Traditional Soap Making

Date: Saturday 11th April

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Duration: 6 hours (including 45-minute lunch)

Location: String of Horses, Long Room

If you have mobility concerns or require assistance accessing a first-floor room, please notify us as soon as possible via bookings@avoncroft.org.uk so we can accommodate your needs.

Course details:

From the earliest evidence of soap-like substances to the craft revival of recent years, this full-day course takes you on a journey through the development of soap making. You’ll gain both historical insight and practical experience.

Through a mix of hands-on activities and informative and engaging talks, you will:

  • Learn the origins and evolution of soap

  • Make your own hot processed soft soap, pure olive Castile soap, and create Tudor-inspired herb wash-balls.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid working knowledge of traditional soap making and its historical context. You’ll also take home several beautifully crafted soaps to enjoy or gift.

Tutor Details: Sally Pointer has a background in archaeology and in museum learning. She is the author of ‘The Artifice of Beauty, a practical guide to perfumes and cosmetics’ and now works as a freelance heritage educator exploring traditional crafts through practical experiments. She is currently writing a new book on the history and archaeology of soap.

Fee: £75 per person and £70 for members.

Please note, the reduced members rate applies to members only.  Please list your membership number in the notes section at the point of booking.

Participant information: All materials will be provided.

Refreshments: The Museum tearoom, serving a range of hot and cold food options, will be open. Items can be pre-booked on arrival.

Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable.

 

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