Soap Makers' Luncheons

All Soap Makers Welcome!

Whether professional or novice, cold/hot process or melt-and-pour, all soap makers are welcome to attend the free Soap Makers' Luncheons in San Diego, California. These luncheons are intended to motivate soap makers and to serve as a network for anyone interested in handmade soap. These meetings are free and open to the public.

Southern California Soap Makers' Luncheons are sponsored by Certified Lye, the Natural Soap Directory, and the Soapmaking Studio.

2024 Soap Makers' Luncheons.

View and print the Soap Makers' Luncheon Agenda, for full details.

October 13, 2024 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for inspiration, to discuss popular trending holiday soaps, to celebrate graduates from the Soapmaking Studio's Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Business program, and to share their enthusiasm and best tips for making soap.

April 13, 2025 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Southern California soap makers gather for an inspiring casual lunch and to discuss the upcoming annual HSCG conference. (The HSCG conference will be May 5–8, 2025, in Reno, Nevada.)

October 12, 2025 (Sunday at 2:00pm)

Luncheon Details: These soap maker meetings commence at 2:00pm at the Marie Callender's restaurant in San Diego, California, on the 2nd Sunday of April (1st if Easter Sunday coincides) and October.

Marie Callender's Restaurant
6950 Alvarado Road
San Diego, CA 92120
Restaurant Telephone: (619) 465-1910

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The restaurant is located near the intersection of interstate 8 and 70th Street in San Diego, near the city of La Mesa. Visit Google Maps for directions to Marie Callender's restaurant: https://www.google.com/maps/.

These luncheons are informal gatherings...no meeting fees, just pay for your own meal.

Bring a bar of your soap to give either to your favorite guest speaker or to the wait staff and bring at least 10 business cards to give to the other attendees.; January 2010 Soap Maker's Luncheon; October 2008 Soap Maker's Luncheon

"I anxiously look forward to each of these friendly gatherings and to sharing my passion for making soap. I hope to see you there!" -Kerri Mixon, Pallas Athene Soap

Southern California Soap Makers' Luncheons are sponsored by Certified Lye, the Natural Soap Directory, and the Soapmaking Studio.

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