Natural Soap Making Workshop

Create skin-loving soaps with natural, nourishing ingredients.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 20 to 50

  £50 - £60 (£50 for Public class; £60 for Private class)

Make Your Own Handmade Soap in Nottingham
Ever wanted to learn how handmade soap is made? Join Skilled Hands Organisation CIC for a hands-on traditional soap-making workshop in Nottingham and create your own beautiful, scented soaps from scratch.
This beginner-friendly workshop is a chance to slow down, get creative and learn a new practical skill in a relaxed setting. You’ll be guided through the soap-making process and have the opportunity to experiment with fragrances, colours, natural oils, butters and dried herbs to create soaps that reflect your own style.
During the session, you’ll make four handmade soaps while learning the basic techniques and considerations involved in traditional soap making.
What you’ll do
* Learn the basics of traditional soap making
* Explore different fragrances and essential oils
* Experiment with colours, textures and dried herbs
* Discover how oils and butters are used when making soap
* Make four handmade soaps
* Learn practical tips for continuing your soap-making journey at home
* Take part in a hands-on creative experience suitable for beginners
What happens to your soap afterwards?
Traditional handmade soap needs time to cure before it becomes fully hard and ready to use. Your soaps will therefore still be soft immediately after the workshop and will need approximately 4–6 weeks to fully cure and harden.
Your soaps will not be wrapped like finished retail soaps when collected. They will be carefully packed in cardboard boxes because they will still need to breathe and continue curing.
Choose how you take your soap home
Option 1 – Free collection
Your soaps can be carefully packed in cardboard boxes and collected on an agreed day after the workshop. They may still be soft when collected and will continue to cure at home.
Option 2 – Take your soap home in a purchased mould (£10)
You can purchase a soap mould from us on the day and take your soap home after the session. The mould helps support the soap while it continues to set and cure at home.
Please note that your soap will still be hot and have a soft, custard-like consistency immediately after making it.
Option 3 – Bring your own mould
You’re welcome to bring your own suitable soap mould to the workshop and take your soap home with you afterwards. Your soap will still be hot and soft and will need to continue curing at home.
A creative introduction to soap making
Whether you’re completely new to soap making or simply enjoy learning how things are made, this workshop gives you the opportunity to get hands-on, experiment with different ingredients and create something yourself.
You’ll leave with new soap-making skills, four handmade soaps and practical knowledge to help you continue exploring the craft at home.
Interested in arranging a private soap-making workshop for a group? Get in touch with Skilled Hands to discuss your requirements.
Exclusive Skilled Hands Reward
When you book any paid Skilled Hands workshop, you’ll receive an exclusive £5 discount on our Luxury Scent Experience at Hockley Arts Club.
Important arrival information
Please arrive on time for your workshop. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, unfortunately we won’t be able to admit you to the session, as this can affect the smooth running and safety of the activity.
Come along, get creative and discover the craft of traditional soap making!
Book your soap-making experience in Nottingham today.

Upcoming dates for Natural Soap Making Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 9:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 12 Oct 2026 and 21 Dec 2026.

  • Mon 12 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 19 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 16 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 30 Nov 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 7 Dec 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 14 Dec 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Mon 21 Dec 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
What you'll get
1. Soaps to take away (immediately or after 48 hours)
2. Refreshments
3. Soothing music
4. Certificate of participation
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
All tools and materials will be provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Castles Cavendish Enterprise Centre, 63-67 St Peter’s Street, NG7 3EN, Nottingham

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Recent reviews of Natural Soap Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Adina Olaru, attended Oct 2026: Me and my husband ended up being the only 2 people and Sheila still did the class for us! She was so great, we learned so much and it was the most fun I've had in a while. Sheila is so talented at multiple crafts and she's clearly so very knowledgeable of Soap Making I could have listened to her for ages. Really fun activity, solo or group!
  • 5/5 from Priya Hill, attended Aug 2026: We had a great experience with Sheila making our soaps. She provided us with a lot of knowledge about the process and choosing the right fragrance combinations. The workshop was very enjoyable and the results of our soaps were amazing! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Amy Rawden, attended Jul 2026: Very informative with useful tips to progress your soap making journey! Sheila is friendly and talented, we thoroughly enjoyed the workshop!
  • 1/5 from Ally Ockenden-Kemp, attended Apr 2026: A Complete Disappointment. I booked this via ClassBento as a Mother’s Day gift. We attended the class on the 1st, I collected the soap today after being told they were ready and "beautifully packaged", I received a mess. The "Packaging" was an insult: The advert shows soaps beautifully wrapped with labels. As my photos show, the teacher simply threw 10 soft soaps into a single cardboard box with no dividers or paper. They have stuck to the box and each other. The edges are crumbled, and the scents blending together. For a professional to store them this way is incredibly careless. The Workshop was misleading: Time: Advertised as 2 hours; it lasted barely 1 hour. Materials: Promised herbs, but none were provided. Instruction: Rushed and read from paper. We didn't learn about the benefits of essential oils as promised; we just followed a sheet recipe. No Choice: We weren't allowed to choose our moulds, they were already laid out. My 70-year-old mother was given a childish rainbow mould. This was supposed to be a special bonding experience, but it was a total waste of money. The photos of the "packaging" speak for themselves. I expected much higher standards from a ClassBento experience. *The photo taken in the box was taken in my car, I opened the box as soon as I left the venue. The soaps were careful places in my care to prevent any movement in the journey home.
  • 5/5 from Anca Smaranda, attended Dec 2025: Easy to understand and fun
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Skilled Hands Organisation CIC
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Skilled Hands Organisation: Crafting Change, Empowering Lives.
Skilled Hands is a Nottingham-based Community Interest Company (CIC) with over 20 years of experience in organising transformative craft workshops across the globe. For the past six years, we’ve proudly made Nottingham our base, using the power of artisan crafts to empower individuals, enhance well-being, and unite communities.
At Skilled Hands, we believe in the profound impact of creativity. Our workshops are more than just a learning experience—they are a catalyst for change. Every paid workshop we offer directly supports our mission to provide free, high-quality workshops to women in Nottingham who need it most. These sessions offer more than just craft skills; they provide a pathway to better lives, whether through starting small businesses, supporting families, or benefiting from the therapeutic effects of hands-on creativity.
When you book a workshop with us, you’re not just signing up for a unique and enriching experience; you’re also playing a crucial role in uplifting another woman’s life. Each session you enjoy helps us fund opportunities for women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them, enabling them to re-skill, find hope, and build a brighter future.
Skilled Hands isn’t just about crafting—it’s about crafting change. By choosing our workshops, you’re joining a community of compassionate creatives who understand the power of giving back. Together, we can make a difference, one craft at a time.
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