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4th Annual Candle Artisan Retreat
May 4, 5, 6 - 2007
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The Candle Artisan Retreat is just around the corner, here is hoping spring is too!
A few changes have been made based on the comments and suggestions from last year.
• We are bringing back a few classes by popular demand.
• We have moved the Swap and Shop time slot so that folks can participate before we go for supper on Saturday night.
• Registration is limited to 40 participants, to keep class sizes reasonable. Classes will run in separate rooms (no dividers this year).
• Classes will wrap up at 3 pm on Sunday, and one-on-one assistance will be available until 5:30 pm at Village Craft and Candle. Please prearrange a time slot if interested
• Hands on classes are designed to be intermediate level. Assistants will be available to each class, based on numbers.
Village Craft and Candle will have extended hours for the weekend so you can get supplies before you travel home.
Accommodations can be made at:
• Riverside in St. Marys B&B, 96 Robinson Street, St. Marys 519-284-0012
• StoneWillow Inn, 940 Queen Street, St. Marys, 519-284-4140
• Westover Inn, 300 Thomas Street, St. Marys 519-284-2977
Be sure to mention that you are attending the Candle Artisan Retreat to receive special pricing where available.
Sensations Salon and Spa is offering Pampering Packages for registrants wishing to make this a relaxing weekend getaway. Further information to follow.
*Shopping Bags*, complete with local merchant discount coupons and town information, will be available at Village Craft and Candle upon your arrival. Be sure to check in at the store to get yours if you arrive early. The bags will be distributed Saturday morning along with your registration package for those who have not picked them up early.
There will be a Meet and Greet at the StoneWillow Inn (Mrs. B Restaurant) on Friday, May 4th at 7pm. Munchies will be provided by VCC. Cash Bar. Meet new friends and reunite with your buddies from past retreats.
Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and lunch on Sunday will be provided. There will be a group reservation at the Parkview Creamery for Saturday evening. They are working on a special menu for our group.
If you are interested in having items for sale at the Swap and Shop, please contact Sue at info@vccandle.com to reserve table space. It will be at the Community Centre this year immediately after classes on Saturday.
The agenda is as follows:
| Saturday
8
- 9 am |
Breakfast
provided and Regist
ration |
9 - 10:35 |
A.
Cold Processed Soap-Hands on, from
raw
ing
redients. Small groups. Making soap from scratch, using lye, back
by popular demand.
Instructor-
Jody
Pass |
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B.
Candle Basics Refresher Course, Troubleshooting, Aromachology How to make your candle burn properly,
Q&A for burning issues you may have, and a bit of info on how your nose
and brain work together, why you associate scents with memory, Q&A on
health concerns as a candle maker – Instructor
Sue
Hyatt |
10:45 - 12:00 |
C. Chunky Pillar Candle –
Layering chunks and ribbons of coloured wax, producing variegated
candles. Lots of room for individual
creativity. Instructor – Shelly
Doucette |
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D. Bakery Candles – Pumpkin
tarts and realistic looking “Cookie” Melts. You’ll have your customers asking if they are edible!! Instructor –
Sue
Hyatt |
12:00 -2:00 |
Lunch/Shopping B
reak |
2:05 - 3:10 |
E. Fuglys – A use
for Freakin’ Ugly candles – all the testers, faded,
stinky, dinted and chipped candles that outlast their welcome in your shop.
What to do with all that scrap wax, maximizing money out of waste wax. Very
practical and useful information. Instructor –
Sue Hyatt |
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F. Essential Oils and Aromatherapy – Back by
popular demand. Properties of
Essential Oils and how to use them. Instructor –
Jody
Pass |
3:20 - 4:30 |
G. Gel Fruit Jars – Working with embedded
fruit, gel and gel safe fragrance to make your own Pie in a Jar candle. Instructor – TBA |
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H. Beeswax Flowers - Using flat beeswax sheets, you will make realistic looking floating roses
(great for weddings), calla lily on a stem, and large pond lilies. Instructor
–
Sue Hyatt |
4:45 to 6:30 |
Swap and Shop – Bring loonies and toonies to our ever popular “flea market” . Bring your candle and soap items from home to trade or
sell. Call Sue for more details. |
7:00 |
Dinner at the Parkview Creamery |
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SUNDAY |
Muffins and Coffee |
9:30 to 11 am |
I. Marketing - Web design, promotional, advertising your candle business Instructor
- Erika Luoma |
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J. Creative Containers – Thinking outside of
the Jar. Pouring into containers other
than basic glass, and creative labelling to achieve different looks for
different tastes. Instructor –
Sue Hyatt |
11:10 – 12:45 |
K. Rolled Pillars – Create your own “wax sheet”
(color and design only stops with your creativity) and then hand form into a
pillar. Secret wax recipe and timing
tips. Instructor –
Sue Hyatt |
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L. Bath and Body Products – Melt and pour
soap, bath fizzies, lip balms and the like – Shelly
Doucette |
12:45 – 1:30 |
Buffet lunch provided |
1:30 – 3:00 |
M. Soy and Palm with essential oils – Get on
the band wagon if you haven’t started pouring natural waxes. The largest area of growth to come in
candles will be natural wax and fragrance. Instructor –
Sue Hyatt |
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N. Colour and Fragrance Blending – Back by
popular demand. Mixing shades with
colour chips and liquid dye, and creating signature fragrances by making your
own blends. Instructor – Trina Hyatt |
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The following links may help you plan your stay
www.townofstmarys.com
www.mccullys.ca
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