Learn how to transform waste into resources: soaps, candles, and much more.
Did you know that used oil can be turned into sustainable treasures?
Used olive oil isn't waste, it's an opportunity. In this 100% practical course, you'll learn how to reuse used cooking oil to create useful, eco-friendly, and valuable products: solid soaps, potassium soap, and handmade candles.
A course for creative minds, committed to the environment, and eager to learn hands-on.
- Date: Monday, May 26. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location: CASTILLA-LA MANCHA VINE AND WINE INSTITUTE (IVICAM). Toledo-Albacete Road, s/n – 13700 Tomelloso (Ciudad Real)
- Duration: 8 hours
- Organized by: IVICAM-IRIAF and taught by La Marihuela.
- Official certification included
Course objectives
- Promote the reuse of oils
- Learn how to filter, clean, and perfume used oil for safe reuse.
- Learn how to make solid handmade soap and learn its uses.
- Learn how to make potash soap and learn its uses.
- Learn how to make homemade candles from used oil and natural essences.
Course Content
- Practice 1. Preparation of recycled oil: Filtering with accessible materials, washing with brine, natural bleaching of the oil and perfuming of the oil.
- Practice 2. Making solid soap: Formula adapted to the used oil and its preparation. Use and storage of solid soap.
- Practice 3. Making potassium soap: Differences from solid soap, formula, and preparation. Use and storage of potassium soap.
- Practice 4. Making handmade candles: Formula adapted for making candles with recycled oil. Making oil candles. Use and storage.
All of this with educational content (recipe book) and tips to easily replicate everything at home.
Who is it for?
This course is designed especially for you if:
- People committed to the environment.
- People who would like to learn how to make natural soap.
- Those who want to avoid pouring used oil down the drain.
- Lovers of DIY and natural cosmetics.
- Creative people who want to make their own organic products
- Environmental educators and artisans.
- Anyone interested in living more sustainably.
Course benefits
What our students value most:
- You avoid contaminating the water (1 liter of oil contaminates up to 1000 liters)
- Reduce waste and give a second life to a household product
- You save money by making your own products
- You get useful, natural and effective products
- You learn techniques that you can share or even start with.
- You connect with people like you , in a pleasant and creative environment
Methodology | UNE Standard 66181:2012
Employability: The course develops practical skills for the domestic and artisanal reuse of resources, which can lead to self-employment, entrepreneurship, or sustainable educational workshops. It enables the development of value-added products from recycled materials.
Accessibility: This training is conducted in a center accessible to people with reduced mobility. No prior experience is required. The methodology is visual, practical, and provided with guidance throughout.
Learning methodology: 100% hands-on, learning by doing, in a collaborative environment. The entire process is hands-on, with step-by-step explanations from the La Marihuela team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to bring anything?
No, all the materials are provided by La Marihuela. You just need to come in comfortable clothing and a desire to learn. -
What if I don't have previous experience?
This course is designed for beginners. We teach you from scratch and support you throughout the entire process. -
What type of oil can I reuse?
We will work with used olive oil, ideally the kind used for cooking. -
Can I take home what I make?
Yes, you will receive samples of the products you make yourself.
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This course has limited seats to ensure a personalized and practical experience. Don't miss out!
📅 Date: Monday, May 26.
📍 Location: CASTILLA-LA MANCHA VINE AND WINE INSTITUTE. Tomelloso
⏳ Duration: 8 hours
💶 Price: Subsidized training (see conditions)
🧾 Certification included
👉 [Reserve your spot now] and start using your used oil.