Soapmaking Workshops

Learn to Make Natural Cold Process Soap — Led by a Qualified Chemist

Spend two hands-on hours in our Malton workshop learning the art and science of cold process soap making, guided by our qualified in-house chemist. You’ll leave with six bars of your own handmade, natural soap, personalised with your own choice of fragrance, botanicals, and exfoliants and the knowledge to make more at home. No melt-and-pour bases here. This is the real thing: vegetable oils, natural waxes, and the cold process method, explained clearly and made enjoyable for complete beginners.

What You’ll Learn & Do

- The history and chemistry of soap making, explained in plain English

- How to work safely with soap-making ingredients

- How to blend essential oils and fragrances to create your own signature scent

- How to reach and recognise ‘trace’, the key moment in cold process soap making

- How to add botanicals, dried flowers, and exfoliants for texture and appearance

- How to pour, mould, cut, and cure your soap

- What to do in the 24 hours and 2 weeks after the workshop to finish your bars

What You’ll Take Home

Six bars of your own handmade, palm oil-free natural soap, made from scratch using the cold process method, scented with your own custom blend of essential oils, and personalised with your choice of botanicals and exfoliants. Each bar is uniquely yours.

Workshop Details

Duration: Approximately 2 hours (we don’t rush; it’s meant to be relaxing!)

Sessions: Afternoon (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

Location: Cosy Cottage Soap Workshop, Unit 1, 18 Cherry Farm Close, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6FD

Group size: Maximum 10 participants

Minimum age: 16 years

Suitable for: Complete beginners or others looking to improve, no experience needed

Price: £65 per person, including all materials and 6 bars of soap to take home

Full address and joining instructions will be emailed approximately one week before your workshop. Please check your spam folder and contact us at customerserviceteam@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555 if you don’t receive it.

Makers’ Day: Join us for both our morning candle making and afternoon soap making workshops on the same day, with lunch included. See our website for the full Maker's Day workshop.

Private & Corporate Group Bookings

This workshop is available as a private, exclusively-yours group booking;  perfect for team building, staff wellbeing days, and special group events. We’ve hosted corporate teams, medical and dental

practices, crafting clubs, Women’s Institute groups, hen parties and groups of friends. Private bookings are arranged directly with us so we can tailor the date, group size and experience to suit you. Email us to enquire about a private group booking.

A Perfect Gift Experience

These workshops make superb gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, seasonal events, Mother’s Day, or simply as a treat for someone who loves natural living. If you’d like a gift card sent to the recipient, select this option at checkout and add your message. We can send it directly to them if you provide their address.