Experience the Art of Natural Soap Crafting at our very own Soap Barn

Have you ever wanted to create your own beautiful, skin-loving soap from scratch? Join us at Purple Sage Soap for a relaxing and hands-on half-day workshop where you’ll learn the traditional art of cold-process soap making (not melt & pour) in a welcoming, friendly setting.

Whether you’re looking for a fun new experience, visiting the Scottish Borders and would like to make your own unique Scottish gift, looking for the perfect ‘alternative’ gift or an eco-conscious skill to share with others - our workshops are designed for complete beginners and soap lovers alike who want to make proper soap.fully compliant with UK regulations.

What to Expect

Each session includes:

✔ Welcome with hot & cold drinks and light refreshments
✔ An introduction to plant based ingredients, essential oils & butters, clays, micas and botanicals
✔ A step-by-step guide to traditional cold-process soap making
✔ All tools, protective equipment, and ingredients provided
✔ Hands-on creation of your very own batch of natural soap
✔ You’ll take home several bars of soap made with your own essential oil blends, choice of clays/micas and botanicals
✔ A workbook so you can keep making at home!

Small Group Learning

Led by Ann, the founder and maker behind Purple Sage Soap, these beginner workshops are hosted in our Soap Barn in between Hawick/Jedburgh in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

We keep our workshop sizes small (maximum of 8 people) to ensure everyone receives personal attention and a mindful, calm, enjoyable experience.

Workshops run as daytime or evening sessions, depending on the time of year - and private group bookings are welcome too.

Special Occasion Workshops

Planning a wedding, corporate or team building event?

Want something different for a hen party or birthday?

We also offer bespoke workshops for wedding parties, where you and your guests can create handmade soap wedding favours with your own scent and style. A

beautiful, meaningful and personal touch for your big day.

Email us directly: hello@purplesagesoap.co.uk to enquire about private bookings and tailored sessions.

£65.00

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Beginner’s Soap Making Workshop

Location: Sage Cottage, Falside, Hawick TD9 8TJ

Have you ever wanted to create your own beautiful, skin-loving soap from scratch? Join us at Purple Sage Soap for a relaxing and hands-on half-day workshop where you’ll learn the traditional art of cold-process soap making (not melt & pour) in a welcoming, friendly setting.

Each session includes:

✔ Welcome with hot & cold drinks and light refreshments
✔ An introduction to plant based ingredients, essential oils & butters, clays, micas and botanicals
✔ A step-by-step guide to traditional cold-process soap making
✔ All tools, protective equipment, and ingredients provided
✔ Hands-on creation of your very own batch of natural soap
✔ You’ll take home several bars of soap made with your own essential oil blends, choice of clays/micas and botanicals
✔ A workbook so you can keep making at home!

We look forward to welcoming you for the afternoon 🌿 🙂