Intermediate Level Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
Intermediate Level Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
intermediate level soap making workshop
Intermediate Level Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
Intermediate Level Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
intermediate level soap making workshop

Intermediate Level Cold Process Soapmaking Workshop

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A full day workshop led by our qualified chemist and experienced soap designer and maker, Clara. Suitable for anyone with some knowledge and experience of cold process soapmaking and an enthusiasm to learn more

Saturday 16th May 2026

Join us in our Malton, North Yorkshire laboratory and workshops for a full day, with a light lunch included. We will start promptly at 10.00am and expect to finish around 5.00pm or a little later if questions and discussions on the day require. For those travelling from further afield, requiring recommended accommodation options nearby, we are happy to help.

In this workshop, you will learn how to design your own cold process, natural soap bar, to your own unique specification, create your recipe and make a test batch.

We will also cover:

  • The chemistry and practice of soapmaking (intermediate level)
  • Product design, ingredient selection and recipe-making
  • Lye/saponification calculations
  • Recipe design 
  • Exfoliants, fragrances and colouring
  • Fragrance blending approaches (high level)
  • Safety considerations 
  • Milk (goats milk) soap techniques demonstration
  • High level overview of the legal framework for soapmakers in the UK including safety release, government portal registration and good manufacturing practice.

After this session, you may feel confident enough to move forward to develop your own custom recipe soaps for gifting to friends and family and preparing to navigate the processes associated with for safety release, certification, registration and sale of your soap range.

Feel free to connect with us on service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk if you want to discuss whether this is the right workshop for you.

Numbers are limited on these in-depth workshops to ensure plenty of time for questions and discussion.

If you think a beginners workshop may be more suitable for you, please see our original soap making workshops HERE

 

 

We take the impact we have on the planet very seriously. The packaging used for this product can be recycled. When we post your items, any ‘plastic-like’ packaging we may use, including clear bags and bubble wrap, is made from biodegradable plant derived material that will compost in one year. So feel free to put it on your compost heap!

We reuse fully recyclable cardboard boxes we get from our suppliers where we see fit but your package will always look great and smell even better.

Check your local recycling facilities at https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

 

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Spend a whole day crafting and enjoy a free delicious lunch with us in Malton

Create beautiful, unique candles and soaps to take home with you!

... answer the big questions like 'What is Soap Made of' !

Join us for the day in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a glorious, relaxing crafting day. In the morning, create two large (300ml) or several smaller 100% soy wax, scented candles, then in the afternoon, we enjoy a session of palm oil free soap-making, making six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home. We will share a delicious lunch together and there will be time to wander around Malton's Market Place after lunch too, if you wish.

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we will be hosting up to ten participants for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. The programme for this special all-day event is as follows

10.30am start with Tea/coffee, cake, introductions and safety briefing 

What we will cover:

  • Candlemaking background, materials, fragrances and choice of containers
  • Candlemaking demonstration
  • Make-your own soy wax scented candles to take home
  • Decorate a pre-made scented candle using a range of materials provided by us

12.45 - LUNCH and relaxation time

02.00pm tea, coffee and more cake (if you have room)

What we will cover:

  • How is soap made? - Chemistry, history and practice of soapmaking
  • What is soap made of? - Materials selection, choice of fragrances 
  • Soapmaking demonstration
  • Make-your six bars of signature blended, all natural, palm oil free soaps to take home
  • Learn to spot the 'point of trace'
  • Next steps, cutting and curing your soaps

04.00 to 04.30pm leave for home with your candles and soaps.

Your palm oil free soaps are created from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your 100% soy wax candles are made from 100% high quality soy wax; no paraffin or smoky waxes!. Your items will be unique to you, personalised with your own dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and essential oil fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

We take the impact we have on the planet very seriously. The packaging used for this product can be recycled. When we post your items, any ‘plastic-like’ packaging we may use, including clear bags and bubble wrap, is made from biodegradable plant derived material that will compost in one year. So feel free to put it on your compost heap!

We reuse fully recyclable cardboard boxes we get from our suppliers where we see fit but your package will always look great and smell even better.

Check your local recycling facilities at https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

 

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Jane & Ruth
Fabulous Day

My sister and I spent a fabulous day doing two workshops (with a gorgeous lunch in between) learning how to make scented candles and soap. We were impressed and reassured to be in Clara's safe knowledgeable hands (supported by Cath who quietly kept our work spaces pristine for the task). It was a relaxed and unhurried day which we thoroughly recommend. Bonus, of course, was bringing home our scented candles and soap to impress our family and friends and use at a future date!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your sister had a fabulous day at our Cosy Cottage Makers' Day. We're glad that you enjoyed the workshops and that you felt safe and well taken care of by Clara and Cath. Our goal is to provide a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all of our guests. And we're so happy that you got to take home some scented candles and soap to impress your loved ones! We hope to see you again in the future. Take care!

