In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket.
In this three hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soap-making and have a chance to make your own soap from scratch, using oils that you can buy in the supermarket. In the theory part you will find out how soap works and you will learn about the cold process method of soap making. Topics covered include colouring and fragrancing your soap, adding other ingredients such as clays and exfoliants to your soaps, natural soap-making, and troubleshooting. During the practical session, you will make a small loaf of soap (500 ml), which is approximately four full sized or eight guest sized bars of soap. All materials and ingredients are included, and each participant will also receive a silicon soap mould that they get to keep. Your course fee includes a materials charge of $25.
Open Hours
Term Time: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
School Holidays: When courses are running the office is open 9:00am - 4:00pm