Herbal Harmony reviews

Janey Wilks reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Trowbridge

"I've just done this course and had a really great time. Cat is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent tutor, she talked us through the process of soap making and then made a demonstration batch. In the afternoon we made our own two batches of soap with constant help and advice from Cat. She had a wide range of colours and essential oils for us to choose from plus high quality basic ingredients. The whole thing was really enjoyable and highly recommended. I'm still curing the soaps I made, but they are looking very promising. The course was much better than trying to learn from a book, and Cat is endlessly patient and really knows her soap making!"

helen reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Dorset

"I really enjoyed the course . Easy to follow instructions, everything was provided . The course was fun and informative. Would love to do this again "

Helen Shiels reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Trowbridge

"This was an excellent course. Cat, who hosted the course, was interesting and gave lots of information both oral and a very full written hand out. She talked us through the soap making process, then demonstrated, then helped the group make our own, giving us all a choice of what method we used and what perfume or pigment to use in our own soaps. It was a small group of us, 5, but the maximum in any group is 6 so there is never too many that you can't get Cat's attention. Breakfast and a light lunch were included along with hot drinks, which came from the fabulous Iford Manor Cafe, which were delicious. "

Mary Tebb reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"This course was excellent. Catherine was very knowledgeable in her subject (she is a medical herbalist) and happy to share her experience with us. She had a great range of products to use with different oils, colours and scents so we could personalise our soaps. Everything was supplied and you get to take your soaps home. Would very much recommend."

Robyn reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Really enjoyed the day. Lovely venue and well presented course with lots of hands on work taking home some of Catherine’s lovely soap that we had felted."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thanks Robyn! Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have fun doing more felting at home! "

Lynn reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"A great course and really good fun. Time flew by. Its very addictive. Catherine's an excellent teacher."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you Lynn! Great to hear that you enjoyed the day!! "

Gill R reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Really lovely class. Not too difficult so anybody can achieve a craft to be proud of. Helpful and very generous tutor. Location perfect. A great day all round. Thank you"

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you Gill! So glad you enjoyed the workshop! Have fun doing more felting at home! "

Brenda reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Attended the one day course earlier this week. Very enjoyable. Felt comfortable and relaxed. Learnt a lot in one day. Would recommend to anyone else who may like to experience making their own soaps."

Jane reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Lovely day. Catherine was really welcoming and clearly knows her subject. The safety precautions for both the soap making and Covid were fantastic and reassuring. I came away feeling confident to make my own soap and keen to experiment with different fragrance and texture."

Greg Morgan reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I attended a soap-making workshop in Catherine's little workshop in early September 2020 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The whole day was well-paced, with plenty of time for questions and discussion and ample opportunity to put everything into practice when we set about making our first two batches of soap. A highly recommended and enjoyable experience!"

Judith reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"An absolute brilliant day learning to make soap. Lots of information to take in but explained very clearly and with a demonstration and then a chance to have fun and experiment with colours, smell, textures etc. I feel I have enough information to have a go myself and can’t wait. Thanks so much."

Lynn reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"A great course with easy to follow, clear instruction. Catherine gives detailed information together with handouts which allow you to feel confident and safe in the process of soap making. The venue is lovely and the straight forward directions on how to find were really helpful. Just impatient for my soap to cure! Would definitely recommend."

Vicki reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I really enjoyed the course, Catherine was a brilliant host and teacher, was very helpful with giving directions to get there. Had everything we needed prepared for us and was very informative and even made us all tea :)"

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you for your review Vicki! I'm so glad you found the class enjoyable and informative! Have fun making more soaps at home!"

Elaine reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"My friend and I had such a great day at Catherine's studio. We were both really impressed with the amount of detail she goes into so you can go home and feel confident enough to try soaping on your own. A really really well thought out course that I would highly recommend and plan to do more courses in the future! Thank you Catherine!"

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thanks Elaine! I'm so glad you both enjoyed the class and I hope you have fun making more soap at home!"

Filiz Venn reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I had a very enjoyable time with Catherine, learning how to make soap. Her studio is lovely and she is a very good instructor, with lots of patience and full of information! I would definitely recommend this course."

Mark hewes an Sharon reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"We loved the course. The venue was excellent and the course was tempered well for beginners soap making. Catherine was really knowledgeable about the products and process she uses. We’re looking forward to using our soaps this week and doing another course with Catherine next year. Sharon and Mark"

Sally-Anne reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"We attended Catherines soap making workshop last week and had the most informative day, learning all about soap and the process of making it, followed by Catherine making a batch - and then it was our turn! We made two batches which will be ready for Christmas pressies. Which is very exciting. I would highly recommend this day, Catherine was ready to help and answer questions and has been fantastic at answering my email questions. Thank you."

