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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Q: I wanted to ask if the soap making class uses essential oils (instead if fragrance oil) and what types of colorants eg micas.. and clays? Also do you use palm oil? Or can we use an alternative, thank you
A: I’m happy you asked me these questions and I’m happy to answer you.
I don’t use palm oil and good news there are many alternatives.
I use only essential oils for soap, no fragrances.
I use natural colourants like spirilina active charcoal and cocoa powder but
also Mica and clay.
I decorate the soap with organic dried flowers like calendula, lavender,
cornflower, chamomile and rose petal.
If you have any other questions I’m happy to hear them
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, what's the price?
A: 3 hours, $155 per person
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Learn how to make 100 per cent natural soy candles using a beautiful glass container and quality eco-soy wax to create environmentally-friendly vegan candles for your home or for as a gift.
This fun hands-on class in St Peters will take you through the basics of making your own candles. You'll have more than 15 fragrances to choose from. If you like, you can also decorate your candles with the provided dried flowers like German chamomile, French lavender, blue cornflower, rose petals.
During the class, we will cover:
How candles work
Different types of waxes and their uses
Wick, fragrances, and pigments
Candle care and safety
Equipment and tools
Learning outcomes:
An understanding of candle making
Learn how to use the right tools and equipment to create candles
Create beautiful candles using your choice of fragrance
This is the perfect class to attend if you want to start your own business
Tea and biscuits will be available during the class
Please note:
You are allow to reschedule up until 7 days before the class or you can either send someone else to attend the class for you.
You will be asked to pay a $50 fee for a reschedule after the seven days.
See available dates, Request a private class or Gift
This is a fun indoor activity, suitable
for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
3+ years experience of candle making and soap making
4.9 (216)
Elena is the owner of the Bellanina Creations Business, making candles and soaps for weddings, baptisms and other special events. She'd love to meet you at her next workshop!
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Ninoska Zamora•
Dec 2021
This was a great class, the teacher was very friendly and provided good material, valuable information and we made beautiful candles! Enjoyed the class very much!
Garth McMurtrie•
Dec 2021
Loved it. Lots to learn. A fun afternoon. Elena was so knowledgeable - lots of tips and tricks.
Melanie Pelaez•
Dec 2021
Great class and Elena was fantastic Highly recommended Thanks Elena we will tell all our friends.
Helen Kyriakou•
Nov 2021
Elena's class was both informative and fun! She is friendly with a lovely disposition and the passion for what she does is obvious from the minute you sit down. Happy to answer any questions it's obvious she knows her craft. As I went on my own I thought it would be uncomfortable until I got to know everyone, but she is a pure professional and made me feel comfortable from the minute I walked in. Loved it!
Hannah Shewan•
Nov 2021
She was fantastic, very knowledgeable and it was such a joyful day and we all learned a lot.
Cora •
Jun 2021
It was good experience to attend her class.
its a good place for learning but, i was lost.
The class was great! The start was a little theory heavy while we waited for the wax to melt to make the candles but once we got to making them it all made sense. Elena has a great attitude and was really wonderful at answering questions and making a good atmosphere. The supplies were all really high quality and my mum and I were really happy with the experience and the candles we ended up with
Anahita Taleyarkhan•
Jun 2021
Elena was lively lovely helpful and knowledgeable. She made the class fun and skills / learning based. The three hours was just right. The venue was fine. The class was expensive with regard to value for money even with materials provided and I expected to have made more candles. My only constructive criticism would be that Elena not be distracted by some participants who ask irrelevant or personal questions whilst the rest of us sit around waiting and delay the progression of the class. Other than that it was a fun class.
Maria Gentle•
Jun 2021
Elena was fun, knew what she was talking about and it was easy to understand the basics of candlemaking. Her passion and knowledge comes through and I highly reccomend.
Serena •
Jun 2021
Such a great class, I did it twice. Fun teacher and top notch product! 5 stars and definitely recommend
Chloe •
May 2021
Amazing teacher, great atmosphere and really informative session. The candle fragrances were interesting (not generic at all!) and there were a lot of customisation options available.
