Kits, Crafts & Workshops

Welcome to our 'Cosy Crafts' range. This fantastic soap-felting kit contains everything you need to make four lovely, large palm oil free, felted soaps; ideal for use in the bath or shower.

This kit, presented in one of our signature, branded Cosy Cottage boxes, contains a detailed and illustrated instruction booklet, to guide you through the soap-felting process, which is both fun and rewarding. It  would make an ideal gift or provide the basis for a home crafting session to enjoy yourself or with children/grandchildren.

Your homemade, felted soaps will make popular gifts for friends and family or a delightful bath or shower time treat, just for you. We include four large bars of our most popular soaps - Geranium and Sweet Orange:

Geranium -  with the uplifting scent of rosy geranium and a delicate hint of sweet orange. A firm favourite with our customers who return to this rose-like fragrance again and again.

Sweet Orange - this fresh, energising, fruity fragrance is a favourite all year round but especially for Spring and Summer and is achieved by the addition of sweet orange essential oil. 

Contents:

4 x large 110g Coconut Oil Soaps, fragranced with essential oils (2 x Sweet Orange, 2 x Geranium)

 Wool roving in various, coordinating colours (primarily oranges, creams and pinks)

A pair of felting tights!  

Ingredients labels

Detailed, illustrated instruction booklet

Sweet orange soap ingredients : 

Sodium cocoate, Sodium olivate, Sodium beeswaxate, glycerin, Citrus Sinensis Oil (limonene, citral)

Geranium soap ingredients:

 Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Beeswaxate, Glycerin, Geranium Oil (Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool), Citrus Sinensis Oil (Limonene).

Watch our soap making demo.

We are delighted to offer this packaged make-at-home soap kit so you are able to enjoy making your own natural, palm oil free soaps from the comfort of your home. There is sweet orange fragrance included but if you'd like to make fragrance free, you can leave this out.

The kit contains everything you need, pre-weighed in your very own soap-making pack and includes a disposable mould. You can make your soaps while watching our demonstration video (via the link above) or watch the video first then make the soap later at your own pace. 

You'll also receive email support via service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk if you have any questions about the make-at-home pack and the process of soap making.

The package includes:

- A soap-making demonstration video via the link above

     - Safety briefing

     - Demonstration of the end to end soap making process (throughout which you can take notes)

     - Email support for any questions via service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk 

The pack is sent to you via Royal Mail and contains all the materials you need to make your batch of soap at home. Most participants make their soaps after watching the video,  having taken notes and possibly emailed their questions, but some brave souls do 'make along with Clara'... It's up to you

Happy soap-making :)

We're delighted to offer this product from our  'Cosy Crafts' range. This fantastic lip balm making kit contains all you need to make 6 large (30ml) palm oil free, peppermint lip balms that are super-moisturising for smooth, soft lips.

Presented in one of our signature, branded Cosy Cottage boxes, the kit contains a detailed and illustrated instruction booklet to guide you through the making process.

The kits make ideal gifts or provide the basis for a home crafting session to enjoy yourself or with children/grandchildren.

Your homemade lip balms will make ideal gifts for friends and family or a handy balm to carry with you so you can keep your lips moisturised all day, every day. All six of these tins will last you a very long time, so why not surprise your friends and family with something handmade and delightful! 

Contents:

Ingredients To Make 6 x 30ml Tins Of Balm:
Shea Butter, Beeswax, Avocado Oil, Sunflower Oil

Cera Alba, (beeswax) Persea Gratissima  (avocado) oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, helianthus annus (sunflower) oil

Peppermint Oil - piperita mente leaf oil

6 x 30ml Tins

6 x Blank Labels

Detailed, Illustrated Instruction Booklet

More and more of us are starting to enjoy the therapeutic and traditional art of knitting!

Nothing could be simpler or more useful than a hand-knitted dishcloth which can be used, washed and used again and again. Each 100g ball of cotton dishcloth wool will make several dishcloths using the comfortable bamboo knitting needles and simple instructions provided in the set. Gifts all year round for friends and relatives alike! 

The set is presented in one of our beautiful, unbleached cotton drawstring gift bags bearing our Cosy Cottage logo. Super-useful to hold your ongoing knitting project, while it's underway!

