"Seasonally Themed - Soap Making Experience's"
HEDGEROW & HONEY
JUNE 19TH to AUGUST 8TH
Join me in my private Hampshire Apothecary and celebrate the beauty of an English summer with one of my most enchanting seasonal workshops.
Inspired by Victorian cottage gardens, flowering hedgerows and the gentle traditions of the Hampshire countryside, Hedgerow & Honey captures the scents, colours and abundance of summer in a truly memorable soap making experience.
As wild roses bloom, herbs flourish and bees gather nectar from the hedgerows, you’ll be welcomed into a studio filled with the fragrance of summer botanicals, fresh honey and seasonal blooms. Together, we’ll create a luxurious batch of traditional cold process soap inspired by the Hampshire landscape at its most beautiful.
Using fresh honey, fragrant herbs and carefully selected summer botanicals, you’ll craft a collection of handmade soaps that reflect the warmth and romance of the season. Think country gardens overflowing with flowers, long summer afternoons and the timeless charm of a Victorian apothecary.
This is not a factory-style class or large group experience. With a maximum of eight guests, each workshop is intentionally small, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can slow down, create and enjoy a few peaceful hours away from the demands of everyday life.
Whether you arrive alone, with friends, or as part of a special celebration, you’ll be welcomed into a cosy creative space filled with beautiful ingredients, handmade products and old-world charm.
Throughout your experience, I will guide you step-by-step through the traditional cold process soap making method, sharing the techniques I have used to create Hampshire Soap products enjoyed across Hampshire and beyond.
At the end of the workshop, you will leave with approximately 10 bars of your own handmade soap, infused with the essence of a Hampshire summer.
✨ The Experience Includes -
• Traditional cold process soap making tuition with Hampshire Soap founder, Debra Valvona Johnson
• A seasonal summer recipe featuring fresh honey, herbs and summer botanicals
• All ingredients, equipment and safety materials provided
• Approximately 10 bars of handmade soap to take home
• Small group sizes with a maximum of 8 guests
• Tea, coffee and seasonal refreshments
• A relaxed atmosphere inspired by Victorian apothecaries and the Hampshire countryside
• Time to browse the Hampshire Soap Apothecary shop filled with handmade soaps, bath products and unique gifts
✨ Workshop Details -
Location: Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 3HD
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Suitable for ages 14+
Off-street parking available
Toilet facilities on site (please note there is no disabled toilet)
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Whether you’re drawn by the scent of wildflowers, the sweetness of fresh honey, or simply the opportunity to spend a few peaceful hours creating something beautiful by hand, Hedgerow & Honey offers a wonderfully nostalgic escape into the charm of an English Hampshire summer.
Places are limited and advance booking is essential.
As our workshops are planned and booked several months in advance, we kindly ask that you read the following carefully before booking.
• Cancellations
Cancellations made with 7 days’ notice or more are eligible for a workshop credit only, to be used against a future date.
Please note that no monetary refunds are available.
• Date Changes
If you need to change your workshop date, we require a minimum of 7 days’ notice. Date changes are subject to availability.
As a small, family-run business, last-minute changes greatly affect our ability to fill places. Your understanding helps us continue to offer thoughtfully run, small-group workshops.
Thank you for supporting handmade and small business 🤍
