Blaze & Foam, candle making and soap making teacher

Blaze & Foam

Blaze & Foam

location_on Mornington, Melbourne

local_activity classes and kits: Candle MakingSoap Making

4.9 (24)
Instagram followers1k

About your instructor

In 2009, I taught myself to make soy candles at home, and later also became a soap maker. Soon after, I established a successful bath, body and home fragrance brand from my small kitchen, and my creations were featured regularly in national magazines and newspapers. My products were stocked Australia-wide, sold in boutiques and chain stores around Australia, and I exported to Hong Kong and the U.S.A. After taking a break to have my kids, I returned to pass this knowledge on to others through workshops and supplies.






Classes and kits







Reviews

(24)


Roslyn Ryan Feb 2024


The occasion was for myself to understand more about soap making. My teacher Nicole was 110% in teaching. Venue was great, materials all supplied and was welcomed with a glass of champagne or juice. Money for value. High light of the day was Nicole going above and beyond in teaching us and taking soap home
Would definitely recommend it

Melt and Pour Soap Making Class review by Roslyn Ryan - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Hi Roslyn, thanks for taking the time to leave your glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great learning experience. We take pride in providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our students, so it really means a lot to us that you felt welcomed and found the the class to be helpful and a good value for your money. Thank you again for recommending our class and for taking the time to share your positive feedback! Wishing you many more delightful soap making adventures!

Sarah Inglis Feb 2024


Loved this class, really relaxed, friendly, accessible ~ you feel like you could have the knowledge to go on and enjoy making your own soap after one lesson. And the mimosa was a cute touch that made it feel like a well being exercise

Teacher's response

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our soap making class! It's truly rewarding to know that you felt empowered with the knowledge to continue making your own soap after just one lesson - that is always what we strive for. And we're glad you enjoyed the cheeky mimosa! :) We believe that learning should always be enjoyable, and we're delighted that you had a well-being exercise vibe during the class. Thank you again for choosing our class and for sharing your positive experience. Wishing you endless joy in your soap crafting journey!

Lauren Gabriel Jan 2024


This kit has everything I needed and clear instructions to follow. The candles turned out really great. Thank you!

Provider's response

Hi Lauren, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you found our candle making kit to have everything you needed and that the instructions were clear and easy to follow. It's fantastic that your candles turned out well - we love hearing about successful DIY projects! Thank you for choosing our kit and again for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!

Danielle Saunders Oct 2023


Great venue, relaxing environment and the teacher was experienced, friendly and really helpful. Thank you!

Teacher's response

Hi Danielle, thanks so much for coming along to the candle making experience. And for taking the time to leave this wonderful review! We sincerely thank you for your support and look forward to hopefully crossing paths with you again on another enlightening adventure soon!

Soni Oct 2023


There's a significant distinction between merely watching YouTube and actively engaging in practical learning. Both the theoretical and practical aspects were outstanding, and the teacher's explanations were exceptional. The question-and-answer sessions kept us engaged, and motivation had its own special role to play.

Teacher's response

Hello Soni, Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into your review. Your insights and feedback are truly invaluable to us. It's always enlightening for us to hear from individuals like yourself who take the time to share their thoughts and experiences. Your input helps us improve and also motivates us to keep striving for excellence. Thanks again for being an integral part of our journey. We appreciate your support and wish you all the best on your candle making journey!

Julia Bailey Oct 2023


The afternoon was very enjoyable and productive. The teacher couldn't have been more helpful. She was very knowledgeable.

Teacher's response

Hi Julia, we are absolutely thrilled to hear that you got so much out of the workshop. Thanks for taking the time to acknowledge our efforts. Your review reminds us of the very reasons we do what we do. Knowing that our work made a difference to someone is the most fulfilling reward. From all of us here, a huge thank you!

Tara Nagy Oct 2023


Very easy steps to follow, the teacher was great and I enjoyed the class a lot.

Candle Making class review by Tara Nagy - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Hi Tara, we truly appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience with us. We're continually striving to provide the best, and your feedback is an essential compass guiding us. Once again, thank you from the depths of our hearts!

Denise Gray Sep 2023


Throughly enjoyed the class was a great experience
Nicole was awesome easy to understand
Highly recommended

Teacher's response

Hi Denise! We're absolutely delighted to read your wonderful review. It brings us so much joy to know that the instruction resonated with you. Clear and engaging teaching is our priority, and we're thrilled that it made your learning experience enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot to us

Kylie Turner Sep 2023


Had a great time learning to make candles with Nicole! Great atmosphere & the small groups make for a great class.

