Cold Process Soap Making Class

Create luxurious handmade soap from scratch using beautiful natural ingredients



3 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 12

  $165 - $190 ($165 for Returning - Refill Option (Bring back your mould); $190 for First time - includes mould)

Learn the art of traditional cold process soap making in our beautiful Sydney workshop space and create luxurious handmade soap using premium natural ingredients.
In this hands-on workshop series, you’ll be guided through the full cold process method while making your own skin-loving soap from scratch using nourishing oils, butters, clays, botanicals and essential oils.
Whether you’re completely new to soap making or returning to try a new recipe, our workshops are designed to be creative, informative and deeply satisfying.
Each workshop in our collection explores a different style of soap, offering unique ingredients, colours, textures and techniques.
Our Soap Workshop Collection:
Luxury Marbled Soap Workshop:
Learn the foundations of cold process soap making while creating beautifully marbled artisan soap using natural clays, essential oils and decorative botanicals. Participants can personalise their soap using their choice of clay colours and curated essential oil blends.
Goat Milk & Honey Soap:
A rich, creamy and nourishing soap made with goat’s milk and honey for a luxurious lather and a gentle feel on the skin.
Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera Soap
A fresh and revitalising soap enriched with nourishing coconut milk and skin-loving aloe vera. Naturally coloured in soft botanical green tones and finished with your choice of refreshing essential oil blend.
Mineral Salt Spa Soap Workshop:
A mineral-rich spa-style soap made with Himalayan salt and pink clay. This unique bar creates a dense, creamy lather and a beautifully smooth feel on the skin.
Botanical Colour Soap Workshop:
Explore the magic of natural colour in soap making using plant powders and infusions such as indigo, annatto and rhubarb root. This layered soap workshop explores how botanicals behave in cold process soap and how pH influences natural colour transformation.
Makers Scrub Soap Workshop:
Designed for hardworking hands, this exfoliating soap combines natural scrubs, nourishing oils and rich butters to create a deeply cleansing yet luxurious bar with beautiful texture and earthy character.
Gentle Facial Bar Workshop:
A minimalist, skin-loving facial and body bar formulated with gentle oils, creamy clays and soothing ingredients selected for delicate or easily irritated skin.
As our soap workshops rotate throughout the year, we recommend booking early if a particular recipe interests you.
What you will learn:
* How to make soap using the traditional cold process method
* How to safely work with lye (caustic soda)
* How different ingredients including essential oils, clays, botanicals, salts and exfoliants are used in cold process soap making, depending on the workshop you choose
* The equipment and tools needed to make soap at home
* How to de-mould, cut, cure and store your soap
Returning Makers – Bring Back Your Mould
Returning guests are welcome to bring their mould back and book using our Refill Workshop option — a discounted ticket available to repeat attendees.
Why Join Our Soap-Making Workshop?
At Made By Me, we believe craft is about calm, creativity and connection. Our soap workshops are warm, hands-on, and carefully designed to support your creative journey. Whether you come on your own, with a partner, or with a support person, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive, inspiring space—and leave with something you’re proud to have made.
Please note:
Cold process soap making involves working with lye (caustic soda), a strong alkaline substance that requires careful handling and attention. Safety equipment is provided and we will guide you carefully throughout the workshop.
This workshop is not suitable for children under 16 years of age.
Participants aged 16–17 must attend with a participating adult also booked into the workshop.
Your soap will need to cure for one to three days in the mould that you will take home with you before cutting it into bars and continue to cure and harden for a further four to six weeks.
What you'll get
* All materials to make a full loaf of luxury soap
* A reusable silicone mould to keep and reuse
* Premium oils, butters, clays, salts, botanicals and essential oils
* Detailed notes emailed after class including recipes and supplier recommendations
* Tea, coffee and light refreshments
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Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners with no prior experience necessary. Because of the use of Lye, we do not recommend this class for children under the age of 16 years.
What to bring
You will be taking your soap home with you, it is a good idea to bring a towel to wrap it in and a bag or box to carry it home - you'll need to keep your loaf snug and warm for 24 hours!
Safety note: Lye is an incredibly strong chemical that requires extreme caution. Because of this, we recommend wearing a long-sleeved shirt, pants and enclosed shoes. Please don't worry we will teach you how to handle it safely so you won't have any issues.
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Made by Me Workshop - 100A May Street, St Peters NSW

This venue is a short walk from St Peters station (500m).

