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Soapmaking Workshops

Join me for hands-on workshops and learn how to create natural soaps using pure oils, botanicals and essential oils. Perfect for beginners or hobbyists ready to level up.

What to learn soapmaking! Join a workshop at Urban Homesteader's

What You Will Learn

Want to make your own soap but don’t know where to start?

Join one of my hands-on soapmaking workshops in Canterbury - New Zealand.

You'll learn everything from safety and ingredients to designing your own signature bar.

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All workshops are limited to just four participants, ensuring a relaxed, hands-on experience with plenty of one-on-one guidance.


Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this small group setting allows you to ask questions, gain confidence, and enjoy the creative process at your own pace.

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Let's get you Soaping!

Eucalyptus and lavender, colored with indigo powder, topped with calendula and poppy seeds.
Annatto seed soap, topped chamomile and lavender
Available online

Beginner Soapmaking Workshop

$65

Beginner Soapmaking

Workshop

What to Expect:

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  • Cold process soapmaking 101 with a twist!

  • How to use lye safely

  • Ingredient selection and substitutions

  • Using natural colorants and essential oils

  • Live demonstrations and guided hands-on practice

  • Take home a 500g of soap made by you!

  • 2 hours of creativity and fun!

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​Perfect for beginners or anyone

wanting a refresher.

 

Drop pour soaps - created in Urban Homesteader workshops

Introduction to Patterns

*Participants need to have completed the Beginner Workshop first*

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What to Expect:

  • Expanding on the Beginner Workshop - more advance techniques

  • Learn about to control the batter

  • How to create different patterns confidently

  • Using natural colorants and essential oils

  • Live demonstrations and guided hands-on practice

  • Take home a 500g of soap made by you!

  • 2 hours of creativity and more fun!

 

Can be completed on the same day as

the Beginner Workshop.

 

 

Patterned Tops
Available online

Introduction to Patterns Workshop

$65

Patterned soap workshop
Available online

Beginner & Pattern Workshop Combo

$120

Beginner & Pattern 

Workshop Combo

Spend the day learning the beautiful art of cold process soapmaking—from the basics to advanced designs!

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What to expect:

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In the Beginner Workshop, you’ll cover:

  • Lye safety and soapmaking essentials

  • Ingredient choices and natural substitutions

  • Working with essential oils and plant-based colors

  • Guided hands-on practice

  • Make and take home your own 500g soap loaf

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Then, in the Pattern Workshop, we take it further with:

  • Batter control for design success

  • Techniques for creating natural swirls, layers, and patterns

  • More hands-on practice and demos

  • Another 500g batch made by you!

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Each session is 2 hours long with a break between - double the creativity, double the soap!

 

Milk and honey soap - using liquids other than water - Advance Workshop
Available online

Advanced - Using Other Liquids

$65

Advanced - Using Other Liquids

Learn how to add juice, milks and honey to soap batter

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What to Expect:

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  • How to use lye safely - refresher

  • Learn how to apply other methods of lye

  • Ingredient selection and substitutions

  • Using natural foods and essential oils

  • Live demonstrations and guided hands-on practice

  • Take home a 500g of soap made by you!

  • 2 hours of creativity and fun!

 

Participants must have made natural soap previously

or completed a beginner workshop first.

From Learners to Soap Masters!

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