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Learn about the science of soap at this DIY Melbourne workshop!
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downwardGet ready to suds up and explore the science of soap making in this hands-on soap-making workshop. Learn about the chemistry and history of soap, and gain a deeper understanding of what soap truly is. We’ll introduce you to essential soap-making terms and their meanings, as well as teach you about soapmaking safety and how to reduce hazards.
You’ll have the opportunity to create your very own basic cold process Castille (pure olive oil) soap, perfect for sensitive skin, facial cleansing, body wash, shaving, and household cleaning. We’ll show you pouring techniques, including how to create a unique swirl pattern with natural colourants and guide you through scenting your soaps using essential oils.
You’ll also learn clever formulating tricks to reduce soap scum and build a fluffier lather. Finally, we’ll cover curing and storage, so you can get the most out of your soaps. Join us for a bubbly, hands-on experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the science of soap making.
Please note: that your soaps will need to cure for one week at our venue before they are ready for collection. Furthermore, you will need to wait at least 4 weeks to use what you make in class (as with all cold process soap), but it will totally be worth it when you use that first slice!
This class requires at least 5 students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class
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Upcoming dates for Science of Soap Making Class
Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 3:04pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
2 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026.
- Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10am-12:30pm
- Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12:30pm
What you'll get
- All materials and equipment provided
- Six bars of handmade soap, made by you
- Expert guidance and assistance from a professional soap maker
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What to bring
- Just yourself!
Suitable for
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC
This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).
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Recent reviews of Science of Soap Making Class
- 5/5 from Nicolette Vaszolyi, attended Sep 2026: Great class. My second with Tina (also did lipstick making) who is a great facilitator able to balance technical info with hands on practical experience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in soap making, or just keen to try something new. Work-shop is such a warm and inclusive space too.
- 5/5 from Barbara de Luca, attended Sep 2026: Tina was able to explain the scientific process of making soap in such a clear and easy-to-understand way. It was a fun and hands-on workshop, and working with the sodium hydroxide wasn’t nearly as daunting as I expected! I loved the whole experience and would highly recommend this workshop with Tina to anyone considering making soap.
- 5/5 from Mignon Hondow, attended Jun 2026: Such a great workshop! Tina explained everything so clearly and the hands-on part made it easy to understand thw whole soap-making process.
- 5/5 from Shirana Nash, attended Jun 2026: The class was great. Tina is so knowledgeable about soap making and offered many tips. Looking forward to collecting my soap!
- 5/5 from Melanie Metzer, attended Jun 2026: The soap making course was very relaxed and informative. Tina is a wealth of knowledge and a delightful person. If you are thinking of doing this course - you should!
- 5/5 from Stef Gattini, attended Mar 2026: The class was in an open space, organised and great instructions were provided. The lovely instructor Tina (who I think is a chemist) gave great explanations of the processes and the ways to work with lye, while making the class engaging. I learnt so much and had a really nice experience! So excited to use the soaps!
- 5/5 from Paula Mulholland, attended Mar 2026: We had a great morning making soap with Tina. Would highly recommend doing this great session with Tina
- 3/5 from Paula O, attended Mar 2026: Very pleasant experience although somewhat short at just over two hours. A good introduction to basic soap making though. A bit more information on other recipes and methods would have been good.
- 5/5 from Laura Marina Crimi, attended Feb 2026: Great fun. Have a, soap, making class for next level! Goid class ro lwarn the basics of soap making
- 5/5 from Emily Chou, attended Aug 2025: A super fun and informative hands-on workshop. Tina is so knowledgeable and a great teacher, giving loads of tips and tricks so that students can make soaps at home in the future. Learning the marbling technique was really fun and the soaps smell amazing. Highly recommend!
- 5/5 from Irene Koumanelis, attended Aug 2025: Tina was fantastic. Class was well run with plenty of info. I'm confident I can make soap on my own. Thank you Tina for a great workshop.
- 5/5 from Liz McGrane, attended Aug 2025: Tina was fabulous, very friendly and gave us time to ask questions which she answered comprehensively with just enough science and technological information given. Lots of tips and hints about different things to add to the lye and what to avoid. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and am excited to pick up my soaps next week to see what they look like and to create my own soap in the future. Thank you Tina
- 5/5 from Susan Jensen, attended Apr 2025: Tina ran an interesting and enjoyable class. The instructions were easy to understand and the session was held in great space. Looking forward to collecting my soaps!
- 5/5 from Elena Suares, attended Jan 2025: Awesome! What an amazing way to spend a day! I enjoyed learning new skills in soapmaking. Our instructor is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. Highly recommend this class to anyone passionate about organic self-care products.
- 5/5 from Annie Breen, attended Jan 2025: Tina was a great teacher. She took the time to explain all the chemical reactions and variations that could happen. It was super fun and informative! I would recommend to anyone.
- 5/5 from Jana Perera, attended Aug 2024: I had the pleasure of attending a soap-making class in Melbourne, and it was an absolute delight—especially on a typical gloomy winter’s day. The class, held at Work-Shop Melbourne, was led by the amazing instructor, Tina. She not only guided us through the soap-making process but also gave us a fascinating insight into the chemistry behind it all. We used natural ingredients like olive oil and essential oils, and I chose a refreshing blend of orange, lemon, and eucalyptus. I’m eagerly awaiting the final product next week. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in trying their hand at soap making—it’s a fantastic experience! #workshopmelbourne #soapmaking #hobbie #classbentocreations
- 5/5 from Marie van Drimmelen, attended Aug 2024: Tina is such a wealth of knowledge it is always a pleasure to watch her and learn from her. I can’t wait to have my soap and use it, I’m sure they will be fabulous! I would highly recommend this workshop. Thanks again Tina!
- 5/5 from Susannah Thomson, attended Aug 2024: My daughter and I had a great time learning to make olive oil soap. We loved learning the basics of the science of soap making from the instructor who is very knowledgeable. We got to make 6 bars of soap each and could choose the scents and colours we preferred to make them unique. Loved the cool workshop venue too.
- 5/5 from Samuel Chanter, attended Aug 2024: Absolutely loved the class, Tina did a fantastic job, I would highly recommend this class
- 5/5 from Elyssa Ho, attended Sep 2023: Knowledgeable and enjoyable class. My husband and I learned a lot about soap making and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We’re still talking about it to this day and can’t wait to pick up our soaps!
- 5/5 from Cynthia Boudeville, attended Sep 2023: Excellent class. It was very interesting, well run and organised; instructions were provided clearly by the instructor and the length of time for the workshop was perfect- I would definitely recommend it!
- 5/5 from Anthony, attended Sep 2023: Tina was very knowledgeable and answered any questions with a smile. It was fun, informative, and shouldn’t be passed up on! I hope to take another and more classes with her in the future.
- 4/5 from Caity Burt, attended Sep 2023: I enjoyed the class, the teacher shared some easy to follow instructions, next time maybe we can use bigger mold and maybe double the recipe (for the price we paid for the class) so we can make more attractive better design for the soap
Your teacher
Tina Gelberidis
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Founder and formulator behind big blue cosmetica, Tina is a proud environmentalist with a huge passion for chemistry. She’s an avid upcycler, crafter, and zero-waste enthusiast. She’s condensed her experiences and is keen for students to learn from her mistakes and eureka moments!
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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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