Schedule
Course fee: £140.00 Tutor: Rachel Hutton
This one day course will explore the use of a variety of woodland plants and trees to create items used in cosmetics. You will take home a number of different items based on the season you attend the course.
You will learn practical tips and techniques on:
- how to select, harvest, dry/prepare and store materials/seasonal availability and working with the seasons
- how to infuse oils
- use of essential oils, fragrance oils and flavour oils
- how to adapt and change recipes to suit individual needs (e.g.: vegans, nut intolerances, etc.)
- where to buy ingredients, shelf life and responsible sourcing of them
- how to make a range of seasonally appropriate beauty products which may include some of the following:
- glycerine soaps and shampoo soaps
- cold process soaps
- shampoo and conditioner bars
- liquid soaps
- balms and body/lip butters
- salves
- creams
- bath bombs and fizzies
- bath salts
- bubble bath
- deodorants
- men’s grooming products
- health and safety related to making beauty products
- PPE (personal protective equipment) selection and use
Please note we have in-depth one day soap making courses too. This course has 2 elements a Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter (2ndOctober) elements. Both are standalone courses and will cover different aspects.
At Ecclesall Woods we pride ourselves on the high quality teaching from our tutors and our low class numbers (max 5 for most classes) and a number of our courses also have an assistant.
We have found that smaller class sizes are more productive, un-rushed and allow students to learn more.
You will need to bring a wipe clean apron, wear covered shoes and have clothing which covers your arms. Please be aware that this course will use Citrol and should not be attended by those with a Citrol allergy.
You will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear for working outdoors in this season.
Fully Booked
