Herbal Harmony reviews

Sunny Choi reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Me and my friend went to the 8th June workshop and it was one of the best craft workshops I've been to. The location was fantastic and the workshop itself was very informative and full of fun. Catherine is really friendly and helpful. At the workshop, Catherine will demonstrate how to make a batch first and you will have opportunities to make two different batches of soap. I can't wait to cut my soaps this weekend!"

Gina Allen reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"A rare day out for me which didn't disappoint. Catherine was so knowledgeable, whilst being calm and friendly. On the day she had both complete novices and medical herbalists to deal with, which she did with ease and professionalism. We came away armed with a huge amount of knowledge and 2 boxes of our own hand made soap. Pure joy! I will definitely book again ?."

Jayne Maddock reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"What a great day, I had a lovely time! Catherine’s knowledge and enthusiasm for soap making meant it was a very enjoyable experience. I appreciated the time spent on background information, followed by her talking through the complete process and introducing the ingredients. The demonstration helped to consolidate my understanding before trying it for myself. The small class size meant plenty of individual attention to check everyone was on task. The opportunity to repeat the process by making two batches of soap was great for helping gain a little confidence while also trying a different recipe. The detailed handouts and recipes will be invaluable for trying out at home. I can’t wait for the soap to be ready to slice and use. Thank you for such a great experience."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Hi Jayne, Thank you so much for your lovely review! Glad to hear you had a wonderful experience at the workshop and look forward to seeing photos of your soaps!"

Linda Lemmon reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I had an absolutely fab day. Beautiful setting and Catherine was a great teacher. Clear and concise in her teaching, patient and very generous with her knowledge. I am definitely inspired to try more of the recipes at home. Highly recommended."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you Linda! So glad you had a great day, enjoy your soaps and hope you have fun making more of them at home!"

Julia reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"What a great way to spend a day! As a complete novice in the world of soap-making I was surprised and intrigued by the whole process. Following Catherine's instructions (although I did go 'off piste' at one point and had to be rescued!!!), the class each produced two individual boxes of fragrant and beautifully coloured soap. It's a fascinating subject and we all left with plenty of information, so that we could have a go at home. This, coupled with Catherine's enthusiastic support, meant that there are now another bunch of soap-makers released into the community. So it's all bubbles from here on!!! Fully recommended. Book now! You'll have a great time and meet some interesting people in the beautiful surroundings of The Liveability Centre."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you so much for your review Julia! I'm really glad you had an enjoyable day and have fun making more soaps!"

Jules reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I had a very enjoyable and relaxing day on Catherine's soap making course. Catherine was very friendly and knowledgeable on her subject. The day was really well structured and very clear handouts were given out to keep. Once we had learnt the fundamentals, we had different recipes to choose from, absolutely loads of ingredients to choose from, and we each made two beautiful batches of natural soap to take home. It was a very inspiring day and I can't wait for my soaps to cure so I can cut them to see how pretty they have turned out !"

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you for your review! Really glad you enjoyed the day and hope you feel inspired to make more soap!"

Clivina Wills reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Catherine's knowledge is amazing as is her patience when asked a multitude of questions. This course will give you a very firm foundation into soap making and will definitely inspire you to create beautiful things. If you are interested in learning how to make soap, do this course you will not regret it."

Herbal Harmony responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Clivina! So glad you enjoyed the day and have fun making more soap!"

Baz reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"We had simply the best time! Cat is super welcoming and comforts you with herbal teas, treats and a really great atmosphere. The lovely garden surroundings also just makes the whole experience that little bit more genuine and special. Thanks again Cat for bringing out my hidden soap felting skills!"

Yvie van de Vegte reviewed: Felted Soap Workshop in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

"Taken by my son for a mother’s day treat. Huge fun in a beautiful setting and Catherine was brilliant. I would highly recommend this craft workshop and would go again like a shot."

Claire Wilcox reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I Really enjoyed this course. It was well organised and Catherine is so knowledgeable about soap making, an inspiring lady! There was a good balance of demo's and practical and I now have 10 bars of soap curing nicely at home that I can't wait to use. The value for money is excellent and the location is idyllic."

Judith reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I thoroughly enjoyed the soap making course with Catherine. The day was very well organised with informative handouts and easy to follow recipes included. Catherine is very knowledgeable and inspires confidence. I would happily recommend the course to everyone."

