2008 Texas Soapmakers Association Annual Convention
Austin, Texas
July 18-20, 2008

Featured Speakers

Key Note Speaker: Sandy Maine, Founder and President of Sun Feather Natural Soap Company, and author of five books will be our key-note speaker!

Aromatherapy: Jeanne Rose is the founder of New Age Creations, the first body-care company in the United States to use aromatherapy (since 1967).

Big Batch Soapmaking: Kelly J. Bloom is the owner of BloomWorks® Soap Co, LC established 1997 and formerly known as Natural Botanika.

Demonstrations

SOAP SWIRLING

The Texas Soapmakers Association Soap Swirling Demonstration by Margie Lemons a TSA Member and Membership Chair. Founder and owner of Hill Country Haiku... home of artfully handmade soap!

Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.

Basic Soapmaking Class 101

The Texas Soapmakers Association -  Basic Soapmaking Class 101 - IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Taught by Jann Schwarz a long time TSA member and former TSA Board Member also the founder/owner of Round Top Natural Soap.

The Basic Soapmaking 101 class is open to the public to attend during our 2008 Annual TSA Convention.This class will show you the basics of cold process soapmaking! Following the class, attendees will be allowed to visit our vendor area to do some much needed shopping for soapmaking supplies!  Be sure and check out the class and vendors and find out more about joining the Texas Soapmakers Association!

So, mark your calendars now!

Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008

Registration Time: 10:30 A.M.

Class Time: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Fee: $15.00 - Fee not required for paid Conventon Attendees - No Credit or Debit Cards

Location: Double Tree Hotel - Austin

Following the class, attendees will be allowed to visit our vendor area to do some much needed shopping for soapmaking supplies!  Be sure and check out the class and vendors and find out more about joining the Texas Soapmakers Association!

Instructor:  Jann Schwarz

I began soap making as a hobby about 10 years ago.  My husband, Beau and I opened our company Round Top Natural Soap in 2000 at the insistence of a local museum gift shop who wanted to sell our soap in their store.  At this time I was juggling a daytime teaching job at a nearby middle school, family and soap making.  In 2003, I took a leave from teaching to spend more time with my family and try to grow our company.  My family spent many an evening in front trimming and wrapping soaps to be ready for the next craft show.  We did many shows around Texas and a few nearby states where we can combine a show with a family vacation.  In 2004, we decided that we needed to enter the wholesale market in order to increase sales and make our company truly profitable.  We spent a year working with a marketing specialist and a graphic designer developing our “look” and helping us hone our fragrances and products down to a manageable number.  We launched our new product lines in early 2005.  Our products are now available in 25 states, South Korea, and soon to be in Taiwan.  I continue to research and develop new products to keep our company current with the cosmetic marketplace.

I became a member of TSA in 2001.  I was host for the Brenham Convention in January 2002.  I served as TSA treasurer for 2002 and president for 2003.  I then served as past-president for 2004 and 2005.

Bio written by: Jann Schwarz

*Soapmaking supplies for the Basic Soapmaking 101 Class were donated by the following TSA Members: Star Moore of Supplies By Star Sherif M Chemam of Sieco USA Corporation

Convention Agenda

Convention Venue Doubletree Hotel - Austin, TX

Is located just off the intersection of I-35 and Highway 290 East in North Austin, Texas. It is minutes from downtown Austin, the State Capitol, Dell Children's Hospital, the University of Texas, Sixth Street entertainment district, and the Arboretum. The Doubletree hotel is 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Known for its elegant Spanish Colonial style, the Doubletree Hotel Austin features beautifully appointed guestrooms, upgraded suite accommodations, and a long list of amenities, like high-speed Internet access and remote printing capability in every guestroom. Enjoy a brisk workout in our fully equipped hotel fitness center or a refreshing dip in our pool. Savor a relaxing meal in our Courtyard Café overlooking lush greenery and waterscapes of the inner courtyard, or enjoy the privacy of room service. Cap off a perfect day by gathering around the fireplace with your favorite beverage in the Courtyard Lounge.

The LBJ Library, Austin Convention Center, Travis County Expo Center, Highland Mall, The Domain Mall, and dozens of regional and national corporations are all convenient to the Doubletree Hotel in Austin, Texas. Our courtesy shuttle will take you anywhere within two miles of the hotel. Enjoy regional cuisine at favorite restaurants within walking distance or soak up Austin's legendary live music scene.

Guest Accommodations
The standard room has one King or two Double beds available in smoking or non-smoking. These rooms also include a workdesk and chair, two phones with dataports and voice mail, high speed internet service, television with remote control, cable, on- demand movies, Nintendo, easy to set alarm clocks with MP3 connections, iron and ironing board, coffee maker in room, daily USA Today. newspaper and hairdryer.

Directions & Transportation
The Doubletree Hotel Austin is conveniently located at the Intersection of IH-35 North and Highway 290 East. The hotel is just 5 minutes from dowtown Austin and 20 minutes from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Directions From Austin Bergstrom International Airport:
From airport, turn west (left) onto Hwy. 71/Take HWY 71 West to 183 North.Take Hwy. 183 North to Hwy. 290. Take Hwy.

Single: $99.00
Double: $99.00
Triple: $119.00
Quad: $139.00

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