Multi-Day Boot Camp
Summary Page for 2011 & 2012

March 10 & 11, 2012: SOAP MAKING Boot Camp (Part II)
March 22 - 25, 2012: 4-Day Original BATH & BODY Boot Camp
March 31 & April 1, 2012: Tisserand ESSENTIAL OIL Seminar
April 21 & 22, 2012: 2-Day SOAP MAKING Boot Camp
May 18 - 20, 2012: 3-Day Herbal FACIAL CARE Boot Camp
June 23 - 25, 2012: 3-Day Bath & Body BUSINESS Boot Camp
June 29 - July 1, 2012: 3-Day INTERNET MARKETING Boot Camp
July 28 & 29, 2012: 2-Day SOAP MAKING Boot Camp
September 13 - 16, 2012: 4-Day Original BATH & BODY Boot Camp
September 29 & 30, 2012: SOAP MAKING Boot Camp (Part II)
October 20 & 21, 2012: 2-Day SOAP MAKING Boot Camp
November 2 - 4, 2012: 3-Day Herbal FACIAL CARE Boot Camp
[scroll down or click on links for a description of each boot camp]

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Original 4-Day
Bath & Body Product
Boot Camp

[No Experience Necessary]

ORIGINAL 4-Day Bath & Body
Product Making Boot Camp (Intensive)

This intensive workshop provides the opportunity to be immersed in the wonderful world of making natural bath & body products (from scratch!). We'll cover: lotions & creams 101, lip balm, bath melts, solid salt scrubs, 3 types of body butters (traditional, solid massage bars & exfoliating butter scrubs), 3 types of essential oil perfumes (alcohol-based, oil-based roll-ons & solids), botanical bath salts, traditional oil-based salt/sugar body scrubs, 3 types of spa facial products (cleansing grains, facial steaming herbs & clay/herb masks), and a wonderful class all on packaging. Designed for out-of-towners flying in. You will take home bunches of finished products, detailed recipes, thorough handouts & personalized certificate of completion.
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The Original 2-Day
Soap Making Boot Camp

[pre-req: CP 101]

2-Day Soap Making Boot Camp

This weekend workshop is attended by students from all over the world (literally!). It's popular with people who already know how to make soap, but want to take their soap to the next level.

It's two jam-packed days of Soap Making Information! You'll learn Advanced Design Techniques from Ruth Esteves of Sirona Springs, like Swirling, Layering, Texturing & Embedding, How to make Hot Process Crock Pot Soap with Lori Nova Endres, owner of The Nova Studio, and finally Big Batch/Production Soap Making (how to make 100 bars in one batch) with David Critchfield of Mission Peak Soap Supplies.

Students take home 6 full-sized bars of soap, thorough handouts with instructions, detailed recipes for everything we make & a personalized certificate of completion. Due to the nature of making soap from scratch, classes are demo-style with some hands-on elements (the best & safest way so you’ll feel confident doing it at home). Ideal for out-of-towners flying in to learn all you can about making fantastic soap.
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2-Day Soap Making
Boot Camp - Part II

[pre-req: CP 101]

BRAND NEW "Next-Level"
Soap Making Series:
2-Day Soap Boot Camp - Part II

1) 3 Types of Milk Soaps
Discover the creamy world of milk soaps! When used in place of distilled water, milk is a lovely addition to cold process soap. Many folks consider milk soaps to be milder, more conditioning, and have a creamier lather.

2) Soapmaking w/Beer, Juice & Coffee
Getting bored with your cold process soap? Juice it up! Dump the boring distilled water and get turned onto a variety of interesting liquids that can be used to make soap: coffee, tea, juices, beer & wine! Each one can bring something fun and exciting to your handmade soap!

3) Transparent Soapmaking
Did you know that you can make your own transparent & meltable soaps from scratch? Do you like the creativity & flexibility of Melt & Pour Soap but want to make your own soap rather than purchase from a store or supplier? Handmade Soaps from scratch, both Cold Process and Hot Process, are not see-through, but with a few added ingredients, you can make handmade transparent soap & set it apart from the rest.