Chloe Northey•
May 2021
Elena is very lovely and knowledgeable. She explained the basic soy candle making in a lot of details. Great way to started on your candle making journey!
Roopa Burli•
May 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena is a great teacher. She is very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable.
I had a great time in her class. The class was very useful to get started with making candles on my own. I strongly recommend this class.
Tiffany O'Brien•
May 2021
Really great class, would highly recommend. Easy to follow and lots of fun, great location.
Joanna Luciano•
May 2021
Elena really knows her stuff. And the stories she shared with the group made us all laugh. My mum enjoyed her Mother's day gift very much and learnt a lot about candle making. Would 100% recommend Elena to anyone!
Leslie •
May 2021
This is a great class if you want to learn how to make your own candles at home. Elena made it lighthearted and fun and catered for all ages. I attended with my 10 year old and we bonded over candle making.
Elena was brilliant. Natural, knew her stuff with practical and experience to share.
All ingredients used was good quality. Well set up. Good size class too. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Serena Edstein•
May 2021
This was a great afternoon in a funky studio area, made all the more so by the fun teacher and a nice group of supportive classmates. Great value for money. Lots to learn, and have fun doing it.
Very informative and lots of fun! Would definitely recommend. Elena was lovely and new her stuff, great teacher!
Abigail Sia•
Apr 2021
Elena is very knowledgeable and explained the basics of soy candle making in a lot of details! There are so much that I have learned from her on the day, before I brought home lots of candles that I absolutely loved! Would love to be part of her classes again!
Nell Campbell•
Mar 2021
Elena is lovely and fun. Very knowledgeable and teaches in an engaging way so you actually absorb the info!
Alex Haidinger•
Mar 2021
Great class, packed with all the information needed to get started on your candle making journey. Elena was a great teacher and a fun person.
Bianca Mahon•
Mar 2021
Great class! The teacher was fantastic and very informative. Definitely great value for money. I feel like I learnt so much as well as came home with beautiful candles. Completely recommend this class!
Viv Tan•
Mar 2021
Elena was awesome and shared a ton on candle making, I learned lots! We all got to take home quite a few candles as well which was really nice! Would highly recommend checking it out so you can learn to make your own candles at home too :)
Great class and great teacher! Very informative and a wonderful atmosphere. I Would highly recommend
Amy Nikolaou•
Feb 2021
Very good class. Great teacher who explains a lot of the candle dos and donts. Materials provided where of very high standard and we as a group had a lot of fun! Came home with lots of candles in all different sizes! Very good value for money. Very good explanation on where to get supplies and very good over all environment. Thank you so much Elara!
Maryam Hashemi•
Feb 2021
Elana was great, very knowledgeable, helpful, organised and approachable I would highly recommend her classes!
Rachelle Turvey•
Feb 2021
Wonderful class! Elena was very knowledgeable and shared her secrets generously. Also very funny and engaging. A lovely, therapeutic way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Thank you Elena, very glad I made the trip for the class :)
Sonia Zar•
Feb 2021
Elena was an amazing teacher with a great sense of humour and very passionate about candle making. She shared her knowledge and was happy to recommend shops and suppliers. She was incredibly patient with us and we couldn't have asked for a better class. So many scents to choose from and we get to take home a large, medium, small and a few twilight candles. The scent throw is amazing too, left them at my kitchen table and the scent is lingering around it smells amazing can't wait to light them and give them to my friends. I went with my best friend and sister and we all had a great time with nothing to fault about the class and our teacher. Thank you Elena
Jessie Zhu•
Jan 2021
Loved the class and Elena was amazing! Very friendly, funny and patient. All the materials were provided. Most importantly, my candles turned out so pretty!
Elana was great, very knowledgeable, helpful, organised and approachable. The venue was clean, tidy, roomy, perfect for craft :) All materials and equipment were provided and great quality. The class was definitely value for money. All in all I had an awesome time making a number of candles, spent with fun people and a great teacher.
