Beginners Candle Making Workshop: Full Day

Learn the fundamentals at this ward-winning candle making class in London.



5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £150 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Learn to create top-quality, fragrant, natural candles you can feel proud to burn in your home or gain enough skills to start a business. Paula, the award-winning founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co., a master Chandler with years of experience, is your host and teacher.
You’ll be in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and leave with two beautiful handmade soy wax candles and the skills to continue making great candles at home.
My courses are designed with professionalism and passion at their core. I’m proud to have received recognition for my work, including the Theo Paphitis SBS award. My courses have also been featured in The English Home and Your Home magazines, highlighting their quality and unique approach.
You will learn:
  • About the different types of waxes and their differences in candle making.
  • About wick types and how to wick your candle correctly.
  • How to burn a candle correctly.
  • How to make your own soy wax container candles.
  • How to scent your candles from a selection of the highest quality fragrances in the UK.
  • The variety of ingredients needed to make a natural candle, how to select and where to source them.
  • The equipment required to make your candles and where to purchase it.
  • How to conduct burn tests to produce safe and fragrant candles you can give as presents or sell.
  • An introduction to compliance and regulations pertaining to the sale of candles.
  • About the best suppliers for your ingredients.
Candle making can be a wonderful way to express your creativity and produce personalised gifts for loved ones. With the right guidance, anyone can learn the techniques and skills needed to make beautiful and fragrant candles.
The full-day beginners' course is the perfect opportunity to learn all the basics of candle making. You will have the chance to work with various materials and scents and learn how to create your unique candles at home.
As an independent tutor with over 10 years of experience, Paula is committed to providing unbiased advice and guidance, ensuring that you get the best possible start to your candle making journey. Whether you are looking to start a new hobby or develop your skills further, this course is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to learn the art of candle making.
So why not give it a try and see where your creativity can take you!
What you'll get
The course includes all ingredients, the use of candle making and protective equipment. You’ll take home two candles and a comprehensive course handout. Most importantly, you’ll have the confidence to make candles at home on your own!
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners
Add-ons available for this class
  • Add a reed diffuser (£40)
  • Add a room spray (£30)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

The Strand, Instituto Cervantes - 15-19 Devereux Court, London, WC2R 3JJ

Next to Temple Station. Easy access from Blackfriars, Holborn, Charing Cross

Beginners Candle Making Workshop: Full Day location
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Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.
Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.

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Hello, I’m Paula Mateo and I'm an artisan soap, skincare and home fragrance maker. I'm passionate about all things natural and nurturing, which is why I started Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co and started selling my lovingly made creations in 2014. Since then, my small business has gone from strength to strength.
I love sharing my passion for soap and candle making with my courses. I experience real joy and a sense of pride when I inspire others to create their own products, designed to care for their body, mind and soul.
I have tutored hundreds of students in both group and bespoke one-to-one courses. Whether you want to come along and learn just for fun or because you are serious about starting your own brand, I can take you by the hand through the process.

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