Chalke Valley Soaps
Private In-Person Soap Making Course
Private In-Person Soap Making Course
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(12) 12 total reviews
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IN-PERSON PRIVATE SOAP-MAKING DAY COURSE
Private In-Person Soap Making Course – Learn Hands-On with Helga
Spend a day in the brand-new Chalke Valley Soaps studio and get Helga’s full attention as you craft beautiful botanical soaps together! This exclusive, hands-on course offers personalised guidance, helping you master natural soap-making techniques from start to finish.
Why this course is special:
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One-on-one coaching with Helga, founder of Chalke Valley Soaps
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Tailored support in formulating, essential oil blending, natural colourants, and troubleshooting
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Learn both the craft and the business insights to grow your soap brand
A Typical Coaching Day:
Morning (2–3 hours)
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Review your questions and goals
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Cutting and stamping a batch of soap
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Preparing moulds for the pour
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Open Q&A and guidance throughout
Midday Break (1 hour)
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Homemade lunch and coffee provided
Afternoon (2–3 hours)
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Soap preparation, formulation & essential oil blending
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Pouring, texturing, and decorating soaps
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Labelling, order prep, or gift box making
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Hands-on mentoring with plenty of guidance and fun
What You’ll Receive:
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Certificate of completion
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Chalke Valley Soaps gift box to take home
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20% discount on all eBooks
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Free 30 days of WhatsApp support after the course
Bonus Opportunities:
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Featured blog post to showcase your work
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Social media spotlight on Chalke Valley Soaps Instagram & Facebook
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Global student list for local customer discovery
Who this course is for:
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Beginners wanting to learn the full process of natural soap-making
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Hobbyists or aspiring entrepreneurs seeking expert tips and advice
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Anyone ready to take their soap-making skills to the next level
Location & Details:
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Hosted at Chalke Valley Soaps Studio, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK (SP5)
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Flexible scheduling within 6 months of booking
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Optional staycation recommendations for distant students
Student Testimonials:
"Helga is an amazing mentor—so motivating, inspiring, and organized. I feel more confident in my soap-making journey!" – Nele, Belgium
"Helga’s generosity and passion made me feel like I’d known her for years. Her enthusiasm is infectious!" – Abi, Canada
Transform your skills and craft your dream soaps with personalised, expert mentoring. Reserve your spot and experience the ultimate hands-on soap-making course today!
MAKE IT A WEEKEND AWAY
Local accommodations to spend a night or two:
Local hotels and holiday homes via Booking.com
Also, search for Downton, Wiltshire at Airbnb
Places and attractions we love in the area within 5 to 30-minute drive from us:
- Salisbury town
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Stonehenge
- The New Forest National Park
- Wilton House & Garden
- Moors Valley Country Park & Forest
Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing this course!

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!
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
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. 🫶🏻
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
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