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  • 5/5 from Margaret Pham, attended May 2026: Super accessible workshop for someone with Autism. I received printed written instructions as requested, everyone had name tags, and verbal instructions were clearly demonstrated in stages. Class was small with just 5 participants so it was intimate and easy to follow. Rebecca was a lovely teacher. Highly recommended soapmaking class for beginners.
  • 5/5 from Kate Tripodi, attended Feb 2026: Soap making class was fun and I learnt a lot. Would definitely recommend book and go again. Venue is lovely
  • 5/5 from Rose Mendoza, attended Feb 2026: Bec and Naomi very accomodating, friendly the place is very cozy it’s recommendable. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Jocelyn Street, attended Jan 2026: Nice mother/ daughter outing. Very informative class, Rebecca was amazing teacher, we learn so much about soap making, safety, recipes etc. and got to take home our creatio. Looking forward to cut them and see how it turn out. ️
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Hatfield, attended Nov 2025: I loved the cold process soap making class so much! Rebecca is such a great teacher and I’m really looking forward to doing more classes in the future. Highly recommend doing this class! Thanks so much!
  • 5/5 from Joanne Mankey, attended Nov 2025: A wonderful fun morning of soap making; learning new skills & chatting -would highly recommend. The puppy pats & cuddles were an added bonus
  • 5/5 from Sharon Carey, attended Nov 2025: I am a return customer cause I love the class so much. Rebecca and Naomi are fantastic and my soap is dreamy. I'll be back.
  • 5/5 from Leila Pavicevic, attended Jul 2025: Luxury Cold Pressed Soap Workshop This was an incredible class. Rebecca & Naomi are very welcoming. The workshop has a sense of calm. Rebecca is a great teacher and very knowledgeable. I am excited to use my product.
  • 5/5 from Catherine Fahey, attended Jul 2025: I was very happy with this class, the teacher Rebecca was amazing, the soap I made was beautiful, I’m looking forward to doing more classes with Made by Me
  • 5/5 from Shuchi Gupta, attended Jun 2025: Absolutely amazing class. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Carissa Spagnolo, attended May 2025: amazing class and very well executed. A fun and easy way to learn the skills of soap making.
  • 5/5 from Mary Hopkins, attended May 2025: Rebecca, was great. Very aware of participants needs. Demonstrated in clear chunks and then allowed us to complete that set. The area was well set up and all the equipment to hand. Rebecca has a great story telling style that is humorous and informative. It built a great start to the weekend.
  • 5/5 from Claudia Maher, attended May 2025: What a fabulous experience. Rebecca and Naomi were delightful and happily sharing their skills and knowledge about soapmaking beyond the necessary. Absolutely loved the class and the soap I took home. Beautiful creative space to do the workshop in. The workshop was fantastic. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Phyllis Whippy, attended May 2025: Fun stuff to make and great and very helpful and definitely recommended to anyone who knows what stuff is going into the soap you actually make
  • 5/5 from Daniel Bell, attended Apr 2025: Rebecca a lovely person. So helpful and fun will go back... Soap was fantastic and doing recipe s at home
  • 5/5 from Pranjali Hajela, attended Apr 2025: I loved it. It was so fun and informative. Would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Stephen Carney, attended Mar 2025: The class was great! Informative, interactive and lots of great conversations and additional learning additions due to the skill and experience of the teacher! We had a lot of fun with Rebecca and the process was super easy to follow. 10/10 this class was great and would recommend it to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Jennie Jackson, attended Feb 2025: Fantastic workshop, clear instructions, all materials supplied, knowledgeable, friendly, positive and very encouraging teachers. Very easy to do.
  • 5/5 from Vicky Wong, attended Feb 2025: Lovely environment for learning. Rebecca and Naomi were very welcoming and made everyone feel so comfortable. No lack of great conversations while learning how to make soap! The class was great and Rebecca was very clear with her instructions. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Beryl Chisholm, attended Feb 2025: Great activity for friends workshop. Rebecca and Naomi would fabulous teacher and assistant. Highly recommend this course.
  • 5/5 from Oriana Mitchell, attended Dec 2024: Teachers were informative, warm and super lovely. The soap workshop was easy to follow and got to take a whole block of soap including the mould. The workshop space was funky and inviting. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to make their own natural creamy soap.
  • 4/5 from Jo Lewthwaite, attended Dec 2024: Enjoyed the Cold-process Soap Making class. Rebecca was very knowledgeable and demonstrated the process step-by-step prior to participants working through the relevant processes. Am looking forward to soap today to see how it has worked out.
  • 5/5 from Cindy Low, attended Nov 2024: Rebecca and Naomi are good. Rebecca is a good teacher. The class is lively.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Carey, attended Oct 2024: Rebecca was fantastic, she really explained the soap making process thoroughly, I will be back.
