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Chalke Valley Soaps

Private In-Person Soap Making Course

Private In-Person Soap Making Course

12 total reviews

Regular price £499.00 GBP
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Due to our workshop move, the in-person courses are now closed. Join our waitlist to be informed about our grand re-opening!

IN-PERSON PRIVATE SOAP-MAKING DAY COURSE

Spend a day in the Chalke Valley Soaps studio and get Helga’s full attention while you’re making dreamy botanical soap together!

Helga's passion is to help aspiring soap makers who want to learn more about creating natural soap bars by providing professional guidance and hands-on coaching. This includes support with formulating, essential oil blending, natural colouring, troubleshooting and so much more.

Through this highly customised support, Helga will empower you not only to create exceptional handmade soaps but also to flourish on your creative soaping journey.

"I'm so happy that I could do this soap workshop! Helga is an amazing and excellent mentor. She teaches you all the tricks and it works so motivating and inspiring. Everything is so well organized, you feel more than welcome there." - Nele


Every coaching session is tailored to suit each student, ensuring an outstanding experience. Upon booking, you'll receive a questionnaire to personalise your unique day, providing you with all the essential information you'll need for a fulfilling session in the studio.


A typical coaching day in the studio looks like:

Morning (approx 2-3 hours)
- Reviewing your questions to guide our discussion
- Cutting and stamping of a large batch of soap
- Preparing the moulds for the pour
- Chat and notes (you can ask anything)

Midday (approx 1 hour)
 - Lunch and coffee break - food is provided.

Afternoon (approx 2-3 hours)
- Preparations for soap-making

- Formulating & EO blending
- Making soap, including blending, pouring, texturing and decorating
- Labelling/order prep/gift box making
- Lots of chat (learning and laughter)

“On the day, I'll share all my tips and spill the beans on my soap secrets! Ask away and take as many notes as you like - I'm here to make your session the best and most valuable day of your soapy journey!" - Helga 

 
BONUSES - All the awesome inclusive!

- Simple homemade lunch & drinks
- Certificate of completing the course
- Chalke Valley Soaps gift box for you to take home
- 50% Discount on my eBooks

AFTERCARE

Free 30 days of support included! We’ll stay in touch via WhatsApp so you can ask any questions to be 100% confident with what you have learned!


THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF…

  • You have gaps in your knowledge of natural soap making that you want to fill in.
  • You want to see and learn our exact way and techniques.
  • You want invaluable tips and advice to make the best product and grow your own soap business.
  • You are ready to take your skills to the next level.
  • You are a beginner and want to learn the basics plus more to grow.
We’ve got you covered!

IMPORTANT NOTES

This is an in-person soap-making course hosted right here in the vibrant Chalke Valley Soaps Studio, located in Bishopstone, Wiltshire, UK (SP5 4DB).

If you're coming from a distance, you might choose to make it a ‘staycation’, exploring the beautiful area around. For those interested in spending the night, we can recommend local B&Bs that will enhance your experience.

Upon securing your spot for this exclusive private course, we'll coordinate to find a mutually suitable date within the next 6 months.

To streamline the process, we'll send over essential documents including an agreement and a questionnaire. We kindly request that you complete and return these documents within 10 working days from the date of your purchase. This ensures everything is set for your unique soap-making journey. Let the creativity flow! 


MAKE IT A WEEKEND AWAY - Places and attractions we love in the area:

- Salisbury town (10 minutes drive from us)
- Salisbury Cathedral 
- Stonehenge (about 30 minutes away from us)
- Wilton House & Garden (10 minutes drive from us)
- Chalke Valley (we are right in the centre of it)

Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing this course!

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Customer Reviews

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Ibukun (Abi)
A Heartfelt Thank You!

I recently had the pleasure of taking a private soap making course with Helga. Traveling from Canada, I was excited but also a bit nervous. However, Helga's warm welcome and exceptional teaching skills quickly put me at ease.

The course far exceeded my expectations. Helga is not only an incredibly talented soap maker but also a patient and knowledgeable teacher. She shared her expertise freely, offering valuable tips and insights on how to launch a successful soap making business. What struck me most was Helga's generosity and her passion for mentoring. She made me feel like I'd known her for years and her enthusiasm was infectious.

Thank you, Helga for an amazing day and for helping me take the next step towards realizing my soap making dreams!

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Nikki Medlin
Inspiring

My day with Helga was inspiring to say the least. To see a business up and running for me was confirmation that a dream could actually become a reality. Helga's studio is so well organised and her advice on what is necessary to make the best environment not just for actual soap making, but for the storage and curing ,safety of ingredients, photography, wrapping and designated area’s for all the processes was incredibly helpful. The information helga gives you on this amazing day about the business and soap making is invaluable and could save you so much time on research with her advice on soap making, supplier’s/stockists, chemists, well everything you need to know really… I can’t recommend her educational day highly enough for anyone looking to further their knowledge in a soapy business. I came away with my head full of information, inspiration and a gift package of her gorgeous soaps. She also makes very delicious soup. Thank you Helga xxx

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Pamela Ebbers
Best day ever!

A few weeks ago I went to Helga for a private course.
This was truly one of the most beautiful days I have ever had. I already made soap myself, but Helga helped me very well with my issues surrounding soap making.
The day flew by and I wish I could have stayed longer. Helga is very friendly, helpful, kind and has a lot of knowledge. I had a very pleasant, educational day. Helga has given me the confidence to make my dream come true: starting a soap company.
I will always be grateful for this.
Helga, thank you for the fantastic day and guidance. 🫶🏻

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LLB Cotterill
An excellent experience

I have just spent a day with the amazingly talented Helga making two of her lovely soaps and I'm so glad I did. I had been looking for a workshop and found her 1-2-1 class, having seen several other classes online I chose Helga because you can really tell this is something she is passionate about. Helga taught me everything I will need to get started with making soap myself and helped me to write a recipe to work from. If you are a beginner or looking to enhance your knowledge I can not recommend her highly enough, not only is she an exceptionally gifted soap maker who truly loves the process but she wants share her knowledge and help people succeed. Thank you so much x

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Bella
What an experience!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute; working with Helga was a dream! She taught me everything I wanted to know about soap, bath salts, and even product photography. I feel fully prepared for my entrepreneurial journey, filled with motivation and positivity. Thank you, Helga, for being so kind, helpful, and even funny! We shared lots of laughter and jokes throughout the day.
Love, Bella from Scotland