Soapmaking Workshop on the Isle of Man
Join Tanya of Lovely Greens to learn how to make soap from scratch in a soapmaking workshop. These are in-person lessons on the Isle of Man
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Neem Oil for Eczema
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
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….
The Royal Manx & Southern Agricultural Shows
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…
Happy New Years from Lovely Greens!
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…
Lovely Greens Soapmaking Classes in the local press
This week the Isle of Man Newspapers have featured a little background on me, Lovely Greens, and the soap making lessons I offer from my home in Baldrine. Making handmade soap is both a fun and creative way to plan for beautiful gifts at Christmas. Under my instruction you can choose from an array of creamy…
DIY Shampoo Bars for Dogs
In yesterday’s soap making class we did something a little different…we made shampoo bars for doggies! Tess (pictured) reacts terribly to conventional dog shampoo and flea treatments so we made some sensitive bars just for her. The recipe included olive and coconut oil and ensured that the PH balance was more appropriate for canine skin….