Explore the magic of colouring handmade soap with plants, roots and botanical infusions.
In this specialty soap-making workshop, you’ll explore the fascinating world of natural colour in cold process soap making using botanicals, plant powders and infused oils.
Working with ingredients such as indigo, annatto and rhubarb root, you’ll discover how plants can create surprisingly rich and beautiful colours in handmade soap — without synthetic dyes or pigments. Through layering techniques and hands-on experimentation, you’ll learn how different preparation methods and the soap’s natural pH can dramatically influence the final result.
This workshop is inspired by the same slow, thoughtful processes found in natural fabric dyeing and botanical crafts, making it perfect for anyone drawn to earthy colour palettes, creative experimentation and plant-based making.
Whether you’re new to soap making or returning to expand your skills, this workshop offers a beautiful and rewarding introduction to the magic of botanical colour.
What You’ll Learn
- How to safely make cold process soap from scratch
- How botanical colourants behave in soap making
- The difference between infused oils and powdered botanicals
- How pH influences natural colours in cold process soap
- Techniques for creating beautifully layered soap designs
- Tips for working with natural ingredients to achieve clean, vibrant results
- How to de-mould, cut, cure and store your soap
What You Get
- All materials to make a full loaf of luxury soap
- A reusable silicone mould (yours to keep)
- Premium oils, butters, botanical colourants and essential oils
- Detailed notes emailed after class including recipes and supplier recommendations
- Tea, coffee and light refreshments
- A warm, welcoming and inspiring space to learn and create
About This Workshop
Our Botanical Colour Soap Workshop is part of our rotating Soap Workshop Collection — a curated series of workshops exploring different ingredients, techniques and styles of cold process soap making.
This workshop focuses on natural botanical colour and layered soap design, creating a very different making experience to our marbled soap workshops. Each session explores a slightly different botanical palette depending on seasonal inspiration and ingredient availability, but may include deep indigo blues, warm annatto golds and soft rhubarb tones.
As these specialty soap workshops rotate throughout the year, we recommend booking early if this one speaks to you.
Returning Makers – Bring Back Your Mould
All participants receive a reusable silicone mould to keep and reuse at future soap workshops.
Returning guests are welcome to bring their mould back and book using our Refill Workshop option — a discounted ticket available to repeat attendees. It’s a small way to reduce waste while encouraging continued making and experimentation with new recipes.
Important Information
Please wear:
- Long sleeves
- Long pants
- Enclosed shoes
Please bring:
- A towel
- A sturdy reusable shopping bag with a flat rectangular base to safely transport your soap home
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.
Workshop Venue
Made by Me Workshop
100A May Street, St Peters, NSW 2044
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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.
Cancellation Policy
Reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice. We don’t offer refunds, but you may send someone else in your place if you can’t make it. If a workshop is cancelled due to low bookings, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.