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I’m so excited to announce I’ve been invited to teach at Windy Point Soap Making’s grand opening of their new store in Calgary, Alberta, over the Victoria Day long weekend (May 20th & 21st)! We should have more news shortly, but keep watching this page and their Facebook page for more information on classes and registration!...
Hi everyone! It’s a little late in the new year, but here’s the schedule for the classes I teach at Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, B.C. I’m offering a few extra classes this season: Shorter themed classes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, as well as all day classes based on my...
It’s that time of year again, and I’m pleased to link you to the Voyageur Soap & Candle website for the dates I’ll be teaching my five usual classes – Lotionmaking 101, Advanced Lotion Making, Facial Products, Back to Basics, and Hair Care – along with two half day classes – bath time fun and...
I had such a good time teaching at Voyageur last year, I thought I should do it again! I’ll be teaching classes based on my four e-books – Back to Basics, anhydrous products; Hair Care Products, shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner; Lotion Making 101, with lotions and creams; and Facial Products (coming shortly), with...
Yeah, I could have made that title a little shorter, but I’m excited! I’m teaching three classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, B.C. this season, and the registration is open! What am I teaching? Get to Know Your Oils – Creating Anhydrous Products: This class taught by expert crafter Susan Barclay Nichols and is...