Basic Cold Process Soapmaking Class

COLD PROCESS SOAP-MAKING WORKSHOP (9am to 12nn)

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make soap from scratch using natural ingredients, combining both the art and science of soapmaking. Beyond creating your own batch, you will gain a deeper understanding of how soap works, from how fatty acids react with lye through saponification, to how different oils influence the final bar’s cleansing, conditioning, and nourishing properties.

This is a basic foundational class. You will learn about lye safety, fatty acids and their benefits to the skin, and how to formulate a simple, well-balanced bar. You will also work with simple additives such as oatmeal, clays, and scrubs.

You will learn how to choose ingredients intentionally based on your desired skin benefits, whether for gentle cleansing, added moisture, or a balanced, everyday bar.

Whether you are a complete beginner or someone with prior experience looking to refresh or review your knowledge, this class is designed to build both confidence and clarity in your process.

Design and create your own custom batch of soap to take home, equivalent to up to 10 bars when cut, along with the knowledge to confidently continue your practice.

You will take home:

• A detailed handout with step-by-step instructions
• 1 wooden soap mold with silicone liner
• Protective goggles
• Soap cutter
• A ready-to-use cured soap bar
• Your own freshly made batch of soap

This class will cover:

• Essential materials, tools, and equipment
• Safety practices when working with lye
• Accurate measuring and formulation basics
• Understanding oils, fatty acids, and their skin benefits
• Scenting your soap using fragrance or essential oils
• Natural coloring using herbs, spices, and clays
• Pouring, cutting, curing, and proper storage

Perfect for anyone curious about slow, intentional making, this class invites you to explore soap as both a functional object and a creative, personal craft.

Class Location:
Pin Simoy ng Haraya HQ - Door 2 V&O Company building, Don Bosco St. Bangkal Makati City (Near Don Bosco School and Ecology Village)

Parking space - limited to two, let us know before hand if you'd like to reserve a parking space, otherwise, nearest parking is in Waltermart mall which is approximately 300 meter walk. Email us at orders@simoyngharaya.com :) 

Number of students: 2 to 6 students per class

About the teacher: Lala is the founder of Simoy ng Haraya and a bath and body crafter since 2010. She began teaching soapmaking in 2014 and has since taught cold process soapmaking to hundreds of students through CraftMNL and Simoy ng Haraya workshops.