Make your own natural soap — your colours, your scents, your hands.
A small, friendly soap making class where you don't just watch. You design and pour your own cold process soap from start to finish, and take home around 300g of it.
- 200+ workshop participants
- Beginner friendly
- Small groups
Is this you?
- You love making things with your hands — watching someone else's demo isn't enough.
- You have sensitive skin, and finding a soap that agrees with it feels like a never-ending hunt.
- You're after something creative and a little different to do in Auckland.
Then this class was made for you.
You don't just watch. You make.
At many workshops, the instructor makes and you look on. Here, you make your own batch from start to finish — and even in the basic class, the colours, the scents and the design are yours to choose. No two bars leave the room the same.
"I do what other classes don't."
— Shinobu Hagiwara, founder of Chiko Soap Handmade Natural
Two slow, hands-first hours
Classes are small and unhurried. You'll weigh, blend, colour, scent and pour your own soap, step by step, then box it up to take home and cure. The 16 August class is held at Shinobu's home studio in Papakura.
More than 200 people have made soap with us
"I want to learn more — when is the next class?"
"Best shampoo bar I have ever used. Highly recommended!"
Shinobu's handmade soaps are loved by customers across Auckland — the class is where you learn to make them yourself.
Upcoming classes
Can't make this date? Tell us and we'll let you know when the next class is announced.
Prefer a private session?
Just you, or your own group — birthdays, hens' parties, team days. Dates and content by arrangement. Get in touch.
Questions, answered
Do I need any experience?
No. The class is designed for complete beginners — Shinobu walks you through every step.
Can I really choose my own colours and scents?
Yes. Even in the basic class, the colours, scents and design of your soap are up to you.
I have sensitive skin. Is this class for me?
Many participants come for exactly that reason. When you make your own soap, you know precisely what went into it — because you put it there yourself.
Where is the class held?
The 16 August class is held at Shinobu's home studio in Papakura, Auckland. The full address is shared with your booking confirmation.
Questions? Ask away.
Ask about a class, request a private session, or check a date. Shinobu replies personally.