Natural Soap Making Courses - Learn How to Make Handmade, Plant-Based Soap in the UK

Since 2015, I’ve been sharing my passion for natural soap making through hands-on workshops. What started as my first small class has now grown into one of the longest-running soap making courses in the UK – with over 750 students taught the art of crafting beautiful, skin-loving soap.

Why Choose My Soap Making Courses?

Rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot – Read my Trustpilot reviews here.
Tried and tested course – 10+ years of teaching experience.
Plant-based ingredients – Every bar is made with nourishing oils, rich butters, and pure essential oils.
Beginner-friendly – No prior experience needed.

What You’ll Learn

In my soap making workshops, you’ll discover how to:

Use natural, vegan ingredients to make your own soap from scratch.
Blend essential oils for beautiful, natural fragrances.
Create soap that’s gentle on your skin and kind to the planet.
Start your own soap making business (optional business advice included).

Who My Courses Are For

Whether you’ve:

• Wondered how to make soap at home,

• Experimented with soap making before, or

• Dreamed of turning your hobby into a business?

My courses are designed to give you confidence, skills, and inspiration.

Join a Workshop

My natural soap making courses in Cheshire are a relaxing, creative experience – and you’ll take home your own batch of beautiful handmade soap.

I’d love to share my passion with you – have a browse through my site, and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Ruth x

Browse My Award Winning Courses

Natural Soap Making Course
Join me to learn how to make your own natural soap with nourishing oils and butters, many of which you will find in your kitchen.
“Absolutely brilliant workshop, Ruth is a true expert in soap making, her years of knowledge make the session invaluable for anyone interested in making soap for pleasure or to sell. I had no previous experience in soap making before attending, Ruth is so lovely and paced the session perfectly, providing just the right level of detail and information combined with demonstrations and plenty of time to make your own creations. It really was exactly what I needed to give me the confidence to have a go myself and it was such a fun day! I’ve already ordered all of the equipment and can’t wait to get started.” Clare
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Cosmetics Business Course — Soap Making Business Course
If you are passionate about creating your own natural soap and skincare and want to sell your products my business course will take you through all the requirements of the Cosmetics Regulation.
I cover everything from getting your cosmetic safety assessment, labelling your products, setting up product information files etc.
I can teach you everything you need to know to get started on the right track.
“I attended Ruth's on line Business course with my friend recently and have to say how amazing it was. Ruth is lovely and provided us with detailed information regarding running a hand made soap business. There were lots of details provided much of which had never entered our minds. Saved us hours of trawling through the internet.” Heather
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

One to One Soap Making Course
Book a private soap making course with me at my Studio on the edge of the Peak District.
“Enjoyed an amazing experience with Ruth in her beautiful soap making haven. I now know exactly how to make the most exquisite soaps that smell and look divine. Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Ruth is a mine of information and guides you through the whole procedure step by step so there is no room for error. I came home loaded up with freshly made organic soaps. My car smelt like a spa. I had a one to one experience but with hindsight should have brought my daughters as the whole thing was so relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks Ruth, it was perfect.” Mrs K
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

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My Soap Making Book

I have just written my first book, How to Make Natural Soap, which is an introduction to making natural soap with recipes that are easy to follow.

“Beautifully laid out and easy to follow, any beginning soap maker would benefit from this book. It contains all the information necessary and more!”

Beth Byrne

Making Soap Magazine

How to make natural soap book