Elana was great, very knowledgeable, helpful, organised and approachable. The venue was clean, tidy, roomy, perfect for craft :) All materials and equipment were provided and great quality. The class was definitely value for money. All in all I had an awesome time making a number of candles, spent with fun people and a great teacher.
Roxanne Tran•
Jan 2021
Elena was lovely, very thorough and helpful. She helped us understand what to avoid and provided us with everything we needed to know to go off on our own.
Sonia Vazouras•
Jan 2021
Elena is a great teacher. She provided everything for us and along with a wealth of information some great laughs. Thanks to Elena.
Knowledgeable, well organised, fun and generous class. We went home with a gorgeous selection of creamy soy candles (which I chose to be fragrance free).
I had a fantastic afternoon with Elena. Elena was our teacher who is very welcoming, polite, friendly, and passionate about candle-making. She made the class so relaxing and informative at the same time. Love the atmosphere! It was such a pleasure to forget about all my work and throw myself into candle-making on a lovely afternoon. Falling into the candle rabbit hole, I just ordered a lot of candle making supplies from the recommended website! Definitely recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn more about candles and make beautiful Christmas gifts
Rahul Narayan•
Dec 2020
Elena was great ! 5 of us attended her class as a gift for my mum's 60th & the boys who started the lesson a bit sceptical of ended up spending the most time decorating their candles with flowers. She was very knowledgeable about all things candles & she shared all of her trade secrets for how to make cost effective candles for home and quality candles for sale. 10/10 would recommend as an out of the box gift for someone who hasn't done this before.
Daniela Drivas•
Nov 2020
It was a wonderful afternoon, a lot of information was shared. All my questions were answered. Elena is lovely & very friendly. She made the experience so much fun. So excited to make more candles.
Liv Stevenson•
Nov 2020
Elena is so lovely! The class was jam packed filled with information. It was really therapeutic. Would definitely recommend!
An animated and generous teacher. Happy to share her knowledge and experience. We made such beautiful candles that smell divine! A lovely way to spend an afternoon in Sydney.
Dora Yiacoumi•
Nov 2020
A fun class to do. A great introduction to candle making for anyone thinking of starting to make candles or someone who just loves burning candles.
Class sizes are small so the teacher can get around to everyone and help when needed.
Minami Suzuki•
Nov 2020
It was soooo much fun class
Teacher was very friendly and funny! Taught us lots of candle things☺️
Thank you so much
Freda Matzounis•
Nov 2020
The class was amazing the teacher was wonderful helpful and funny Thank you hope to do an other class
Yvette Banks•
Nov 2020
Elena was very warm and welcoming and had lots of great information. She kindly provided a detailed book for us to take home as well as the three candles. She was very organised and had everything set out beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed this class, it was great value and I would highly recommend any classes by Elena.
Asifa Sherazi•
Nov 2020
Fantastic and fun class. Loving the candles we made during class, they look professional and smell Devine!
Belinda Stavrakis•
Oct 2020
We really enjoyed our class with Elena. She is very personable, and had great information. She made our learning very easy. I would definitely recommend this class to others.
Linda Kasadelis•
Oct 2020
Elena was very informative & presented the class with all materials necessary, including take home notes. Well worth the class & had lots of fun. It was also very therapeutic! Cant wait to begin my new at home project of candle making.
Nicola Recchi•
Oct 2020
Teacher was great - location handy as there was on street parking - enjoyable lesson and got to take three candles home and I am burning one now- thank you Elena
This was a wonderful class. The teacher explained everything clearly. We received a booklet in case we forget anything as well as lots of insider tips. Made three gorgeous, beautifully scented candles.
Saralea Weinberg•
Oct 2020
I so much fun I loved this therapeutic class! Elena was divine
I’ll be back for candle making
THANKS❣️
Thekla Orfanos•
Sep 2020
Elena is a fantastic teacher - very passionate and knowledgeable. She shares her tips and tricks and outlines all her learnings which is very useful for any beginner. Absolutely recommend her course for anyone wanting a thorough introduction to candle making. Thank you again - my sisters and I had a wonderful afternoon!