- One unbleached cotton drawstring Cosy Cottage branded Bag

- One pair of 4mm bamboo knitting needles

- One 100g ball of unbleached cotton dishcloth wool 

- One bar of Cosy Cottage Washing Up soap (for when you've finished knitting!)

- An instruction sheet

This lovely set makes an ideal project while sunbathing, camping, vacationing or simply  passing time or an imaginative gift for someone special. 

As recommended by Chat Magazine

'Enjoy a day out with friends whipping up some handmade soaps - the perfect gift or a special treat for you' 

Join us in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop (see below for google maps link) for a glorious, relaxing afternoon of palm oil free soap-making! Make six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home.

We have had outstanding feedback from past participants and are delighted to have scheduled our workshops into 2025. Due to the popularity of these workshops, early booking is recommended. 

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we are very happy to be able to host up to ten participants, to make six, lovely bars of palm oil free soap, each, bearing your own signature fragrance, made from a blend of essential oils. 

You will make your palm oil free soap from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your will then personalise your soap using dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

- Tea/coffee and introductions

- The history of soap making

- The chemistry of soap-making

-  Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils

-  Soap Making demonstration

- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants

- Make your own soap

- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing) 

- Cheerios and loading soap for transporting home

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

Click here to open maps to find us.

In 2025, we are also offering our soap making sessions in the afternoon, on the same day as our morning soy wax candle making events. Join us for the whole day and enjoy both events and lunch with us on our 'Makers' Day' via the link here.

Click here for MAKERS' DAY

https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/makers-day-soap-candle-making-and-lunch-with-us

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

See our workshop video here!

We are delighted to partner with our local friends at Wolds Barn in Duggleby to bring you this fascinating and exclusive goats milk soap-making workshop, incorporating the milk from their beautiful goats. We have been working with Sam and her family for several years and are thrilled that she and her beautiful goats have agreed to participate in the workshop.

Join us and our friends from Wolds Barn, in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop (see below for google maps link) for a glorious, relaxing time meeting and learning about the goats and making therapeutic goats milk soap, renowned for its skincare benefits and its soothing effects for those with eczema and other dry, sore skin conditions.

Learn the special techniques needed to create goats milK soaps and make six bars of your own goats milk soap to take home and enjoy. 

We have had outstanding feedback from past participants on our goats milk soap-making workshops and are delighted to host these new variant of our extremely popular soap-making workshops. Due to the popularity of these workshops, early booking is recommended.  

In our spacious, premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we are very happy to be able to host up to ten participants, to make six, lovely bars of palm oil free soap, each, bearing your own signature fragrance, made from a blend of essential oils. 

You will make your palm oil free goats milk soap from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method and raw, unpasteurised goats milk. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases or UHT milk/milk powder here! 

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

These special goats milk soap-making sessions will last around 2 hours and maybe more depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!

- Tea/coffee and introductions

- Sam to introduce her goats and talk about goats milk and its benefits

- The history of soap making and therapeutic benefits ascribed to goats milk soap

- The chemistry of goats milk soap-making

-  Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils (optional additions)

-  Goats milk Soap-Making demonstration

- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants

- Make your goats milk own soap

- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing) 

- Cheerios and loading soap for transporting home

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

Click here to open maps to find us.

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

We would love you to join us in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a Crafty session, learning how to make decorated, 100% soy wax, container candles. You will create 2 x large candles (usual RRP £20+ each) or a collection of smaller candles and tea lights, to take home with you. 

All your candles will be fragranced with your choice of natural essential oils and essential oil blends rather than synthetic fragrances.  

We will start with warm drinks and cake, before settling down for a session of learning and crafting together. We anticipate the workshop will take around two hours but we do not like to rush, it's all meant to be enjoyable and relaxing :)  

Book your space at our in-store 'Ancient Wellbeing Indian Head Massage' Taster Session Event

Indian head massage, also referred to as champissage, is an ancient, traditional Ayurvedic treatment, originating from India, which focuses on the acupressure points on the head, neck, and shoulders, using circular massage strokes to improve hair and scalp condition. The practice, which has been deployed for over 2000 years, originated as a bonding and caring experience among family members, neighbours and friends. 

