Make your own **liquid soap** from scratch.

This course is ideal for those wishing to learn how to make their own liquid hand soap or body wash. You will formulate a mild plant-based recipe using the best ingredients available in the UK and make your own batch to take home.
In this engaging and hands-on soap making class, you will learn the art of crafting your very own liquid hand soap or body wash from scratch. 

This course will guide you through the process of formulating a mild, plant-based recipe using the finest available ingredients in the UK. With our expert guidance, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to create your homemade soap products.

During this class, we understand that taking your first steps into soap making can be intimidating. That's why we've designed this course to be a warm and uplifting experience. Paula, award winning owner of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. is your tutor, she will be there to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you feel supported and confident in your abilities. You'll discover the secrets behind creating a high-quality soap and gain valuable insights into soap making techniques.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have developed the skills to create your own signature liquid soap. You'll even get to take home a batch of your handcrafted soap, which will make around 4 litres of liquid soap so you can enjoy the satisfaction of using a product that you made yourself. 


Natural Liquid Soap Making Course

Meera Tiwari

If you are looking to start your soap/candle business, there is an awful amount of compliance/regulatory requirements to get your head around. However, doing the compliance course with Paula was like getting everything on a platter. You will feel confident enough to execute the various steps required quickly. If you’ve been for any of Paula’s courses you know she always gives us more than she promises and she supports you with all her knowledge and experience throughout your journey! 
Thank you Paula! 

NICOLA DEGEN

Great day spent learning how to make liquid soap. Interesting as well as fun. A great trainer and great host

Irene  Barnett

An excellent day with a very knowledgeable Paula.  No question to small for her and her printed handouts such a help in refreshing  the day. It was such a  lovely relaxed day with added bonus of lunch with it. 
I came home with, not only my own soap paste- which is now diluting, but a bottle of Paula’s own soap and 2 of her own beautiful soaps. A very beneficial day which will see me adding liquid soap to my own range now!

Sandra Farrell

Wow! What a fantastic and informative workshop. The session was structured and Paula was welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and talented. I would highly recommend and thought it was great value for money. 

Ann-Cherie Holgersson

I have just attended a liquid soap course with Paula  at Old Bexley Soap and WOW  she couldn’t have been more welcoming , friendly and knowledgeable at what she does! She had us all at our own little work stations with mixing bowls, blenders and safety wear blending our soap from scratch, even did the lye blend and after that was done we mixed our own fragrances to the soap and it came out beautiful! So pleased with this course, I will be back for more as I feel we learn everything better by doing it ourselves . I have been on other courses where the teachers  pre blend the lye and fragrance and that was not to my satisfaction as I want to learn the skill! Paula is the place to go to if someone want to learn this for a  hobby or a business. It was really clean, tidy and organised with lots of refreshments from fabulous Rosa, which I highly appreciated Thanks again! See you soon.

Barbara  Mahama 

Paula made the class interesting. She took her time to go through the process of liquid soap making with us. She was very welcoming as well. I went home smiling and feeling very proud of myself knowing that the knowledge I had gained will help me a lot. I used the liquid soap I took home that evening and my bathroom was filled with a fusion of scents, it felt heavenly 

William Hudson

Brilliant day, we learnt so much. Paula has so much knowledge and very happy to share it, easy to follow instructions and you go away with a large quantity of liquid soap to make up in the future. Will definitely do other workshops in the future.

Gerhard Horn

Was such a great day. From the start I could see the knowledge comes from lots of experience. Very friendly and answered all questions with lots of information. Got to make the soap hands on, which was fun and interesting. Coffee, tea and food was great too. Thank you!

Pinky Darling

Such a fun and insightful day. Paula was very knowledgeable and helpful and very welcoming. It was great to see and make the whole process. Food and drink also was lovely. 

darpan mehta

My 3rd fantastic workshop 
Paula is great as usual 
Full of knowledge and expertise and very hospitable also 

Make your own liquid soap from scratch. This course is ideal for those wishing to learn how to make their own liquid hand soap or body wash.

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Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.

The Strand, London

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Hello, I’m Paula Mateo 
I love sharing my passion for soap and candle making with my courses. I experience real joy and a sense of pride when I teach  my skills

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