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She’s doing it again! Cathy McGinnis, the teach from Soaping 101 is hosting SoapCon 2017 on 9/23 through 9/25. (Monday is a ½ day session with workshops for an additional fee). Workshops are limited to 16 people each - so lots of opportunities for questions, interaction with the presenters.
The 2-day Conference is $185.00 and the ½ day workshops are $55.00. This includes breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks. This also includes a party on Sat night with an open bar – free... well included. Cathy has rented out the entire venue this year to make room for the workshops, and allow for more vendors. The main conference area is still the same and will only hold about 125 attendees.
The Conference is being held in Mt. Sterling KY – A fat hour from Columbus, OH. I live in Fort Wayne Indiana and taking my time, a 4 1/2-5hr drive. Lexington Bluegrass Airport (LEX). Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are all a one to two hour drive from the event.
Disclaimer: Now I have to admit that I am fiercely biased about SoapCon. Cathy McGinnis is a dear friend and short of jumping out of an airplane, I would do almost anything for her. I am an unpaid volunteer and other than getting to spend some quality time with dear soapy friends, I receive no compensation.
The speakers this year:
Zahida Map – Handmade in Florida; I am so hoping she will demo her butterfly swirl!! If I’m having a bad day, I will just watch her CP/MP videos and I feel immediately better.
Beth Byrne – Making Lotions and Creams – I’ve seen this presentation at the Guild Conference; she made it look easy enough for me to try
Kevin Dunn – Crafting with Chemistry – Who doesn’t love hearing Kevin speak
Jackie Thompson – No paste Liquid Soap Making – I’m looking forward to this. Jackie is a hoot to listen to!
Carrie Thornsbury – Nurture Soap discussing mica and color. This is going to be an exciting presentation. Carrie is passionate about color, and I can’t think of anyone in soapmaking who is more knowledgeable about color than Carrie. For the color challenged like me, I want to learn about compensating for discoloring oils, embracing the brown from vanilla, etc. Carrie is also doing a workshop on Monday discussing color blending.
Leigh O’Donnel – Executive Director of the HSCG. Leigh will give us an update on the federal legislative action affecting soapmakers.
This is an intimate event hosting some of the most nationally acclaimed soap makers in the US. Come make some new friends, catch up with long distance ones. You will have a great time. It has always sold out, so check your calendars and buy your tickets early. The fall colors will be perfection to make even a long drive worth it. Hope to see you there.
The 2-day Conference is $185.00 and the ½ day workshops are $55.00. This includes breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks. This also includes a party on Sat night with an open bar – free... well included. Cathy has rented out the entire venue this year to make room for the workshops, and allow for more vendors. The main conference area is still the same and will only hold about 125 attendees.
The Conference is being held in Mt. Sterling KY – A fat hour from Columbus, OH. I live in Fort Wayne Indiana and taking my time, a 4 1/2-5hr drive. Lexington Bluegrass Airport (LEX). Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are all a one to two hour drive from the event.
Disclaimer: Now I have to admit that I am fiercely biased about SoapCon. Cathy McGinnis is a dear friend and short of jumping out of an airplane, I would do almost anything for her. I am an unpaid volunteer and other than getting to spend some quality time with dear soapy friends, I receive no compensation.
The speakers this year:
Zahida Map – Handmade in Florida; I am so hoping she will demo her butterfly swirl!! If I’m having a bad day, I will just watch her CP/MP videos and I feel immediately better.
Beth Byrne – Making Lotions and Creams – I’ve seen this presentation at the Guild Conference; she made it look easy enough for me to try
Kevin Dunn – Crafting with Chemistry – Who doesn’t love hearing Kevin speak
Jackie Thompson – No paste Liquid Soap Making – I’m looking forward to this. Jackie is a hoot to listen to!
Carrie Thornsbury – Nurture Soap discussing mica and color. This is going to be an exciting presentation. Carrie is passionate about color, and I can’t think of anyone in soapmaking who is more knowledgeable about color than Carrie. For the color challenged like me, I want to learn about compensating for discoloring oils, embracing the brown from vanilla, etc. Carrie is also doing a workshop on Monday discussing color blending.
Leigh O’Donnel – Executive Director of the HSCG. Leigh will give us an update on the federal legislative action affecting soapmakers.
This is an intimate event hosting some of the most nationally acclaimed soap makers in the US. Come make some new friends, catch up with long distance ones. You will have a great time. It has always sold out, so check your calendars and buy your tickets early. The fall colors will be perfection to make even a long drive worth it. Hope to see you there.