The benefits of the treatment include:

• Promoting hair growth by increasing oxygen to the scalp and follicles  
• Relief of headaches and migraines through reduction of tension in the head, shoulders and neck 
• Enhancing relaxation and relief of the symptoms of depression and anxiety 
• Reduction of stress, quietenting of the mind and boosting of memory 
• Stimulation of lymphatic and cerebral fluid drainage 
• Improvement of sleep through promoting reduction in stress

Our experienced, qualified practitioner, Wayne King, will provide 30 minute one to one treatments in ambient surroundings; fragranced with our signature blend essential oil wellbeing candles and diffusers. 

These treatments require no oils (unless desired), can be administered seated if required and can be performed through light clothing. The treatments are therefore both inclusive and accessible; perfect for newcomers to massage and wellbeing. These taster length massages are an ideal introduction to this outstandingly relaxing and caring treatment.

Bookings are available between 09.30am and 16.00 on the dates shown in the dropdown above.

Join us in 2025 at the beautiful Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, for a day of ultimate relaxation and indulgence with our fully inclusive, rejuvenating wellness day:

10.00-10.30 Welcome and  introductions with tea or coffee

10.30-12.00 Revive and Renew yoga session 

12.00-12.30 Make your own essential oil massage serum to use later and then take home

12.30-1.30 Lunch provided and an opportunity to explore the grounds

1.30 - 3.00 Immersive and tranquil sound bath

3.00 - 3.30 Refreshments and relaxation 

3.30-4.00 Hand massage with your own exclusive serum

Experience the tranquility of yoga sessions, the healing power of a sound bath, and the nourishment of natural skincare products while being surrounded by Scampston Hall's beautiful grounds. 

Enjoy a light, nutritious lunch to nourish the body and soul and leave at the end of the day feeling relaxed, refreshed, and revitalised. You can look forward to escaping the everyday hustle and bustle by resetting and recharging your body and mind with our holistic wellness retreat. 

The day will be led by experienced and qualified yoga instructors who will provide personalised attention and support throughout.

Our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment that allows you to unplug from the world and reconnect with yourself. 

Join us at our flagship store 17 Market Place, Malton YO17 7LP, on Sunday 2nd February OR 23rd March 2025 between 16.00 and 18.00

Ideal for re-energising in preparation for the new year, this two hour event offers a unique opportunity to switch off from the outside world and connect with your inner peace, held within the feminine energy of the Circle.

READ ABOUT THE WOMEN'S CIRCLE EXPERIENCE HERE 

As you enter this sacred space, you'll be welcomed by Nicola, an experienced Reiki Master and Circle holder, who will be guiding you through the afternoon. Enjoy the soothing properties of essential oils by the gentle glow of candlelight, in our peaceful atmosphere, designed to encourage relaxation and openness.

Our transformative Women's Circle is a sacred space for connection, healing, and empowerment. This gathering combines the nurturing energy Reiki and Womb Reiki, helping you reconnect with your inner self, release emotional blockages, and restore balance. The Circle begins with a brief grounding meditation allowing you to unwind and become present. Participants will then use Oracle cards, alongside an optional known-superfood Cacao drink, to set their intentions for the upcoming months.

Our Reiki Master Nicola will use the vibrations of her Shamanic drum to help participants release any tension held within the body, or let go of anything that no longer serves you. This will be followed by a guided meditation, helping you to relax further and connect with your inner peace, before using breath work to observe the new sense of calm within. Throughout the breathwork, each participant will also receive Reiki healing. Reiki channels universal life force energy, promoting balance and harmony within each individual's body, mind, and spirit. This can be done hands on, or off, the body.

The collective energy of the women's circle enhances this healing process, fostering a sense of unity, empowerment, and shared support as you connect with other like minded women.

Throughout the session, there will be moments of silent reflection and opportunities for participants to share their experiences, if they desire. This sacred sharing space helps to deepen the bond among the participants, creating a nurturing community that extends beyond the circle. By the end of the Circle, you'll feel rejuvenated and re-energised, with a renewed sense of clarity and peace.

Refreshments will be available throughout the session. 

NEW for 2025

Spend a whole day crafting and enjoy a free delicious lunch with us in Malton

Create beautiful, unique candles and soaps to take home with you!

Join us for the day in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a glorious, relaxing crafting day. In the morning, create two large (300ml) or several smaller 100% soy wax, scented candles, then in the afternoon, we enjoy a session of palm oil free soap-making, making six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home. We will share a delicious lunch together and there will be time to wander around Malton's Market Place after lunch too, if you wish.

