Scent Creation and Candle Making Workshop

Boost your mood with amazing aromatherapy at this candle making class in Manchester.



2 hours 15 mins

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 5 to 20
  £50

Whether you want to treat yourself to some top-quality homewares or you're looking for chilled hen party ideas, this candle making workshop in Manchester is sure to tick all your boxes.
During the candle making workshop, you will be guided step-by-step through the process of making your own natural candle by Lizzy, the owner of Cedar.
Every Cedar workshop offers you a chance to explore the world of natural essential oils, aromatherapy, and the art of candle making. The sessions include an introduction to fragrance notes, the myriad benefits of essential oils and guidance on how to blend the perfect scent. You’ll then create your own personalised candle to take home with you and enjoy.
You'll also pick up all the skills you need to continue this soothing hobby yourself at home, as well as top tips on the best places to find supplies. Don't worry if you've never tried candle making before, as Lizzy will be on hand throughout the session to offer the benefit of her experience, ensuring you leave with the candle of your dreams.
Please note: Participants should be aware that essential oils and natural ingredients used in these workshops can cause allergic reactions. By attending, you acknowledge and accept any associated risks. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns.

Upcoming dates for Scent Creation and Candle Making Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 9:31pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

14 upcoming dates between 15 Oct 2026 and 15 Dec 2026.

  • Thu 15 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-8:45pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 11am-1:15pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6:15pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 11am-1:15pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 6:15pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4:45pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-8:45pm
What you'll get
  • All materials and tools to make a personalised scented candle to bring home with you.
  • A glass of prosecco or soft drinks are provided.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine if you like!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Form Lifestyle, 6 Bradley Street, Manchester, England, M1 1EH

