Spend an hour in a Savannah studio mixing clays, oils, and extracts to create a 7 oz custom mask. Led by trained formulators—many with SCAD ties—this hands-on workshop teaches mixing ratios, ingredient effects, and leaves you with a finished jar to take home.
Spend an hour in a Savannah studio mixing clays, oils, and extracts to create a 7 oz custom mask. Led by trained formulators—many with SCAD ties—this hands-on workshop teaches mixing ratios, ingredient effects, and leaves you with a finished jar to take home.
The studio smells faintly of citrus and clays as sunlight from large windows skirts the wooden tables. You sit with a palette of fine powders, oils, and plant extracts while an instructor—often a SCAD-trained maker—walks the room, guiding measurements and testing textures. Conversation hums: choices about oil weight and clay absorbency, small adjustments that make the final jar feel personally engineered.
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Operated by Salacia Salts - Flagship Location · Savannah, Georgia
The studio smells faintly of citrus and clays as sunlight from large windows skirts the wooden tables. You sit with a palette of fine powders, oils, and plant extracts while an instructor—often a SCAD-trained maker—walks the room, guiding measurements and testing textures. Conversation hums: choices about oil weight and clay absorbency, small adjustments that make the final jar feel personally engineered.
Savannah's creative pulse frames the class. The city's historic district and SCAD’s influence feed a hands-on, design-forward approach to simple apothecary. Geologically, Georgia is known for extensive clay deposits (kaolin and other clays are important to the state’s mining history), and local artisans favor naturally derived clays for their mineral content and mild exfoliation.
Culturally, this is part lesson and part craft: expect clear instruction on mixing ratios, emulsification, and ingredient interactions rather than vague recipes. The finished product is a roughly 7 oz glass jar you make and take home—labeled by you.
Practical notes: the workshop lasts about 60 minutes, accommodates up to ~20 people, and is wheelchair accessible. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting dusty, tie back long hair, and leave jewelry at your bag. If you have nut allergies, mention them during booking—the oil selection can include nut-derived options. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in, and bring a small notebook or phone for photos of your custom formula.
This is a low-impact, sensory studio experience that pairs urban craft culture with practical skincare education—ideal for travelers who want a tangible, locally made souvenir and a quick, creative hour in Savannah.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated, light standing and hand work
The class is 60 minutes long and you leave with a roughly 7 oz glass jar of the clay mask you formulated.
The experience is generally suitable for teens and adults; check with the operator about very young children—stroller access is noted but supervision is required.
Yes—communicate dietary or allergy concerns at booking or on arrival so the instructor can suggest alternative oils and extracts.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time for a full refund; cancellations within 24 hours are not refundable.
Savannah’s craft scene now overlaps with its port and industrial past; Georgia has long been a producer of kaolin and other clays used in industry and craft.
Choose biodegradable ingredients when possible and avoid rinsing clay down drains—small batches can be disposed of in trash to prevent plumbing issues and local water impact.
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The studio smells faintly of citrus and clays as sunlight from large windows skirts the wooden tables. You sit with a palette of fine powders, oils, and plant extracts while an instructor—often a SCAD-trained maker—walks the room, guiding measurements and testing textures. Conversation hums: choices about oil weight and clay absorbency, small adjustments that make the final jar feel personally engineered.
The studio smells faintly of citrus and clays as sunlight from large windows skirts the wooden tables. You sit with a palette of fine powders, oils, and plant extracts while an instructor—often a SCAD-trained maker—walks the room, guiding measurements and testing textures. Conversation hums: choices about oil weight and clay absorbency, small adjustments that make the final jar feel personally engineered.
Savannah's creative pulse frames the class. The city's historic district and SCAD’s influence feed a hands-on, design-forward approach to simple apothecary. Geologically, Georgia is known for extensive clay deposits (kaolin and other clays are important to the state’s mining history), and local artisans favor naturally derived clays for their mineral content and mild exfoliation.
Culturally, this is part lesson and part craft: expect clear instruction on mixing ratios, emulsification, and ingredient interactions rather than vague recipes. The finished product is a roughly 7 oz glass jar you make and take home—labeled by you.
Practical notes: the workshop lasts about 60 minutes, accommodates up to ~20 people, and is wheelchair accessible. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting dusty, tie back long hair, and leave jewelry at your bag. If you have nut allergies, mention them during booking—the oil selection can include nut-derived options. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in, and bring a small notebook or phone for photos of your custom formula.
This is a low-impact, sensory studio experience that pairs urban craft culture with practical skincare education—ideal for travelers who want a tangible, locally made souvenir and a quick, creative hour in Savannah.