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NYC Blending Natural Perfumes with Charna Ethier

February 10, 2012 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Little Shop of Crafts 711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street, New York City
Natural Perfume Intensive with Charna Ethier

February 10, 2012 at 6pm to February 11, 2012 at 9:30pm – Little Shop of Crafts 711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street, New York City

NYC Marketing Natural Perfumes w/Charna Ethier

February 11, 2012 from 9am to 12:30pm – little Shop of Crafts 711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street, New York City
NYC Fine Tuning Natural Perfume Blends w/Charna Ethier

February 11, 2012 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Little Shop of Crafts 711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street, New York City

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NYC Fine Tuning Natural Perfume Blends w/Charna Ethier at Little Shop of Crafts 711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street, New York City

February 11, 2012 from 6pm to 9:30pm

In this class, students will learn a myriad of advanced techniques to create well-balanced, well-blended natural perfumes. Under Charna's guidance, students will create accords and bridging accords, as well as accessory notes. Charna will share her tips and tricks on creating perfumes with longevity sillage (the lingering of perfume). Join us and experiment with accessory notes. You'll learn the effects and importance they play in building your natural perfumes. We'll also discuss how to…See More

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Blending Natural Perfumes with Charna Ethier at Back Porch Soap Company Studio, 779 Union Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts

February 4, 2012 from 9am to 12pm

Natural perfumes are hot, hot, hot! This market is growing substantially. Whether you want to learn to make natural perfumes for yourself or add it to your product lineup, make sure you sign up early because this class is expected to sell out. Your instructor, the fabulous Charna Ethier, is the “nose” and founder of Providence Perfume Co. a natural perfumery specializing in luxurious botanical fragrances. After spending years working with large…See More

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Marla Bosworth commented on the event 'New York City Organic Cold Process Soap Making Class'

Hi Ginger-vee, I supply all the ingredients and supplies, including masks, goggles and gloves. If you're going to join us, please register at this link. Hope to see you!

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Ginger-vee Carter commented on the event 'New York City Organic Cold Process Soap Making Class'

what supplies would we bring to this event?

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New York City Organic Cold Process Soap Making Class at Upper West Side, NYC

January 27, 2012 from 6pm to 9:30pm

You've heard of "Sex and the City", right? Well now get ready for "Soap and the City"...NYC, that is! Held on the Upper West Side at a great studio inside Little Shop of Crafts (711 Amsterdam Ave. at 94th Street). This class always sells out, so sign up early!We'll make several batches together as a class. Each student will receive hands-on experience, an information-packed class handout with instructions, recipes and valuable supplier list.You will learn safety guidelines and reach a level of…See More

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Soy Candles, Diffusers & Home Fragrances at Back Porch Soap Studio, 779 Union Street Duxbury, MA

April 27, 2012 from 9am to 12pm

Have you wanted to learn how to make soy candles for yourself, to give as gifts, or to start your own line of soy candles to sell? Then this is the perfect class for you!Add warmth, fragrance and charm to your home with these soy candles. You'll also learn how to make home fragrance diffusers and aromatherapy sprays and take home two of each.Students will create two batches of their own soy candles. We'll discuss in detail various container options and sources, soy waxes on the market, how to…See More

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Cold Process Soap Making Class at Back Porch Soap Studio, 779 Union Street Duxbury, MA

April 28, 2012 from 9am to 12pm

Want to learn how to make soap from scratch? Curious about the cold process process? Then this is the perfect class for you!You will learn safety guidelines and reach a level of comfort so that you can finally make soap by hand at home! We'll discuss how to properly use and store lye, mixing lye and water, oils for soap making, fragrance oils, essential oils, superfatting, additives and exfoliants, coloring, molding and curing. Students will receive soap recipes and a list of my favorite places…See More

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Natural Lotions, Creams, Balms, Soaks & Scrubs
April 29, 2012 from 9am to 4pm
Organic Glycerin Soap Making Class
April 28, 2012 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Cold Process Soap Making Class
April 29, 2012 from 9am to 12pm

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State the name of your business. If you don't have a business, please state that. If you write something odd, for example "freelancer," or "I'll tell you later," your request to join will not be accepted.: Back Porch Soap Company - Cosmetic Formulation and Business Classes

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Natural Cosmetic Formulation and Business Classes

Ready to grow your bath and body business? Our Boston and NYC classes, workshops, and four-day intensives will get your current business or the one you've dreamed about owning off of the ground. New in April 2012: classes in Greece!

