Candle Making at Somerset House

Make your own personalised candle in a one-of-a-kind creative workshop in central London.



75 mins Class size 1 to 14 guests       £45 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Step inside Somerset House’s hidden creative studios for a unique candle making workshop in London. Hosted by ambustum at Makerversity, this 75-minute session invites you to slow down, connect with scent, and leave with your own custom-poured candle.
You’ll learn how to make your own candle using a natural coconut and rapeseed wax blend, exploring ambustum’s signature scent profiles before blending and pouring your own. Each guest finishes with a personalised label and a deeper understanding of the craft.
Thursday evening workshops are a perfect post-work escape. The on-site bar is open, or you’re welcome to bring your own drinks.
A calm, creative experience in one of London’s most beautiful historic buildings.
What you'll get
  • A 35-hour burn luxury candle
  • Personalised label for your scent blend
  • Expert candle making tuition
  • Knowledge of fragrance, wax types, and care
  • An evening of relaxed creativity at Somerset House
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly – open to all experience levels.
What to bring
Just yourself. Drinks are available from the on-site bar (Thursdays) or you can bring your own.
Add-on available for this class
  • Extra Candle (£22)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

Makerversity, New Wing, Somerset House - Somerset House, Strand, London

On the day of the event guests will be picked up from the New Wing reception of Somerset House. This is based on Lancaster Place, following on from Waterloo Bridge.

Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Strand, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Sari Wildsmith
Sari Wildsmith

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female Women-owned

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our scented candle making workshops! Our founder will be your guide as you discover the art of creating your own luxurious candles. You'll get to sample a variety of fragrances and learn all about candle care, different types of wax and the science of candle making.
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