Grace Dimauro•
Sep 2020
Elena was truly amazing. The quality of knowledge and advice we received was one of a kind. Not only did she breakdown the process of candle making itself, but she also gave us some insider guidance on getting started with your very own candle business. On top of that, she also made sure that we all adhered to the COVID 19 social distancing regulations where possible. Thank you so much Elena!
From Faraaz & Grace
Monique Varrica•
Sep 2020
Elena was amazing! She taught us not only how to make candles, but all the tips and tricks that you wouldn’t find online. I love my new candles and can’t wait to make more :)
Amanda Souza•
Sep 2020
The class was excellent, exceed my expectations. Elena was very friendly and full of great knowledge to share. Would definitely recommend.
Angela Romfeas•
Sep 2020
Great location with easy parking. The teacher was very well informed and easy to understand. Very enjoyable lesson. Thank you for a great afternoon. Loved it.
Maria Stathakis•
Aug 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
What a wonderful experience. Elena was a wealth of knowledge ❤️❤️
It was my first time candle making. Elena’s instructions were great. Highly recommended.
Christopher Cirevski•
Aug 2020
Fantastic class, with a very knowledgeable and fun teacher! Very highly recommended. Thank you Elena!
Sandra Maccormick•
Aug 2020
I had a lovely time making candles with my son who gave me it to me as a present. The teacher was very friendly and most interesting. Everything was supplied and we went home with one large and two smaller scented candles and the knowledge to make lots more.I highly recommend this great experience.
Sandy
Lina Garzon•
Aug 2020
3 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena such a great teacher enjoyed the class so much beyond my expectations Thank you
Steve Brindley•
Jul 2020
The teacher was very friendly and open and very knowledgeable. The class was very well paced. I liked the intimacy of just 4 participants
Elba was a fabulous teacher. She was very well prepared and thorough. Her home was welcoming even with heating. I would highly recommend her class.
Sophie Sammut•
Jun 2020
Elena's class is great, she is very passionate and open with her knowledge and its a lovely experience.
Janine Bricknell•
Jun 2020
Had an amazing time learning all about candles. Felt very relaxed and leant so much .
I would recommend this workshop to all people.
Fun time to a Sunday afternoon
Honestly one of the best classes so far Loveddd her and the class was awesome! I wouldn’t surprise myself if I sign up for another class with her
Sophie Sophocleous•
May 2020
Had a great day with Elena. She made the learning process fun and was a very informative and patient teacher! Cant wait to get started!
Ally Diama•
May 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena is very nice. The class set up was perfect for the current situation (social distancing). The place was a little bit cold (very minor fix), otherwise, a good way to learn a new hobby or start a small business.
Ella Hananto•
Feb 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena is very welcoming, nice and chatty. She gives very detailed information, tips and lots of freebies:) Very recommended class.
Had an excellent time at this class. We really enjoyed the funky venue and learnt a lot about candle making
Tara Black•
Jan 2020
The workspace was so comfortable, the class was so fun and easy to understand and the instructor was lovely, would highly recommend this class.
Sarah Black•
Jan 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Great quality ingredients and wonderful collection of scents to choose from. Elena was very knowledgable and full of great tips and tricks
Suzan Smith•
Jan 2020
Very informative and interesting. I was happy with everything that was taught and given. Elena was lovely.
Loved being able to bring home candles that I had made.
Emily Ng•
Jan 2020
Elena was a great teacher, she provided thorough information and delicious snacks making the class fun and enjoyable and I left feeling confident that do this on my own ! Would definitely recommend :)
Alana Tukuniu•
Dec 2019
What an awesome class! Elena is so knowledgeable and so funny!
A highly recommended class!
Sonya Edwards•
Dec 2019
A fantastic class, I learnt soo much. Everyone comments on how great my candles look.
