Container Candle Making

Candle Making Workshop

Do you want to learn a new skill? Then join us for a fun and friendly workshop in container candle making at Crafters Cottage just outside Holmfirth.

Challenge

Learn how to make exquisite gifts for family & friends. Brides & bridesmaids learn how to make your own wedding decorations & favours. Or maybe you would like to start your own artisan business? 

Whatever the reason, you are very welcome to join us for an informative and fun workshop in the heart of the Summer Wine Country. Take home all the items you have made and finish off with a fabulous inclusive afternoon tea.

Course content

  • Introduction to candle-making  
  • Overview of the different types of wax, wicks, dyes, fragrances and candles
  • Demonstration of different types of container candle-making techniques
  • How to safely melt wax, add dyes, fragrance oils and wicks to make 3 types of candle
  • Candle in a tin, Candle in a jar, tea lights and wax tarts/melts
  • Also learn the technique of printing your own images onto pillar candles to make bespoke gifts.
  • Learn how to create and print your own bespoke labels
  • Finish your candles off with beautiful packaging and decorations
  • Health & Safety and legislation on labelling
  • How and where to purchase your supplies

What's included?

All equipment and materials are included.

Students take home their own candle creations (candle in a jar, candle in a tin, tea lights a chocolate box with 16 wax melts and a printed pillar candle.) Plus user guide to enable them to recreate other candles at home.

We also include a hearty afternoon tea/coffee which will be served (due to social distancing) in individual picnic boxes and includes, various sandwiches, treats and a selection of cakes. We can cater for all dietary requirements.
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