2010 Convention Workshops
Here are just a few of the workshops that will be conducted at the IGCA Convention in May, 2010, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More workshop information will be added as they become available - so keep checking this page for more great classes that will be shared by IGCA members. Any questions? Just ask Alice.
BAYBERRY CANDLE WITH CHRISTMAS/FRIENDSHIP LEGEND
Presented by Sandy Lindhout
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
You will make two bayberry votive Christmas candles and package one of them with a glass votive holder, metal tray, and Bayberry Candle Friendship Legend. Workshop size limited to just 16 - sign up ASAP!
HAND-SCULPTED DOGWOOD CANDLE
Presented by Carol Saffley
Observation / demo only, $5.00
You will learn how to hand sculpture the dogwood blossom and place it on a candle.
ELECTRIC CANDLES
Presented by Rita Jones
Observation only, $5.00
This workshop will feature ideas that add soft light and great fragrance ...without the flame! Beneficial for places that do not allow burning candles. A variety of styles for everyday use - as well as seasonal and holiday ideas -will be included.
WAX MELTS
Presented by Rita Jones
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Unique ways to make products for the very popular wax melters that are on the market. Tips on packaging, shapes and selection of scents will be included.
USE AND CARE OF RTV MOLDS
MAKING LONG-STEMMED VOTIVE ROSES
Presented by MaryLou Hicks
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Learn how to use and care for RTV molds. Those participating will then make a long stemmed rose made with a rose made in an RTV mold.
FUN WITH WATER BALLOONS
Presented by Bob Tamblin
Demo only - Observation Fee, $5.00
Learn ways of using a water balloon to make decorative candles.
POINTSETTIA WITH JUNIPER & PINE CONES
Presented by Bob Tamblin
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Learn to make a 6x6" round pointsettia with real juniper and pine cones - a wonderful Christmas candle!
WATER BALLOON SNOWMAN
Presented by Bob Tamblin
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Bob thinks 8-10" is a nice size for these, and you can make a whole family of different sizes! They can be made with or without a wick - as of late, Bob's been making them without wicks.
TODAY, TOMORROW, AND ALWAYS
Presented by Charlotte Curtis
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Learn how to create beautiful wax flowers. A simple way to decorate your handcrafted candles or store-bought candles. Make elegant wax flowers, petals, and leaves with decorative sheet wax. There will be various candles (tapers, pillars, votives) to choose from to create your own personal candle.
HURRICANE CANDLES WITH EMBEDS AND SURFACE PICTURES
Presented by Larry Houseman
Observation Fee, $5.00
Learn Larry's method of making hurricanes - and learn how to use embeds and surface pictures to decorate them. EXTRA: Included in this session will be a demo on making water fantasy candles! (pictured below)
CREATE - A - CANDLE
Presented by Larry Houseman
Participation Fee, $5.00
Learn to use granular wax and inexpensive glassware to create unique candles!
TIME MANAGEMENT:
How to Focus on Your Highest Priorities
Presented by Ann Bick
Session Fee, Free!
This time management workshop designed for the home and small business owner will help you learn how to clarify, focus on, and execute your highest priorities. Workshop participants master the skills of planning your weeks and organizing your days so your time is spent on tasks that really matter.
You will discover how to clearly define goals and break them down into key tasks, eliminating unnecessary activities to reduce stress, balance work and life priorities, and master information management with a proven planning system.
PILLARS WITH AGATES
Presented by Jo Brown
Fee, $10.00
This will be a demo class but each person will take home a candle. Learn how to embed agates in a pillar and how to clean and finish the candle.
DECORATING DIPPED PINE CONES
Presented by Loretta Thompson
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
You will learn how to decorate dipped pine cones with silk flowers and ribbon. They can be used as special decorations, ornaments and in baskets. Make a common pine cone anything but common!
SNOWBALL
Presented by Joy Madero
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Learn how to use whipped wax to turn a round candle into a snowball and also a snowman. Each participant will make one of each. Display and packaging ideas will be covered.
ROSEHIP POTPOURRI
Presented by Joy Madero
Observation Fee, $5.00
Learn the basics of selecting materials to use to make rosehip potpourri, and how to put it all together. We’ll also cover making some items that can be used to enhance your potpourri. Each person will receive packets of various botanicals that can be used and the sources.
MARBLE FOREVER
Presented by Ann Bick
Observation Fee, $10.00 - Participation Fee, $20.00
Looking for a beautifully-unique candle to add to your product line? Then the Marble Forever Pillar candle is perfect for you! As a student in this class, you will create your own one-of-a-kind forever pillar candle, with a finished pattern that looks like marble.
The Forever Candle is an unscented pillar candle (round or square) with a glass insert designed to burn a scented tea lite. By creating a Forever Candle, you are not committed to one candle scent and can change the tea lite to whatever fragrance suits you for the season. Unlike traditional pillar candles that become waste wax after it melts down, with proper care, the Forever Candle will last you virtually forever.
FOOD PROCESSOR
Presented by Alice Marquardt
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $10.00
Like me, you may have a food processor setting on the shelf taking up space. Learn how to use it to create a candle. We will show you how to create slices of wax with the slicing blade and then use them in various types of candles. You will make a small pillar candle using the wax slices.
EMBEDDED OBJECTS
Presented by Ann Bick
Observation Fee, $5.00
The Embedded Objects Forever Candle is an unscented pillar candle with a glass insert designed to burn a scented tea lite. Because the candle flame never comes near the embedded objects, there is no fear of burning or melting them. Learn how to let your creativity run wild, from using nature’s gifts like coffee beans, cinnamon sticks, pinecones and sea shells to fun objects like candy canes and golf tees (pictured). Observation class only.
WEDDING CANDLES
Presented by Alice Marquardt
Observation Fee, $5.00 - Participation Fee, $15.00
Weddings are a great “niche” market for many candlemakers. In this class we will show you several different types of candles and wax items that can be used for weddings. You will decorate a pillar candle suitable for a wedding or anniversary. This candle will have an embedded votive glass for a votive or tea lite.
ASTM WORKSHOP
Presented by Jim Becker, Chairman - ASTM Candle Standards
Free workshop
Topic: ASTM Candle Standards - New Requirements and Beyond.