Are you interested in learning how to make bar soap?

Choose a date:

Sunday, October 6 | 1-4 PM - complete

Saturday, October 26 | 1-4 PM - FULL

Hosted at Watson’s Corners Community Hall

1132 3rd Concession Dalhousie

Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0

Saturday, November 16 | 1-4 PM - closed

hosted at Carleton Place Youth Centre

360 Edmund St.
Carleton Place ON K7C 3Y7

Winter 2025 waiting list

“If you’ve ever wanted to try making soap, this course is a great way to start. ”

— Marcie Tompkins, McDonalds Corners

I’ve been making cold pressed bar soap for the past 15 years. I have taught many people along the way, some continue to make soap at home while others have gone into business. Last winter 70 people attended this course!

The time-tested recipe incorporates our values of using locally available resources for the base of the soap - which is rendered pork lard.

The workshop focuses on the foundations of bar soap making and offers you ways to personalize future batches that ring true to your preferences.

It'll be a small group so you can ask questions and be hands on throughout the entire process.

The beauty of soap making is that it can be done in large batches once or twice a year. It’s great to have on hand - you can use it for personal use and gift it for the holidays or at any time of the year. I don't know about you but handcrafted gifts, feel like gifts from the heart!

What's included in this workshop?

Step by step instructions on how to make a basic batch of scent-free cold pressed bar soap
Soap made in small groups will be divided to be taken home (approximately 4-5 bars each)
Formulation resources and a bar soap recipe handout plus additional resources
Demonstration on how to render lard and tallow
Try homemade bar soap
Discuss ways to personalize soap, ie use of clays, essential oils, flower petals, colour, herbal infused oils
Meeting other like-minded DIYselfers
Small group of no more than 10 participants
All required supplies
Light snacks and tea

You’ll leave with soap, a recipe, resources and skills in hand to do it yourself!

Registration Details

Choose one of the following dates:

Sunday, October 6 | 1-4 PM (Watson’s Corners Community Hall) - COMPLETE

Saturday, October 26 | 1-4 PM (Watson’s Corners Community Hall) - FULL

Saturday, November 16 | 1-4 PM (Carleton Place Youth Centre) - Closed

$88 + HST

*includes light snack, herbal teas, all supplies and approx. 4-5 bards of soap each

winter 2025 waiting list

what past participants have to say…

“I was very happy to walk away with an understanding of the foundation of making soap (especially the lye part, which is why I wanted to learn in an in-person setting) and taking some soap home to cut and cure.”

— Breanne, @divinecolouracres

“Thank you so much for the soap class. I really found it inspiring to try on my own. I’ve recruited a few friends for a group making afternoon in the future.”

— Ginny, Kanata

“I had a good time with everyone. The course was very well presented, and you did a wonderful job. I can’t wait to try my soap at the beginning of April. We’re making shampoo on Sunday. ”

— Marcie, McDonalds Corners