Exciting news! You can now learn how to make natural, handmade soap with Tanya from Lovely Greens. In a Lovely Greens workshop, you’ll learn the basics of cold-process soap making, make two batches of personalised natural soap (the equivalent of 12 bars), and have a fun and creative experience in a friendly and beautiful setting….
Neem Oil for Eczema Practitoners of Ayurvedic medicine use Neem oil for Eczema and many other skin issues. Learn how it works to treat the symptoms of eczema including redness, itchiness, and irritation Here at Lovely Greens I hand make all my bath and beauty products from natural ingredients on the Isle of Man. Amongst…
Willow Basket Weaving Workshops on the Isle of Man Willow basket weaving workshops are now available through Lovely Greens on the Isle of Man. Courses run in the winter from November to January. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in giving soap making lessons, it’s that people want to learn how to make things….
OPEN SOAPMAKING CLASSES A lot of people have contacted me asking if they could book an individual lesson as part of a larger group. I’ve offered a couple of opportunities like this in the past but have decided that it’s time to make it more of a regular thing. This year I’m offering one open…
Learn about Lovely Greens soapmaking classes Sign up for the Soapmaking Lessons Newsletter I’m constantly impressed with how on-point teenagers can be when making soap. On Sunday I had a trio of ladies – Mum, daughter, and granddaughter – who had never once made soap before. The youngster in the group was super focused and…
I and Lovely Greens have had a brilliant couple of weekends setting up shop at the Isle of Man’s agricultural shows. Each summer, for a weekend each, are the Southern and Royal Manx shows which showcase the Island’s farming scene, local producers, and fun for the whole family. I’ve had a stall at both over…
2016 is just hours away and I’m reflecting on the past few years I’ve spent as Lovely Greens Handmade. In 2010 I started making handmade soap as a hobby then soon after I began my career as a Farmers Market trader – my first market ever had me at a small table touting about thirty…