Beginners Soap Making Workshop

Learn the fundamentals at this ward-winning soap making class in London. One day course



5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £150 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn all the essentials of how to make luxurious, fragrant soaps, for home, gifts to wow your friends and family, or as an aspiring entrepreneur. Many of our students have gone on to do our Soap and Cosmetics Compliance Course, deepening their knowledge and since have launched their own successful soap business.
Paula, the award-winning founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co., has over 10 years of experience making the finest of soaps and has been teaching soap making for over 8 years you will be in expert hands. She will take you through the traditional cold process soap, step by step, and you’ll leave with 8 luxury palm-oil free vegan soaps you have made from scratch.
You’ll be in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
You will learn:
  • How to make artisanal soap from scratch with a professional tutor
  • The art of creating your own scent blend from essential oils
  • Colouring soap using clays, micas or activated charcoal
  • How to work safely with lye and create your own recipes using a lye calculator
  • A real understanding of the properties of soap making oils and why we use them
  • The variety of ingredients needed to make natural soaps, how to select them and where to source them
  • The equipment required to make soaps and where to purchase it
  • A crucial introduction to compliance, safety regulations and legalities for the sale of handmade soap in the UK.
  • Best suppliers for your ingredients and equipment
My courses are designed with professionalism and passion at their core. I’m proud to have received recognition for my work, including the Theo Paphitis SBS award. My courses have also been featured in The English Home and Your Home magazines, highlighting their quality and unique approach.
I am also a CPD Member *The CPD Certification Service, an international community where quality is both recognised and assured
What you'll get
The course includes all ingredients, the use of soap making and protective equipment as well as refreshments. You’ll take home a box full of the soap you’ve made yourself, recipes and a comprehensive course handout. Most importantly, you’ll have the confidence to make soap at home on your own!
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners
Add-ons available for this class
  • Add a reed diffuser (£40)
  • Add a room spray (£30)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

The Strand, Instituto Cervantes - 15-19 Devereux Court, London, WC2R 3JJ

Next to Temple Station. Easy access from Blackfriars, Holborn, Charing Cross

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Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.
Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.

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female Women-owned

Hello, I’m Paula Mateo and I'm an artisan soap, skincare and home fragrance maker. I'm passionate about all things natural and nurturing, which is why I started Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co and started selling my lovingly made creations in 2014. Since then, my small business has gone from strength to strength.
I love sharing my passion for soap and candle making with my courses. I experience real joy and a sense of pride when I inspire others to create their own products, designed to care for their body, mind and soul.
I have tutored hundreds of students in both group and bespoke one-to-one courses. Whether you want to come along and learn just for fun or because you are serious about starting your own brand, I can take you by the hand through the process.

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