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Spring Soap Making Workshop

Thu 03 Apr 2025
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple (map)
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Visual Arts (Workshop)

Please note limited access and no wheelchair access to St Anne's. More info...

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

£30.00
+£15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
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Hedgewitch Soapery

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.

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

If a workshop you'd like to do is fully booked ring Box Office (01805 624624) to be added to the waiting list, you might be lucky! This also helps us ascertain the demand for particular workshops when programming.

Running time 150 minutes
  • Feedback from previous Soap Making workshops:
  • Absolutely enjoyed this workshop, tutor was excellent, every process from start to finish was explained, highly recommended
  • We always have great fun at these workshops and come home with lots of homemade soap.
  • Really enjoyed the soap making! Really appreciate there being proper decaf coffee (and tea), and the relaxed pace of the workshop. What a lovely venue.
  • Informative and fun workshop. Relaxed atmosphere. Welcoming hosts. Beautiful venue. Good value for money.
Hedgewitch Soapery Ltd

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