Candle Making Workshop

Make a soy wax candle in a Japanese ceramic cup.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 10
  $180 (Afterpay available)

Our premium workshops take place in Surry Hills in our light-drenched Provider Store Studio. Running for two hours, in the class you will learn about different wax types, heat temperatures and fragrances. You'll learn forever skills that will teach you how to make candles at home beyond just the class itself.
This is a hands-on class where at the end you take home your pure soy wax candle in a reusable Japanese ceramic cup. The idea being that after you've burnt your candle you can reuse the candle cup for tea or coffee. During the class, we provide wine, nibbles and great conversation.
This two-hour workshop includes:
  • All your candle making supplies
  • Access to a range of premium nature inspired scents from our scent library
  • All the tips and tricks you need for making a soy wax candle
  • Cheese and wine to enjoy during the workshop
Classes hold up to 10 people. Private bookings are available depending on the number of attendees.

Upcoming dates for Candle Making Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 3:39am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 31 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1pm-3pm
What you'll get
  • A Japanese ceramic cup
  • Soy wax
  • Wick
  • Choice of fragrance
  • Two hour lesson
  • Wine and cheese
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

7-9 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst NSW

Candle Making Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Candle Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Excelyn Edwards, attended Aug 2026: A very lovely experience, highly recommend. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Susanna Carter, attended Oct 2025: This class was so fun. The process, the space and the group we were with. Definitely a memorable 2 hours to disconnect from tech and connect with ppl and scents
  • 5/5 from Deborah and Willow Field, attended May 2024: Tara is such a talented creator and we had a wonderful time learning about the candle making and all things Japan. We will treasure our candles, made ahead of Mother’s Day. And oh- the snacks and bevvies were delish!
  • 5/5 from Jenson Lee, attended Apr 2024: It was a great session. The teacher was open and happy to pass on her knowledge.
  • 5/5 from Arina Filippovich, attended Jan 2024: Magical experience! The event is beautifully curated from the beginning to the end. Tara is a passionate and highly knowledgeable teacher. Highly recommend
  • 4/5 from Jenny Oung, attended Apr 2023: Tara was very experienced and showed a lot of passion in her craft. Taught us a lot and gave heaps of tips. Really enjoyable
  • 5/5 from Chelsea Randall, attended Jan 2023: Fantastic class! Was great to learn more about soy wax candles but also really enjoyed how chilled the class was. Great group of people involved as well!
  • 5/5 from Trina Ng, attended Dec 2022: My sister and I learned about the art of candle pouring and the background to some beautiful Japanese ceramics. Our instructor, Bec, was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share so many tips, as well as Provider's beautiful space. We felt so relaxed after the class. Thank you again!
  • 5/5 from Vivian Wong, attended Nov 2022: Tara was a wonderful teacher. Hospitable and knowledgeable. I appreciated her teaching us how to fix our mistakes should we encounter them at home. The candle we get at the end is lovely and feels premium, great for gifts or as a treat for yourself.
  • 5/5 from Sarp Tortum, attended Nov 2022: Nice, friendly and knowledgeable Tara teaching us making soy wax candles while also offering really cool drinks and a delicious antipasto board Happy noon ends with a nice candle to take home. Recommending to anyone who’d like an easy social time while learning how to nake candles. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Carla Bensted, attended Nov 2022: lt was a beautiful day. Tara is a sweetheart and it was nice to meet the other people in the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Carina Tran, attended Nov 2022: The candle making workshop was great. Tara was casual and friendly and made the class fun. She was very thorough in her explanation on how to make candies. Knew her stuff 100%. I'd recommend this workshop to people.
  • 5/5 from Joie Endaya, attended Nov 2022: Tara was wonderful, she was accommodating and very chill. The place was very nice and clean and she provided all the materials so it was a very lovely experience.
  • 5/5 from Dan Umphray, attended Nov 2022: Tara was great. We were late arriving but she was so lovely in holding things up. A great character. A great story of how she’s built her business. Very inspiring. And the candle making and food/drink was a bonus.
  • 5/5 from Delicia Moraleda, attended Sep 2022: Tara was not only friendly, welcoming and fun to be around, she was inspirational sharing her business story with us.
