TartAddict Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 HI all!I have an airline credit (on Southwest) that's burning a whole in my pocket, LOL. We usually have a really great candle and soap making conference here in AZ, but it's changed hands and has turned into a real mess. I think I'll avoid the drama and chaos this year and go elsewhere (and any chance to get out of Arizona is a good one!). Where are some other soap and candle conferences. I'd like a mix of both bath and body and candlemaking. Southwest doesn't fly to MN (BC Convention), so that one's out. Any other conventions that might be worth venturing too? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Oh, goodness! You should take a vacation on the east coast. There's one in Orlando on April 5. www.floridasudsandlight.comCome on over! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiepql Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Southwest flys to Pittsburgh! Shot - given the weather here, April is FL sounds nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Did the Texas one stop as well? I am bummed about the AZ one. C'est la vie I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 NOPE, the Texas Conference information shows quote "The Texas Candlemaker's Conference 2007-2008 will be held Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center in Lufkin, Texas. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks MomtoHaley, do you have the site? The last one I was interested in attending was cancelled May have to look into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks MomtoHaley, do you have the site? The last one I was interested in attending was cancelled May have to look into that one.http://www.texascandleconference.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I read that the Chicago Soap and Candle Makers Conference was a good one to attend. Are they having it this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I know about all the drama with the AZ gathering but i don't care who puts it on. I am there to have fun and sell no matter who is putting it on. It is still going to happen (albeit different person putting it on) but i am still going to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 When is the one in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Saturday June 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Is there a link to a site I can check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 www.azgathering.comAre you in AZ bizzy? Are you thinking about going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 No I am not in AZ....but I want to go to a conference this year. I will check out airfare, time off work, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 well let me know if you go, i will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not sure on the exact dates. I think all the drama was very unprofessional and childish. I still may go, but I'm thinking I'd like to go elsewhere this year. Just my own personal preference. Might have to look into the Chicago one. Have never been there Thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 it is a little of she said/ she said and people taking sides and all. i am just going to stay out of it. i wish i could go to another state. i would like to go to one that was more than a day. hey if you are going somewhere on business isn't everything a tax write off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 yes...it is a write off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm telling you...that plane ticket credit is just begging me to go to an out of state conference, LOL. Free plane ticket, tax write off, that's just plain beautiful I know the conference was alot of taking sides, and she said/she said nonsense. Just think I'd like a change this year. Although I really enjoy alot of the sponsors signed up for the AZ one this year (Cara from thesoapjar.com is such a super nice person!).Off to look into Chicago!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 FYI...found this. Might be outdated.http://www.candlecauldron.com/gatherings.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 FYI...found this. Might be outdated.http://www.candlecauldron.com/gatherings.htmlThe link for chicago doesnt work.....that may be closer for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartAddict Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yeah, unfortunately, most of those links don't work. Bummer. I'm still hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Here's one for soap I wish I could go to. It's pretty pricey, but they've got some big names in the business there:http://www.soapguild.org/industry/conference2008-speakers.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ohio used to have one. Did that come to an end? There's one in Tenn. I think. There's that one in Lufkin and the soap side will be in Austin I believe. Thought about going back to Chicago, but there's one in NY too. Can't do the BC one. Never is a good weekend when they hold it. So the Az one is skitsy? Such a limit as to where to go and Florida is out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrightcandles Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 the azgathering is still on, just put on by a different person than who put it on last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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