The Art of Soap Making Course

Craft. Formulate. Create.

Step inside the world of fine artisan soap making with The Art of Soap Making — an immersive one-day experience designed for those who appreciate craftsmanship, natural ingredients, and refined detail.

Hosted at The Camel Soap Factory, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the principles behind premium handcrafted soap production from a team that has produced over three million bars.

This is not a casual hobby class. It is a structured, hands-on workshop rooted in real manufacturing expertise, thoughtful formulation, and elevated aesthetic sensibility.

Regular price AED 1,837.50
Who this is for
  • Individuals seeking a refined creative experience
  • Aspiring founders exploring small-batch production
  • Corporate teams seeking meaningful, hands-on workshops
  • Gift buyers looking for a distinctive experiential present

No prior experience is required — only curiosity and appreciation for quality.

Course Experience

Duration: 1 day

Times:10:00am – 5:00pm
Available Days: Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Class Size: Limited to 6 participants

Date: to be confirmed with The Camel Soap Factory after booking.

Small group sizes ensure personal attention, meaningful interaction, and a refined learning environment.

What to bring?

A notebook and pen to take notes.

Please wear long sleeves and flat shoes. We will provide the protective gear.

Participant capacity

Maximum 6 participants per class to ensure each individual gets adequate guidance.

What You Will Master

The Foundations of Fine Soap Craft

Understand the science behind cold process soap making — oils, butters, lye balance, curing, and structural integrity — delivered in clear, practical terms.

Expertly Guided Fundamentals

Formulation with Intent

Learn how to design a well-balanced soap recipe, considering skin feel, hardness, lather profile, and longevity.
This is where art meets chemistry.

Expertly Guided Fundamentals

Ingredient Selection & Sourcing

Gain insight into selecting premium oils, botanical additives, fragrance compositions, and colourants. We discuss quality, traceability, and supplier standards — knowledge rarely shared outside industry circles.

Expertly Guided Fundamentals

Scent & colour customization

Discover how to add scents and colours to your soap, allowing you to create personalized and aromatic products.

The Camel Soap Factory cut soap off a block contract manufacturing private label
Expertly Guided Fundamentals

Troubleshooting with Confidence

Understand common production challenges and how to prevent or correct them — knowledge drawn from years of professional manufacturing.

Expertly Guided Fundamentals

Formulation with Intent

Learn how to design a well-balanced soap recipe, considering skin feel, hardness, lather profile, and longevity.
This is where art meets chemistry.

Ingredient Selection & Sourcing

Gain insight into selecting premium oils, botanical additives, fragrance compositions, and colourants. We discuss quality, traceability, and supplier standards — knowledge rarely shared outside industry circles.

Scent & colour customization

Discover how to add scents and colours to your soap, allowing you to create personalized and aromatic products.

Troubleshooting with Confidence

Understand common production challenges and how to prevent or correct them — knowledge drawn from years of professional manufacturing.

What you will also learn

Professional Techniques

Develop precision in:

  • Temperature control
  • Achieving optimal trace
  • Controlled pouring
  • Clean finishes and cutting.

Why This Course is Different

All inclusive

All raw materials, professional-grade
equipment, and safety gear are provided.

You keep what you create

Your finished soap bars are professionally packed for you to take home.

Expert-Led

The course is guided by experienced soap makers who operate one of the region’s most recognised natural soap brands.

Meet your Instructors

Shahrzad Jalilian

With over 15 years of experience in handcrafted soap making and botanical research, Shahrzad combines traditional knowledge with entrepreneurial training.

Her expertise spans formulation, medicinal plant study, and hands-on business mentorship.

Meet your Instructors

Stevi Lowmass

Founder of The Camel Soap Factory, Stevi transformed a kitchen experiment into the world’s largest camel milk soap factory.

Her experience bridges artisan craft and commercial scale — offering
participants insight into both creative and business aspects of soap making.

Meet your Instructors

Shahrzad Jalilian

With over 15 years of experience in handcrafted soap making and botanical research, Shahrzad combines traditional knowledge with entrepreneurial training.

Her expertise spans formulation, medicinal plant study, and hands-on business mentorship.

Stevi Lowmass

Founder of The Camel Soap Factory, Stevi transformed a kitchen experiment into the world’s largest camel milk soap factory.

Her experience bridges artisan craft and commercial scale — offering
participants insight into both creative and business aspects of soap making.

Over 3 million soap bars of experience.

Stevi & Shahrzad have over 28 years of shared experience in soap making.