Soap Makers' Luncheons

All Soap Makers Welcome!

Whether professional or novice, cold/hot process or melt-and-pour, all soap makers are welcome to attend the free Soap Makers' Luncheons in San Diego, California. These luncheons are intended to motivate soap makers and to serve as a network for anyone interested in handmade soap. These meetings are and open to the public.

Southern California Soap Makers' Luncheons are sponsored by Ace Soap Molds, Certified Lye, the Natural Soap Directory, and the Soapmaking Studio.

2012 Soap Makers' Luncheons.

View and print the Soap Makers' Luncheon Agenda, for full details.

July 21, 2013 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for inspiration and to discuss reliable distributors of soap making supplies.

October 20, 2013 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for inspiration and to discuss popular holiday specialty soaps, such as "plum pudding" soap and the popular "candy cane swirl" soap.

January 19, 2014 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for inspiration and to discuss popular soapmaking trends for the new year, including "beer" soap, "yogurt" soap, "column-poured" soap, and cold-process transparent natural soap.

April 20, 2014 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for inspiration and to discuss the upcoming annual HSMG conference. (The HSMG conference will be May 2014 in Tucson, AZ.)

Luncheon Details: These soap maker meetings commence at 2:00pm at the Marie Callender's restaurant in San Diego, California, on the 3rd Sunday of January, April, July, and October.

Marie Callender's Restaurant
6950 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120
Restaurant Telephone: (619) 465-1910

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The restaurant is located near the intersection of interstate 8 and 70th Street, in San Diego, close to the city of La Mesa. Visit Google Maps for directions to Marie Callender's restaurant: http://maps.google.com.

These luncheons are informal gatherings...no meeting fees, just pay for your own meal.

Bring a bar of your soap to give either to your favorite guest speaker or to the wait staff and bring at least 10 business cards to give to the other attendees.; January 2010 Soap Maker's Luncheon; October 2008 Soap Maker's Luncheon

"I anxiously look forward to each of these friendly gatherings and to sharing my passion for making soap. I hope to see you there!" -Kerri Mixon, Pallas Athene Soap

Southern California Soap Makers' Luncheons are sponsored by Ace Soap Molds, Certified Lye, the Natural Soap Directory, and the Soapmaking Studio.

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