Soap Making Workshop for Beginners

Make your own soap in Canberra!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 8

  $130 - $149 ($149 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $130/guest for 3+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Looking for unique things to do in Canberra? Learn how to make your own soap with help from Honey and Glow!
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to create your own beautiful soaps from scratch. This fun and interactive workshop is perfect for beginners looking to dive into a new creative activity.
Your passionate teacher will guide you step-by-step-step through the process, from selecting the right ingredients to adding fragrances and colours using natural ingredients. You will get to experiment with different techniques and create your own unique designs.
Working with natural ingredients, you will experience the joy of making something by hand, and as you unleash your creativity and craft your own beautiful soaps, you will discover a sense of relaxation and satisfaction.
At the end of the class, you will have a collection of handmade soaps to take home with you (RRP $85)--perfect for personal use or as thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. You will also leave with an in-depth handout and the knowledge to make soap by yourself at home!
Please note that no-shows (ie. You book and do not turn up to the scheduled class, with no prior communication) will not be refunded under any circumstance.

Upcoming dates for Soap Making Workshop for Beginners

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 1:03pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 6 Dec 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm
What you'll get
  • Each course member will take home at least one kilo of beautifully handcrafted soap (RRP. $85), as well as the recipe you used to create it and an in-depth instruction guide to help you should you wish to continue your soap making journey.
  • Safety gear (mask/eye protection/gloves) will be provided.
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Knowledge required
Absolutely no prior knowledge of soapmaking is required!
What to bring
Please wear a long sleeved shirt and pants as well as closed toe shoes.
Add-on available for this class
  • Professional silicone soap mould ($25)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for