4) Liquid Soap Making
Have you heard? Soap savant David Critchfield has been underground in his soap cave all winter (and spring), working on liquid soap formulations until the wee hours of the morning, and he finally emerged and didn't see his shadow! He's ready to share his method exclusively with students at The Nova Studio!

These four classes are designed to take your soapmaking skills from basic to advanced. Your soap will stand above the competition for its craftsmanship & unique appeal. David & Ruth are both successful business owners & have years of soapmaking & teaching experience.

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2-Day Essential Oil Seminar
with Robert Tisserand

[No Experience Necessary]

BRAND NEW
2-Day Essential Oil Seminar
with Robert Tisserand

Do you use essential oils to scent your natural bath & body products? If so, how much do you know about essential oils? Are you aware of their benefits, their cautions, their healing properties, their medicinal qualities, etc.? The more you learn about essential oils, the more you will appreciate how to make full use of their diverse, multifunctional properties. In this special collaboration between Robert Tisserand and The Nova Studio, we are happy to bring you a rare opportunity to expand your knowledge of essential oils and discover all that you don’t know about these potent plant powerhouses. You will leave this jam-packed weekend seminar with a more thorough understanding of how to scent your handmade bath & body products safely & effectively. You will gain confidence when formulating & be able to explain more thoroughly the benefits & risks to your customers (or friends/family). You will also bring home a nicely bound folder of handouts & a personalized certificate of completion.
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3-Day Bath & Body
BUSINESS Boot Camp

[No Experience Necessary]

3-Day Bath & Body Product
BUSINESS Boot Camp

The handmade bath & body industry is highly competitive. Anyone thinking about going into this business needs more than just amazing products. Gain valuable insight & a thorough understanding of this market to better position your company for success. We’ll discuss industry trends & opportunities that will help you build a thriving business. Whether you are just starting out or already have an existing business, you’ll find this class enlightening. Topics include: How To Differentiate Your Business in a Competitive Market, How to Run a Successful Bath & Body Business, Stand Out, Sell Out: Powerful Branding to Build Sales, Internet Marketing: How To Grow Online Sales Without Spending a Dime, Raising the Bar on Retail Sales, Successful & Profitable Wholesaling & Trade Shows. You’ll never look at your business the same again! See description for all the amazing details.
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3-Day INTERNET MARKETING Boot Camp

[No Experience Necessary]

BRAND NEW
3-Day INTERNET MARKETING
Boot Camp

You have a business name, a website, and you've got your products made. Now how do you get customers to buy your products? It isn't enough to set up a website and wait, and Marla will give you the steps you need to take to move your business from stagnating to thriving. Topics include How to Increase Website Traffic & Master Search Engine Optomization; How to Maximize Your Website Sales & Avoid Common Mistakes; and Spotlight Your Business: How to Gain Worldwide Attention Online. Marla will even give you the opportunity to compare your website to industry giants and fix problems during the class! You'll leave this boot camp with a brand-new love for marketing & all the opportunities available for your business. See description for all the amazing details.
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3-Day Herbal Facial Care Boot Camp

[Suggested PreRequisite: Lotions 101]

3-Day Herbal Facial Care Boot Camp

Alice has long been our herbal expert at The Nova Studio, and this boot camp covers everything you need to know to make your own facial products, with the nourishing properties of herbs & oils.

Alice will teach you products such as: Handmade Hydrosols, Healing Oil Infusions, Glycerin Botanical Extracts, Herbal Tinctures, Nourishing Face Creams, Blemish Busters, Skin Recovery Gels, Dry Skin Sticks, Facial Cleansers, Oils, Toners, and Serums.

Alice's expertise will leave you with enough product for your own luxury facial, and the knowledge to customize all the products to suit your needs (and your customers!
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