Beginners Soap Making Course
10am-3pm with afternoon tea
Hosted by award-winning founder, Paula Mateo
In Bexley, Kent, with easy access from London
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.
You’ll be in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We finish with a delicious Afternoon Tea.
Or buy it as a gift …a special experience for someone special!
Paula, the award-winning founder of Old Bexley Soap Company, is a member of the UK Guild of Craft Soap and Toiletry Makers, has over 10 years of experience making the finest of soaps, and 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 soaps you have made from scratch.
“Had a lovely few hours learning about making soap from Paula. Everything was explained very clearly with a set of notes you can take away, and it was great fun. I’m so happy to know how to make some fab smelling soap for gifts and presents. Everyone’s soap looked good enough to eat and smelt gorgeous, with a lovely afternoon tea to finish. Highly recommended for anyone.”
“This course was fabulous, so much so I signed up for the candle making and reed diffuser courses and loved those too! I started to have a go at home for friends and family, but it was getting a bit costly as I was giving the products away for free. That’s when I decided to make it more official. With the help of a friend, now my business partner, Flavo Rosa launched in December 2020. It was incredibly exciting to start a new venture and we launched just in time for Christmas. I can’t thank Paula enough for the knowledge she has taught me. She really is amazing.”
YOU WILL LEARN:
• How to make a beautiful bar of artisanal soap from scratch
• 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
• A crucial introduction to compliance, safety regulations and legalities for the sale of handmade soap in the UK.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
The course includes all ingredients, the use of soap making and protective equipment as well as refreshments and afternoon tea. You’ll take home all the soaps that you’ve mades, a beginners recipe and a comprehensive course handout. Most importantly you’ll have the confidence to make soap at home on your own!
Please bring long sleeve clothing.
VENUE AND TIMINGS
The Freemantle Hall, 51-75 Bexley High St, Bexley DA5 1AA
The course runs from 10am-3pm in Bexley, Kent, easy to get to from London, Kent, Essex and East Sussex. We’re just a couple of minutes walk from Bexley train station (zone 6 on Oyster Card), with regular trains from London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Bus 269 and 132 stop just outside. Bus B12, 229 and 492 stop nearby. If you are driving we’re just off the A2 and near the M25.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You must be over 18 years of age. Full terms here . I can’t wait to welcome you.
