Join us for a full day of activities ~ Presentations (dynamic speakers will share their expertise with us in the main conference room), Demonstrations (exhibitors and friends will share their techniques, tips and tricks at the Demonstration Stations in The Market Place), and Workshops (experience hands-on ~ make and take projects at the Workshop Stations in The Market Place). Plan to participate in as many activities as you'd like (space is limited for the demonstrations and workshops). Many of The Market Place Exhibitors will also have mini-demonstrations at their booths throughout the day ~ be sure to visit each of them for all of the details!

Schedule

8:00 - Registration ~ All Day Shopping at The Market Place 9:00 - Welcoming Announcements 9:30 - Presentations ~ Demonstrations ~ Workshops 12:30 - Buffet Lunch 2:00 - Presentations ~ Demonstrations ~ Workshops 5:30 - Closing Announcements

 

Presentations

Essential Oil Blending
First sniff, sniff, sniff. Then 1-2-3. It's as easy as Do - Ra - Me!
Easy Essential Oil blending basics - what does it take to make a beautiful blend??
(Aaahhhaaa - top notes, middle notes and bottom notes...)

Go GREEN with Natural Waxes!
All natural and organic candle waxes are a great alternative for today's ecologically minded population. Polo our wax specialist and chemist will explain the uses and differences of Soy, Coconut, Olive, Palm, Vegetable Blend and Organic Waxes.

Dead Sea Mud Masque For My Face?


So why do I want to put this on my face? Are all mud masques the same? Is this something I can make myself? Is it expensive?
(Get the dirt on the Dead Sea Dirt! )

Insurance ~ Taxes ~ Investments
We all have to have insurance ~ We all have to pay taxes ~ We all need to invest! Let the experts show you how. Presentations will be given by each expert, then our board of experts will open the floor for additional questions and answers for all.

Can I Turn My Hobby Into A Business?
Sure you can! Let the Maricopa Community College's Small Business Development Center help! New business and beyond.....

Workshops

Don’t Let Your Bath Fizzies BomB!

A hands-on, make and take workshop will demonstrate a new twist on the old bath bomb/fizzie. Give your bath fizzies just the right touch with fun packaging ideas. You will see that they are affordable, fun and easy to make!

 

What’s Wrong With My Wicks?
Make candles the right way with this hands-on, make and take workshop. During the workshop there will be a mini-demonstration where you will learn the do's and don’ts of wicks and basic candle making.

Swirls, Curls And Other Twirls
Not Your Mama's Glycerin Soap!
Learn some kewl techniques, tips and tricks to do with glycerin soap base.
It's so much more than just melt and pour (but just that easy).

Coconut Wax Candles - A Natural Alternative!
Go Green with natural coconut wax candles! Coconut Wax for candles?? You bet! They are an easy and cost effective solution for ecologically concerned candle lovers! See for yourself just how easy they are to make.

Soap Jewels ~ Powder Room Eye Candy!
What do you get when you combine a love for beads and soap? Soap Jewels!
This hands-on workshop will show you a new twist on an old favorite!
(Aaahhhaaa ~ who said you couldn't combine both worlds - we did!)

Demonstrations

Can I Make My Own Silicone Molds?
From start to finish our up close mold demonstration will show you all you need to know about making your own silicone molds. See what happens when it’s done right and see what happens when it’s done wrong!

Luxurious Face Cream
Think you have to pay big bucks for a fancy luxury face cream? Think again and see how affordable and easy it is to make yourself!

Color My Bubbles!
Learn how easy it is to color and fragrance your liquid soap base! Easy step by step directions will have you adding that special touch to all of your liquid soaps! (Aaaaaahhhhhhhaaaaaaa - you'll be coloring like a pro by the end of the demo!)

Safe Cold Process Soaps
Have you wanted to make cold process soap but didn't know where to start? Join us as we take a close look at how to combine the lye and water, then the oils to create a beautiful bar of soap using safe techniques (scales, safety goggles, gloves and stick blenders). We'll also add a few twists and tricks along the way by adding herbs, clays, milks, and toppings that add flair.

Gift Baskets Fit For A Queen!

Learn the art of taking your creations, combining them with a few extra goodies and create a spectacular gift any queen would love to receive!

 

 

*Presentations, Demonstrations and Workshops
are subject to change without notice.