Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Aromatherapy: soap making

Learn how to make homemade natural soaps from pre-prepared organic soap blocks for your friends and family on this fun course. Learn how to melt down the soap blocks (Hot plate & Microwave technique) to create exciting new soaps using natural plant materials,essential oils or herbs to add texture and aroma.

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Key course information

Dates
01/07/13 - 08/07/13

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
2 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:30

Fees
Full fee: £60^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FSA25

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

health@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2622

Course outline

What is the course about?

A simple technique to make your own hand-made soaps, using natural and organic pre-prepared soap blocks, plant material and essential oils.

What topics will we cover?

A brief history of soap
The basic technique of soap making using pre-prepared organic soap blocks
The plant properties of the essential oils used such as lavender, teatree, lemon etc
Creative packaging of soaps.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Make the following 3 soaps:
Antiseptic soap
Moisturizing soap
Gentle cleansing soap for body and face.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Introductory level
You are required to follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

This is mainly a practical course where you will work in small groups actively making the soaps. No outside class work is required other than reading through the given handouts.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No - all materials are provided by the college.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 254 of the 12/13 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other related body work courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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