Soap making with Sonia Barrish
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.
- Please bring safety glasses. Regular glasses or sunglasses are fine if you are comfortable with this, however safety glasses are preferable.
- Please bring reusable dish gloves to protect your hands (not disposable gloves).
- Please wear long sleeves and long trousers. You will also need to wear closed toe shoes.
- 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.
- Children must be over 13 years and come with one adult per child. Teenagers over 16 years old are fine to come on their own.
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.
- Please bring safety glasses. Regular glasses or sunglasses are fine if you are comfortable with this, however safety glasses are preferable.
- Please bring reusable dish gloves to protect your hands (not disposable gloves).
- Please wear long sleeves and long trousers. You will also need to wear closed toe shoes.
- 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.
- Children must be over 13 years and come with one adult per child. Teenagers over 16 years old are fine to come on their own.
CWEA, 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
Event contact
Resourceful Craft 2025 info@resourcefulcraft.org.nz www.rekindle.org.nz/collections/workshops/products/soap-making-otautahiOther events you may be interested in
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