Carol reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Wonderful day and excellent value. I attended the course in Febuary and came away buzzing with ideas to try at home. Catherine is a welcoming experienced host & provides great atmosphere in her studio. I attended on my own, but we all sat round a big table learning the background to soap making, helpful tips and then made our 2 batches of soap together. The day flew past and Catherine expertise and support to all of us as a group and individuals increased our confidence in experimenting with different formulations. Would highly recommend this course."

Tracy Harding reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Really enjoyed my day, Catherine was brilliant. Thanks Tracy"

Emma reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"What a great day! I took my mum as a birthday treat experience. We learnt a lot about the soap making process and came home with our very own hand made soaps. Catherine is very knowledgeable on the subject, a very patient teacher and a welcoming host. Highly recommend this."

Celia Marsh reviewed: Cold-process soap making

"I have just come back from the (Beginners) Soap Making Course with Catherine Marshall and cannot recommend it highly enough. There were 5 of us on the course which was held in her beautifully equipped studio in her garden. Catherine started by explaining the theory and science of soap making including the method of calculating the lye - which was not at all as scary as it sounded! She then demonstrated making a batch before we all set work on our own creations. She was incredibly generous with both her knowledge and supplies. We all made two soaps to take home and were given a choice of 5 recipes to work from customising our creations from a plethora of natural and mineral colours as well as a huge variety of exfoliants and dried flower petals. The equipment provided was excellent, nobody had to share and we even had a hob each to heat our butters. I came home excited and inspired! If you are thinking of dipping your toe into soap making then you could not do better than book one of Catherine's workshops."

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

"Great course; fun, friendly, informal, safe and well taught. Cat explained clearly, gave a demo then we had a go. My soap looks and smells great and is all natural. The notes & recipes provided are excellent and I am confident and excited to make soap at home. Thanks Cat!"

Jenny reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Cat is a very thorough teacher. Really enjoyed the day and feel confident enough to do make soap at home now. Group size brilliant - we all had space and attention from Cat when we were making our two batches of soap. Really enjoyed the day."

Kim reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"An enjoyable and informative day, very inspiring! Learned a lot and had fun. Feel ready to try making soap at home now. Lovely studio, delicious fragrances, beautiful natural colours. Catherine is friendly and knowledgeable. AAA+"

Lucinda and Margaret Yelland reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"The introductory soap making workshop yesterday was a lovely day. We were given lots of information but were never overloaded. We had a chance to see all the different colours and natural essential oils that were available and watch a demonstration before making two batches of our own soap. The day was friendly, well paced, and great fun. I would definitely recommend Catherine and her Herbal Harmony studio to everyone."

Helen Nourse reviewed: Cold-process soap making

"A lovely day in a beautiful setting. Catherine is very clear in her teaching and happy to share her vast knowledge. Went home with two batches I made during the afternoon. Would thoroughly recommend."

Jackie reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Really lovely course. Beautiful location and very relaxed, but informative course. Catherine is very knowledgeable and good at sharing that knowledge. Highly recommend."

Sarena reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"Really lovely day, well paced, clear instruction, informative and fascinating! There's something rather special about making your own natural soap, the chemistry and alchemy...can't wait to make more (and my two batches from the workshop smell divine and are about to be cut!) Catherine has a clear and relaxed style of teaching, and is generous in sharing ideas and recipes. Highly recommended."

Judy reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"I've just spent a lovely day with Catherine in her new, light and airy studio and have really enjoyed learning about and making cold process soap.Catherine's teaching style is friendly and relaxed, her notes are good and her demonstration was clear. When I made my own soap she was very supportive with ideas for essential oils and other additives. I've cut my two lots of soap and am delighted with the results. I've already got an order going in for more supplies so I shall soon be giving soap away to all my friends. Christmas may be 'sorted' already ."

Susie Page reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"A truly lovely day doing something that I have wanted to do for a while now. I brought my mum along, who was convinced she would cause chaos by her lack of skill; but in the end really enjoyed herself. Catherine was truly lovely; she explained everything, then did an equally good demonstration and then unintrusively monitored our progress, correcting where needed, as we got on with making our own soaps. I cut my soap last night - the final proof that it had all gone to plan - and all was smelling and looking (reasonably - for a beginner!) glorious!"

Steve and Sandra Walker reviewed: Beginner’s Soapmaking Workshop in Salisbury

"We thought the day was enjoyable and educational. We learnt a lot on the course. Catherine presented the course extremely well and we came away looking forward to trying to produce our own soap. Handouts were easy to understand. Would highly recommend the course to people who are interested in making their own soaps."