Skills & Craft • Evening
Soap Making
Make soap from Antigua's own natural resources — the chemistry, the technique, and the packaging and pricing that turn it into a product. Six weeks, finishing with an exhibition of what the class has made.
Duration
6 weeks
Schedule
Mon & Wed
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location
GARD Center
Mercers Creek
Course fee
EC$600
+ EC$150 registration (non-refundable)
Payment plan available
What you'll learn
A short, practical course. You'll make soap from the first week, and by the last you'll have a product with a label, a price and a place to show it.
- Basic chemistry of soap making — understanding what's happening, so you can adjust it.
- Soap making techniques — the methods and the safety that goes with them.
- Working with local natural resources — producing soaps from what grows here.
- Packaging & label design — presenting a product built to sell.
- Business enterprise — turning a craft into a small operation.
- Costing & pricing — knowing your margin before you set a price.
- Intellectual property management — protecting your brand and recipes.
Who it's for
- Anyone interested in making a natural product they can sell.
- People looking for a short course — six weeks rather than twelve.
- Beginners; no chemistry background needed.
Where it can take you
- Sell handmade soaps at markets, craft fairs and to visitors.
- Supply gift shops, guesthouses and hotels with a local product.
- Build a small natural products line with support from our Business Development Unit.
Ready to get started?
Spaces are limited each intake. Apply below, or call us if you have a question first — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply for Soap Making
The application takes about 10 minutes and is best completed in one sitting. You'll need your date of birth, an emergency contact, your CXC results if you have them, and two referees who aren't family members. Select Soap Making at the first step.
