Make your own completely natural handmade soap, from scratch!

 

Using palm-free, plant-based oils and butters, you'll learn about saponification with natural lye.  And, following one of our six gorgeous tried-and-tested recipes (five of which are vegan), you'll add natural ingredients including essential oils and plant additives to make your own soap loaf, which you'll take home to cut and cure (you'll be shown how).  You'll also learn how to formulate your own blends, how to handle the materials safely and how to test your soap at all the relevant stages.

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Suitable for complete beginners, you will be guided through every step by Wendy, owner of The Little Craftery, and life-long crafter. 

 

The workshop runs for approximately 2 hours.  Enjoy learning some new skills in a calm, relaxed environment.  All materials and refreshments are included in the price.

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FAQs

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Who is the class for?

Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome!  Suitable for complete beginners or those with more experience, it's a nice relaxed and friendly class.

Although all the materials are 100% natural, they can be harsh, so we recommend caution for anyone with respiratory problems or pregnant women (Wendy can give advice on best practices, and maybe do parts of it for you).

There is a physical element to soap making (lots of whisking), so a reasonable level of hand and arm strength is required.

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What's involved?

Wendy will take you through the tools and materials you will need and the basic techniques you will learn.  You’ll choose the recipe you would like to complete and Wendy will show you every step of the way to creating your fabulous handmade soap.  You'll also learn how to formulate your own recipes at home!

You will take your soap home in the mould, which can be demoulded, cut and cured at home (you'll be given a full demonstration).  please note that curing time is approximately 4 weeks before the soap should be used.

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What's included?

The price includes everything you need: all materials and use of any necessary tools, full instruction from Wendy, and tea (or coffee).

You'll also be given a handy information booklet with all the details and recipes you learnt during the class, to help you to safely make more soap at home.

You will keep the soap you've made, which can be sliced into at least 6 (probably 8) good-sized bars.

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What are the design options?

When you arrive at your class, you will be given the choice of 6 recipes, which have been cosmetically tested and approved for general sale.

You will learn how to formulate your own recipes at home so you can create your own bespoke blends.

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How long will the class last?

The class will last approximately 2 hours.  It’s best to allow a little extra time as classes sometimes over-run depending on group sizes.

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Where is the class held?

Classes are held in The Little Craftery in Montague Place, Worthing, which is designed to be a functional, comfortable workspace for up to 4 participants.  The shop will be closed to the public during your class, so you don’t need to worry about interruptions.  If you have any special access requirements, please contact Wendy at The Little Craftery before you book to discuss, and to find out if access is available for you.

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Do I need to bring anything?

All your materials and refreshments are supplied. 

It is quite fine work, so if you use reading glasses or similar it may be useful to bring those with you.

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Do we need to book?

Yes, please do book in advance, as there are a limited number of places on each class (a maximum of 4 people per open class), and we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed!  We require full payment in advance in order to secure your booking.  Online payments will be taken securely by either Square or Paypal (don’t worry, you don’t have to have a Paypal account!).  If you’d rather not book online, you can book in person at The Little Craftery.

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How do I book?

You can book on this page; just go to the 'Book Here' section above, and you'll see there are two options.

Option 1 is to check for classes already open; these are the dates that other people have already set, and are happy for you to join them.  If there are no dates that you can do there, then come back to this page and go to option 2.

Option 2 is where you can set up a new date.  Start by choosing how many people are in your group, and you'll be taken to a new calendar where you can choose any date and time you like.  You can also decide if you want it to be a private class, or if you'd like us to open it up for others to join you.

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Why are there no dates available?

It just means no-one else has set up a date yet, but that means you can! Rather than us guessing when you’d like your class, it’s easier (and more flexible!) for you to pick the date that suits you.

If you’d like an open class with other people, you can choose your own date by heading to ‘Option 2’ in the Book Here section above. If you’re booking for one, two or three people, we’ll open that date for others to join — unless you select a private session.

Bookings for 4 people or more are automatically set as a private session at no extra cost.

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I try Option 1, but it says "Online scheduling is not currently available

Please contact the business directly".

This message doesn’t mean anything is broken — it just means there are no dates available yet.

There’s no need to contact us. Just head straight to Option 2 and choose a new date that works for you.

It’s a default message from our booking system, and unfortunately we don't have the power to customise it. We know it’s a bit confusing, sorry about that!

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How many people are needed for a class?

We run our open classes with a minimum of 2 people.

If you’ve booked a new date and we don’t receive a second booking, we may need to reschedule or cancel your class. If that happens, we’ll let you know by email and text/WhatsApp at least 24 hours in advance, and you’ll be given the option to move to a later date or receive a full refund.

The maximum number of people per class varies depending on the workshop and how much space is needed. For open dates the maximum is usually capped at 4 or 5, but for private classes we can sometimes go up to 7.

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Can I book a private session?

Of course!  Just head straight to 'Option 2' in the 'Book Here' section above.

We charge a small supplement for private bookings of one or two people. Private bookings of three or more people have no extra fee. Here’s how it works:

• 1 person: A private session for one person has an 80% supplement (rounded to the nearest £1).

• 2 people: A private session for two people has a 35% supplement on the total booking (rounded to the nearest £1).

• 3 people: You can choose a private class at no extra cost, or you can choose to keep the session open for others to join if you prefer.

• 4+ people: Your booking will automatically be a private session at no extra cost, and the class won’t be opened to additional participants.

• Choosing not to pay the supplement: You’re welcome to book without the private-session supplement. In that case, the class will simply be opened up for others to join. All our workshops are small groups (usually 4–7 people), so you’ll still get plenty of personal attention.

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What's the cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend your class, please let us know as soon as possible. 

If you cancel more than 7 days in advance of the class - You'll be eligible for a full refund or a reschedule, as you prefer.

If you cancel within 7 days of the class (up to 24 hours before the class) - you're not eligible for a refund, but you can reschedule.

If you cancel within 24 hours of the class - you're not eligible for a refund or a reschedule.

Failure to show up for your class will not be eligible for a refund or reschedule.

In any circumstance where a class is cancelled by The Little Craftery, we will attempt to contact you in advance as soon as possible to either reschedule or offer a full refund, as you prefer.