Soap Making Experience

Create Your Own Beautiful Scottish Soap

Soap Making Workshop in the Scottish Borders
📍 Sage Cottage, Hawick
⏱ Approx. 3 hours
💷 £75 per person
✔ Beginner friendly | ✔ All materials included

A unique Scottish Borders experience

Looking for things to do in the Scottish Borders or a memorable Scottish experience during your visit?

At Purple Sage, our soap making workshop in Hawick offers a hands-on, creative experience where you’ll learn the traditional craft of cold-process soap making and create your own beautifully handcrafted soap to take home.

This is not melt and pour - this is a true artisan soap making experience in Scotland, working with plant based oils, butters and botanicals.

Perfect for visitors, couples, and small groups looking for creative workshops in Scotland or something a little different to do while on holiday.

What you’ll take home

By the end of your soap making experience in Scotland, you’ll leave with:

✔ Over 1kg of your own handmade soap
✔ A unique, Scottish-made gift
✔ A personal creation using botanical ingredients
✔ The knowledge behind traditional soap making

Why choose this workshop

• A genuine hands-on soap making workshop in the Scottish Borders
• Inspired by local botanicals and the surrounding landscape
• Small, relaxed groups with personal guidance
• Based in Hawick - ideal if you’re visiting the Borders or are lucky enough to live here
• A memorable addition to your Scotland travel experience

What to expect on the day

Your workshop begins with a warm welcome, along with hot and cold drinks and light refreshments.

You’ll then be guided through the art and science of cold-process soap making, learning how plant based oils, essential oils, butters, clays, micas and botanicals come together to create a beautiful finished bar.

With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create your own batch of soap, choosing your ingredients to make something completely unique.

Everything is provided, all tools, ingredients and protective equipment, making this one of the most accessible and enjoyable beginner-friendly workshops in Scotland.

What’s included

• Welcome refreshments
• Introduction to plant based ingredients and techniques
• Step-by-step guided soap making workshop
• All tools, ingredients and safety equipment provided
• Over 1kg of handmade soap to take home

What to wear

As this is a traditional cold-process workshop:

• Long sleeves recommended
• Closed-toe shoes required
• Hair tied back if long

All protective equipment is provided.

Before you book

Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances when booking so we can ensure you feel comfortable and well looked after.

Please note this workshop is for over 16 year olds only.

Book your Scottish soap making experience

Spaces are limited to keep the workshop relaxed and personal.

👉 Book your soap making workshop in the Scottish Borders today

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any experience to join the workshop?
No experience is needed. This is a beginner-friendly soap making workshop, and you’ll be guided step by step throughout. You do need to be over 16 years old.

What will I make during the workshop?
You’ll create over 1kg of your own handmade soap using plant based oils, butters, botanicals, clays and essential oils.

How long does the soap making workshop last?
The experience lasts approximately 3 hours, including refreshments and full guidance.

Where is the workshop located?
The workshop takes place at Sage Cottage, Falside, Hawick in the Scottish Borders,  a peaceful rural setting perfect for a creative experience.

Is this suitable for tourists visiting Scotland?
Yes, this workshop is ideal for visitors looking for a unique Scottish experience and something different to do in the Scottish Borders.

What should I wear?
We recommend long sleeves and closed-toe shoes, as this is a traditional cold-process workshop. All protective equipment is provided.

Can I take my soap home the same day?
Yes, you’ll take your soap home after the workshop, along with guidance on how to cure and use it.

Use code HOLIDAY10 for 10% off your booking

All orders are processed within 3 to 5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped. 

Please note that due to high volumes of orders or postal service problems that may be outside of our control, we reserve the right to delay your order.  Where possible we will always notify you.