Jo Radnidge•
Nov 2019
Great teacher ! Great class , very well explained and easy to learn . I loved it . Thanks Elena
Leanne Markham•
Nov 2019
Great class and a very fun teacher. A great way to spend an afternoon
What a fantastic class Elena is such a great teacher and I am grateful she shared her knowledge of candles with us. We had quite a selection of fragrances to choose from and It was just a stunning sunny afternoon in her home with beautiful scents from the candles we made! Elena is very friendly and passionate about her work and I absolutely enjoyed the class, Elena’s company and the beautiful candles I made I highly recommend this class. Thank you again Elena and for your tips and tricks :)
Tania El-Alami•
Oct 2019
Fantastic!
I thoroughly enjoyed Elena's workshop and highly recommend it.
Elena was wonderful; professional, friendly, informative and patient (with me).
I enjoyed working with her products, which are natural and environmentally friendly. She does mention other products, however I chose her workshop because of its environmentally friendly approach and that's what I'm about; protecting nature and wildlife.
The day was warm and sunny and her studio is light and fresh. 'Bella' added a very pleasant touch to the afternoon atmosphere. And what a wonderfully relaxed, friendly, ambitious and 'funny' group of women I was fortunate to hang out with!
Awesome!
I'm booking her soap making class in November also
This class was a birthday gift and we chose to book Elena for a private candle making class for the three of us! Elena is a wonderful teacher, passionate about her craft and we loved the experience. Fantastic to learn some of the more theoretical elements of candle making and a private class meant that we had more 1:1 time with Elena. She welcomed us into her home, we brought wine and nibbles and it was a fabulous afternoon!
Howaida Alameddine•
Sep 2019
Elena was awesome enjoyed the class so much she was so informative learned a lot from her loved it
Cecelia Donnelly-Tamaariki•
Sep 2019
Elena was the best teacherI was running late for class and very stressed she made me feel calm and relaxed ”don’t worry, we wait for you”I was able to enjoy and learn candle making with a group of wonderful ladies.
Maree Anagnostopoulos•
Sep 2019
Elena was a fantastic teacher! She know so much about candle making and shared some really great tips for us! She was personable and efficient in getting the class finished on time!
Learning with a small team was great as she was able to provide feedback to everyone with enough time for everyone!
Would highly recommend. Great atmosphere :)
Heidi Heron•
Sep 2019
What a fun class! I think the instructor made it perfect And I have beautiful candles that smell sooooo good It was easy and fun.
Kristine Chua•
Sep 2019
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena had great personality, not a dull moment during the class. The class was easy to follow and everything mentioned was provided. Would definitely recommend it to friends in the future.
Jazmine Lanuto•
Sep 2019
I really enjoyed Elena's class. The class was casual but professional.
6 per class is perfect. I would recommend this to anybody interested.
Esma Ulukan•
Aug 2019
Best class I've ever been to, I highly recommend going to one of her classes
Natasha Ronosulistyo•
Aug 2019
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Elena was really kind and she provided many facts and information regarding candle making. It was a really fun and informative day and we came back with 4 candles of varying sizes. We recommend Elena’s class for anyone who wants to know how to make candles!
Anastasia Kardoulias•
Aug 2019
Beautiful lady very helpful and the class was amazing. Very hands on and helps you learn. Welcome hands and a beautiful way to learn to make candles
Zina Briscoe•
Aug 2019
I really enjoyed today’s class. Very professional and so much fun! All materials we worked with were excellent, I brought home 4 beautiful candles. I recommend this class, I would do it again :)
Amazing class! Elena is a wonderful teacher, very informative and is an all round lovely person. Everyone had the best time making their candles and enjoying the company. A huge range of fragrances to chose from, with a chance to decorate your candle with assorted dried flowers at the end. Highly recommend!
Thanks Elena for a great time!
Mariam Elzeiny•
Aug 2019
Great session, very helpful lady and also loved her simple of way teaching us.
Thanks Elena.
Katrene Castro•
Aug 2019
Amazing hands on course, delivered in a relaxed fun environment. Course content and material were great also! Elena you are so knowledgeable and made us all feel at home. Looking forward to completing more courses facilitated by you!
