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Have fun and learn how to make candles in this Sydney workshop
2 hours
Castle Cove
1 to 6
(public classes),
4 to 30
(private)
(private classes)
$110 - $140
(Earlybird price of $120 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $140 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $125/guest for 2+ guests, $110/guest for 4+ guests. $80 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
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Upcoming dates for Beginner Soy Candle Making Class
Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 23 Oct 2026, 4:15am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
9 upcoming dates between 7 Nov 2026 and 9 Jan 2027.
- Sat 7 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm, $140 per person
- Sun 15 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm, $140 per person
- Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Sun 20 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Tue 22 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Wed 6 Jan 2027, 6pm-8pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
- Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm, $120 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
- Step-by-step instructions
- 3 small jars
- 4 tealights
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners
What to bring
bottle of water
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Location
12d Denawen Avenue, Castle Cove NSW
Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Castle Cove, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
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Recent reviews of Beginner Soy Candle Making Class
- 5/5 from Nadia Lateef, attended Oct 2026: This class was amazing!!! Such a great experience, and Paula is so knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the whole class! Could not recommend it enough.
- 5/5 from Yuka Toshima, attended Jul 2026: We joined the beginner soy candle making class and it was amazing. The teacher was knowledgeable and answered all the questions. We made 3 candles and 4 tea light candles. There were many options for fragrance oil, candle colour, and decoration. Definitely recommend for people who want to learn how to make candles!!!
- 5/5 from Priyanka A, attended Jul 2026: I did this class with my daughter and we both had a great time. The teacher is very knowledgable and passionate about candle making. If you are looking for a class where you want to learn the basics, experiment a bit and have fun, this is the place!
- 5/5 from Zoe Brissett, attended Jun 2026: Thank you for a fun and relaxing afternoon of candle making. It was a lot of fun and we learnt so much about candles that we didn’t know before. Paula is a great teacher and very passionate about candle making, would highly recommend this class to others.
- 5/5 from Alison Kent, attended Apr 2025: Excellent workshop, Paula was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about the basics of candle making.
- 5/5 from Aaron Phelps, attended Apr 2025: Paula lead an informative and easy to follow session which my family, including a 10 and 12 year old, found very enjoyable. We each took home 3 small coloured and scented candles as well as a a take home booklet with guides and tips so we can continue our new hobby at home. Would highly recommend.
- 5/5 from Anne Perez, attended Jul 2024: The class covered all basic candle making skills & explained well all elements required to make quality candles. Thrilled to have created our own candles with such beautiful scents. Highly recommended!
- 5/5 from Luse Seaman, attended Jul 2024: My daughter and went there to celebrate her birthday. We were looking for something different and both of us love candles, so this was a good choice. Awesome teacher, she packed so much in those 2 hours, and we made candles!! Her workshop is very warm and inviting, the fragrances coming out of her candles was lovely. I'm starting my journey in candle making and the little book with all the details of all the suppliers, the products info she uses was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend.
- 5/5 from Atelini, attended Jul 2024: The instructor was really helpful and nice. Would recommend this class to anyone who is curious about candle making.
- 5/5 from Aparna Kudva, attended May 2024: I booked an early Mother’s Day session with Paula. From the very start, Paula was very welcoming and we felt very relaxed. Paula was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the two hours. We loved her little shop with her lovely candles. I would highly recommend this class!
- 5/5 from Amanda Bower, attended Mar 2024: Very enjoyable afternoon spent learning about and creating candles. The class was mixed age - a 9-year-old and 70-year-old were there separately to celebrate birthdays - and both had an excellent time! The presentation boxes and gift bag at the end were a really classy touch.
- 5/5 from Mel Paul, attended Feb 2024: Great class by Paula! Learned a lot about candle making and different types of candles.
- 5/5 from Negar Fakhar, attended Dec 2023: Paula was welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed the class and making candles to take home with beautiful colours and fragrances.
- 5/5 from Arthur Alvarez, attended Dec 2023: Paula is a fantastic teacher who has an extensive knowledge in candle making and much more. Highly recommended course to do!
- 5/5 from Fatima Puente, attended Jun 2023: The class was great! We learnt so much and had fun. Paula is a great teacher!
- 5/5 from Danielle Strickland, attended May 2023: Really enjoyed the beginner candle making class with Paula. It was fun and informative in a relaxed environment. I learned so much and I’m happy with the candles I made. Can’t wait for another class!
- 5/5 from Michael Monforte, attended Nov 2022: This class was full of knowledge and insight, the venue was well equipped and comfortable. Paula was lovely and very helpful with tips and tricks. Will definitely recommend and will be looking into the advanced classes in the future
- 5/5 from Renata Koga, attended Oct 2022: The course’s content was pretty good for beginners, lots of things to know and learn however Paula is a very easygoing teacher which makes the class to be nice and very enjoyable. Highly recommended :) Thanks again, Paula.
- 5/5 from Lisa Mach, attended Oct 2022: Paula was very helpful and great with knowledge of the process and potential pitfalls! The venue was easy to find. Was so impressed with how much information I came away with, definitely able to make my own candles at home now, great for my own use and as thoughtful gifts
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Smelty began with a love of scent and making things by hand, and has grown into a small Australian brand creating candles, home fragrance, and hands-on workshops. Everything is made in small batches with care, proper testing, and a focus on quality. Alongside our products, we run relaxed, practical classes where you learn real techniques, ask questions, and leave with something you made yourself. Smelty is about slowing down, getting creative, and enjoying the process as much as the result.
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