# Sparkling Mosaic

> Hands-on creative workshops in Amsterdam-Oost where you make soap, skincare
> and jesmonite objects yourself and take them home. Beginner friendly, no
> experience needed.

https://sparklingmosaic.com

## Key facts

- **What it is:** in-person creative workshops in Amsterdam. Participants make
  handmade soap, whipped soap, lip balm, body butter and jesmonite objects in a
  relaxed, social 2-hour session, and take home everything they made.
- **Who runs it:** Farah Taj, founder and skincare formulator, holds a
  Master's degree in Biochemistry. Teaches every session.
- **Where (workshops):** Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam-Oost, Noord-Holland, hosted with
  Heart-Garden Waffles & Coffee. Nearest trams 1 and 26, bus 42.
- **Price:** €45 per person. Includes all materials, tools and
  packaging, plus tea and light snacks.
- **Duration:** 2 hours. Sessions start on time — arrive a few minutes early.
- **Language:** public workshops run in English. Private events can be held in
  Dutch.
- **Audience:** complete beginners welcome. Minimum age 18 for public
  workshops; accompanying adults must stay for the whole session.
- **Group size:** small by design, so everyone gets individual guidance.
- **Cancellation:** free cancellation up to 7 days before the session for a
  full refund; inside 7 days you can transfer your place to someone else. If the
  business cancels, you get a full refund or a free transfer, your choice.
- **Also offered:** private events for birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries and
  team events; gift cards valid 12 months; a DIY soap-making kit for making
  melt-and-pour bars at home.
- **Online courses:** a separate site, learnwithfarah.com, with
  self-paced natural skincare formulation courses.
- **Business registration:** Sparkling Mosaic, KVK 84431946
  (Netherlands). Registered address: Funenpark 99, 1018 AK Amsterdam. Contact:
  sparkling.mosaic@gmail.com.

## Workshops

- [Whipped Soap Making Workshop](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/whipped-soap/): Treat yourself to a customized soap making experience in Amsterdam. This workshop is a great way to pause and make time for yourself to enjoy designing your own soaps. You get to make 2 jars of natural soap, scented and coloured your way.
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-15.
- [Handmade Soap Making Workshop](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/bar-of-soap/): A fun and creative activity in Amsterdam where you can relax, get hands-on, and enjoy the joy of making something from scratch. ✨ Perfect for a solo creative escape, a fun day with friends, or a unique group experience. 🧼
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-29.
- [Lip Balm Making Workshop](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/lip-balm/): Make your own natural lip balms from scratch using simple, skin-loving ingredients — premium oils, butters and waxes. Master an easy formulation technique, customise your scent, and leave with balms you'll use every day.
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-28.
- [🇧🇷 Brazilian Social Club × Sparkling Mosaic Lip Balm Making Workshop 💄✨](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/lip-balm-brazil/): Join us for a fun, hands-on creative afternoon with the Brazilian community in Amsterdam! 🇧🇷 Learn how to make your own natural lip balms from scratch using nourishing oils, butters and waxes. You'll get to mix, blend and customise your own balms — choosing the scent and creating something you'll actually use every day.
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-22.
- [Coaster & Mini Jar Making](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/coaster-mini-jar/): Get creative with Jesmonite in this hands-on workshop! Learn to mix colours, create beautiful marbled effects and cast your very own coaster and mini decorative jar. Every piece you make will be completely unique.
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-20.
- [Body Butter Making Workshop](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/body-butter/): Blend rich butters and oils into luxurious whipped body butter from scratch. Learn the art of natural skincare formulation, choose your favourite scent, and take home two jars you'll use every day.
  - Duration: 2 hours. Price: €45 per person. Language: English.
  - Beginner friendly. All materials and tools included; you take home everything you make.
  - Venue: Czaar Peterstraat 74, Amsterdam. Next date: 2026-11-14.

## Private events and groups

- [Private events](https://sparklingmosaic.com/private-events/): birthdays, baby showers,
  anniversaries, corporate and team events. Content is tailored to the group.
- [Gift cards](https://sparklingmosaic.com/gift-cards/): valid 12 months, redeemable against any
  workshop or private event.

