Spring Soap Making Workshop

Name: Spring Soap Making Workshop
Start: 2025-04-03T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-04-03T21:30:00+01:00
Location: St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

Schedule

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Anne's Arts & Community Centre | Barnstaple, EN

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedwitch Soapery
Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby?
This introductory workshop teaches you how to make your own hair and body soap using the traditional cold processed method and all natural ingredients!
What you will learn
The science behind soap
The history of soapmaking
Soap making and safety equipment
Introduction to the basic ingredients
Using Botanicals, clays and essential oils
Choosing essential oils
Soap making demonstration
Make your own soap
At the end of the day you will leave with a loaf of soap big enough to cut into approximately eight bars and a workbook containing your recipe and other useful information.
All ingredients, soap making and safety equipment is provided, you will need to bring an apron, a cardboard box big enough to hold a tetra pack (fruit juice/long life milk carton) and an old beach towel or blanket to take your box home in.
Please ensure that you wear long sleeves, trousers and full shoes no open toes.
Suitable for ages 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£30.00 +£15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
Book online
Box Office: 01805 624624
Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.
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