Basic Soap Making Workshop | Habonera Studio

We’re so excited to finally open our studio doors—and what better way to celebrate than with some good soap making workshops!

We're also ramping up our workshop schedules so you have more dates to choose from!

No experience? No problem! Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, this class is for you. All you need is a love for creativity and crafting.

🎟 Limited to only 10 participants, so be sure to secure your slot early!

💛 This Workshop is Perfect For:
• Absolute beginners with zero to little knowledge of soap making
• Past soapers looking to refresh their skills
• Anyone passionate about sustainability and eco-friendly living
• Aspiring soap-preneurs
• Curious creatives who just want to have fun and learn something new!

🧪 What You’ll Learn in This 3-Hour Hands-On Workshop:
• How to formulate your own soap recipe using different oils and plant butters
• How to safely handle lye and understand saponification
• How to make your own 1,000g batch of handcrafted soap

Includes a lecture, live demo, hands-on session, and an open Q&A to address all your soap-making questions.

📦 Workshop Inclusions:
📝 PDF Downloads:
• Basic Soap Making E-Booklet
• Class Recipe
• BONUS: Castile Soap Recipe

🌿 Premium Materials & Tools:
• High-quality oils, fragrance oils, clays, and botanicals
• Use of stick blender, digital scale, and all class tools

🎁 Soaper’s Take-Home Kit:
• Wooden Soap Mold (with cutter guide)
• Soap Cutter
• Goggles, Mask, and Gloves

📅 Workshop Details:• Venue: Habonera Studio, 3rd Floor, Gateway Centre, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
• Regular Fee: ₱5,000 per participant

This is a Public Class. If you want your small group to experience this, check out our Craft and Create Private Class.

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

Rebooking Policy:
Rebooking is allowed for a ₱500 fee, provided the request is made at least one week before your scheduled class. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

About the Teacher:

Gen Haber is the founder of Habonera. She is a maker and one of the pioneer teachers of hand-crafted soaps and hair care products in the Philippines since 2017.

She teaches Basic Soap Making, Advanced Soap Making, and Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Making.

To date, there are about 800 Habonera graduates –creating a vibrant skin and hair care community that is passionate about healthy alternative skin and hair care balanced with sustainable lifestyle. 

She is also honored to have a hand in mentoring soap brands in the Philippines and overseas.