Your teacher can also travel within 100 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Judith Yung, attended Aug 2026: My partner and I had such a lovely time at this scent and candle-making workshop! The lady running the class was really nice and so welcoming from the moment we arrived. She explained everything perfectly clearly—we never felt confused or unsure about what to do, even though we were complete beginners. One of the best parts was the incredible choice of oils; there were so many beautiful scents to pick from and we had great fun experimenting with mixing them together to create our own unique blends. It was such a relaxing, enjoyable activity to do together, and we came away with beautiful candles. We’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun, creative experience—whether as a couple, with friends, or on your own! We hope to come back again soon
  • 5/5 from Moira McLoughlin, attended Aug 2026: Really enjoyed this session which was a gift voucher present that I didn’t want to leave languishing in a drawer Lizzie was very welcoming and knowledgeable and I learnt a lot about the different essential oils used in candle making. It was a small group of 5 which I thought was good for learning, and the atmosphere was lovely with everyone sharing their choices and development along the way I liked all of it and the final candle at the end was a beautiful outcome.
  • 5/5 from Alex Nixson-Evers, attended Aug 2026: Wonderful experience, Lizzy was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. The selection of scents was amazing and I love my candle!
  • 5/5 from Paige Compton, attended Jul 2026: We had a brilliant time at the candle making class! It was a really informative and enjoyable experience, and we learnt so much about the process, from the different ingredients and techniques to what makes a really good quality candle. The session was well explained and hands-on, and it was great being able to create something ourselves to take home. The finished candle was really high quality and something we’ll genuinely use and enjoy. A lovely activity for a group, and a great addition to our hen party weekend. We’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something fun, creative and a little different!
  • 5/5 from Isabella Annie, attended Jul 2026: This was a really informative and fun class. There was lots of different oils to choose from and we created our own unique blend which I’m really happy with. Would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Anita Colclough, attended Jun 2026: So glad we found this little gem for a birthday treat. Cosy atmosphere and fun, informative session lead by the lovely Lizzie. Can't wait to smell the results!
  • 5/5 from Laura O'Reilly, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyed this workshop; Lizzy was knowledgeable about all the oils and scents, and gave us lots of useful information if we ever wanted to do this at home. She was clear and concise and I would thoroughly recommend this workshop as I've got a fabulous candle ready to be used.
  • 5/5 from Evie Farrell, attended Jun 2026: - girlfriend’s bday - learnt what scents paired together well and how the aromas fade in and out as you burn the wick - teacher was lovely, knowledgeable, and super helpful - friendly atmosphere - pairing the scents together
  • 5/5 from Rich Higham, attended May 2026: Really fun time, even with a hangover. The smells were like being at a spa and learnt so much about how to blend, different wax’s and wicks to avoid tunnelling. Looking forward to making a few candles for around the house
  • 5/5 from Esther Oludoyi, attended May 2026: I really loved it. lizzy is knowledgeable She also pointed me to resources to help Me start up.
  • 5/5 from Julie Maykels, attended May 2026: Lovely way to spend an afternoon very relaxed with a great candle at the end of the session.
  • 5/5 from Katy Neild, attended May 2026: Learnt loads and left with a beautifully scented candle. Definitely recommended to everyone for a fun experience
  • 5/5 from Pagan Clark, attended May 2026: Perfect class for all ages - ages 12-70 in our group & we all loved it just as much!! So many scents to choose from. Lovely day. Thank you so much.
  • 5/5 from Belinda, attended Apr 2026: I bought my daughter this workshop for her birthday and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. We learned so much about different scents and how they work together when added to wax. It was a lovely relaxing atmosphere and we came home with a beautiful smelling candle.
  • 5/5 from Helen Furneaux-Knight, attended Apr 2026: My husband & I attended a candle making workshop today. Fantastic afternoon which we both thoroughly enjoyed. We learnt so much & feel confident moving forwards in developing our own scents, candles & melts. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Moynihan, attended Apr 2026: Absolutely loved it, thank you so much! Can't wait to light the candles at home.
  • 5/5 from Jo Roberts, attended Mar 2026: Lizzy was great! Really warm, friendly and knowledgeable. She was accommodating from the start, allowing us to book a private session for a large group and was patient whilst we figured out timings. We loved smelling all the different scents and playing with combinations. The complimentary Prosecco was an unexpected bonus. Very happy with the unique candles we made! Thank you so much again!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Lyons, attended Mar 2026: We took part in a scent‑making couples workshop and absolutely loved the experience. Designing a custom fragrance for our wedding made it feel really personal and meaningful, and it was such a treat to each create our own candles using the scent we’d developed together. It was the perfect date night — fun, relaxed, and genuinely different from anything we’ve done before. Lizzy’s knowledge was excellent and she guided us through the process with real passion and expertise. The space itself is lovely, and the location is super convenient, with easy access from Victoria Station. Highly recommended for couples looking for something memorable and creative.
  • 5/5 from Jade Brunt, attended Mar 2026: Really incredible event. Took my mum for mother's day. I was quiet nervous as I'm not creative at all. Lizzie however is exceptional both in her knowledge and willingness to share this learning, and guiding you to create something devine.
  • 5/5 from Natasha Lynch, attended Mar 2026: Absolutely loved our class! I took my mum as a surprise for Mother's Day and we loved every element! Such a beautiful setting, with amazing information about scent! Refreshments and biscuits were such a lovely touch, and to go away with a personalised candle and knowledge is amazing.
  • 5/5 from Lucie Kucerova, attended Mar 2026: I learned how to make a simple fragrance blend, the teacher was brilliant and happy to explain all our questions.
  • 5/5 from Xander, attended Feb 2026: An amazing class, the teacher was incredibly helpful in talking us through the process, letting us experiment and proving guidance when needed. The atmosphere was super calm, friendly and we had a great time. Would definitely come again!
  • 5/5 from Jess Dennis, attended Feb 2026: The class was really relaxed and had a friendly vibe to it. Lizzy was super accommodating and tailored our class based on everyone’s previous awareness of essential oils (which was minimal, myself included!) which made the whole experience more enjoyable and interactive for everyone. The actual space was beautiful as well as which was an added bonus!!
  • 5/5 from Holly Olivia Stephenson, attended Feb 2026: This was the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day! Lizzy was really knowledgable and gave a lot of great advice and tips for making our scents. The venue was also a really lovely space.
