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Learn the Art of Soap Making
Step inside our Bristol creative kitchen studio. Discover the alchemy, science, and sensory pleasure of formulating traditional cold-process botanical soaps.
Small Group Studio Experience
Traditional Artisan Soap Making Workshop
Hands-on cold-process soap craft in small intimate Bristol groups
Join us in our Bristol creative studio for a relaxed, inspiring 2.5-hour workshop where you'll learn the ancient craft of cold process soap making. Guided step-by-step by MargaretMay founder, you'll blend skin-nourishing coconut oil and botanical ingredients, choose your own essential oils and natural colourants, and pour your very own custom batch to take home.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Group Size: Max 8 People
Location: East Bristol Studio
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays (10:30am & 2:30pm)
What Is Included:
All raw ingredients (coconut oil, plant butters, essential oils, clays)
Safety equipment, moulds and protective gear provided
Full hands-on tuition covering chemistry, curing and slicing
Comprehensive recipe & troubleshooting guide to take home
Approximately 6-8 bespoke artisan soap bars crafted by you
Tea, coffee and locally baked Bristol treats
Price per ticket:£55.00
Small Group Studio Experience
Botanical Balms & Body Butter Masterclass
Formulate whipped shea butters and pocket herbal balms
Discover the therapeutic joy of formulating your own anhydrous skincare. In this 2-hour hands-on session, you will master the art of temperature control, botanical infusion, whipping velvety shea butters, and pouring natural pocket balms using organic beeswax and essential oils.
Duration: 2 Hours
Group Size: Max 8 People
Location: East Bristol Studio
Dates: Selected weekday evenings & weekend mornings
What Is Included:
All organic shea butters, botanical oils and pure essential oils
Reusable amber glass & aluminium jars with bespoke labels
You will craft 1 large whipped body butter and 2 pocket balms
Full formula sheet and botanical blending notes
Complimentary herbal teas and artisan biscuits
Price per ticket:£45.00
Good to Know
Workshop Questions & Answers
Do I need any previous experience?
None whatsoever! The workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as craft enthusiasts. We take you step-by-step through safety, alkali blending, oil saponification, and pouring.
Can I book a private session for a birthday or hen party?
Yes, absolutely! We love hosting private small-group sessions for friends, family birthdays, and corporate team creative days. Contact us via our contact page to coordinate dates.
When do I take my soap home?
Cold-process soap requires 24 to 48 hours in its silicone mould to complete saponification. You will take home your insulated mould on the day, with full instructions on when and how to slice your loaf into bars and allow them to cure.