Sheroma Thomas • Attended Oct 2026



It was a great class! Our teacher was so fun, had a great sense of humour and made it really enjoyable for me and my friends. I would definitely recommend as I came out with a beautiful candle and a better understanding of how to get the best out of my candle

Theo Maniura • Attended Oct 2026



Me and my sister went for a scented-candle making workshop with ambustum and it was so lovely and very interesting! The teacher was so knowledgeable and gave us all the info we would need to start making candles at home. Our candles turned out perfect with her instructions and the process itself was super satisfying. Would highly recommend!

Kate Mead • Attended Oct 2026



Great class, Sari was super informative and shared a lot of insights. Would recommend!

Lydia Martin • Attended Oct 2026



I really loved learning all about candle making and having a go myself. Sari is so passionate about it and it really shows!

Deborah Todd • Attended Oct 2026



Many many thanks. We both had a really great evening and the candles are so good. Another new hobby to follow.

Hayley • Attended Oct 2026



We had the best afternoon and Sari was the loveliest host... We would definitely recommend.

Stephanie Jones • Attended Sep 2026



Enjoyed the class very much. Instructor very knowledgeable. Great selection of fragrances. I had wondered how the wax would be set enough but it was absolutely fine (trust the expert!) and left the class with a lovely candle in a screw top jar.

Jamie Kan • Attended Sep 2026



The workshop was great and so was Sari who helped guide us through it! I had a great time with my girlfriend and it was lovely to learn about, and walk away with candles of different scents.

Atikah Amalina • Attended Sep 2026



Really informative and interactive class! Well paced, and the scents provided are so lovely to get to bring home!

Val • Attended Sep 2026



It was very informative and if I wanted to start making my own candles I would be quite informed.
The candle I made today smells wonderful and I can’t wait to burn it.

Sarah Palmer-Scoon • Attended Sep 2026



This was a great way to spend an hour or so. Very informative and friendly.

Collette Farley • Attended Sep 2026



Amazing -we thoroughly enjoyed the session. Very informative and entertaining with a wonderful candle to bring home at the end.

Disha Mittra • Attended Sep 2026



Had a fantastic time making candles with Sari. She was so patient and carefully explained every step and we also went on to discuss other creative methods of making candles at home safely. Loved the session and would 1000% recommend it.

Susan Batty • Attended Sep 2026



Was a lovely class. Although I have made a does at home i learnt so much and also learnt what mistakes i have been making. Interesting venue. Host was so friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Yvonne Ms Pick • Attended Sep 2026



A lot of fun and some very useful tips for candle making an d buying/

Polina Jerofejeva • Attended Jun 2026



We chose candle making as a team activity for our company away day and everyone really enjoyed it. It was a big group of us with quite tight timelines, but everything went very smooth. It was a very nice relaxing experience, where you can choose your fragrance for the candle (and they all smell amazing). Definitely recommend this course!

Sarah Bernard • Attended Mar 2026



Really fab workshop.....fun, good size class and great teacher

Phoebe • Attended Apr 2026



We booked this for a hen do of 13 people and it was utterly brilliant! It was the perfect balance of 'organised fun', we were able to learn a lot but also chat with each other plus of course we got to take home a delicious smelling candle. Sari was a wonderful host, so knowledgable and friendly, it felt like she was part of our group!
Would definitely recommend booking this if you're considering it!

Candle Making Workshop at Somerset House review by Phoebe - London

Rochelle • Attended Mar 2026



Sari was so informative and engaged, it was great learning about candle making! Love the candle that I made and the experience of making it

Juwon Osundina • Attended Mar 2026



Great setting learning about and making candles. Sari is very informative and passionate about her craft which shone through

Candle Making Workshop at Somerset House review by Juwon Osundina - London

Andrea Taylor • Attended Mar 2026



Lovely way to spend an evening. Really enjoyable and learnt alot.
I would really recommend.

