2010 Boot Camp Summary Page

JULY 24 - 25, 2010: 2-day Intensive SOAP MAKING Boot Camp
SEPTEMBER 18 - 19, 2010: 2-day Intensive SOAP MAKING Boot Camp
SEPTEMBER 24 - 26, 2010: 3-day Intensive FACIAL CARE Boot Camp
OCTOBER 1 - 4, 2010: 4-day Bath & Body BUSINESS Boot Camp
OCTOBER 15 - 18, 2010: 4-day Original BATH & BODY Boot Camp
NOVEMBER 13 - 14, 2010: 2-day Intensive SOAP MAKING Boot Camp

[scroll down or click on links for a description of each boot camp]

Are You Flying In?

AIRPORT INFORMATION
Closest Airport: Oakland International (OAK)
22.7 miles away - 30 minutes - 50 minutes with traffic

2nd Closest Airport: San Francisco International (SFO)
29.8 miles away - 36 minutes - 80 minutes with traffic

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are flying or driving from out of town, we highly recommend The Hotel Mac
just around the corner - the best and closest overnight accommodations in Point Richmond!

2-Day Soap Boot Camp

Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 6 pm
[No Experience Necessary]

2-Day Weekend Intensive
Soap Making Boot Camp

This weekend workshop covers 4 classes on making natural soap from scratch: CP 101, CP 201, Hot Process & Big Batch/Production Soap Making. Take home 4 bars of soap, thorough handouts with instructions, detailed recipes for everything we make & a certificate of completion. Due to the nature of making soap from scratch, classes are demo-style with some hands-on elements (the best & safest way so you’ll feel confident doing it at home). Ideal for out-of-towners flying in to learn all you can about making fantastic soap.
Click HERE for full bootcamp description.

Original 4-Day
Bath & Body Product
Boot Camp

Thurs. - Sun., 9 am - 5 pm
[No Experience Necessary]

ORIGINAL 4-Day Bath & Body
Product Making Boot Camp (Intensive)

This intensive workshop provides the opportunity to be immersed in the wonderful world of making natural bath & body products (from scratch!). We'll cover: lotions & creams 101, lip balm, bath melts, solid salt scrubs, 3 types of body butters (traditional, solid massage bars & exfoliating butter scrubs), 3 types of essential oil perfumes (alcohol-based, oil-based roll-ons & solids), botanical bath salts, traditional oil-based salt/sugar body scrubs, 3 types of spa facial products (cleansing grains, facial steaming herbs & clay/herb masks), and a wonderful class all on packaging. Designed for out-of-towners flying in. You will take home bunches of finished products, detailed recipes, thorough handouts & personalized certificate of completion.
Click HERE for full bootcamp description.

3-Day Herbal
Facial Care Boot Camp

Fri. - Sun., 9 am - 5 pm
[No Experience Necessary]

NEW 3-Day Herbal Facial Care
Product Making Boot Camp

This brand new 3-day intensive workshop covers many different herbal products specially formulated for the face (although of course all products you learn how to make would be great on the body as well). You’ll learn to make: 3 types of Herbal Extracts (oil infusions, glycerites, & herbal tinctures), handmade hydrosols (plant distillate waters), amazing facial creams, luxury facial serums, healing balms & salves, and fresh facial masks & exfoliants. This boot camp was designed for those who are interested in making products to sell and ideal for out-of-towners flying in or those who live nearby who want to take as many classes as they can in a short period of time. Alice will supply everything you need! You will take home bunches of finished facial products, recipes, handouts in a binder, & a personalized certificate of completion.
Click HERE for full bootcamp description.

4-Day Bath & Body
BUSINESS Boot Camp

Fri. - Mon., 10 am - 5 pm
[No Experience Necessary]

4-Day Bath & Body Product
BUSINESS Boot Camp

The handmade bath & body industry is highly competitive. Anyone thinking about going into this business needs more than just amazing products. Gain valuable insight & a thorough understanding of this market to better position your company for success. We’ll discuss industry trends & opportunities that will help you build a thriving business. Whether you are just starting out or already have an existing business, you’ll find this class enlightening. Topics include: How To Differentiate Your Business in a Competitive Market, How to Run a Successful Bath & Body Business, Stand Out, Sell Out: Powerful Branding to Build Sales, Internet Marketing: How To Grow Online Sales Without Spending a Dime, The Beauty of High Profit Margin Products, Hands-on High Profit Workshop: Natural Home Fragrance, Raising the Bar High on Retail Sales, Successful & Profitable Wholesaling & Trade Shows. You’ll never look at your business the same again! See website for all the amazing details.
Click HERE for full bootcamp description.

SoapyLove Melt & Pour Soap " BOOK" Camp

Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
[No Experience Necessary]

2-Day SoapyLove
Melt & Pour Soap "BOOK" Camp

Crafters of all levels, from beginner to expert, will enjoy this 2-day intensive full of glycerin soap creativity! Make 8 different projects from Debbie’s NEW book, “Soapylove.” Projects Include: Neapolitan Soap Pops, Plaid Soaps, Heavenly Bars, Wonder Bars, Lacey Lemon Coolers, Soap Tarts, Flame Bars, plus a BONUS project planned that you won’t find anywhere else! Students who have taken Debbie’s classes before will love all the new projects & techniques covered in this action packed, fun weekend. Take home 16+ bars of soap! You will also need the Soapylove book on the day of class, so if you don't have one already, you can purchase one at The Nova Studio the day of the class (cost: $19.99). Debbie will even sign your book!
Click HERE for full bootcamp description.