  • 5/5 from Jenny, attended Feb 2026: This was a Christmas present for a friend. The teacher was lovely and the class was quite informal with a good mix of attendees. We learned about mixing essential oils and how to make our own candles. The venue was perfect - small and informal. Loved the friendly atmosphere
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Weaver, attended Feb 2026: An Amazing Workshop! Everything is so well curated to create a relaxed environment! It was also easy to book with great communication. I could not recommend more! Thank you for a lovely afternoon/evening.
  • 5/5 from Sarah White, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic workshop. Lovely venue, very chilled and learnt lots. Thoroughly enjoyed the process and very impressed with my finished candle. Thank you so much!
  • 5/5 from Andrea Haskova, attended Jan 2026: The candle making class was amazing, such a relaxed environment, teacher was excellent. Would highly recommend and we'll definitely be back for more classes
  • 5/5 from Rachel Samuels, attended Jan 2026: We did this as a fun activity for dry Jan and had a really great time, Lizzie was so knowledgable and friendly and gave us lots of advice and help throughout, I’d really recommend booking this if you’re looking for a fun activity with friends or to learn more about candle making and essential oils. We had lots of time to sample all the scents to make our own blend
  • 5/5 from Olivia Sutcliffe, attended Jan 2026: Christmas gift to my son's partner. So although I didnt undertake the workshop she told me all about how much she loved it.
  • 5/5 from Fern Williams, attended Jan 2026: Great workshop, left knowing so much more about how the wax, fragrances and the wick are all so important for making a good candle. Loved smelling all the essential oils and experimenting combing different smells to see what I liked. Can’t wait to light and smell the candle I made to see how it all worked out in a few days!
  • 5/5 from Niya Mansuri, attended Dec 2025: Really easy to follow instructions, very helpful in the class and went round to everyone ️
  • 5/5 from Emma Naylor, attended Dec 2025: A really lovely class filled gorgeous scents, I felt so lucky to be able to make my own candle and be guided by Lizzy. She is a wonderful teacher and made everything super easy to follow. Her knowledge and passion for scent creation really shine through. Every detail had been thoughtfully considered, right down to the labels. I would highly recommend this class to anyone, I’ve been telling all my friends and family about it, making them guess the scents I put in my candle. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Rosamund Cox, attended Dec 2025: Great range of essential oils scents to try. All equipment provided and very clear instructions with lots of advice on scent combinations
  • 5/5 from Brandan Broadhurst, attended Dec 2025: Lovely experience as a birthday gift to my partner. The candles smell beautiful & we want to book onto more classes! Many thanks.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Wilson, attended Dec 2025: I really enjoyed this class. It was interesting to learn about how scents work together and compliment eachother and we were given knowledge and tips to allow us to make candles at home. I'm very happy with my candle and can't wait to light it when it is ready and settled. There were also plenty of refreshments offered throughout the class and the atmosphere was lovely. It was definitely a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Luis, attended Nov 2025: A fantastic class, very relaxed, good vibes, great tutorage. Really loved the candles we created!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Stevens, attended Nov 2025: Very informative and relaxing class. Really enjoyed the process of making the scent for the candle. Lovely setting and a very knowledgable and friendly teacher!
  • 5/5 from Margaret, attended Nov 2025: What a great class and very informative. Got to smell lots of oils and then created my own combination to make the scent for my candle. Lizzie is so knowledgeable and gave great tips for future candle making endeavours. Really enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Liz Jackson, attended Nov 2025: Lovely afternoon making candles with Lizzy. Thanks so much.
  • 5/5 from Helen Mason Cox, attended Nov 2025: Lizzy was absolutely amazing! We learnt so much about candle making and aromatherapy - especially essential oils and creating unique scents and blends. I really recommend this for
  • 5/5 from Karen Molloy, attended Nov 2025: I bought this workshop as a gift for my friend’s special birthday. Lizzie was really knowledgeable and friendly and we had such a lovely time. Very much recommended
  • 5/5 from Nick Poulton, attended Nov 2025: Very well structured workshop taking you though the basics of scent creation and candle making. Nice ambiance and a convivial atmosphere created.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Hetherington, attended Oct 2025: This candle making workshop was a perfect birthday activity. We learnt all about essential oils and how to use them. Lizzy was kind and very knowledgeable, guiding us through creating unique personal scents and making the candles. It will be difficult waiting 3 days to burn it!
  • 5/5 from Jan Green, attended Oct 2025: This was such fun and leaned a lot …. Lizzy was a great teacher, very knowledgeable and supportive. Would definitely recommend ️
  • 5/5 from Fiona Vlemmiks, attended Oct 2025: Fun, informative class and I left with a wonderful smelling candle. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Clare Kelly, attended Aug 2025: We did this as a hen group to start the day off and everyone loved it. The teacher was really nice and down to earth and explained everything clearly. It was interesting to learn the science behind the candle making and to experiment with the scents. It’s also a nice little present to take home as a souvenir of the hen weekend. The candle smells lovely and I can tell the difference in quality from the usual cheaper candles, there’s no black smoke coming from this one and it seems to last a while even though I have it on for multiple hours a day.
  • 5/5 from Sonja Stanculov, attended Aug 2025: An enjoyable course with lovely teacher. There were six of us, and we each made our own candle to take home.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Yarwood, attended Aug 2025: Lovely gift from my husband for my mum and I. Great experience building up to making our candles with essential oils to take home. Learnt lots too, would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Jasmijn Flowers, attended Aug 2025: We had a wonderful candle making class with Lizzy. She was very knowledgeable and created a lovely atmosphere for our group. We arrived a little early and that was no problem. We had lovely tea and Prosecco with the class and all took home our homemade candle, smelling beautifully. Thank you so much for our lovely morning!
Your teacher

Cedar
Cedar

5.0 (176)
female Women-owned

Cedar is a fragrance brand and workshop studio based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. I've been making candles and running workshops since 2018, and what started as a way to create a bit of stillness for myself has grown into something I couldn't have imagined back then.
I'm a qualified aromatherapist with training in perfumery and product formulation, and all of that feeds into what we do in the studio. The workshops cover candle making, scent creation, natural perfumery and aromatherapy — all hands-on, all small groups, and genuinely fun.
If you've ever wanted to understand scent a bit better, or just fancy making something beautiful to take home, you're in the right place.

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