Candle Making Workshop at Somerset House review by Andrea Taylor - London

Jenna • Attended Mar 2026



Great candle making class with Sari. Really informative and the small class size meant we could take our time and ask lots of questions! Sari was very patient with us and extremely knowledgeable! My mum and I had a lovely afternoon and we are now really enjoying smelling the beautiful candles we made!


Olivia Grimward • Attended Mar 2026



Sari was an exceptional host and created such a memorable evening for my best friend’s 30th birthday. She and Sue went above and beyond to accommodate us, and Sari is so knowledgeable that you’re guaranteed to walk away with a new skill (and a gorgeous smelling candle of course!)
I’d recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a wholesome activity, and in my opinion, a perfect warm up for a GNO (yes our candles came to the club with us!!)
Thanks Sari, you are the best!! ❤️


Majda Gahan • Attended Mar 2026



Sari is a wonderful host teacher. Very generous with her time knowledge and passion in the field. My daughter and I had a wonderful time and came away with candles as well. Can’t wait to try it!!


Emma Elford • Attended Mar 2026



Such a lovely session. Can’t wait to light my candle! Sari is a fantastic and engaging teacher

Sophia Williams • Attended Feb 2026



I loved the candle making workshop, i would definitely recommend, its also a class you can attend on your own as I did, was so much fun, its a workshop I have wanted to attend for a long time, Sari' our teacher & host was lovely, fun & relaxed.
I will definitely be going back for the Christmas workshop


Anonymised ClassBento customer • Attended Feb 2026



A Glowing Evening at Somerset House!
Had a fantastic evening candle making with Ambustum at Somerset House! It was the perfect spot for a creative night out.
The vibe at the venue was laid back and you really felt like you were in a creative hub. It had a lovely atmosphere. The class permitted BYOB and there was onsite bar access too which made it feel like a proper social event rather than just a workshop.
The materials provided were high quality. The candle wax and the scent selection were top-tier, resulting in a candle that smells expensive and has a long burn time.
Our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable. She didn't just walk us through the steps; she gave us genuinely useful advice for DIY candle making at home and candle care/maintenance, which I really appreciated.
The timings were spot on and everything flowed without feeling rushed.
The only tiny downside was that I would have loved to melt the wax myself to get the full "chemistry" experience, but looking at the classroom setup, it was clear why that wasn't possible for safety/logistics.
Overall, a brilliant experience. If you’re looking for a fun, crafty evening in a cool location, this is it! I have certainly been inspired to try this at home.

Yolanda Adam • Attended Feb 2026



Great workshop with lots of background information on how to make candles and where to get supply. I left with a beautiful smelling candle.


Laura Cedeno • Attended Feb 2026



Class was very chill, easy to follow instructions, lovely teacher!

Catherine Lopez • Attended Feb 2026



A fabulous way to spend a couple of hours. I went alone which was fine as the seating is around a large table, it was mainly friends groups, everyone there was friendly and motivated.
The meeting point is inside Somerset house off Waterloo bridge outside Poon the Asian restaurant. We were met and taken down to the class room which was ideal for teaching us 12. Sari the teacher was a delight and so enthusiastic and informative, I really liked her. The basics of candle making were clearly explained and everyone left with a wonderful scented candle. It was such a good experience I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who likes being creative, likes perfumes, orjust wants to try something new.


Charles Thomson • Attended Feb 2026



Fantastic class! Very informative yet relaxed and fun. Scents are incredible. Take-home candle is lovely too

Rachel Supple • Attended Feb 2026



Really great class and informative and candle making and candle care. Thank you


Anne Theunissen • Attended Feb 2026



This class was so nice and incredibly relaxing! I felt so joyful...

Kathleen O'Malley • Attended Feb 2026



We loved the workshop - it was in a great location and a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Our teacher was knowledgeable and friendly, helping us feel capable and inspired to create and personalise our candles, while given information for future candle making and candle care. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Wells John • Attended Feb 2026



The class was thoroughly enjoyable. Relaxed, fun and satisfying results. An interesting, central location. Highly recommend.