  • 5/5 from Mandy Shepherd, attended Oct 2024: I've just finished my first ever craft workshop of any kind, and so glad I chose Rebecca's Cold Process Soap Making class. The venue is fabulous, set in an old industrial building, with plenty of light and space. Rebecca was friendly and warm, i felt quite at ease. She showed us the process then the class was let loose with all the ingredients! Rebecca kept a watchful eye on us, and was quick to answer any questions. The ingredients were plentiful and easy to handle, and the mixing part, which initially seemed a little stressful, ultimately proved not so bad. We were free to choose our clays (to create the colour), the essential oil fragrances and any finishing flourishes on top. We were all really pleased with our final products, and I can't wait to be able to use my own hand made soap! As an added bonus, my car now smells delicious too
  • 5/5 from Lizzy Gould, attended Aug 2024: I did the cold process soap making class at ‘Made By Me Workshop’. The tutor was knowledgeable and thorough, and was willing to share and help along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop! I would definitely recommend this class if you want to make soap.
  • 5/5 from Annette Tripodi, attended Aug 2024: My sister and I attended a class for the first time, it was an amazing day of learning and meeting new people. The teacher was very helpful, friendly and welcoming. For someone who doesn’t like driving in or near the city, I found the venue easy to get to. I am looking forward to going back for another class.
  • 5/5 from Florence Yap, attended Aug 2024: This is my second workshop at madeby me. Two lovely ladies Rebecca n Naomi were so helpful, friendly, attentive n inspiring. At this cold process soap class I've learnt how to make the soap n how to work safe with the lye. Awesome class n I highly recommend if you want to do something interesting n exciting. Even if you go there alone. They will make you feel at home n comfortable. Go for it! Well done Rebecca n Naomi. Hope to attend your other class soon when I come back from overseas around mid October.
  • 5/5 from Leanne Driscoll, attended Jul 2024: My son’s girlfriend and I attended this enjoyable and fun class. It was held in a beautiful space and Rebecca and Naomi were super helpful and informative. The ingredients used were top quality and we can’t wait to use our soaps!
  • 5/5 from Paola Pelligro, attended Jul 2024: I loved learning how to make cold pressed soap! The teacher was great and shared a lot of knowledge and tips about the soap making process. The venue and the materials provided were outstanding! I highly recommend this class :)
  • 5/5 from Melanie Magpayo, attended Jun 2024: We made a whole block of soap which can be cut into multiple pieces so it is really good value for money. Everything was included from the essential oils to the botanicals to decorate the soap. Learned a lot today and hopefully come back in the future to make extra soap!!
  • 5/5 from Alison Smith, attended May 2024: A had an amazing time in class. Very useful information and a light hearted atmosphere that made me feel very comfortable. Thank you for the experience
  • 5/5 from Sara Everard, attended May 2024: I was nervous to attend this class as I thought it was going to be very difficult to do. I could not have been more wrong- this class was just so fantastic and fun and easy to follow the teacher. This class is now my favourite out of all ClassBento classes I have attended. It was just so great in every way. The venue was exceptional- so beautiful to attend. The teacher was amazing I really liked her and her teaching style. Thank you so much for such a lovely Saturday Morning Class.
  • 5/5 from Hyeon Sil Lee, attended Mar 2024: I am very satisfied with the outcome. The class was well prepared, enjoyable and informative. I would like to thank Rebecca and Naomi for their kind explanations and helpful class materials, and I would like to recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Julie Bowd, attended Mar 2024: What a fantastic class. very easy and informative. beautiful venue and fantastic teacher. i attended with my daughter and the result of our soap was exceptional. we will definately be giving soap making another try and definately making some ourselves at home. thankyou always wanted to learn how to do this, and was amazed at how easy it was.
  • 5/5 from Joanne Prowse, attended Mar 2024: Beautiful workshop with friendly, experienced and helpful teachers. Great step by step instruction with a lot of support. All materials are supplied and top quality. Was thrilled with my final product and would recommend the class.
  • 5/5 from Sylvia Meyer, attended Jan 2024: The venue was beautiful and very appropriate for the class. It was neatly set up when we arrived and easy to get to. Overall a welcome environment. Naomi and the teacher were both very friendly and hospitable. They offered a sweet morning tea and coffee. The instructions were very clear and I liked that the reasoning behind the steps was explained. The materials were largely local and fit with the 'buy local/eco friendly' theme. It felt good to be using them! Alternative options were also mentioned for if we wanted to do them ourselves in future. Loved this workshop! Wouldn't hesitate to book a class with a friend in future - got a lot of value out of attending.
  • 5/5 from Clare Butcher, attended Jan 2024: Such an amazing experience! Both Naomi and Rebecca were incredible teachers, and was well structured with lovely tea and snacks.
