CALGARY / POTTERY / BOWNESS SOAPWORKS
Pottery · Bowness (NW Calgary); public workshops rotate through community venues across the city
Bowness Soapworks
Offerings
Intro Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
$75 · Introductory workshop ~$75 per third-party guide; includes two kiln firings, pickup in 2-4 weeks
BeginnerTry onceMaterials included
Led by instructor Melba; beginner and advanced wheel throwing offered
View & book →Wheel Throwing Series
$290 · Series ~$290 per third-party guide
BeginnerMaterials included
Themed Soap Making Workshop (public, rotating scents e.g. Rosemary, Lemon & Basil / Lemongrass + Basil / Beer Soap)
$95 · $95 per ticket; scent theme and venue vary by date · 1.5 hrs · Venue capacities roughly 8-12 participants
BeginnerTry onceMaterials included
Scheduled evening sessions at rotating venues (West Hillhurst/The Nest Lounge, Bowness Community Association, Italiano Please YYC, Prairie Dog Brewing, Canopy Art Studio)
View & book →Private / Book-a-Workshop Traditional Cold Process Soap Making
$570 · $570 base for up to 6 guests, additional guests can be added; private events minimum ~8 people · Up to 6 in base rate; more can be added; min 8 for private events
BeginnerMaterials includedCorporate / groups
Book by providing 2-3 potential dates at checkout; hosted at partner venues (Greenbriar Market + Refillery on Bowness Rd NW, Wild Rabbit Vintage on 8th Ave SE, Wine Kits Montgomery)
View & book →Soap Cutting Workshop
$25 · $25
Try once
What locals say about this studio
Bowness Soapworks is repeatedly surfaced as Calgary's go-to for traditional cold-process soap workshops and is described as beginner-friendly with a focus on fundamentals plus creativity.
The facts
Neighbourhood
Bowness (NW Calgary); public workshops rotate through community venues across the city
From
$75
Website
Verified
Aug 2026
Sources: provider website + research pass
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