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we will be hosting up to ten participants for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. The programme for this special all-day event is as follows

10.30am start with Tea/coffee, cake, introductions and safety briefing 

Candlemaking background, materials, fragrances and choice of containers
Candlemaking demonstration
Make-your own soy wax candles to take home
Decorate a pre-made candle using a range of materials provided by us

12.45 - LUNCH and relaxation time

02.00pm tea, coffee and more cake (if you have room)

Chemistry, history and practice of soap-making
Materials selection, choice of fragrances 
Soapmaking demonstration
Make-your six bars of signature blended, all natural, palm oil free soaps to take home
Next steps, cutting and curing your soaps

04.00 to 04.30pm leave for home with your candles and soaps.

Your palm oil free soaps are created from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your 100% soy wax candles are made from 100% high quality soy wax; no paraffin or smoky waxes!. Your items will be unique to you, personalised with your own dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and essential oil fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

An afternoon of seasonal, hands-on fun and inspiration for our younger friends and their parents/guardians, here at our Malton store, under the careful, guiding eye of our fully trained on-site team.

An opportunity for children over 7 years old to try something new and exciting at our easter decoration and bath bomb-making session and to take home with pride, their lovely, handmade goodies, after the session too. 

Designed especially with fun and creativity in mind, this workshop will teach children how to safely make their own sparkly, fizzy bath bombs and clay easter decorations, all from natural ingredients. Their 'makes' can then be taken home to be used and gifted to family and family friends. With help and guidance along the way from our experienced Cosy Cottage product makers, this small group activity is sure to be a firm favourite for our younger customers. 

We provide all the ingredients and materials needed.  All that's needed is enthusiasm and a smile. The session will last one and a half hours and the children will take home their own handmade goodies -  8 fizzy bath bombs and 2 decorations. 

Workshop suitable for children 7 years and over. Limited spaces available. 

Please bring an apron or art shirt in case of small spills on the day!

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event or children's party with us, please get in touch at service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

Join us in-store this winter for some 'you time'.

You deserve it.

Book your space for a one to one luxury, 'New Year, New You' limited edition facial in our luxurious treatment room at the Cosy Cottage Store, 17 Market Place, Malton YO17 7LP

Early booking for these popular limited edition events is recommended. Bookings can be made online or by calling into our Cosy Cottage Malton store. 

Bookings for this exclusive facial are available between 09.30am and 16.00 on 11th January 2025 or 8th February 2025 via the dropdown on this product description

The event will take place in the treatment room at our Malton store:
17 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LP and each one hour appointment includes time to settle, a 45 minute treatment and time to relax and regather.  

Book your space for an exclusive one to one Winter Fresh Reviving Facial treatment at one of our two special, seasonal Winter facial events, hosted in our 

Cosy Cottage Store, 17 Market Place, Malton YO17 7LP

Is your facial skin suffering from dryness in the blustery winds, redness from the frosty starts, irritation after hours before a roaring fire? This delightful, limited edition 40 minute facial treatment harnesses the power of seasonal natural ingredients to restore vibrancy and glow. 

Our seasonal fresh facials are founded on the principles of biodynamic cultivation, working with seasonal, local, natural ingredients to promote skin health and wellness. Our Winter Fresh Reviving Facial Treatment incorporates a range of beneficial seasonal ingredients including

• Rosehip seed oil, rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant and collagen production stimulant, providing protection from pollution and free radicals and promoting skin healing
• Winter squash, rich in vitamin A, helpful in breaking down spent skin cells and promoting regeneration of winter-stressed skin

Treat yourself to a winter fresh facial and build up your skin's resilience through to Spring, with this exclusive, tailored treatment, which includes:

• Deep cleanse
• Gentle Exfoliation
• Pro-circulation Facial massage 
• Exclusive Cosy Cottage Winter Fresh Mask
• Exclusive Cosy Cottage Winter Fresh Serum

We are offering our Limited Edition Winter Fresh Facial customers a 15% discount on any products or items purchased on the day of treatment. 

Early booking online or by calling into our Cosy Cottage Malton store is recommended.

Bookings are available between 09.30am and 16.00 on 25th January 2025 and 22nd February 2025 via the dropdown on this product description

The event will take place in the luxury treatment room at our Malton store:
17 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LP