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.
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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.
School location
Back Porch Soap Company
Upper West Side, Manhattan 711 Amsterdam Ave Btwn W 94th & W 95th Streets New York, New York 10025
Directions & arrival details
Little Shop of Crafts (private studio within the store)
Reviews of Back Porch Soap Company
(4.8-star rating across
184 reviews)
Professional Cold Process Soap Making
Justin M. • December 10, 2025
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
Rosa R. • November 3, 2025
I had so much fun making candles! It was super interesting to see and learn about the different oils that can be added to create unique fragrances. Marla was patient, kind, and the sweetest person. I’d definitely recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing activity. Oh, and I can’t forget the added bonus of the lovely wine that was served! ??️
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
Christina O. • November 3, 2025
Marla was great! It was just us 4 for the session and the class was great! We even received a small gift at the end courtesy of Marla. I highly recommend to go with a group.
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
Chyna A. • October 14, 2025
NYC Premium Candle Making Experience
Doris T. • October 14, 2025
I felt like I wasted my money, melt and pour candles is really easy. I don’t know why but I went home empty of knowledge.
P.S. The trainer was really nice, this is not against her or anything, it’s just the course is not really engaging enough.
Professional Cold Process Soap Making
Anonymous
• August 21, 2025
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
Anonymous
• May 13, 2025
Great time and price
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
Alex R. • April 8, 2025
Lovely class! Great guidance and output
NYC Premium Candle Making Experience
Irene A. • December 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
Traci V. • December 9, 2024
Wonderful class! Wish we had more time to make the soap at the end though. Looking forward to making another batch soon!
NYC Candle Making Sip and Pour
James O. • November 16, 2024
Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
Peta-gaye W. • October 30, 2024
Professional Candle Making Class
Aparna K. • October 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 Premium Candle Making Experience
Anonymous
• October 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!
Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
Aidan A. • September 22, 2024
I liked it but it wasn’t that fun of a class. Good host.
Herbal Body Scrubs and Healing Balms
Tania C. • August 14, 2024
Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
Tania C. • July 27, 2024
Professional Cold Process Soap Making
Anonymous
• July 26, 2024
Marla and Kay are the best
Professional Cold Process Soap Making
Suzy J. • May 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.
Cold Process Soap Making for Fun and Gift Making
Angelica A. • April 23, 2024
It was fun. I learned how to make naturally made soap in easy way.
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