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 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.
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.
Let's get you Soaping!
Beginner Soapmaking Workshop
$65
Beginner Soapmaking
Workshop
What to Expect:
-
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!
Perfect for beginners or anyone
wanting a refresher.
Introduction to Patterns
*Participants need to have completed the Beginner Workshop first*
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.
Introduction to Patterns Workshop
$65
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!
What to expect:
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
-
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!
-
Each session is 2 hours long with a break between - double the creativity, double the soap!
Advanced - Using Other Liquids
$65
Advanced - Using Other Liquids
Learn how to add juice, milks and honey to soap batter
What to Expect:
-
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.