Lorraine Ager-Brook • Attended Feb 2026



What a lovely way to spend a few hours with my friend to make our own personal candle. We got so much more out of the session. We learned a lot about different types of wicks, wax, and other information required to make candles, as well as candle care. Sari was very friendly, fun and informative and the time absolutely flew by!

Monica Joshi • Attended Feb 2026



The class was really fun and learnt a lot about candle making. Had a wonderful teacher and was a lovely surprise for my friend who enjoyed the experience.

Sarah • Attended Feb 2026



Great session with a fantastic host. Learned a lot and it was super interactive. Very friendly and open - it was really easy to ask questions. Great group size and the Somerset House venue was beautiful - it’s actually in a room down beneath the main building so tricky to find your way in and out but they’re super helpful in taking you where you need to be. We made two candles each, which I definitely recommend as the fragrance options are all really lovely and hard to choose between, plus you can combine options, giving you even more choice! The class was around an hour which felt about right although it goes very quickly! Had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend as a solo or group activity


John Logan • Attended Feb 2026



Sari was a great instructor who helped everyone better understand what goes into candle making while also making it easy for us to make a unique and fun candle!

Giulia Rotondi • Attended Feb 2026



We came to celebrate a birthday at it was perfect. Loved how relaxed the workshop was. You’re set up for success and to go home with a beautiful candle and a lot of tips about candle making and care.

Candle Making Workshop at Somerset House review by Giulia Rotondi - London

Amber Hyams • Attended Feb 2026



Sari was so lovely and knew so much about candle making. We had a great time making some beautiful smelling candles. What a gorgeous afternoon. Thanks so much!

Diane Bennett • Attended Feb 2026



A very relaxed, enjoyable class with plenty of guidance and opportunity to ask questions. Everyone was pleased with their candle and I particularly appreciated the chance to design my label. I feel inspired to have a go at making candles for gifts. Thank you very much!


Kathleen Wets • Attended Feb 2026



The instructor was full of such passion and enthusiasm that it made the whole experience super special. And really love having a candle now to remind me of the fun afternoon.

Alex Waring • Attended Feb 2026



So much fun, great for after a long working day to do something creative. Scents were great and teacher extremely knowledgeable and gave a lot of info if you are interested in making your own candles in the future

Dan Foster • Attended Feb 2026



We had a blast at candle making with Sari for a recent work social. Our team had a great time and Sari put us all at ease. Looking forward to trying out our candles!

Maria • Attended Feb 2026



I had an amazing time and left with a gorgeous candle. The class was funny, informative, relaxed. Doesn’t matter if you come with your partner, friend or by yourself - the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Plenty of tips from Sari. Different smells to choose from. I look forward to Christmas workshop.

Aran Lakhanpaul • Attended Feb 2026



Super friendly, good instructors who provided information but also gave you time to just relax and enjoy the activity. Would recommend!

Paul Park • Attended Feb 2026



I took my girlfriend here for Valentine's Day and we loved it! We were able to learn lots about how candles are made and we had great fun doing it ourselves. Designing our own labels was a great addition to the experience so thank you very much!!!

Jessica • Attended Feb 2026



I thought this would just be a lovely way to get to make my own personal candle, but I got so much more out of the session. I learned a lot about different types of wicks, wax, and other information required to make candles, as well candle care. I came away more curious about candles and more appreciative of handmade candles. Sari was both fun and informative and the time absolutely flew by!


Dan Hawksworth • Attended Feb 2026



I booked this class to take my girlfriend to on Valentine’s Day and it was so good! Sari is knowledgeable and friendly, and we had great fun learni by about and making our candles. It was really nice setting, a cute workshop/classroom space within Somerset House and it lasted a good amount of time. Thank you!

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