Kareena Preston,  teacher

Kareena Preston
Krietiviti

Krietiviti
5.0 (20)
Facebook likes5.0 stars (23+)

Hi, my name is Kareena and I am the owner and soap maker at Kri:ei’tiviti Natural Handmade Artisan Soap. We are a micro-business producing small-batch, hand made, cold process, natural soap, in Perth, Western Australia.

So, a bit about me and my soap making... I began making soap a few years ago now after a rather extensive career as a high-performance swim coach. I am registered with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS No 1001654) which all sounds rather important. And it is. As a Cold Process Soap Maker, this is a requirement!

I began making soap out of a need to find a suitable product for my highly reactive, sensitive skin. So research, making, testing and more research was needed to find the right recipe.

But that's not all, I also have a load of qualifications that may not seem relevant but tell you a lot about who I am... including;
  • Winner of the 2020 RKCC Solo Business of the Year Award
  • Winner of the Perth Makers Market Scholarship 2020
  • COVID-19 Safety Trained
  • First Aid with Advanced Resuscitation Training
  • Certificate 3 in MicroBusiness
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Urban and Regional Studies)
  • Silver Licence Swim Coach (Advanced Coach)
  • Working With Children Check - because I want to teach kids the benefit of natural skin products too!

And what does all this mean for you?

Well, there are no formal qualifications required to be a soap maker, however, you know you are dealing with someone who knows how to research, formulate and test which is really vital in producing great quality soap.

I also LOVE to educate people on the benefits of using all-natural handmade soap and body products.
Our wish is to make a product that is kind to the earth and kind to your skin!





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(20)


Keilly Walters Mar 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Very informative, teacher explained very well, safety gone over, lots of colour choices. So excited to create beautiful pieces and have guidance under someone who really knows their stuff. I'll be back.

Nikki Westaway Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Very easy and great fun! Package was well presented with easy instructions and ingredients. Loved making these. Supplier has done a fantastic job!

Angela Horan Nov 2021


This was a great first class to do if you want to learn how to make soap, all the science behind it.
Kareena explained it in simple terms, was patient and on hand to help out all the time.

Anjanette Thomson Oct 2021


It was a great course, Kareena was welcoming and explained things well really enjoyed it ,will be coming back and dong more courses with her ,would highly recommend it .

Megan Oct 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Such an easy & very useful kit with everything needed included.
Loved the clear & concise instruction sheet.
Would sooo recommend.

DIY Lip Balm Craft Kit review by Megan

Selina Cann Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The class was very organized and came home with lovely products and knowledge. Thank you.

Heidi Nelson Oct 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was a very enjoyable day. The teacher was friendly and knowledgeable and the food provided was lovely. It was also good value for money. I recommend doing this workshop. Thank you

Liana Gunzburg Oct 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Kareena was warm & welcoming but also professional in her approach to the workshop. It was a relaxed pace with plenty of down time and wonderful food between making the products. Highly recommended.

Skincare Workshop for World Mental Health Day review by Liana Gunzburg - Perth

Esther Kenrick Oct 2021


Super friendly and engaging. Loves her crafts and does it well. Would absolutely do it again.

Jessica Douglass Sep 2021

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


These bath Bombs smell SOOO good. They are easy to make and are just heavenly! I would recommend this craft box!

Jessica Douglass Aug 2021

93 ClassBento workshops attended • 84 reviews


Beautiful kit and lovely products. Looking forward to having delightful showers! They smell so divine and delightful

Simone Crozier Jul 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


This was a brilliant kit. My daughter loved it. Would highly recommend this for some fun during lock down .

DIY Bath Bomb Craft Kit review by Simone Crozier

Maria Leeuwen Jun 2021


Amazing experience with a lovely group of ladies and girls
A magnificent spread of taste for lunch and afternoon tea
Highly recommend the shower fizzers ‼️‼️

Zoe Benham Jun 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended


I highly recommend this workshop! Such a relaxing, enjoyable day with plenty of delicious food.

Giorgia Kloosterman May 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Kareena was a great, knowledgeable teacher. She engaged the kids in understanding where the materials used came from and how it's important to choose sustainably sourced items. The kids had fun and took home 4 homemade lip balms.

Jess Molloy Apr 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


I LOVE this kit. The instructions were clear and it is great to get the recipe with quantities so it isn't a one and done option- you can make more. The scent I got couldn't have been more perfect (I use peppermint oil frequently to assist with chronic headaches). It took a little practice to get a hang of using the moon press, but I really like the results and they have worked well too.

DIY Shower Steamers Craft Kit review by Jess Molloy

Charlie Scaife Apr 2021

48 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


My daughters first class last week and loved it! She can't wait for the next class :)

Pam Coles Mar 2021


Had a great afternoon making our soap, Kareena is a great teacher, everything so organised with the emphasis on safety. I picked up my soap yesterday, our group shared so we all got a variety of bars, delicious smells! Bonus delicious cake and coffee for afternoon tea. Thanks Kareena

Kelly Dunford Mar 2021


Very passionate and knowledgeable teacher in beautiful grounded setting. Learnt good skills I can put to use.

Sarah Smith Mar 2021


Had a great time making my first bar of soap today and learnt a lot.

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