If you’re ever passing through Bellingham, Wash., stop by and pay Otion a visit. Otion is Bramble Berry’s retail outlet, and it carries fragrances, molds, bases and more. Otion is also a great place to take a soapmaking class, practice soapy techniques and chat with expert soapmakers.
The Otion storefront on a beautiful Bellingham day.
Education and outreach are a big part of Otion’s mission, and so they’re very excited to announce the opening of Crafter’s Corner with a celebration on May 8. The event will begin at 10 a.m., and the first 30 people to stop by will receive exclusive goodie bags filled with Bramble Berry and Otion supplies.
Otion carries the same colorants you can find at BrambleBerry.com.
The new Crafter’s Corner inside Otion gives people the opportunity to walk in and make their own lip balms, nail polish and bath bombs right on the spot. These projects are great for all ages and skill levels, and there will always be knowledgeable Otion employees on hand to answer questions or troubleshoot. Prices range from $10 to $20 and come with instructions and all the supplies to make and take home fully finished projects.
Fragrances galore!
We’re very excited about Crafter’s Corner, and we hope you can join in on the fun! Otion is located at 301 W Holly St, Bellingham, Wash. They have their own blog with all kinds of soapy and crafty projects here (including an adorable donut project). Otion also teaches a variety of classes. You can find their full class list here. We hope to see you on May 8 for the grand opening of the Crafter’s Corner at Otion!
I’ve tried several times to get an answer to this question, but maybe I can find out here: will there be a Soap Weekend Intensive this year? I might be visiting the Bellingham area this summer, and I’d love to take part if it’s going to happen again this year.
I’m concerned that since I haven’t gotten a response or seen an announcement yet, it’s not going to happen. That’s a shame – I just started soaping, and I want to learn more!
Hi Elizabeth!
Unfortunately, there are no immediate plans for a Soap Weekend Intensive this year. If this changes, we will be sure to notify everybody via the blog, Facebook and other social media outlets. Another option is our Soap Crafting Club, which is a fun way to try three new recipes and have access to a “classroom” to ask Anne-Marie and the team questions :). It’s a lot of fun!
Soap Crafting Club:https://www.brambleberry.com/Soap-Crafting-Club-Subscription-P5717.aspx
I hope this helps 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Thanks for the reply! I’m in the SC Club, and I love it! Since I’ve had so much fun, I was hoping to also take part in a SWI, but I’m sure that takes a lot of planning for it to be successful. Hopefully, you’ll be able to do another one soon! And I hope you offer the Club again in the Fall! 🙂
Hi Elizabeth!
I really hope we will be able to have another SWI as well :). I’m happy to hear you have been enjoying the Soap Crafting Club!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Been there! Loved it! And yes I was there for hours smelling all of the scents. (My DH got a round of golf in while I did this!). I do remember the scents being in alphabetical order. I loved Bellingham as well, everyone was so friendly. If I was not drawn in so many other directions because of family I would love to live there. The only thing that would have put the cherry on top is to have met Ann Marie… but your brother is a sweetheart as well! I have it on my bucket list to go back.!
Hi Susie!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to the store and to Bellingham! I have lived here for a few years not, and really love it. You’re right, the people are extremely friendly, that’s one of my favorite things about the area :). I hope you can visit again soon!
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Oooooo–I would be in heaven with all those fragrance choices!!! One day I’ll make it out to Washington (I’m in NJ), and will surely visit!
Hi Addy!
Can’t wait for you to stop by! It can be hard to make decisions with all the great fragrances 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Wow! I need to come there! Unfortunately Florida is so far away! If I ever make it to Seattle again, I will visit! Wish you would set up shop in Orlando!
Hi Dawnia!
I hope you can make it to this area someday! The Pacific Northwest is such a beautiful area for vacation 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Soapmakers Candy Store ! I would never be able to make up my mind what to purchase there 🙂 Definately on my wish list to visit .
Hi Pooja!
Haha, you’re right…it’s definitely a candy store for soapers! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
How does anyone ever pick out a fragrance from such abundance!!!
Are they strictly alphabetical order, or are they sorted by floral/spice/citrus/fruity/woodsy or some other system? I’m revamping my soaping room next week, and I have some organizational choices to make.
Thanks for the pics. Wish you weren’t 3,000 miles away…
Hi Lesli!
It’s definitely not an easy choice! They are all sorted by type (Floral, Fruity, Clean, etc) and then are in alphabetical order as well 🙂 Maybe one day you will find yourself in the Seattle area and can stop by! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Love your idea!! My dream too, live in Saint Louis make soap everyday . But I have big dreams with not enough money for brick space. Love it Good Luck!
Hi Chris!
Don’t stop dreaming! All soapers with a store front have to start somewhere 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
What a wonderful store! Such a GOOD idea. Wish there was one in every town…..we can only dream…
Hi Janet!
I agree, the store is so much fun…every community should have a place where they can get creative! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Shall I sign over my paycheque now, or can you wait until the 15th? 😉
Hi Monica!
Haha, too funny. I hope one day you get a chance to visit the store! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Oh…how I wish I could come!
Hi TA!
We wish you could come as well! 🙂
-Amanda
Oh how I wish this store is closer to where I live. 🙂
Hi Emily!
Bellingham is such a lovely city, maybe you need to take a trip up here! 🙂
-Amanda with Bramble Berry
Oh how I wish this store was close to where I live! 🙂