Join IGCA
Membership Information:
As stated in the by-laws: The purpose of the corporation shall be to instruct and train members; to instruct the public; to encourage cooperation, good will, fellowship and exchange of educational ideas; and to raise and maintain the standards of candle making.
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If your membership has lapsed for 6 months or more, you must rejoin as a new member. All payments must be in US dollars.
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First Year Dues:
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$50 |
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Annual Renewal Dues:
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$40 (starting Oct. 1, 2006) |
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*Annual Associate Member Dues:
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$10 |
*Associate Member: Those persons related by blood or marriage residing within the same household or individuals who have formed a legitimate partnership (for example: employees, co-workers, business partners, etc.). The Primary Contact's dues shall be the full annual dues. Associate Members shall pay an annual fee of $10 each. The Primary Contact will receive one copy of The Candlelighter each publication date.
Membership Benefits
- The Candlelighter - A monthly newsletter of 40-50 pages of information on different aspects of the candle making business and advertising by suppliers of candle making supplies and candle accessories.
- IGCA Yearbook - January issue of The Candlelighter contains a listing of the IGCA membership, candle related suppliers, and a report of the business of the year in IGCA.
- IGCA Convention - Annually a convention is held in mid July in a location rotated across the US, Canada and International from East, Midwest, West. Convention activities include Vendors displays and seminars, candle making and related business workshops, members candle competition, and the transaction of the organization business.
- Regional Workshops - Usually held during the spring in various areas of the US there are some area IGCA Workshops. Usually one in the Midwest and others may be available in other areas.
- Website - Our website which has information about the IGCA, events, suppliers list and web forum. This is for use by members and to encourage those interested in candle making to join the group. Mention is made of important topics affecting the candle making industry. Each member is entitled to a free listing and link on the website. To obtain this listing and link, click here.
- Purposes - To instruct and train members; to instruct the public; to encourage cooperation, good will, fellowship and exchange educational ideas; and to raise and maintain the standards of candle making.
- Sharing - Sharing of ideas, solutions to problems, and results of experience are the basis of all the above benefits of being an IGCA member.
For more information on membership benefits email secretary@igca.net .
What Members Say About IGCA
"I have been a member of IGCA for 24 years. It has been and continues to be a very rewarding experience. When I joined in the mid-70s, many of the charter members of the Guild were still active, and they were extremely helpful to those of us who were less experienced. The Guild provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, to learn and to teach, and to make some great friends form all over the U.S. and the world. Membership also provided access to sources of supplies that I would otherwise have had to hunt down for myself. Attending workshops and conventions was and is one of the best parts of membership, creating a chance to meet and talk with suppliers as well as other candle makers. The information provided in The Candlelighter alone is worth the cost of membership."
T.J. Wissmiller"I had started to make candles again after viewing a demonstration at our state fair and visited candle shops on vacation after that. I visited a shop owner who was so enthusiastic and so helpful on one vacation. She just insisted that I join IGCA. Her enthusiasm and helpfulness encouraged me to take that step. That was 28 years ago. I have enjoyed learning from others and sharing my skills with others. I started going to workshops first and then conventions. Now I don't miss workshops and have missed very few conventions. Candle makers across the country and world number among my best friends. I enjoy sharing what I have learned from IGCA and from my own experimentation so I am found teaching classes at workshops and conventions. I know that I probably wouldn't still be making candles and if I was, they wouldn't be the quality they are now, had I not joined IGCA. I continue to thank the members, past and present, for their help, encouragement, and friendship."
Alice Marquardt, Wicks 'N Things