Teacher's response

Hi Kylie, we're truly grateful that you had such a great time at your candle making class and that you chose to share your positive thoughts with us. Our goal is always to provide a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, so we're thrilled that you found the class to have a great atmosphere. We also love ensuring a more personalized and interactive experience, so we're delighted that you found the group size to be beneficial. Your support encourages us to continue striving for excellence, and we're thrilled to have met your expectations. No doubt your candles are going to turn out just as gorgeous as your soaps are!

Sheryl Hughes Sep 2023


thoroughly enjoyed this class, teacher explained everything in detail as there is a lot to learn before you pour the candle mixture, would highly recommend this class, also enjoyed a glass of bubbles

Soy Candle Making Class for Beginners review by Sheryl Hughes - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Hi Sheryl, thank you for your glowing review! Your support means a lot, and it inspires us to keep doing what we love. Creating a relaxed and fun environment is so important to us - so it warms our hearts to hear that you had a delightful time crafting your candles with a little treat on the side. Thank you again for choosing our class and also for sharing your positive spirit with us. Wishing you all the best on your candle making journey, and we are here should you need anything :)

Debra While Sep 2023


teacher provided all the helpful tips to create soy candles. Can’t wait to make some candles for family or friends with the kit that I purchased which was great value for money! Loved it

Candle Making class review by Debra While - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Hi Debra! Thanks for coming along and taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled hear that you enjoyed yourself and got a lot out of the class. Your family and friends are in for a real treat when they experience the wonderful world of your homemade soy candles!

Ingrid Witkowski Jun 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Fabulous beginner’s workshop. Teacher shared her knowledge and lots of tips. I came home with 2 beautiful candles and the skills to make more at home.
Venue was good.
Highly recommend this workshop.

Soy Candle Making Class for Beginners review by Ingrid Witkowski - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Thank you Ingrid! We are delighted you had such a wonderful time at our beginner's workshop. Hope you are enjoying your two beautiful candles and will put your new skills to use. Your glowing recommendation for the workshop means the world to us. If you ever need more tips, want to share your candle-making triumphs, or just fancy a chat about all things candlelit, we're here! Enjoy your candle journey! ️

Annette Fogarty Jun 2023

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


I was bit late but adapt well to be in processing and the teacher are very thoroughly step by step of the procedure of making the soy candle. Plenty tips for us to know
Everyone seem enjoy the environment except it is bit cold and we all have to wear the jacket. I enjoyed myself especially with my Auslan Interpreter.

Teacher's response

Thank for taking the time to leave feedback Annette. By the time you arrived we had already checked in with the group regarding their requests for the heater temperature and we should have remembered to ask you too when you arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed having you and the Auslan interpreter join the class and we hope that you do continue on with your candle making journey as we discussed. Please shout out if we can help further in any way!

Vicki Cobb May 2023

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


I really enjoyed myself. The teacher explained all of the dos and don'ts, as well as soy candles vs regular candles it was quite informative. The whole class appeared to be enjoying themselves. A great friendly mix of people.

Soy Candle Making Class for Beginners review by Vicki Cobb - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Thank you so much Vicki! We love what we do and it is really wonderful to hear that you enjoyed yourself too. Creating a friendly environment where people can come together and have a fun is what we're all about - so thank you for joining us to learn something new :) Please reach out if you need anything on your candle journey.

Melissa Co Apr 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Bought this as a gift for my sister for Christmas and it arrived so quickly. The response time and variety in options for different colours and scents was great to for a personalised touch.

Provider's response

Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing choosing this kit as a gift for your sister. We're thrilled to hear that it arrived quickly and that you appreciated the variety of options for colors and scents. We pride ourselves on providing a personalized touch and it's wonderful to know that we were able to deliver that for you. If you ever need any more gifts or have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help. Hope you and your sister had a merry Christmas!

Isabelle Dubravac Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Teacher was very kind and patient - it was a lovely time and I love my candles. Thank you!

Teacher's response

Hi Isabelle, We're so glad to hear that you found our teacher to be kind and patient. We strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all of our customers, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded with you. We're also so thrilled that you love your candles and we hope they bring you many hours of relaxation and bliss. Thank you so much for your generous words and for choosing our candle making workshop. We appreciate your support and we're here for you if you need anything else!

Rachel Eisler Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Had my first soy candle making class with class Bento. I love candles especially soy, so was looking forward to learning how to create your own was interesting and fun. I will be trying many more different classes now to come.