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 cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Googong, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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  • 5/5 from Shari Ivers, attended Sep 2026: My daughter and I did the Soap making class today. We really enjoyed it and learnt so much. We come home with 12 beautiful hand made soaps and the skills to make more. I would definitely recommend this class it was a lovely experience.
  • 5/5 from Suzanne Rebus, attended Sep 2026: Erin’s knowledge about soap making was exceptional and she had a very good rapport with the class. Thoroughly enjoyed this class and would highly recommend it. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Charlize Torres, attended Sep 2026: Amazing class. Me and my mum did it and had a wonderful time. You get to keep so much soap at the end. 10 out of 10 would recommend
  • 5/5 from Charmaine Tagaroma, attended Aug 2026: I absolutely loved this soap making class! The teacher was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We had so much fun learning the process and creating our own soaps. The class was hands-on, easy to follow, and a great way to spend time being creative. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and unique activity! Thanks Erin
  • 5/5 from Lisa St, attended Mar 2026: We did a beginner soap workshop with Erin and loved it. She's very knowledgeable and experienced, so you know you're in good hands while she guides you through the process. We learned a lot. Of course the best thing for us was getting to take home the beautiful little soaps we made!
  • 5/5 from Amanda Hardy, attended Feb 2026: Erin was an amazing teacher! She provided just information about the history of soap making and how things have changed from the early days of homemade soaps. Loved the hands on process and all her tips for being able to make more soap at home. Definitely a great class to do, walked away with 12 bars of amazing smelling soap, thanks!
  • 5/5 from Jan Whitlock, attended Feb 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed this soap making class. Erin made it so easy with her explanations & help. I'd absolutely recommend this fabulous class.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Eltringham, attended Jan 2026: A great class that was super interesting and hands on. Erin was amazing - really engaging and professional as well as lots of fun. Everything was organised and made as simple as possible for us. Absolutely loved it would highly recommend. I'll definitely do another course. A big thank you to Erin
  • 5/5 from Sally Harris, attended Dec 2025: Erin was the perfect teacher for our beginner soap making class. We all really enjoyed ourselves and came away with a dozen ready made Christmas gifts
  • 5/5 from Kirstie Mallard, attended Dec 2025: Erin was a fantastic teacher. She provided clear, easy to follow instructions and a handy takeaway guide. I really enjoyed the class and can’t wait to make gifts for my family and friends.
  • 5/5 from Cathy Southwell, attended Aug 2025: Had a lovely afternoon with my group of friends making natural soaps with Erin. She walked us through the process, making it easy to understand. Erin was happy to answer any questions along the way. We all left with beautifully fragranced and decorated bars of soap. I highly recommend this class, either to do on your own or with a group.
  • 5/5 from Lisa St, attended Jul 2025: Was absolutely lovely! We really enjoyed our morning with Erin. She is very knowledgeable and keen to share all sorts of tips and tricks with us. It was awesome to come away with not only our own soaps, but also a great guide to making them at home!
  • 5/5 from Sheldon Shean, attended Jun 2025: Amazing products and thoroughly enjoyed our experience making beautiful hand made soap
  • 5/5 from Steph Kershaw, attended Jun 2025: Super fun regardless if you want to create your own soap after the course or not. Erin was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Highly recommend very interesting process.
  • 5/5 from Claire Cooke, attended Jun 2025: We had a great afternoon making soaps! Erin was very knowledgeable and organised. Our favourite part was decorating the soaps. They look and smell lovely and it’s so nice that we made them ourselves! Xx
  • 5/5 from Jannine Pike, attended Apr 2025: I had a wonderful afternoon creating and making my own soaps. They smell divine!! Erin was a fantastic instructor, answering all our queries and questions. I highly recommend you give it a ago. My only complaint is I can't use them for 7 days!
  • 5/5 from Nicola Lambert, attended Apr 2025: Great teacher, easy to follow instructions, definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Kia Yeatman, attended Apr 2025: Absolutely loved the workshop, very informative, thorough delivery, very enjoyable and all round fun and engaging
  • 5/5 from Fiona Silsby, attended Dec 2024: What a great afternoon! Erin was open and informative. We walked away with a quality product and all of the information to continue to create at home. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Kathy Mason, attended Oct 2024: Erin was very proactive and professional with her interactions with class members. Loved learning a new skill.
  • 5/5 from Narelle Staniforth, attended Oct 2024: The soap course was amazing. The information and the one-on-one attention when required was great. A great friendly atmosphere, and at the end of the course, we had a completed product with the confidence to go home and make more. A lovely day.
  • 5/5 from Lyn Fisk, attended Oct 2024: Erin was fantastic, enthusiastic and informative. We really enjoyed the class and left with over a kilogram each (which we will enjoy). We now have the knowledge to make our own soap. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Erin Thuell, attended Aug 2024: Erin is a great instructor - such a fun course! Come home with 9 beautiful handmade soaps.
  • 5/5 from Tracey Leigh Jolly, attended Aug 2024: Our group of 4 ladies joined the beginners class with Erin. Although soap making can be a bit intimidating, Erin is a super pro at keeping things very practical. All the safety precautions were there but not presented in an overwhelming way. She let everyone be very creative and enjoy the process. We all agreed we would go back for a more advanced class. Beer soap is up next! So fun!
  • 5/5 from Leandra Parker, attended Jul 2024: What an amazing workshop! Thank you so much Erin for a fantastic afternoon. I loved how much information, knowledge and experience was provided in my soap workshop. The group was nice and small so there was a lot of one on one time with Erin. I would highly recommend attending one of Erin’s workshops. Thank you, I’ll be back to do more
