{"id":5900,"date":"2015-06-14T17:48:13","date_gmt":"2015-06-14T22:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovinsoap.com\/?page_id=5900"},"modified":"2017-02-01T15:32:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T21:32:05","slug":"soapmaking-conferences-and-seminars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lovinsoap.com\/soapmaking-conferences-and-seminars\/","title":{"rendered":"Soapmaking Conferences and Seminars"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n There is NOTHING more fun than joining in the community of soapmaking by attending a conference or seminar.<\/p>\n This is a list of soapmaking guilds, groups and organizations that host conferences around the U.S. If you would like to add your conference or seminar to the list, please email me with details, amanda@lovinsoap.com.<\/p>\n Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild<\/a> – The HSCG Annual Conference is the largest annual event in the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry. Normally held in late spring, it runs for three days and is open to both members and non-members. The Conference Location changes each year, cycling through the United States, making it accessible and affordable, no matter where you are located.<\/p>\n Alabama Soap and Candle Association<\/a> – Each year the ASCA hosts an annual conference. Conferences are usually two days and include keynote speakers, demonstrations, and workshops on a variety of topics relating to soap and candle making. Several vendors attend, showing their wares to members, offering discounts, teaching and answering questions. In addition, there\u2019s lots of networking and entertainment. The annual conference is open to members and non-members (although members get a discount on the registration fee).<\/p>\n