Margaret J Barker reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"The day learning about and making soap last Friday was the best ever run course I have been on. The setting is glorious, the welcome warm and wonderfully perfumed; the delivery of so much interest and informative detail brilliantly presented with wonderful easy to follow handouts. Now I am really looking forward to cutting my large blocks of made soap - too delicious to use for washing at present - as drawer scents just for a while! I will always look at the ingredients on soap labels from now on - something I had not even noticed before. A huge appreciative thank you Catherine."

Liz Virando reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"My friend Lynne and I enjoyed this soap making day immensely - we had wondered whether the day would be worth the £60 fee - it was worth every penny! Catherine is very knowledgeable, and shares the knowledge and her expertise with participants brilliantly - it was great to sit and learn and then put the learning into practise immediately. We came away with some beautiful soap that we had made ourselves from scratch using an array of different essential oils, colours and decorations and we are very proud of our creations! Catherine's workshop is in a lovely spot in quiet countryside. It is set up perfectly for 5 participants with good quality equipment - and scrummy biscuits! Thanks Catherine - we will be back for more soon!"

Deborah reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Catherine’s soap making workshop represents excellent value for money!! My daughter and I came away with x2 batches of soap each, using high quality ingredients and essential oils. I came with an idea for soap and Catherine helped me calculate, produce, and achieve my goal. The choice of ingredients, various clays, butters and oils etc were excellent, everyone was able to make their own unique soaps and blends. Everyone had their own work station with all the necessary equipment and could work independently or with guidance. From the moment we arrived and stepped into the studio, we were warmly welcomed and Catherine is a wonderful hostess! Nothing is too much trouble. A beautiful tranquil setting, a must for anyone needing time out to relax and recharge. I will be booking again, and again.... Thank you Catherine!"

Fiona reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Read the review below from Yassamin first ..... I am the lucky friend who had this as a present. This was one of the most chilled out afternoons I have had in a long time. The whole ambience was perfect you could not sit & learn a craft like this in better surroundings or a more relaxed tutor. We arrived to tea & biscuits, chatted, wondered at the garden ...then got down to the felting. That was just perfect too... two different parts, first the felting where we covered the soaps then the second part was the needle felting where you had a go at bringing out the artistic side of your nature. The best part of that is that if like me it is very lacking then it is quite forgiving. I warned Catherine I was so absorbed I was staying for a minimum of at least 7 hours, but alas that did not happen as we had to leave and get back to 'real life'...... at least we had our soaps to take with us!!"

Yassamin reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"I have just spent a wonderful afternoon learning two different soap felting techniques at Cat’s idyllic studio. I bought this as a birthday present for my friend and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. The studio is set in Cat’s garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and behind her impressive vegetable patch which is also full of orange and blue flowers. We were greeted with the scent of lavender, geranium, neroli and many other fragrances from the cold pressed soaps that Cat makes. It was a halcyon afternoon under Cat’s careful but relaxed supervision We drank tea and chatted and felted three soaps each which is a relatively easy process to learn but there is every opportunity to be creative with your designs too. I can’t recommend this workshop highly enough."

Cansu Kurt-Green reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Catherine was brilliant, she is so enthusiastic about what she does and explains everything in such a nice detailed way. She is also very hands on and ready to help or answer any questions if you have them. She is ever so friendly and also the location is fantastic and shelves are full of soaps, so there is plenty to get inspiration from. There were only 5 people in the workshop, which was ideal. My and my friend made two batches of soap and we're looking forward to using them. Hoping to make more soaps in the future as well. Thanks a million Catherine, really enjoyed getting to know you and thank you for your patience."

Chrissy Faery reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Wow! What a wonderful day! Cat is an amazing teacher, who went above and beyond to make the class informative, interesting, friendly and fun! Cat's demonstration was easy-to-follow and understand, and when we were making the soap, she was so patient, kind and supportive. (She has an absolute wealth of knowledge about soap making, herbs and natural skincare and was more than happy to help everyone out and answer any questions we had!) The soap we made smells absolutely divine, and I love that it's made with natural, vegan ingredients! Thank you so much for such a beautiful day. I couldn't recommend this class more highly, and we'd love to do another of your courses in the future! <3 xx"

Yuliya Surnina reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"My husband and I had a fantastic time with Catherine, learning how to make soap. The information provided was in depth and thorough. We have left the workshop with two kilos of soap and a confidence to make more by ourselves in the future. The hardest bit is now though, having to wait for our creations to cure before we can use them [impatient foot tapping sounds]."