Workshop: Introduction to cold process artisanal soap making
This 2-hour workshop aims to teach you how to make artisanal soap by cold saponification, using rigorous information in a fun and accessible context. This workshop is recommended for people aged 16 and over, because of the handling of sodium hydroxide (lye).
In this workshop, you'll learn how to make artisanal soaps, understand the ingredients and components of soaps, and master the safety concepts involved in handling sodium hydroxide. You'll be able to choose the colour and scent of your soaps to personalize to your taste and make 10 x 120g soaps (a retail value of $90).
You'll leave with a document containing the steps to follow and the recipe used during the workshop, as well as some resources for formulation calculators and resources for buying the materials needed to make soap.
For the soap-making workshop, you'll need to wear a long-sleeved shirt, and we'll provide goggles, gloves and everything else!