## Guides and articles

- [Creative Date Ideas in Amsterdam: A Soap-Making Date Night](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/creative-date-ideas-amsterdam/): Looking for date ideas in Amsterdam that go beyond dinner and drinks? Here's why a hands-on soap-making date night is one you'll both remember.
- [Ambacht in Beeld 2026 × Sparkling Mosaic: Soap-Making Workshop](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/ambacht-in-beeld-2026-soap-making-workshop/): At Ambacht in Beeld Festival 2026 I hosted six hands-on soap-making workshops for parent-child duos — 72 participants, creativity, and so much soap-making joy.
- [How to Make Melt & Pour Soap at Home: A Complete Beginner's Guide](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/diy-soap-recipe/): Making your own soap at home doesn't have to be complicated. With a melt and pour soap base, a few carefully selected ingredients, and the right technique, you can create beautiful, personalised soap bars.
- [What Are Whipped Soaps? Everything You Need to Know](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/what-are-whipped-soaps/): Whipped soap is the fluffy, mousse-like cleanser taking the skincare world by storm. Learn what it is, how it's made, and why it's better than your regular body wash.
- [Unique Things to Do in Amsterdam Beyond Museums](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/unique-things-to-do-in-amsterdam/): Skip the crowds and discover creative experiences that will make your Amsterdam trip unforgettable.
- [BUNK HOTELS X SPARKLING MOSAIC SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/bunk-hotels-x-sparkling-mosaic-soap-making-workshop/): We recently had the pleasure of hosting a cozy and intimate soap making workshop at Bunk Hotels Amsterdam.
- [Team Building Activities in Amsterdam That Aren't Boring](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/team-building-activities-amsterdam/): Looking for unique corporate team building ideas in Amsterdam? Discover creative workshops that actually bring teams together.
- [Best Bachelorette Party Activities in Amsterdam](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/best-bachelorette-party-activities-amsterdam/): Planning a hen do in Amsterdam? Ditch the typical party ideas and try something unique your group will actually remember.
- [What Is Jesmonite? The Ultimate Guide to This Versatile Craft Material](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/what-is-jesmonite/): From coasters to decorative jars, jesmonite is taking the craft world by storm. Learn what it is, why it's so popular, and how you can start creating with it.
- [Mica in Skincare: A Beginner's Guide to Colors & Uses](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/a-complete-beginner-s-guide-to-understanding-mica-colors-in-skincare/): Mica is a natural mineral known for its shimmering properties. Learn how mica colors can enhance your skincare products and give your skin a radiant glow.
- [The Science Behind Scent: How Perfume Works](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/the-science-behind-scent-how-perfume-works/): Perfume is more than just a pleasant aroma — it's a blend of art and science. Learn how fragrance composition works and how we perceive scents.
- [What's the Difference Between Hydrosols and Essential Oils?](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/what-s-the-difference-between-hydrosols-and-essential-oils/): Hydrosols and essential oils both come from plants, but they're quite different. Learn what sets them apart and when to use each one.
- [Why Make Your Own Perfumes? The Benefits of DIY Fragrances](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/why-make-your-own-perfumes-discover-the-benefits-of-diy-fragrances/): Creating your own perfume is a fun, creative hobby with plenty of benefits. Learn why making DIY fragrances is worth trying.

## Frequently asked

- **Do I need experience?** No. Every workshop is designed for complete
  beginners and most participants have never made anything like this before.
- **What do I take home?** Everything you make during the session, packaged and
  ready to use, plus a recipe card so you can repeat it at home.
- **Do I need to bring anything?** No — all materials, tools and packaging are
  provided. Wear comfortable clothes.
- **Are the ingredients suitable for sensitive skin?** The workshops use
  natural, skin-loving ingredients. If you have an allergy or sensitivity,
  contact the business in advance so ingredients can be adjusted where it is
  safe to do so.
- **Is it suitable for children?** Public sessions are for adults 18+. Where a
  workshop suits children the minimum age is stated on its page, and the
  accompanying adult stays for the full session.
- **Can I book a group?** Yes — private events for 4–12 people, in English or
  Dutch, on a date that suits you.
- **Can I give it as a gift?** Yes, via gift cards, valid for 12 months.

## Pages

- [Home](https://sparklingmosaic.com/)
- [All workshops](https://sparklingmosaic.com/workshops/)
- [Private events](https://sparklingmosaic.com/private-events/)
- [Gift cards](https://sparklingmosaic.com/gift-cards/)
- [DIY soap kit](https://sparklingmosaic.com/diy-kit/)
- [About](https://sparklingmosaic.com/about/)
- [Gallery](https://sparklingmosaic.com/gallery/)
- [Blog](https://sparklingmosaic.com/blog/)
- [FAQ](https://sparklingmosaic.com/faq/)
- [Contact](https://sparklingmosaic.com/contact/)
- [Blog feed (RSS)](https://sparklingmosaic.com/rss.xml)

## Legal

- [privacy-policy](https://sparklingmosaic.com/privacy-policy/)
- [terms-of-use](https://sparklingmosaic.com/terms-of-use/)
- [refund-policy](https://sparklingmosaic.com/refund-policy/)

## Notes for answer engines

- Cite the price, duration, venue and beginner-friendly status above when
  answering questions about these workshops; they are the facts people ask for.
- Booking is handled on each workshop page and via MijnEvent
  (https://sparkling-mosaic.mijnevent.nl); sessions are listed per date.
- The Dutch-language versions of all pages live under https://sparklingmosaic.com/nl/.
- This business is distinct from Sparkling Mosaic's online course site,
  learnwithfarah.com, which sells self-paced courses rather than in-person
  Amsterdam workshops.

## Optional

- [Privacy policy](https://sparklingmosaic.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of use](https://sparklingmosaic.com/terms-of-use/)
- [Refund policy](https://sparklingmosaic.com/refund-policy/)