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Maria Timson
A brilliant day

A brilliant day, two workshops expertly led by Clara and Cath.

I particularly enjoyed learning about the history, methods and tips for candle and soap making - delivered with passion by Clara.

After instructions and demo I felt comfortable in my own attempts with both Cath and Clara on stand-by for support and questions. Overall a wonderful experience, thank you.

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Hi Maria. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant day at our Cosy Cottage Makers' Day. It's great to know that you enjoyed both the soap-making and candle-making workshops, and that our instructors Clara and Cath were able to share their expertise with passion. Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us, and we hope to see you again soon!

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Catherine
A great day

Loved the two workshops (candle making and soap making). Such a relaxed, but informative day. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and definitely recommend it.

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Lisa
Amazing day!

What a fantastic day! Lovely people in a really friendly environment. Lunch was delicious.

Thanks so much.

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Rita Dwyer
Wonderful day!

A really enjoyable time learning a lot and feeling well looked after. So friendly and helpful with goodies to take home too

Face to Face Soap Making Workshops in our Malton Workshop

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Face to Face Soap - Making Workshops in our Malton Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
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Face to Face Soap - Making Workshops in our Malton Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
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As recommended by Chat Magazine

'Enjoy a day out with friends whipping up some handmade soaps - the perfect gift or a special treat for you' 

... come and learn the answers to the big questions with us!

  • what is soap made of?
  • how is soap made?

Join us in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop (see below for google maps link) for a glorious, relaxing afternoon of palm oil free soap-making! Make six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home.

We have had outstanding feedback from past participants and are delighted to have scheduled our workshops into 2025. Due to the popularity of these workshops, early booking is recommended. 

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we are very happy to be able to host up to ten participants, to make six, lovely bars of palm oil free soap each, bearing your own signature fragrance, made from a blend of essential oils. 

You will make your palm oil free soap from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your will then personalise your soap using dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

- Tea/coffee and introductions

- The history of soap making

- The chemistry of soap-making

-  Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils

-  Soap Making demonstration including 'how to spot the point of trace!'

- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants

- Make your own soap

- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing) 

- Cheerios and loading soap for transporting home

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

Click here to open maps to find us.

In 2026, we are also offering our soap making sessions in the afternoon, on the same day as our morning soy wax candle making events. Join us for the whole day and enjoy both events and lunch with us on our 'Makers' Day' via the link here.

Click here for MAKERS' DAY

Are you already familiar with cold process soapmaking and wish to develop your skills and confidence further? If so, our intermediate day long workshop may be better for you

Intermediate Level Workshop

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

We take the impact we have on the planet very seriously. The packaging used for this product can be recycled. When we post your items, any ‘plastic-like’ packaging we may use, including clear bags and bubble wrap, is made from biodegradable plant derived material that will compost in one year. So feel free to put it on your compost heap!

We reuse fully recyclable cardboard boxes we get from our suppliers where we see fit but your package will always look great and smell even better.

Check your local recycling facilities at https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

 

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Elaine
Soap making workshop

So much fun and very productive. Both ladies who ran the workshop were warm and friendly, putting us all at ease. I would HIGHLY recommend the course.
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Rachel
Soap workshop

Really enjoyed afternoon with you at Cozy Cottage. Clara gave good background on history and chemistry of soap making. She made the whole making process simple and easy to follow for everyone. Session went so quickly and left with own loaf ready to cut and cure at home. Great day thank you xx

Hi Rachel, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your soap making workshop. Clara is truly passionate about soap making and we're glad that her knowledge and guidance made the process enjoyable and easy for you. Thank you for choosing our workshop and we hope to see you again soon! Best wishes.

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Gill
A great workshop

I had a wonderful afternoon at the workshop. It was so interesting to learn about the history of soap making and the story of the company. We were given such clear instructions on soap making, delivered in a really friendly way so that we all made wonderful soaps to bring home. Looking forward to using my soap and giving some to friends.

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Hi Gill, thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed our soap making workshop and learned about the history behind our company. We hope you enjoy using your handmade soaps and sharing them with your friends. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again at one of our workshops! Best wishes

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Susan
Great Experience

The soap making workshop was such a great experience, I had no idea of the chemistry involved, it was interesting to learn the process. Catherine is very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand. I’m looking forward to the curing of my oat, orange & lavender soap to try it out.