Meg Sissian•
Jun 2019
Elena was a delightful lady and exceptional teacher. I am now equipped to now start making my own soy candles.
Meg
Sara Sojic•
May 2019
The class was great! Very informative and interesting. The teacher was wonderful and the candles turned out perfect
Loretta Mihaljek•
May 2019
The course was great and Elena was a great teacher, I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in candle making.
Giovanni Reyes•
May 2019
Such a very heart warming welcome we got from the moment we stepped in to her cute little workshop. With her beautiful products of soap on display, I definitely felt inspired to bring out the artistic side of my being. Elena was very informative, detailed and down to earth. Bella, her gorgeous pup, even made me feel at home and homesick at the same time - snoring away while we melt and create our morning away! We even got some little giveaways to take home in addition to the candles we made. It was an absolute pleasure to sit Elena’s soy candle making class and would definitely recommend it. 5 star indeed!
Jessica Wood•
May 2019
I attended this class today and it was fantastic! We learnt all the tips and tricks, in a fun hands on class making the most beautiful candles! Will be forwarding this on to all my family and friends!
Yiran Li•
May 2019
Elena is great, very patient, having lots of fun with my friends p.s i love the puppy Elena has, lol
Fiona Ehn•
May 2019
Fantastic class. Elena was knowledgeable and loads of fun. The end product (of which we produced 4) were really professional looking
Diana Le•
May 2019
Elena was a fantastic and fun teacher, am so glad I signed up to this class! The candles we made were absolutely beautiful and we were even given boxes to carry the candles home in which was a very thoughtful gesture! Would highly recommend this class!
Annabel Salip•
Apr 2019
Elena was wonderful and very experience. Her workshop had everything and the class was a good value. We got to take home our goodies and it was a enjoyable experience for those who are keen to learn candle making. It was worth it! Looking forward to her next class
Svetlana Sirijovski•
Apr 2019
My young daughter and I spent a very fun afternoon learning the candle craft from a great teacher. The class was relaxed and very enjoyable for the both of us. It was very satisfying to walk away having learnt something new. I would highly recommend this class. We will definitely be doing more classes in the future.
Jos•
Mar 2019
We had such a great time in our candle making class! Everything we needed was provided and we spent the whole 3 hours doing hands-on candle making. Have told heaps of friends about it!
I very much enjoyed this class with Elena! She was very knowledgeable and gave us great resources to conitnue to make soy candles at home. There was a huge array of fragrances to choose from and Elena helped us to make beautiful candles for ourselves. I am looking forward to trying out her soap making class also! The photos do not do the candles justice (one is unpictured as I already gave it away), I choose not to decorate mine but there were beautiful dried flowers to pick from.
Really enjoyed the class! Elena was friendly and informative on the whole candle making process and how to source our supplies. I loved decorating my candle and choosing the scents, so much variety! Elena also gave us some muffins and iced tea during the class, was so much fun and I love the candles I made, highly recommend!
It was a fun and informative afternoon learning and making candles! I would recommend it to anyone who loves candles! :)
Claudia Kozlowski•
Feb 2019
Great vibe, great energy, perfect if you wan to do something for yourself. must go!
Jinsiu Du•
Jan 2019
Elena was a wonderful teacher - She was lovely, informative and made effort to make everyone feel comfortable. I brought my 10 year old daughter to the course and she loved it too. We walked away with 4 candles each, all different scents and learnt so much about where to buy the supplies if we wished to make more, how to make them properly and how to care for our candles. Her studio was a perfect size, we had 6 in our class and we all learnt so much. Thank you again so much Elena, we really loved your class and every time we use our candles, we will remember the lovely time we had.
Malua Setu•
Jan 2019
Highly recommend the candle making class - it was fantastic and really good value. Elena the teacher was generous with her resources and advice. The result was 4 unique candles and the ability to choose from 50 fragrances and decorative elements. If you're lucky you may get a sample of her soap and bath bombs too.
Tracy Kwang•
Jan 2019
I would highly recommend Elena's class! She is very organised by preparing all materials and makes the lessons very easy to understand. A relaxing and enjoyable class.