Our teacher was very welcoming and helpful.

Teacher's response

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our soy candle making class. We believe that learning should be both interesting and fun, and we're glad that we could provide that experience for you. Our teacher strives to create a welcoming environment and it's wonderful to know that they were able to make you feel comfortable and supported. We can't wait to have you in many more classes in the future! If you ever need any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy candle making!

Sitharather Moorthy Jan 2023


Was very informative wish could have learned how to do measurement on how to do more then 2 candles

Teacher's response

Hi Sitharather, thank you so much for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our candle making class informative. We understand that you would have liked to learn how to do measurements for more than two candles. In our beginner class, we focus on teaching the fundamentals of candle making, including measurements and techniques for two basic candles. Please go ahead and multiply your quantities by the number of candles that you need to make as we discussed. And if you need any help with this process, please reach out - we're more than happy to help. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you again in the future!

Lucy Flood Jan 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


All basic aspects of candle making explained throughly. Went away with some lovely candles! Thank you :)

Teacher's response

Hi Lucy, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our candle making class and found all the basic aspects explained thoroughly. We hope that you continue to enjoy your gorgeous candles and that you make more going forward! We strive to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable experience for our customers, and we're glad that we could meet your expectations. Candle making can be such a fun and rewarding hobby, and we're delighted that you were able to learn and create something beautiful. If you ever have any questions or need further guidance on your candle making journey, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help. Thank you again for choosing our candle making class and for your kind words. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future!

Shynade Plant Dec 2022


We chose this activity for a work end of year party (15 people), it was so much fun! The warehouse was a great vibe, the teachers/hosts were lovely and friendly and very accommodating. We all enjoyed the activity a lot more than we thought we would. Would recommend and definitely go back!

Teacher's response

Hi Shynade, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you and your colleagues had a blast at our warehouse party. Creating a great vibe and providing a memorable experience is what we strive for, so your feedback is truly appreciated. We're glad to know that our hosts were friendly, accommodating, and contributed to the fun atmosphere. It's even better to hear that the activity exceeded your expectations and that you all had a lot of fun. Thank you for recommending us and expressing your intention to come back. We would love to have you all again for another amazing party! If you have any ideas or special requests for your next visit, feel free to let us know. We're here to ensure that you and your colleagues have a fantastic time. Once again, thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We can't wait to see you all again!

Karen Gaag Nov 2022


Our teacher Nicole was warm and welcoming right from the minute I walked in, explaining what would happen and offering me a glass of bubbles which I gratefully accepted. Nicole ran a great class and was a wealth of knowledge on the process, including lots of troubleshooting hints which will be very handy to avoid rooky mistakes. Perfect venue for our sized group and great value for money since we got to take home the two candles that we made. I had a lot of fun and gained a new hobby to enjoy.

Teacher's response

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our teacher made you feel welcome. We're also delighted that you found our venue perfect for your group size and that you felt it was great value for your money Thank you for choosing our candle making class and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We hope to see you again soon for more candle making adventures!

Kathy Thomas Nov 2022


I really enjoyed the class. Nicole was very informative and the venue was great. Everything was supplied which made it a very pleasurable experience. I learnt enough to embark on my candle making journey

Teacher's response

Hi Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our candle making class. We're also pleased to know that you found the venue to be great and that everything you needed was supplied, making it a pleasurable experience for you. It's particularly wonderful to hear that you feel confident enough to embark on your candle making journey after attending our class. We hope that you have the best time creating your own beautiful candles! Thank you for choosing our class and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We hope to see you again in the future!

Colette Banagan Aug 2022


Nicole was great! She was very informative and made the class enjoyable as well as entertaining. The venue was great and I love the beautiful candles that I've made.

Soy Candle Making Class for Beginners review by Colette Banagan - Melbourne

Teacher's response

Hi Colette, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our beginner candle making class. We're also glad that you loved the venue and the gorgeous candles that you made. It's truly rewarding for us to hear that you had a positive experience and that you enjoyed the process of creating your own candles. Thank you for choosing our class and for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rosemarie Trovato Aug 2022


We all had a great time. Nicole was our teacher and she was very knowledgeable and made the class fun.

Teacher's response

Rosemarie, thank you for your kind words! Your review has us all beaming with joy over here! t's beyond fantastic to know that you and your group had such a blast in our class. Your belief in the power of enjoyable learning is spot-on. When education meets enjoyment, it's like a match made in wax heaven! Thank you for being a part of our candle-loving community and for spreading such positive vibes with your feedback. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future for more educational adventures!


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