Eco Retiro de Galamares, Avenida 25 de Abril, Sintra, Portugal
Bookings close 24 hours before the workshop starts.
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At Eco Life Experience, we believe that the best way to learn is by doing. Our workshops reconnect people with traditional skills, sustainable living, and the simple pleasures that come from creating something with their own hands. Whether it's baking bread, growing food, natural crafts, or exploring Portugal's rural heritage, every experience is designed to inspire a slower, more conscious way of living.
Founded by Sofia Fonseca, Eco Life Experience was born from a lifelong love of nature and a desire to help people reconnect with the planet through meaningful, hands-on experiences. After a career in tourism and marketing, Sofia created the project to encourage more sustainable lifestyles by bringing people closer to traditional knowledge, local communities, and the rhythms of nature.
No previous experience is specified as necessary. The workshop is designed for people who are curious about natural soap making and want to learn the process step by step.
You'll learn about soap chemistry, the disadvantages of conventional soaps, different soap-making methods, the materials and raw ingredients used, and the role of vegetable oils, additives and natural pigments.
The workshop includes a step-by-step demonstration of making natural handmade soap using vegetable oils and the cold-process method. You'll also learn about the cold process, hot process and ready-made soap base, including their advantages and disadvantages.
Yes. The workshop includes a manual with information and recipes, as well as a list of suppliers to help you find the materials and ingredients needed for soap making.
You'll leave with a better understanding of natural soap making, the ingredients and processes involved, and practical knowledge to help you make your own handmade soap using the cold-process method. You'll also receive a manual with information and recipes, plus a supplier list for future reference.