Would you like to learn how to design and make your own fabulous soap? In these small, relaxed and friendly groups, where everything is provided, you will be guided through the process of combining lye and oils safely to make the soap batter. Step by step I will show you how to create your own soaps from scratch using ingredients and equipment you may already have at home.

Aromatherapy soap, made with essential oils, is nourishing to your skin as well as being artistic and creative. You will discover which simple supermarket items can be used to make soaps in small quantities, where to find oils, colours and butters at wholesale prices, and I'll show you some of the skills and tricks I have learnt in 30 years of soapmaking. I will guide you through the whole process so that you take away a mould containing your own soaps. The groups are limited in numbers so each participant has my individual attention.

Making homemade soap is very rewarding and a great gift for family and friends. Enjoy the satisfaction of making natural handmade bar soaps formulated to your own needs, or the needs of someone else.

We will be using natural, plant based sustainable ingredients. I use palm oil but if you would like to use something else instead please let me know when you make the booking so I can be sure it is in stock. We will use only pure natural skin nourishing ingredients from reliable and trustworthy sources.

You will have access to botanicals, essential oils, oatmeal and various additives that are used in soap making. Some botanicals can be found in your own garden! Just make sure they are dried out first, before using them in soap.

Using a basic cold process soap recipe you will learn how to choose your oils, how to add lye to oils, the importance of tempering the batter, and how and when to add essential oils and colours or anything else that is available in the workshop.

No artificial fragrances or artificial additives are used.

These classes are ideal for developing your abilities, creativity and confidence, whether your plan is just to make the occasional batch of beautiful handmade soaps or whether you want to develop your skills and confidence to a commercial level.

So, choose a date that suits you, or get a group of at least 3 people together and contact me to arrange an extra class outside the scheduled ones.

If you have ever wanted to make luxurious handmade traditional soaps, this workshop is for you !

These soaps made for daily use, not just for show.

To comply with hygiene requirements, social distancing is respected and cleaning products (soap) will be available as well as sanitiser.