Cold Process Soap Class with Natural Clays & Botanicals

Make your own soap in this fun class!

Join us for an engaging and hands-on Cold Process Soap Making Workshop where you will learn the traditional art of making soap bars from scratch. In this affordable class, you will get to make a 1kg soap loaf which can be cut into 8 bars of soap.

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What You'll Learn:

The basics of cold process soap making, including safety measures and techniques.
How to work safely with sodium hydroxide (lye), an essential ingredient, you can't make soap without it!
Understanding the saponification process and its importance in soap making
The benefits of superfatting your soap and how to do it
How to incorporate fragrance oils for custom scents
Learn about the nourishing aspects of each oil and why we use them in our base recipe
Learn about the unique properties and benefits of various clays, allowing you to customise your soap to suit your skin type.
Learn how to blend all of your ingredients together until you reach trace
An introduction to natural exfoliants and decorative toppings like petals and seeds
Techniques for insulating and curing your soap for the best results
How to troubleshoot common soap making issues, such as separation and soda ash

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Your soap will need to cure in it's mould for 24-48 hours. For those who wish to take their soap loaf home on the day, we offer the option to purchase the mould for $15. If you choose this option, you can keep your soap in the mould for transport and curing at home. Additionally, if you decide to join us for another soap-making class, you will receive a $15 discount on your next session to refill your mould.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to purchase the mould, you are welcome to leave your soap with us to cure, and you can come back to collect your soap at a later date.

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IMPORTANT:

On the day of the class, we will be using caustic soda, also known as lye, which is an alkaline chemical. Please note that due to the nature of this ingredient, the class is not suitable for pregnant women. Lye is a crucial component in the soap-making process as it reacts with oils through saponification, transforming them into soap. Without lye, it is impossible to create soap. However, rest assured that the saponification process fully neutralises the lye, so there is no caustic soda in the finished product. For safety reasons, all participants will be required to wear a face mask when handling lye. If you have a face mask, please bring it with you; otherwise, we will provide masks on the day.

What people say about us

Emily Taylor

I’ve been to Sydney Creative twice and I had so much fun both times. Sophie was so helpful and accommodating when I was trying to find time to come in around work and I learnt so much while I was there, especially with Lucy. She was so patient and explained everything so well! I highly recommend Sydney Creative!!

Kelsey Harris

Great course.. has got me wanting to learn more. Sophie was a lovely teacher who explained things nice and simply. Would definitely recommend for beginners looking to get into sewing!

Philippe Maes

If my first workshop was an incredible experience because I learnt how to correct many bad habits when sewing, this workshop provided me with such an amazing level of achievement and satisfaction! Lucy for her first class was absolutely fantastic of patience and tips and advices. At the end, I managed to finish the short for my daughter and I was so excited about it that the very next day I did another one. Thank you so much for building up my skills and confidence, this is really very much appreciated. Take care and see you soon

Virginie Rey

It’s the second time I had the pleasure to create something with Sydney creative and it was both amazing experiences!! I am so proud of my handmade earrings, all my friends are envious and impressed . I learnt so much during the session, thanks to the amazing teacher Emily, she is patient and passionate! I feel confident that I can do it on my own after 1st session - it would just require to get the material required that can be bought directly at the studio so convenient!

Anne-Sophie

Loved the silver jewellery and clay jewellery workshop! The teachers are very patient, fun and professional! Would recommend!

Monica Rante

I had experience learn introduction sewing beginners making cover cushion Sophie very helpful teach me new skills about how to use sewing machine that was amazing so much fun thank you for your help 😊

Oonagh McEldowney

I have had my new sewing machine for more than a year but had no idea how to use it and was a bit scared of it. After one class with Sophie that all changed. I made a cute cushion at the workshop under Sophie’s expert guidance - than came home and made a second one all on my own. I highly recommend this class for any newbies out there - so much better than watching a you tube video - with so many helpful, practical tips along the way.

Melissa T

Did an earring making workshop. Emma was wonderful. So helpful and such a fun course. Highly recommend.

Prue Barrowclough

Katey was a delight. I learnt a lot and will definitely book in to another course at Sydney Creative once I practice with my pattern making! By the way the space is very cool

Sabine Danneel

Can highly recommend the jewlery class from Sydney Creative. Teacher was professional and had many years of experience in jewlery design. Also very patient! Very fascinating to go trough every step of designing your own jewelry. Fun activity to do with your friends. We went home with own pair of silver earrings! Keen for the necklace workshop!

Sue Elshnawany

Sophie is the best sewing teacher in town. So informative, very professional and easy going. She made everything so easy and i am definitely will be coming back for more classes.

Terrence Murphy

Great introduction class, teacher was engaging and explained each step well. All questions were answered and provided with a great resources.