Soap making (Ōtautahi)

Cost:

$60.00 per person

Duration:

About this experience

  • Sunday 25 May: 9.30am-12pm
  • Sunday 31 August: 9.30am-12pm
  • Saturday 6 December: 9.30am-12pm

 

In this introductory soap-making workshop, Sonia will share her methods of creating gentle and non-drying soap that contains shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. You’ll learn the basics of the soap-making process and how to customise it to suit your needs. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the products we use daily and discover a more sustainable, personal alternative to store-bought soaps. By the end of the session, you’ll take home a handmade bar of soap to cure, sample, and inspire your soap-making journey.

 

Please note:

  • Safety is important in this workshop as we will be working with lye. 
  • Please bring safety glasses. Regular glasses or sunglasses are fine if you are comfortable with this, however safety glasses are preferable.   
  • Please bring reusable dish gloves to protect your hands (not disposable gloves).
  • Please wear long sleeves and long trousers. You will also need to wear closed toe shoes.
  • We also suggest that you bring along a face mask for the mixing portion of the workshop.
  • All OTHER materials and tools will be supplied.
  • Children must be over 13 years and come with one adult per child. Teenagers over 16 years old are fine to come on their own.

 

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.