  • 5/5 from Kristella Carag, attended Jul 2022: Great experience! Tara was a ray of sunshine & was so informative. The class was relaxed, like having a glass of wine with a group of friends but you get a bonus candle in the end. Nothing beats that in my opinion. The fact that you can get the candle refilled at their store makes it 1000% better since the scent is incredible, so definitely coming back!
  • 5/5 from Andrew Magee, attended Jul 2022: She was amazing, intelligent and great teacher. I loved who she was and her business acumen.
  • 5/5 from Rabiye Yalcinkaya, attended Jul 2022: A wonderful afternoon appreciating and learning how to make natural candles. Tara was so insightful, sharing lots of tips. Red wine and an amazing cheese platter was a great touch! Thanks Tara! ️
  • 5/5 from Shigemi Nakamura-Simms, attended Jun 2022: I made a Sakura oil soy candle in a beautiful Japanese tea cup. Very refreshing and enjoyable experience ️ Highly recommended ️
  • 5/5 from Lauren Gray, attended Jun 2022: What a fantastic way to spend the afternoon! Tara was an amazing teacher and put on such a fabulous spread! Her workshop is such a beautiful space and perfect for learning her craft. The hardest part of the workshop was choosing which scent to use in our candles! I would recommend this class to anyone who loves a good mix of candles, wine and excellent company
  • 5/5 from Keiko Mino, attended Mar 2020: A very fun and informative class by a super cute teacher! There were lots of tips and tricks on how you can make your own candle and on different types of wax etc. Held in a really cute workshop at the back of their store over cheese and wine. Can’t ask for a better way to learn.
  • 5/5 from Simon Swan, attended Feb 2020: Did a candle making class with cheese and wine. The teacher catered to requests and requirements of our group leading up to the class and perfectly suited the vibe our group. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the class and the teacher. The teacher was also very informative and engaging about candle making.
  • 5/5 from Diana Raileanu, attended Feb 2020: Really enjoyed Tara’s personal story on how did she start this business and doing what she loves. Learned some good tips and tricks about candles and had an enjoyable evening. Big thumbs up!
  • 5/5 from Frances Butare, attended Feb 2020: The venue was easy to find, the class was taught in a relaxed and positive vibe with good laughs. Tara knows what she’s talking about and answered all our questions (it was inspiring to hear her story too)5. And it was great to take a candle that we had made home. Would highly recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Frankie Bradburn, attended Feb 2020: Amazing class - Tara is the best! Well thought out class and the candles are incredible!
  • 4/5 from Vi Nguyen, attended Feb 2020: Intimate and enjoyable learning atmosphere. Class was thoughtful towards promoting natural products and encourage sustainability.
  • 5/5 from Anna Foster, attended Jan 2020: Tara and the class were fantastic, the class was the highlight of my 3 week holiday. Tara explains the whole process and took us through each step at the perfect pace, we weren’t rushed in any way. The vessels we used are gorgeous, high quality and reusable. Tara is bright and bubbly, and was genuine in her warm welcome as we arrived. I found her to be genuine in her love of her craft and feel inspired to exercise my creativity more. The cheese board and bubbles were a lovely touch as we fired her any questions as our candles cured. I highly recommend this class and look forward to going back to the Provider Store to have my vessel refilled.
  • 5/5 from Kimu Rose, attended Jan 2020: Tara was very friendly and a great teacher. Learned a lot from her regarding candle making and about Japan. I love her cozy shop. Will definitely do more classes with her in the future.
  • 5/5 from Danielle Watt, attended Jan 2020: Tara was a wonderful teacher and U learned so much about the art candle making, I highly recommend this course
  • 5/5 from Sandrine C, attended Jan 2020: What a great class and inspiring teacher! The cheese plate and sparkling were a bonus.
  • 5/5 from Elisabeth Agostino, attended Dec 2019: A great class lead by a passionate teacher in Tara. Informative and fun and I loved learning a new skill. Everything was professionally presented and prepared so we could use the time we had well. An awesome afternoon!
  • 5/5 from Ellen Ehrhardt, attended Dec 2019: Such a fun workshop, I loved the setting and learned heaps about candles and candle making!
  • 5/5 from Jack, attended Dec 2019: Great people, great food, great drinks and of course a great candle at the end of it. Very informative. I had a great time. Highly recommend it. Jack
  • 5/5 from Leah Schwarz, attended Dec 2019: Learnt heaps and Tara was personable and warm. Great date night! Left with a huge smile and yummy candle.
