scrubs - Part I
Get instruction and hands-on experience creating these natural body care & household products:
- Lotions & creams
- Lip balm
- Facial cleanser
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Hand soap
- All-purpose cleaner & More!
Supplies included, and you get to bring home everything you make!
Past Workshop Dates:
- Saturday, December 3, 2016 - The Powerhouse Chiropractic, 1675 Main Street, Vancouver.
- Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 1623 E. 21st Avenue, Vancouver.
- Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - Trout Lake Community Centre
- Thursday, April 19, 2018 - Killarney Community Centre
The Art of Making Lotions, Potions, and Scrubs - Part II
As with our Part I workshop, you get instruction and hands-on experience creating your own natural body care & household products, and then take them home with you. All supplies and a take-home recipe guide are provided. In this workshop, we make the following five products:
- Healing and nourishing facial moisturizer
- Tinted lip balm
- Repairing hand salve
- Remineralizing tooth powder
- Immunity essential oil blend
Past Workshop Dates:
- Saturday, February 18, 2017 - The Powerhouse Chiropractic, 1675 Main Street, Vancouver.
- Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - Suite 5 - 237 West 16th Street, North Vancouver.
Holiday Lotions & Potions: Intro on How to Make Your Own Body Care & Cleaning Products
Learn to whip up your own natural body care & household products, perfect for everyday use and as holiday gifts!
You see live demonstration of making all-natural shampoo, conditioner, hand lotion, lip balm, facial oil, hand soap, all-purpose cleaner, & more. You also get to make & bring home your own natural facial cleanser & moisturizer!
Past Workshop Date:
- Monday, November 28, 2016 - 1110-750 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Baby and Family's Exposure to Toxins
Being healthy and green doesn't mean that you have to give up your current lifestyle or that you have to spend a lot of money. This workshop teaches participants simple steps that they can take to reduce their family’s exposure to toxic chemicals. It is perfect for expecting and new parents. Topics covered include air and water quality, food and nutrition, personal care and cleaning products, baby gear, and nursery design.
Past Workshop Dates:
- Monday, April 25, 2016 – Childbearing Society, Vancouver
- Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - South Community Birthing Program, Vancouver
- Monday, June 27, 2016 - Childbearing Society, Vancouver
- Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 5:30-6:00pm - Echo Cafe, 116 E. 14th St, North Vancouver.
- Saturday, October 29, 2016, 10:00-11:30am - The Powerhouse Chiropractic, 1675 Main Street, Vancouver.
- Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018 - Trout Lake Community Centre
Recipes for a Healthy Mind, Body, and Home
Learn how to have a healthy mind, body, and home! This workshop goes beyond the introductory workshop, Simple Ways to Reduce Your Baby's Exposure to Toxins, and provides even more detailed and practical tips that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle. You learn how to easily reduce your family's exposure to toxins and boost your immune system to better handle unavoidable toxins. We walk through recipes for personal care and household products, and immune-boosting foods, as well as stress management strategies and ways to incorporate physical activity into your life.
You get to see live demonstrations of many recipes, as well as handouts so that you can start taking action at home right away!
Past Workshop Dates:
- Monday, September 19, 2016 - Circus Play Cafe, 1650 E. 12th Avenue, Vancouver.
- Saturday, October 22, 2016 - Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam.
Top 5 Ways to Create a Healthy and Green Home for Your Family
This 30-minute free talk covers the top 5 things you can do to create a healthy and green home for your family. If you want a taste of what you can learn in my more in-depth workshops, this is the talk for you.
Past Workshop Dates:
- Monday, July 18, 2016 - The Juice Truck, Vancouver
- Friday, July 29, 2016 - Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society, Vancouver