Basic Soap Making Workshop | Habonera Studio

Workshop Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)

Time:  9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

We’re so excited to start 2026 with our Basic Soap Making Workshop!

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 8 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 a private class, check out our 1 on 1 with Gen Classes.

🔁 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.