  • 5/5 from Bill Rothery, attended Dec 2019: A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxed class. In order to get more from the downtime waiting for candles to dry it would be good to learn more about candle mould making, multiple wicks and a wider appreciation of the world of candle making. Tara is lovely, relaxed and very hospitable.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Kenny, attended Dec 2019: Tara was great. Interesting and funny. Just love the candles we made. Would do again.
  • 5/5 from Lauren, attended Dec 2019: Very inspiring teacher, full of knowledge about candle making. And we made beautiful scented candles :)
  • 5/5 from Taryn Hayler, attended Nov 2019: The teacher was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and passionate. The venue was a cute little shop and had a lovely vibe. The products we used were of high quality and I love my candle!
  • 5/5 from Chris Scott, attended Nov 2019: Fantastic workshop - the candle making process was clearly explained, the choice of scents was brilliant (we will definitely be back!) and the final product we made and took home felt like a really premium item. The sparkling wine and cheese board was a great addition.
  • 5/5 from David Thomson, attended Nov 2019: Would highly recommend to anyone who’s interested in candle making! You can tell the instructor, Tara is super passionate and knowledgeable and made everyone feel at ease.
  • 5/5 from Eliza Judd, attended Nov 2019: An amazing class! Tara was insightful, helpful and made the class heaps of fun! Great natural materials and a fantastic afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Julian Rifkin, attended Nov 2019: Tara is very knowledgeable and a great guide. Her shop is the perfect, intimate space for a workshop of this type. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Chan, attended Oct 2019: We hosted a hens event at Tara’s studio and we really enjoyed her class! We loved how thoughtful she was throughout the class and it was the little things she did from the cheese platter and drinks provided to being really informative about the candle making - it was such a great experience! Would definitely recommend this to people! Thank you Tara for giving us such a great class and being such good company!
  • 5/5 from Joanne White, attended Oct 2019: I loved this class with Tara on Saturday. Tara was a great teacher very patient, knowledgeable and friendly. I have already lit my candle and it smells lovely and to know I have a Japanese Tea Cup after the was has all gone it a great bonus. We had a great group of people in our class on Saturday so that was an added bonus. Thanks Tara
  • 5/5 from Andrew Zafra, attended Oct 2019: Made candles, amazing experience and the teacher provided such an awesome experience with her knowledge
  • 5/5 from Chelsea Love, attended Oct 2019: Awesome class to experience candle making. Owner is super knowledgeable and passionate. I took this class with my boyfriend and we had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Sam Davison, attended Oct 2019: Our team very much enjoyed our candle making experience with Tara! The Provider Store was a lovely venue - especially the smell of all the candles. The materials she provided were high quality, and we loved the re-usable, multi-purpose teacup. The cheese board and champagne was a nice touch, definitely adding good value for money. We would 100% return for another candle making workshop - or even potato printing!
  • 5/5 from Gabbie Koak, attended Oct 2019: She was friendly, inspirational and knowledgeable. Had a great time making candles with her. She made us feel welcomed and give attention into details by asking each one of us if we need any special needs.
  • 5/5 from Stuart, attended Sep 2019: This was such a really nice, relaxed and fun experience. Tara the owner proprietor of Provider Store is an amazing human being from Central Coast with a beautiful pup who really loves what she does. The candles smell fantastic - although I dropped mine getting out of the car :((luckily I bought a spare!) Definitely a sustainable business worth supporting via cheese, wines and making your own candle! We will be back for certain!
  • 4/5 from Ashima Chandel, attended Aug 2019: The teacher was really helpful she catered to all the questions and gave tips to make a good candle
Your teacher

Provider Store
Provider Store

Candle Maker + Founder of Provider Store

4.9 (174)

Tara is the founder and designer/maker of Sydney homewares brand, Provider Store. Provider Store is a destination specialising in daily tools for the home. Most of what you find is either handmade by Tara Bennett or by other local and international creatives she has met along her travels.
Provider's homewares explore the concept of slow living, with an emphasis on creating ethical and sustainable products. Sold throughout Australia and the world, Provider's candles are made from pure soy wax, hand poured in Surry Hills and housed in a hand made Japanese vessel. Designed to be multi-purpose, simply pop out the wick, wash with hot soapy water and you're left with a Japanese tea cup.

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