Soap Making Option

Description

Can be selected only as part of a Mix and Match Workshop.

We will begin this module briefly discussing the origins of soap-making and how it has developed over the years.

You will learn how to make cold process soap including:

• The history and chemistry behind cold process soap making
• Equipment needed and where to get it
• Safety measures required
• Which oils, butters and waxes can be used and the benefits each can offer
• How to blend essential oils
• What moulds can be used
• Using botanicals from your own garden to decorate/colour your soaps naturally
• How to treat and store your soap once it’s made
• Advanced techniques such as ‘swirling’ or using goat’s milk
• Troubleshooting
• How to make a shampoo bar

The beauty of the private workshops is that we can cater to your own specific needs and explore areas that particularly interest you. Please do let us know of any allergies or vegan preferences at the time of booking.

You will leave the studio with:

• One reusable soap-making mould filled with soap ready to be cut and cured at home (approx. 8 large bars
• A personal workshop folder
• A 200g bag of natural soap off-cuts ready to be used straight away

You will also be able to ask Sophie any questions you may have over the course of your soap making journey.

Workshops can be tapered to individual need and preferences, including making shampoo bars and milk soaps.

Please bring an apron and wear long sleeved clothes (with shoes rather than open-toe sandals) you don’t mind getting a little mucky in. We would also be very grateful if you could let us know of any allergies beforehand. Please could you also bring your own hand towel.

If you have a particular product in mind which you would like to make then please let us know beforehand and we will do our best to include in during the course.

We can send the voucher to you, or to your chosen recipient, with instructions on how to book the course on a day convenient to you.

Postage is free – when placing your order, please use the additional notes box for any message or special instructions.

Please note – this is not a business course.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds are available for cancellations made 7 days (or more) of the workshop date, minus any PayPal or bank processing fees. Cancellations made fewer than 7 days before the workshop date will not be refunded.

Should we need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, we will aim to give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation and offer you either a refund or another date convenient to you.