Living Skills: Natural Soapmaking Masterclass

Saturday 21st September 1pm - 4pm

Wahroonga

Take your soap making skills to the next level by joining the living skills team for this soapmaking masterclass.

In this workshop Pat will demonstrate how to make natural handmade goats milk soap bars as well as a liquid soap suitable for handwashing, showering, hand dishwashing and general usage. These soaps will contain no unnecessary chemicals or preservatives.

We will be using a base of olive, coconut and other oils as well as two types of lye. Other ingredients will be used to create soaps with a beautifully smooth luxurious texture. You will also learn about saponification and techniques for mixing herbal infusions and essential or fragrance oils into your soap to create unique properties of your choice. You will also learn how to balance the pH of your soap.

There is a curing time of 4-6 weeks before the solid soap is ready for use but the liquid soap can be diluted as required and used immediately after it is made.

You will take home a sample of each type the soap as well as notes to remind you of the quantities used.  After this Masterclass you will be well on the way to whip up your own batch at home and you will never need to buy soap again!

As we will work with lye and hot oil, please do not bring children to the workshop.

What to bring: An apron, and a plate of snacks to share with the group for afternoon tea. 

Tea and coffee will be provided.

This workshop is for PSN members only.

Living Skills Team - Jenni and Pat

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