Soap making (Whakatū)

Learn to make your own gentle, non-drying soap in this introductory soap making workshop.
Swirl-patterned soap bars on a white surface
$70.00 per person
$70.00
  • Saturday 6 June: 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, a chemical that can cause injury. Please rest assured that every precaution will be taken to ensure safety, and Sonia brings many years of experience and a strong focus on safe practice.
  • Please wear long sleeves, long trousers, and closed-in footwear to protect against any spills.
  • Please bring safety glasses. Regular glasses or sunglasses are acceptable if you are comfortable using them, though safety glasses are preferable. A limited number will be available if you forget.
  • Please bring reusable dishwashing gloves to protect your hands (not disposable gloves).
  • 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.
  • This workshop is suitable for children aged 13 years and over, accompanied by an adult (you need to purchase two places in this instance), or for ages 16 years and older 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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Your Host

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Sonia Barrish

With a passion for living simply and sustainably, Sonia enjoys and respects what the wilds can provide. She believes in making use of what can be found in nature to fulfil our everyday needs, cultivating and making by hand as much as she can on her urban section in Kaiapoi to support her growing family. Sonia is teaching workshops for soap making, natural body products, food preserving and natural household cleaning products. @urbanselfsufficiencynz/