1 on 1 with Gen

Learn at your own pace with a special one-on-one class with Teacher Gen, the maker and founder of Habonera.

Book a session on your preferred date and time, and learn the art of creating skin and hair care products that truly work.

Want to make it a shared experience? Bring a friend, family member, or special someone—just let us know, and we’ll happily turn it into a private group class just for you.

Basic Soap Making Workshop
3-hour class | Perfect for absolute beginners

Whether you're completely new or have little knowledge of cold process soap making, this workshop is the perfect starting point!

What you'll learn:
• How to formulate your own soap recipe using a variety of oils and plant butters
• The science of saponification and how to safely handle lye
• Step-by-step guidance through the soap-making process

What you'll get:
✔️ Hands-on experience crafting your own 1,000g batch of cold process soap
✔️ A comprehensive lecture, live demo, and open Q&A session
✔️ Basic Soap Making E-Booklet
✔️ All materials provided and free use of tools

Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Making Workshop
3-hour class | For beginners and eco-curious creators

Discover the art of crafting luxurious, eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner bars that are kind to your hair—and the planet.

What you'll learn:
• How to make solid shampoo and conditioner bars from scratch
• The benefits of natural ingredients for hair care
• Formulation tips for different hair types and needs

What you'll get:
✔️ Make and take home four 50g shampoo bars and two 50g conditioner bars
✔️ A complete lecture, live demo, and open Q&A session
✔️ Shampoo & Conditioner Bar E-Booklet
✔️ All materials provided and free use of tools

Soap Making Refresher Workshop
3-hour class | For past soapers ready to reconnect with the craft

This class is designed for those who have taken a cold process soap making class before and want to rebuild confidence, troubleshoot past challenges, and refresh their skills.

What you'll learn:
• A quick but thorough review of cold process soap making basics
• How to confidently formulate and batch your own recipes
• Troubleshooting common issues and refining your technique
• Updated tips, tricks, and best practices in soap making

What you'll get:
✔️ Hands-on experience crafting your own 1,000g batch of cold process soap
✔️ Open Q&A to address your past soap-making concerns
✔️ PDF Downloads for continued learning and reference
✔️ Use of premium ingredients including oils, fragrance oils, clays, and botanicals
✔️ Free use of all tools: stick blender, digital scale, and more

Perfect for a confident comeback to the craft you love!

Habonera Intensive: Advanced  Soap Making Workshop

4 to 5 hour class

Basic cold process soap making knowledge is required.

Take your soap-making skills to the next level with our hands-on, advanced session—ideal for those with basic cold process experience. This workshop focuses on precision, personalization, and the science behind high-quality soap making.

What you’ll learn:

✔️How to confidently create your own recipes
 – Deep dive into oils, butters, and their properties
✔️Mindful use of natural ingredients
 – Clays, herbs, botanical powders, and infusions
✔️Advanced methods:
 – Water and lye discounting
 – Water substitution
 – Oil infusions
✔️ Soap design techniques
✔️Troubleshooting tips
✔️How to price your soaps profitably

Bonus: Two exclusive recipes using advanced techniques for continued practice at home.

You’ll make: 3 batches of soap, each using a different formulation and technique. 

📍 Venue:
Habonera Studio
3rd Floor, Gateway Centre, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City

🔁 Policies

Refund Policy:
Workshop fees are non-refundable once registration is confirmed.

Rebooking Policy:
Rebooking is allowed with a ₱500 rebooking fee, provided the request is made at least 2 days before your scheduled class. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

About the Teacher
Gen Haber is the founder of Habonera and one of the pioneer teachers of handcrafted soaps and hair care products in the Philippines since 2017.

She teaches Basic Soap Making, Advanced Soap Making, and Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Making, and has built a supportive and creative community of over 800 graduates to date—many of whom have gone on to start their own skin and hair care brands.

Gen is passionate about promoting healthy, sustainable alternatives and is honored to have mentored both local and international soap brands through their journeys.