Cold Process Soap Making Workshop

What you'll learn

Learn how to make your own organic soap with our Home DIY courses in Sydney!

This hands-on soap-making course in Sydney will teach you how to craft your own artisan soaps using Melt & Pour and Cold Process techniques. 

Industrially produced soaps are often a bit like junk food - containing lots of nasty chemicals and strange ingredients! Why not make your own eco-friendly soap, where you can choose ingredients which are kind on your skin - and kind on the planet, too!

Under the guidance of your experienced tutor, you'll make 3 batches of Cold Process soap formulations, including lots of skin-nourishing natural oils, butter and milk; embellished with colourful micas or clays; and lovingly scented with pure essential oils or fragrance oils. 

You'll also learn insider tips and tricks for making and decorating your own home-made soaps, and where to source ingredients and buy equipment. Soon, you'll be making your own soaps at home, creating wonderful self-care treats and thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

Whether you're looking to craft gifts for loved ones or start your own small soap-making business, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get started.

Join us and embark on a creative, sustainable, and satisfying journey in the world of DIY soap-making!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this soap making course, you should have:

• Knowledge about the history & science of soapmaking
• An understanding of the ingredients used & safety precautions
• Learnt how to formulate your individual recipe to suit your needs
• Been provided with details on where to buy additional ingredients & equipment, to continue with your making journey.

Course content

What will be covered in this soap making course?

• Basic history and the science of soapmaking
• Comparison of commercial vs homemade soaps
• How to create & read ingredient labels
• Safe techniques for working with sodium hydroxide and other ingredients
• The ingredients we use - what they do, how they work & how to decide which ones to use
• Demonstration & hands-on making – the fun of making your natural soap bars
• After the making – the curing process, cutting, storage & use of your handmade soap

Intended audience

Who is this soap making course for?

This course is designed for individuals of all skill levels, from beginners looking to explore a creative hobby - to experienced artisans seeking to refine their soap-making skills.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• A pen & paper to take notes
• A bag to take your products home

Materials provided

• All raw and natural ingredients to create 1 Melt & Pour soap + 3 Cold Process soap batches
• All Packaging to take your creations home
• Handouts with lots of recipes to try at home.

Note: All products supplied for use in this course are provided by the tutor through her business Bath Body Bliss.

Additional information

Please note the following:

Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approximately 20 steps.

Allergy Disclaimer: An ingredient mild to one person can cause a reaction in another. All of the ingredients and recipes used in this course will be fully disclosed – if you have any sensitivities to a listed ingredient you should not use that product. As with any other product, if a rash or any irritation should occur please discontinue use & check with your doctor.