  • 5/5 from Danielle Keller, attended Jul 2024: Erin taught a wonderful beginners class. She explained everything clearly and made it possible to be able to make soap at home. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Emma Anderson, attended May 2024: Erin was warm, welcoming and encouraging from the moment I pulled up in her driveway to the minute she helped load my car with my handmade soaps. It's been a few decades since I did science at school but Erin spoke in terms I could understand and helped me enjoy the science behind soap making. A truly terrific class that I enjoyed every minute of.
  • 5/5 from Maddie, attended May 2024: Thoroughly enjoyed the class, and came away with plenty of knowledge and understanding on the soap making process. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alison Coggan, attended May 2024: Had a lovely afternoon. Was great to do something creative with a terrific teacher! Will definitely come back to do another class. Thank you so much
  • 5/5 from Cathy New, attended May 2024: Erin was an excellent teacher and was happy to share tips and tricks. The soaps to take home were a bonus and I will be telling friends about how good it was.
  • 5/5 from Louise Cairns, attended Feb 2024: This is a great class - so much fun and I learnt a lot. Erin explained the soap making process very clearly and was generous with her knowledge. There’s quite a lot of scope to be creative with colour, texture, perfume, botanicals etc. I’ll definitely make some soap at home myself.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Ticketts, attended Feb 2024: Highly recommend this class. Erin, the teacher, has an excellent knowledge of soap making, has a great range of perfumes, colours and makes the whole soap making process easy and enjoyable. Well worth the time and money.
  • 5/5 from Natalie Taylor, attended Jan 2024: My mum and I did Erin's Honey and Glow beginners soap making workshop yesterday. It was excellent. Erin had everything laid out to make it safe as a process, easy to understand and fun to do. Everything was extremely well organised and Erin had lots of tips and information to pique our interest in soap making for the future. The venue was good allowing plenty of room for participants. The best thing was that Erin made the soap making process, which can be quite daunting, seem easy, simple and safe. Highly recommended and we've already booked in for the next one!
  • 5/5 from Jenny Michelle, attended Jan 2024: I had a wonderful experience! Erin’s knowledge and expertise was next level. She was incredibly patient with our endless questions. Everyone’s soaps looked and smelt amazing. Thank you so much Erin!
  • 5/5 from Catherine Spooner, attended Jan 2024: I had a great time, easy instructions by the teacher and made 11 soaps. I’ll definitely do more courses.
  • 5/5 from Jane Penders, attended Dec 2023: A wonderful course run by Erin. I loved it and came home with 12 pretty soaps. Erin explained the process so well. Can't wait to make more
  • 5/5 from Sophie Sara Bentwood, attended Dec 2023: Excellent class. Teacher was highly knowledgeable and small class size ensured one on one support.
  • 5/5 from Katharine, attended Nov 2023: I had the best time at the Honey and Glow soap workshop! Erin was very friendly and welcoming and explained the process really well. As a soap-making first timer, I walked away with some beautiful and unique soaps that I can’t wait to use (and maybe gift, if I don’t use them all for myself!)
  • 5/5 from Joce Wilson, attended Nov 2023: Erin's beginners soap workshop was fantastic! She explained the process in a way that made it easy for newcomers to understand. Her hands-on approach ensured that everyone left with beautiful soap that we made OURSELVES. I can't wait for the next workshop!
  • 5/5 from Kellie, attended Nov 2023: Such a lovely afternoon Erin was a great teacher and I’ve learnt things about the craft I never knew I needed to know! A great event to relax into the afternoon with a group of friends or a chance to make new connections. We took home a beautiful collection of our own creations and i have to say, I’m pretty proud of myself I would highly recommend this class and can’t wait for an opportunity to jump into another experience with the lovely Honey & Glow!
  • 5/5 from Averill, attended Nov 2023: Erin was absolutely fantastic. We sat outside prior to making the soap to discuss the history and process of soap Making. The venture was great, a home studio with loads of room to move around. There was plenty of ingredients and we got to choose our own essential oils from a great selection. We made 10 beautiful soaps each to take home Erin was very knowledgeable and shared all her secret tips. My house smells Devine. Thanks for a great afternoon of soap making with likeminded people. Bring a tray with you to carry your soaps home.
  • 5/5 from Bridget, attended Nov 2023: Wow what a great afternoon! Erin was a great teacher and took the time to explain the history and benefits of home made soap, as well as demonstrating every step of the process. The class was engaging, fun and well paced. I loved the flexibility of deciding how to scent and decorate your soaps, and was incredibly impressed with the quantity we got to take home - Christmas presents sorted! Thoroughly recommend this great value class
  • 5/5 from Collette Spoor, attended Nov 2023: Erin is a fantastic and very knowledgeable teacher. The class was so much fun to do and we all walked away with multiple bars of gorgeous smelling, pretty soaps each. Erin provides easy to follow instructions and demonstrations. I highly recommend this class, I will do it again making new fragrences and designs and I'm looking forward to trying the other classes she has available.
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Honey and Glow
Honey and Glow

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Beekeeper, avid knitter, wanna be homesteader and soap maker. Just a few of the feathers in Erin's creative cap.
After delving into the world of soap making around 8 years ago as a way to expand the product range at her business baby, Honey and Glow, Erin instantly fell in love with the way such mundane, every day ingredients like olive and coconut oil can be transformed into soaps that make your skin feel far better than any store bought body wash can. Using only natural ingredients, like coloured clays, organic exfoliants and essential oils, Erin's soaps are a treat to the skin and senses.
In the years since, Erin has made thousands and thousands of bars of soap, including for businesses all over the country, now she's passing that knowledge and experience on to you!

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