  • 5/5 from Natasha Sharma, attended Jan 2024: The teacher was great! It was an Easy location to get too with off-road parking and the class was informative and comfortable.
  • 5/5 from Quentin, attended Jan 2024: The class was great. Small number of participants (8). We had two teachers that were excellent. Plenty of explanations, free tea and coffee, and a lovely space altogether.
  • 5/5 from Katrina Phan, attended Nov 2023: Amazing class run by Rebecca and Naomi! It was fun and I learnt some great tips to experiment with soap making at home. A cup of tea offered during the class was also a bonus! Would definitely recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Deidre Locklee, attended Oct 2023: My sister & I attended the course today & we really enjoyed it! We found Rebecca & Naomi friendly, approachable & informative. We can’t wait to use our soap bars….the scents are divine Thanks Rebecca & Naomi
  • 5/5 from Mathew Hrycyk, attended Oct 2023: The Teacher was Great. Rebecca and Naomi. Are very good, in clear understanding help. And are able, to explain the methods, of all Cold Process Soap Making Class. Great. I highly recommend. The class is pretty good. In a way for doing something different, on a Sunday time. Take a Chance. And do something, New and Creative Today.
  • 5/5 from Sandra Chan, attended Aug 2023: Great session, we each got to make our own block of soap to take home, which includes the soap mould which can be reused for more soap making.
  • 5/5 from Antonia, attended Aug 2023: Rebecca and Naomi were lovely. It was very informative, fun and interactive. Got a lot out of it with Loads of information. The workshop space is so peaceful, spacious and inviting and it made the experience more enjoyable. I absolutely loved this class and it gives you an opportunity to be creative with your choices. LOVED IT & THANK YOU! I’ll definitely be back again.
  • 5/5 from Neil Ramos, attended Jul 2023: Took the class a little over a month ago. Pictured are the soaps I cut from the mould I got from the class a week after just leaving it to cure for a week or so. The bars were more solid after a few more weeks passed. Overall enjoyed the class, teachers were great, and me and my mum have actually gone through all the soap bars since then. They're good quality soaps that don't leave your skin feeling dry and itchy. Hopefully I can sell my own soap bar in future once I get more experience. I think it's a fun hobby to have as well because there are so many different ingredients and things you can use and experiment with when making soap.
  • 5/5 from Ayesha Hamid, attended Jul 2023: Rebecca and Naomi were very friendly and helpful throughout the class, the steps were explained in detail. Their workshop space was very inviting with lots of space to move around and all the equipment was provided. I enjoyed the class and would like to try some other workshops.
  • 5/5 from Mathew Hrycyk, attended Jul 2023: The Teachers were Great. And very Good at the Teaching Method, of the Soap Making Class. So Yes it was all fine. In how Rebecca and Naomi, was understanding. In my approach, to Soap Making Class Workshop on the Sunday.
  • 5/5 from Simone Grantham, attended Jul 2023: Me and my mother had an amazing class with Rebecca and Naomi for their soap makinging class. We learnt so much. They were super helpful and even stayed back for a few minutes to answer a few questions my mother had for them. There is parking nearby, but you do need to get there early because it does fill up quick. We got to keep the soap we made and the reinforced silicone mould. I would recommend this to anyone interested in soap making.
  • 5/5 from Vladimir Gligorovski, attended Jul 2023: Really had a good time with a hands on lesson and the teachers were great also passed my half day nicely
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Made By Me Workshop
Made By Me Workshop

Creating balance with creativity & connection

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Made by Me Workshop is about helping people to connect with their "inner creative" and have some fun while making beautiful things from quality materials in our friendly & vibrant studio space in the heart of the inner west!
Established in 2017 after Rebecca Doyle decided to take a career break and chose to revisit her childhood love for arts & crafts. Rebecca grew up in a large family where money was tight, after school activities where mostly homegrown and usually involved a sheet of cardboard, a glue stick and some glitter! It is probably no surprise to learn that Rebecca followed a creative path to study Fashion & Textile Design at University!
After a few more decades (than Rebecca will publicly admit to) and a long and varied career in the fashion industry, Rebecca wanted to get back to creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind objects - Made By Me Workshop is the result of where this path led.
Rebecca loves that moment of pride that comes over each participant's face when they look at what they have created and say to themselves "Wow - I made this & I love it!"
Made by Me Workshop run a variety of creative workshops, hen’s parties, private parties and corporate events from their warehouse space in St Peters including Resin Art, Resin Jewellery & Mould Making, Soap Making, Terrazzo Homewares, Punch Needle, Macrame and many more.  

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