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Festive Candle Making

Sunday 8th Dec 2024, The Lookout Studio, The Base

White wax candle in a large glass jar. Decorated with dried leaves and flowers.

Please note, this workshop has now sold out. To be added to the waiting list, please contact us via our website here.

Make your own soy wax festive candle with Lindsey from Mount Cottage Crafts.

Using real pressed flowers and leaves you will decorate a jar then fill with scented soy wax. You will leave the workshop with a personalised handcrafted candle to proudly display in your home or give away as a unique gift! You'll also gain the confidence and skills to create many more homemade candle masterpieces for your home.

You will learn:

  • An overview of the different types of wax in candle making.
  • About the different fragrance options (essential oils v fragrance oils).
  • How to assemble and hand pour your own container candle.
  • About wick types and how to burn a candle correctly.
  • How to measure the correct amount of wax, fragrance and dye to use in candles.
  • The equipment needed for candle making.

Duration: 2pm - 4pm

This workshop includes a mince pie and a drink.

All materials are provided.

All tickets must be booked in advance

There is no need to print or collect a ticket as the team will have a record of those who have booked. Booking for workshops and courses close 24 hours before the start time. Please note we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.