Classes are taught by Marla Bosworth, founder and owner of Back Porch Soap Company. With 13 years of bath and body industry experience, she shares with you her 30 years of retail, market research, and entreprenurial and business knowledge. You'll learn how Marla landed more than 200 wholesale accounts, including Whole Foods, and how you can have the business of your dreams too.

Students have travelled from around the world: Ghana, South Africa, Germany, Chile, Guatemala, Ireland, Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, Israel & many more countries as well as throughout the United States to participate in our programs.

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At 10:07am on October 20, 2010, Margarette Medina said…: Hi Marla,
I sent you two emails, I hope you got them. I would like to be put on the waiting list for the Advanced Cold Process Course.

At 1:05pm on May 6, 2010, Benita Russell said…: Hi Marla,

I don't think you did. That seems to happen to me as well. Sometimes I get email alerts and other times I don't. I am not sure what the problem is. Thanks so much for responding. Hope to hear back from you when you have the opportunity to respond.

Kind regards,

Benita

At 10:47am on January 21, 2010, Benita Russell said…: Hi Marla,

My name is Benita and the name of my business is Embellished Bath and Body, LLC. It has not officially launched yet but even though it hasn't I have been approached by a spa and had a small loyal group of individuals that loved my products. I say was because "life" happened. I have been trying to get this business off the ground for about 2 yrs. now and I have been stalled for one reason or the other. Sometimes it has been finances and other times its been me. I do not have a tagline or a logo or a website as of yet. I have been brainstorming an researching for ever, spinning my wheels and getting no where fast. I do however have a niche and I am still excited about the business. I have been reading the posts from the group and know that I need to start working on my business plan among other things. In the meantime, I have some questions.

1. How do I conduct effective market research?
2. I want to eventually do this full-time as my main source of income. I know that takes time and lots of hard work but I want to work smart. How do I get myself on a realistic plan to leave the traditional day job?
3. I am having a beast of a time putting together a tagline or slogan. Any suggestions?

I would like to launch this year but need to put together an action plan. I will also be scheduling some one on one coaching with you real soon. I could use your expertise. Thank you so much for hosting this group and helping us out.

Thanks again,

Benita Russell
Embellished Bath and Body, LLC

At 9:38pm on January 16, 2010, dM, CEO said…: Marla,

Wanted to let you know that your blog RSS has been added to Indie Business Bloggers Network widget. Your blog posts should be showing up right now!

If you have any questions, let me know!

Thanks!

dM

At 12:20pm on January 1, 2010, Ric Oestreich said…: Thank You Marla.
Nice to be a new friend of yours.
I am new to this site, but catching on. There is a wealth of knowledge here. I am working on upc labels. Any tips on these will be a great help. So many Co's offering the same thing that have huge price differences. Kind of confusing as who to choose.
Ric.

At 3:57pm on October 5, 2009, Colleen Malwah-Aqui said…: Beautiful weather and lots of aloe vera. Do you think I can mix both young and not so young in my marketing?

At 12:08am on September 30, 2009, Bonita Nixon said…: I am especially interested in spa quality skincare products. soaps, lotins. OH why didn't I just say everything.

At 8:31pm on September 29, 2009, Karen Seremak said…: Hi Marla,
Congratulation on being featured in this weeks Indie Newsletter!
I love sea glass and your Sea Glass Soaps are as beautiful as the real thing, just lovely!

Karen Seremak
Savannah Moon ~ Natural Relaxation, Bath & Body Care
www.SavannahMoon.com

At 1:27pm on September 8, 2009, IBN Member Joan Morais said…: I will email you when I have my schedule figured out. My daughter is coming with me to help assist at Kripalu. We are planning to tour and stay in Boston for a few days.

At 6:07pm on September 7, 2009, IBN Member Joan Morais said…: Hi Marla,
Yes I am planning on flying into Boston. I would also like to meet you. Are you far from the airport?

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