Lori's Lotions, Creams & Body Butters Class Comments

"Thanks for offering such a great class on lotions and creams. It was fantastic!" - Stefanie Elle

"Although I had a little bit of experience in making lotion I still found myself not quite understanding the do's and don'ts of making a nice quality cream. Or how to ensure my creams didn't somehow go funky. Whipped butters? I'd seen recipes but hadn't actually taken the time to experiment. Your (lotions/creams/butters) class was absolutely great and informative and just what I needed to overcome my fear of lotion making -- we are so lucky to have you and The Nova Studio in the Bay Area. Not only have I been using the items we made in the class but I've made my own version of the whipped butter and last night I used the instructions from your class to augment my 'Fabulous Red Bush Tea" recipe." - Lucija K.H.

"I very much enjoyed the creams & butters class. I learned a lot in a short period of time. You have created a warm and welcoming environment in which to learn and explore. I really appreciate your openness in sharing what you have learned along the way. I plan to continue my education with the Nova Studio. I did join the list and I look forward to learning more in the future." - Pam S.

"Hi Lori, Was just thinking about you and your studio and the creams/butters class. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Your studio is wonderful. The environment is very conducive to learning, relaxing, taking it all in. The neighborhood is quaint, not too heavily traffic-ed, so there's not a lot of distraction coming from outside. You attract good people and it's nice to be able to network with others in the class. Parking is not an issue either. The creams/butters class was very informative. I'm trying to find my own niche making things hopefully to sell. By taking this class, I can see you have to be really serious to sell this type of product, especially due to the testing. I'm glad I took the class and will love making the lotion and cream for family, friends and myself as gifts. Can't wait to take the cold-process soap class! See you soon." - Amy Jaquith

"Your lotions class was awesome, all my friends at work have already used up the cream I made!!! Thanks for a great class!!!" - Debbie Ferreira

"I took your Lotions, Creams and Body Butters class on March 6th (I came with my friend). I loved your class and plan on taking more of your classes soon. Also I wanted you to know that I taught art for 14 years in Florida in the public schools (K-12th) and adults as well at various art centers. You are a wonderful teacher and very generous with all of your information and support. I also love the creative process in your class. Thanks." - Julie Anglin

"I thought the lotions class was great. I really like your classes because you thoroughly cover the basics and still give tips on how to experiment. The classes are organized but not rigid so they are a lot of fun. I'll definitely be checking the calendar for more classes. Thanks!" - Nami Teramoto

"I loved the lotions & creams class. I can't believe how easy it was. I'll be trying it on my own soon. Hopefully, it will be as easy without your help!" - Regina Oryall

"I really enjoyed the salts and scrubs class, as I have the other classes I've attended this month (lotions and melt & pour soap). It was great because I could go home and immediately make the products with things I already had on hand! This is where I spend a great portion of my "fun" money when I purchase bath products, so it's really wonderful to spend $20 on ingredients to make my own custom batches rather than on a small container of someone else's finished product." - Elaine Bautista

"I have really enjoyed the classes I have taken so far (candles, lotions/creams, card making, salts/scrubs, m&p soap, spa facials) and look forward to the upcoming classes that I am signed up for." - Cheyenne Bell

"Hi, Lori! I forgot to write and thank you for your wonderful lotions class!!! Keep up the good work and I'll return for a class soon! I love all the classes I've taken (bath bombs, bath salts, melt & pour, lip balm)! Thank you for your efforts. For gifts on my last job (the film in Berkeley) I made all the costumer's different kinds of soap, lotion bars, etc. One of them asked what shop sold such beautiful soaps!!!!!! What a compliment and I owe my skills to you! Thanks for your inspiring work!" - Mary Still

"Thanks for all the classes - the lotions & butters, the salts & scrubs, the eco-friendly candles, and the cold process soap. I'm so jazzed that I took them, and will definitely take more. What I really like is receiving the benefit of all your experimentation - that's worth a lot just in itself. Not only do we get bring home wonderful products and a recipe that is going to work, and thorough written instructions and other info, but we also come away with the confidence that we'll be able to do it ourselves at home!!! And... you also give tools so that if we want to experiment, we can. I could have spent a lot of money on books and a lot of time reading, but because of you and your classes, I didn't have to!" - Linda Cary

"Hi Lori, Thank you so much for everything this weekend. I had a wonderful time, and I learned so much. I can't stop telling everyone about what I learned as well as show them the products that I made. I thought that your classes, both types (i.e., the private lesson and the group class), were wonderful; your choices of what products to teach were better than anything that I could have thought up; and your teaching style is extremely effective and enjoyable... By the way, my sister uses L'Occitane hand cream, and she said what we made in your lotions, creams & butters class (lavender essential oil and no color) was remarkably like what she had just purchased in a small tube for $25." - Christine Yoelin

"I LOVE the lavender hand & foot cream you made for the class; it is awesome! I hope to make it before I run out!" - Ginger K.

"I love the body butter, I have been slathering it all over myself and reveling in the luxury. Of course, I am going to make myself plenty. I know friends will love this too." - Rose Sylvester

"I loved the lotion/body butter class on Friday night! I wish it lasted longer or maybe 2 classes of lotion making classes. Anyway, me and my husband use both products everyday now! It feels and smells good. Thanx for sharing your recipe. My husband totally loves the lotion cream. It works well on the dry spots on his face. I like to make some more in the future for my friends and family." - Hsiao Tsai

"Just a quick note to tell you that I really enjoyed Saturday's tub treats class, and have signed up for five more classes! Also, I thought that the lotion you let us sample was absolutely perfect. I have dry skin, so that is the consistency I'm always looking for! That's the consistency of (my favorite) The Body Shop's Sesame Body Butter." - Joelle Crepsac