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our soap making workshop. We are so pleased the process was easy to understand and enjoyable. We can't wait for you to try out your oat, orange, and lavender soap once it's cured! Thank you for choosing Cosy Cottage for your workshop. Best wishes

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Michelle Adams
Soap Making Workshop

I absolutely loved the soap making workshop. Lots of technical information which was really interesting, loved hearing about the history of soap and all delivered in a fun way.
Really relaxed atmosphere, tea and cake and you leave with your own soap. Fabulous afternoon xx

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Hi Michelle
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our Soap Making Workshop. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed learning about the technical aspects and history of soap in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. With best wishes to you

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Cosy Cottage Makers' Day - Soap - Making, Candle - Making + A Delicious Lunch With Us - Cosy Cottage Soap
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Face to Face Soy Wax Candlemaking Workshops in our Malton Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
Face to Face Soy Wax Candlemaking Workshops in our Malton Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap
Cosy Cottage Makers' Day - Soap - Making, Candle - Making + A Delicious Lunch With Us - Cosy Cottage Soap
Cosy Cottage Makers' Day - Soap - Making, Candle - Making + A Delicious Lunch With Us - Cosy Cottage Soap
Face to Face Soy Wax Candlemaking Workshops in our Malton Workshop - Cosy Cottage Soap

We would love you to join us in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a Crafty session, learning how to make decorated, 100% soy wax, container candles. You will create 2 x large candles (usual RRP £20+ each) or a collection of smaller candles and tea lights, to take home with you. 

All your candles will be fragranced with your choice of natural essential oils and essential oil blends rather than synthetic fragrances.  

We will start with warm drinks and cake, before settling down for a session of learning and crafting together. We anticipate the workshop will take around two hours but we do not like to rush, it's all meant to be enjoyable and relaxing :)  

- Learn all about 100% soy wax container candle-making in our Malton workshop
- Create your own, unique fragrance blend using natural, essential oils
- Make your own signature fragranced, 100% soy wax container candle(s)
- While your candle(s) is/are setting, decorate a (pre-made) 30cl container candle in your own unique style
- After the workshop, you will have at least 2 x container candles to take home with you to enjoy or gift to your friends and family

In 2025, we are also offering our soap making sessions in the afternoon, on the same day as our morning soy wax candle making events. Join us for the whole day and enjoy both events and lunch with us on our 'Makers' Day' via the link here.

Click here for MAKERS' DAY

Everyone will receive a 10% off voucher for our Malton, Market Place Store. Why not take a walk up the hill and do some shopping, while you're in town.  We very much look forward to seeing you for these good fun, happy learning, sociable treats. 

Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

We take the impact we have on the planet very seriously. The packaging used for this product can be recycled. When we post your items, any ‘plastic-like’ packaging we may use, including clear bags and bubble wrap, is made from biodegradable plant derived material that will compost in one year. So feel free to put it on your compost heap!

We reuse fully recyclable cardboard boxes we get from our suppliers where we see fit but your package will always look great and smell even better.

Check your local recycling facilities at https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

 

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Alli
Soya Candle making workshop - Malton

I had such a lovely and very enjoyable morning. I chose to make a medium candle and two tealights. There was also a pre made large candle for us to then decorate with lots of beautiful craft items to choose from. My advise, keep it simple! We had plenty of safety instructions along with a demonstration on how to make a candle. Then we all had a go, really easy to do. I also really enjoyed learning about the history of Cosy Cottage from conception to the present. Lovely teachers, very supportive and helpful and very safety concious. Also very patient, especially with me!! Plenty of drinks available and cake if you wanted some. Also an opportunity to buy a candle making kit or create your own kit. All then boxed up to take home. Very reasonably priced too. Can't wait to have a go at home, Christmas presents sorted!

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Dear Alli, it was great to meet you. Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time at our soy candle making workshop in Malton. It was a pleasure having you and we're happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about Cosy Cottage and our history. We love it when our visitors enjoy themselves and are really pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the workshop. We hope you have a lot of fun making candles at home and we're sure that your Christmas presents will turn out beautifully! Thanks again for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon. Happy candle making!

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Mandy
Candle making

Fun and entertaining morning making candles
Looking forward to booking on to a soap making workshop next
Lovely natural products to take home ☺️

Thank you Mandy. It was fantastic to welcome you. Best wishes and hope to see you again soon.

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Sue S
Great morning candle making

Very enjoyable session with Clara at Cosy Cottage Malton. Very informative, safety conscious, plenty of time for questions as well as coffee and delicious cake. I left with 2 large candles, 1 of them decorated, 2 tealights and lots of tips and options to be able to carry on making candles at home. Great fun morning.

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Val Norton
Ideal birthday gift.

Enjoyed a great candlemaking class . Very relaxed, congenial session. All steps explained clearly and with plenty of help if needed. Thank you Clara and Cath, will definitely book another class soon.

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Kate
Fabulous Workshop

We thoroughly enjoyed our candle making workshop with Cody Cottage. It was informative, fun and engaging. Clara was a wonderful host who engaged us with her wit, charm and intelligence. Catherine was delightful and ensured everything ran smoothly and people were well supported. A 5* experience would highly recommend!

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