Soap Makers Gathering

June 6, 2009

Eagle River, WI

There is no fee involved for this meeting- it will be a very casual day of visiting/meeting other soapers and a few demonstrations.  I offered our building as a meeting place after the UMSG cancelled their Gathering.

I have NOT solicited donations for door prizes/samples from any vendors- therefore there will NOT be goody bags/prizes for those attending- just don't want anyone disappointed!  (Scenter Stage will donate some door prizes!)

The gathering will be at our Retail Soap Shop-not a "meeting hall/facility".

We also own Scenter Stage Supply business- but this is a SEPARATE BUSINESS- LOCATED IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN-

NOT IN EAGLE RIVER- WE CAN ARRANGE TO HAVE ANY ORDERS PLACED PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT TO THE MEETING-

ANY ORDERS WILL HAVE TO BE RECEIVED BY MAY 22, 2009.  I will try to have a "vendors table" with some fragrances for sale.

You are welcome to bring any "garage sale" items you want to trade or sell to anyone attending.  I will have a table set up for this.

If you would like to "swap" any products- just bring an item and take an item- I will have a "swap" table set up- it's always fun to see everyone's soap and products- and take someone else's home to try!

Time: 9:30 AM- 4PM (?) or whenever!

If there is an interest: I will host a "Pot Luck" dinner at our cottage for anyone wanting to attend- I will provide hamburgers/hot dogs etc- those attending please bring something to share!  2 great grocery stores in town with great deli's (one is a Pick n Save).  Will meet at a designated spot about 5 PM to follow to our house ( we're so far into the woods- you'd never find us by yourselves!)

Agenda/ Demos: (not necessarily in this order)

meeting/greeting and visiting

Felting Soap- this can be a "hands on"- if you would like to felt a soap- bring a bar of soap (any kind- doesn't need to be handmade!)- a hand towel- a piece of nylon stocking or netting- big enough to wrap around soap- I will have some wool roving for sale- enough for 1 bar for $1.50.

Smelly Jelly- Ginger Muenster

M&P- maybe if there is interest

CP Soapmaking- if there is an interest- mixing lye-lining molds- stick blending- in the pot swirl- adding difficult FO to oils before adding lye-

Bath Bombs- this can be a "hands on"- anyone who wants to pack and unmold a bath bomb using a "Michaels round clear 2 piece ornament"

Anyone wanting to demo or speak on a topic- please volunteer!

Lunch:  We will have someone ( Larry) pick up a variety of Sub sandwiches, soda, water, and chips- share costs. Snacks/munchies welcome!

Oil Buy: please contact Pat Norby- pater@... if you want to order any oils from Columbus Food/Soapers Choice- for delivery by freight. (a significant saving over individual UPS Shipping)

Directions to Shop:  Cranberry Lake Soap

                       5145 County Road G

                       Eagle River, WI 54521

cell phones: 715-891-2167 or 715-617-7515

 You will have to find Eagle River on a map from your home! Then Hwy 45 North of town about 2 miles to County Road G (stoplights- just past Best Western Derby Inn)

Left (West) on County Road G 1 1/2 miles to our shop- (looks for sign with Bear in a Bathtub!) left/south side of road- about 1/2 mile past St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

questions/suggestions please contact me:  cranberrylk@... or 715-891-2167

Look forward to meeting everyone!

Due to the nature of the meeting and business- please no children.

Please RSVP Jean so she knows how many to expect by May 15.