Are you interested in learning how to make bar soap?
Photo by Carol English
winter dates
Saturday, February 8 | 12-3 pm
Saturday, March 8 | 1-4 pm
“If you’ve ever wanted to try making soap, this course is a great way to start. ”
I’ve been making cold pressed bar soap for the past 15 years. I have taught many people along the way, some continue to make soap at home while others have gone into business. In the past year, it’s been incredible to have 100 people attend this workshop.
Rendered pork lard is the base of the soap as it’s a locally available and abundant resource. Plus it’s mild, moisturizing, and conditions very well.
The workshop focuses on the foundations of bar soap making and offers resources to personalize future batches that ring true to your preferences.
It'll be a small group so you can ask questions and be hands-on throughout the process.
The beauty of soap making is that it can be done in large batches once or twice a year. It’s great to have on hand - you can use it for personal use and gift it for the holidays or at any time of the year. I don't know about you but handcrafted gifts, feel like gifts from the heart!
Transform everyday fats and oils into nourishing and moisturizing soap!
“I love how my soap turned out, thanks for a very positive experience”
What's included in this workshop?
Step by step instructions on how to make a basic batch of scent-free cold pressed bar soap
Soap made in small groups will be divided to be taken home (approximately 4-5 bars each)
Formulation resources and a bar soap recipe handout plus additional resources
Demonstration on how to render lard or tallow
Try homemade bar soap
Discuss ways to personalize soap, ie use of clays, essential oils, flower petals, colour, herbal infused oils
Meeting other like-minded DIYselfers
Small group of no more than 10 participants
All required supplies
Light snacks and tea
You’ll leave with soap, a recipe, resources and skills in hand to do it yourself!
Melissa Cornacchia
Hi! I’m Melissa, the Honeybee of the Homestead. My journey as a homesteader, folk herbalist, forager, naturalist and farm hand started 15 years ago. It was the beginning of experimenting, learning, playing and connecting with the ways my ancestors lived in cocreation with the generosity of the Earth. When I’m not at the homestead you’ll find me dancing, teaching dance, hiking and participating in community events.
Registration Details
Choose one of the following dates:
Saturday, February 8 | 12-3 pm
Hosted at Carleton Place Collective
155 Industrial Avenue
Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3V7
$92 + HST
*includes light snacks, herbal teas, all supplies and approx. 4-5 bars of soap each
Saturday, March 8 | 1-4 pm
Hosted at Watson’s Corners Community Hall
1132 3rd Concession Dalhousie
Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0
$88 + HST
*includes light snacks, herbal teas, all supplies and approx. 4-5 bars of soap each
Photos by Carol English and Cassandra Postma
what past participants have to say…
“I was very happy to walk away with an understanding of the foundation of making soap (especially the lye part, which is why I wanted to learn in an in-person setting) and taking some soap home to cut and cure.”
“Thank you so much for the soap class. I really found it inspiring to try on my own. I’ve recruited a few friends for a group making afternoon in the future.”
“I had a good time with everyone. The course was very well presented, and you did a wonderful job. I can’t wait to try my soap at the beginning of April. We’re making shampoo on Sunday. ”
“The soap making workshop was great! Very well presented and fun!”
We host private events!
Interested in a private booking for work, birthdays, bachelorettes, girl's nights, etc.? We would be happy to create a unique offering to meet your needs!
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