Our Workshops
Join us at Gili’s Soap Studio, formerly known as The Soap Cake Factory, for a family soap-making workshop that combines education and creativity in a calming environment. This fun activity is perfect for families looking to bond and create together. Our engaging instruction is suitable for participants aged seven and up. You'll leave not only with beautiful bars of handmade soap but also with cherished memories that will last long after the day is over. Whether you’re searching for a fun activity or a meaningful way to connect with your loved ones, this workshop promises an enriching experience filled with creativity and joy. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity where artistry meets family fun!
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Magic Soap
Join us for a delightful two-hour workshop where you’ll learn about raw materials and the art of soap-making. Roll up your sleeves and create 2-3 beautiful soaps in various shapes of your choosing! Your creations will look so stunning, they could have come straight from a Parisian pastry shop or an ancient museum—you decide!
Each participant can select their favorite scents for their soaps: chocolate, vanilla, floral notes, or luxurious perfume. By the end of the workshop, your soaps will be ready for use and perfect to take home.
(We’ll use a pre-prepared soap base in the workshop so you can enjoy your creations right away!)
All soaps are made from natural ingredients, free from SLS and parabens. This workshop is a private experience just for your group.
If you choose a couples’ workshop, you’ll craft a delightful assortment of 4-7 soaps, depending on the shapes you pick. If you’re a trio, you can expect to create around 3-4 fabulous soaps.
Come have fun and get creative with us
workshop for children (not just for children)
Join our workshop designed for children (and thier parents) ! In one hour and fifteen minutes (or up to an hour and a half, depending on the number of participants), you’ll dive straight into the fun soap making workshop.
Each participant will choose two soap shapes to create: one for body washing and second for hand washing. You’ll design your soaps, selecting scents and colors, and then get to work!
At the end of the workshop, the soaps you’ve crafted from a ready soap base will be fully prepared for use and ready to take home. If you find yourself enjoying the process and have extra time, you can continue crafting additional decorative soaps for an extra fee per soap.
All soaps are made from natural ingredients, free from SLS and parabens. This workshop is suitable for the whole family, ages 7 to 90. Come create with us! This workshop is not private, and might be more participants joining to this session.
Workshop for two:
Join us for an engaging workshop designed for two! Whether you're a couple, friends, a parent with a child, or a grandparent with a grandchild, you’ll create lasting memories together. This unique workshop is perfect for celebrating a partner's birthday.
In the workshop, you'll learn how to make your own soaps, which you can take home at the end. We offer two couples' workshops to choose from:
- Natural Soap – Suitable for participants aged 20 and up, where you’ll each create a loaf of soap (cut into approximately six bars) from raw materials, plus a stunning surprise soap.
- Magic Soap – An experiential workshop where you’ll craft a delightful variety of beautiful soaps, including dessert-shaped designs and more, using a pre-made soap base.
Each workshop lasts two hours, ensuring enjoyment and a wonderful bonding experience!
Birthday Party for Friends!
Celebrate in our charming studio filled with delightful scents! Join us for a unique, creative birthday party experience that’s fun for everyone. Participants will craft soaps that look like real desserts and more. And the scents? Think chocolate, mango, perfume, and more!
Each participant will choose, create, and leave with a beautifully packaged surprise box.
**Details:**
– Duration: 2 hours
– Minimum: 6 participants
– Maximum: 14 participants
Once you register, we’ll send you options for themes to choose from. In the first hour and a half, participants will create products based on your selected theme. After all that hard work, we’ll take a short break for snacks (feel free to bring treats, pizza, drinks, and, of course, a birthday cake).
After the break, we’ll remove the soaps from their molds and package them beautifully. Just before we wrap up, we’ll celebrate with the birthday cake, singing songs, and enjoying a fantastic atmosphere.
All soaps are made from natural ingredients, free from SLS and parabens.
This workshop is suitable for ages 7 to 15. Join us for a birthday celebration like no other!
Natural Soap workshop
An amazing workshop where you will learn how to make soap from raw materials. Roll up your sleeves and create a soap bar according to a recipe. This soap is made entirely from plant-based ingredients, suitable for 20 years old and up. We will combine high-quality natural ingredients and learn about each component involved in the soap-making process, focusing on a specific technique. You will discover the properties of essential oils that you can add to your soap. This way, you'll create an aromatherapy soap that can be purifying, strengthening, holistic, and more. Each participant will customize their soap, including scent, essential oils, color, and additional ingredients.
As a bonus, you will get a glimpse into another world of soaps and create another stunning soap.
The workshop is led by me, a chemical engineer with 20 years of experience in soap production. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a soap loaf they made, which can be cut into about 4-6 pieces for bathing. You will also take home the beautiful soap created as a surprise during the workshop.
The workshop takes place in small groups. It requires a minimum of 2 participants and can accommodate up to 6 participants. The duration of the workshop is between two to two and a half hours.
frequently asked questions
How many soaps are made in each workshop?
