Coffee has a venerable history in the soapmaking world. In another edition of nearly wordless Wednesday, we’re bringing you some of our members’ coffee-inspired soaps. Settle in with a cup of joe (or your favorite non-coffee beverage) and check out these beauties: Customers love Green Cow Studio’s kitchen soap so much, they introduced Bar o’ Joe, a coffee and sea … Read More
Meet the New Board!
July is a month of change in the Guild. A new board took office in July: some new, some continuing their 2 year terms, and some taking on new roles. We caught up with the board members to find out a little bit more about the women serving the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild this year. President Sr. Cathleen Timberlake has served … Read More
Nearly Wordless Wednesday: Take a Bow!
Next week, we’ll introduce the new board (and believe us, we can’t wait!). Until then, here’s one last look at the July 2011- June 2012 Board of Directors: And the tireless 2012 Conference Staff: This conference staff pulled off the biggest conference in HSMG’s history at The Red Lion on the River, a gorgeous venue on the scenic Columbia River, … Read More
It’s Here! Canadian Insurance
Good News from the HSMG for Canadians! Insurance for Canadian soap and bath and body artisans is now here! Affordable insurance is now available to our Canadian colleagues. For just $400, plus $100 for Guild membership, you will have the same great insurance package that our US members enjoy. Your coverage includes: $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate … Read More