Magic Soap Workshop for Two or Three Participants:
In this workshop, each participant will create between 4 to 6 soaps, depending on the size and soap molds chosen. The number of soaps will vary depending on the mold and weight of the soap created.
Magic Soap Workshop for Four or More Participants:
Each participant will make two body soaps (or one body soap and two hand soaps, depending on your choice). This is a great workshop for creating high-quality bath soaps, which can also be excellent as gifts.
Natural Soap Workshop:
In this workshop, each participant will create one soap loaf, which will be cut into 4-6 bath soaps, enough for about six months of personal use. Additionally, each participant will make a surprise soap during the session.
Workshop for children:
Each makes 2 bars of soaps; a body wash size soap, and a guest soap size.
How many people can participate in each workshop?
Ideally, the workshop is suitable for 2 to 12 participants. (For birthday parties, we can be flexible and accommodate up to 15 participants).
Are the workshops private?
The Magic Soap Workshop is private, based on the number of participants you have booked.
The Natural Soap Workshop is private, based on the number of participants you have booked.
The Workshop for children is not private, and there is a possibility that other participants may join.
The couple workshop is private.
Where do the workshops take place?
The workshops take place at our studio in Ra'anana, located at 3 Ha’tassiya Street, 2nd floor. (By elevator, it's the 2nd floor; by stairs, it's the 1st floor).
Is there parking?
There is no parking assigned to us. It is recommended to park at the Renanim Mall parking lot, which offers free covered parking for the entire day. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to us from the mall.
Is the studio accessible?
The building has wheelchair access if needed, and there is also an elevator. The studio is spacious and accessible.
What age group is the workshop suitable for?
The Magic Soap Workshop is recommended for ages 10 to 99. The Workshop for children is suitable for ages 7 to 99. All attendees participate for a fee, including accompanying adults (who, of course, will also participate and make soaps). Unfortunately, children under the age of 7 are not allowed in the studio during the workshop, as our workshops are boutique-style, with a calm and relaxed atmosphere and educational content that may be too long for young children.
The Natural Soap workshop is suitable for ages 19 to 99. The workshop includes raw materials that are not suitable for young children.
The birthday workshop is suitable for ages 7 to 99. Only the invited participants will be present during the workshop. A maximum of 2 accompanying parents is allowed. Due to studio capacity, we kindly ask that you consider the children celebrating and refrain from bringing siblings or other family members who are not participating in the workshop.
For the birthday workshop, it’s possible to celebrate for 2 children together. Just please make sure to limit the number of accompanying parents to a maximum of 2 per group of celebrants in the studio.
On which days and at what times can a workshop be booked?
We are open from Sunday to Thursday, between 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM (we are closed on Friday and Saturday). You can see which times are booked and which are available in the booking system on the workshops page.
How much in advance do I need to book a workshop?
Availability varies from day to day and season to season. It is recommended to book about a week in advance throughout the year. During July-August and Holidays, it is better to book about a month and a half in advance. You can check which times are booked and which are available in the booking system on the workshops page.
Do we take the soaps with us at the end of the workshop?
Yes, you take all the creations from all types of workshops with you home at the end of the session.
Are the soaps ready to use at the end of the workshop?
All the soaps in the Magic Soap Workshop and in the Short Soap Workshop are ready for use and to take home at the end of the session.
In the Natural Soap workshop, the soap loaf will be ready for use after a few weeks, but the surprise soap will be ready to use. In any case, you will take everything home with you.
I want to take the soaps with me in my suitcase abroad. Is that possible?
Absolutely yes. The soaps are not damaged in a suitcase, not even by heat in a car or by the hot sun in Israel. They are completely safe in all weather conditions.
What should I wear to the workshop?
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes. In some cases, you may get a little messy from the colors. If you do get stained, don’t worry— the stains come out in the washing machine. In any case, we provide aprons for anyone who wants one.
For birthday parties, girls have arrived in their prettiest dresses, and everything was just fine.
What is the policy for changes/cancellations?
Up to 4 days before the workshop, a full refund will be given.
3 days or less before the workshop, a 75% refund of the total cost will be given.
In case a change is needed due to the security condition in Israel, we are flexible with rescheduling the date or offering a full refund for the workshop.
Are there any restaurants nearby?
You'll always leave the workshop hungry, as it sharpens all your senses, especially your sense of smell and then taste.
Within walking distance, you can find the following restaurants:
- In the same building as the studio, there's Hummus Eliyahu.
- If you're in the mood for Italian, Siciliano is recommended. It's located behind the studio at 2 Hamelacha Street and is open until late in the evening.
- In the mall, there’s a dairy restaurant serving waffles and sweet and savory pancakes, Oldies Pancake Bar.
- And of course, there's the fast food area in the mall with quick meal options.