Kate Hassett•
Jan 2019
Great experience! Very knowledgeable tutor and easy to follow directions. Have already recommended to a friend.
Jessica Irwin•
Jan 2019
Elena was a happy friendly teacher, who made us feel very comfortable. We had a great time learning how to make candles.
Ashima Chaudhary•
Jan 2019
Great class, loved the experince. Bellanina is very knowledgeable and was able to answer so many questions for us and bust many myths about candle making. I did it with my 14 year old son as a school holiday activity and we had a great time. Cant wait till try out own candles.
Leane Dadd•
Jan 2019
The candle course was great. The quality of material and instructions were excellent. The teacher was able to explain faults and techniques through her own trial and error. I am really happy with the 4 candles I made and feel confident to make them on my own. The teacher also makes soap and was very generous in giving the group some to take home.
I think the course would be even better if the teacher was able to teach more than soy wax candles. I would have liked to try making candles out of other wax ie Bees Wax.
Overall it was a great course and would recommend it to others.
Response from teacher: Thanks for your review. Please note that the class description clearly states that the candles will be made from soy
Kathleen Hanna•
Dec 2018
Elena was a great teacher and explained everything really clearly.
Had no idea how easy candle making was! It was a lovely atmosphere to learn as well!
Viviana Pineda•
Dec 2018
The class, the teacher and all the materials supplied exceeded my expectations. Very happy with the results :)
Merciana Suess•
Dec 2018
Teacher was great easy going, gave us pros and cons of making proper candle. Super
This is my 2nd candle course as my 1st one was somewhere else but didnt feel I really learnt enough. This was another course. Also the candles made were very basic. But elena really explained exactly how to do the candle making really well. She made it enjoyable and the materials provided were excellent. The end result I had made 4 luxurious looking and smelling candles.
In Elena's studio its relaxed, easy going and great one to one tuition. She gives good advice and really helps you. She provides fresh fruit and herbal teas. I definitely would do another course with her. Highly recommend, lovely teacher.
Deena Mehjabeen•
Dec 2018
The venue was homely and cozy. Elena is very friendly and served fruit and tea which was a nice welcome. Elena even gave me the soaps she makes which was a really sweet gesture and much appreciated. Bella the dog was too adorable. I got to learn all about candle making and what to think about before starting a business.
Elena was a great teacher - very pleasant and engaging. The venue was cosy, enough room for a small class of 5 which was perfect. Everything was provided for the class, enough to make 4 candles which was fantastic value (one is missing in my picture as it was still setting). There were many fragrances to choose from as well. My friend and I definitely came home with skills we could use again. I have already used one of the candles and it smells great and burns well - signs that the class was worth it! Thanks for a fun and creative class Elena!
Tiffany So•
Nov 2018
Elena is so welcoming and is very generous with her time, knowledge and equipment! Her classes are perfectly paced and planned. Classes are very small and intimate and have a lovely atmosphere. We got to keep all of the candles we made (and we made heaps!). Overall a great way to spend an afternoon!
Nicole Leijen•
Nov 2018
A great afternoon of fun and laughs, a very experienced lady who made you feel welcome. The candles you make and take home a great. Well worth the cost. Will recommend to friends and family.
Ashleen Singh•
Nov 2018
Was an awesome candle making class. Clear instructions were provided and plenty of equipment available for all to use. Got to take home 4 scented candles, a couple of gifts and fruits and tea :) so worth it, great location, great tutor and super fun
Sarah Squire•
Nov 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Elena was so helpful and provided absolutely everything we needed. My friends couldn,t believe I had actually made the candles myself (with Elena's help)!
Jesse Chapman•
Nov 2018
Great,easy and fun :) great teacher and a lovely family dog named Bella to keep you company.
I was really excited about this class and attended with my son 11yrs. I did not know how much we would both actually enjoy it.
Set up in an intimate workshop environment perfect for candle makig with all the tools we could possibly need set up already for us. Along with notes. All we needed was a pen for additional notes and a nose to make the tough choice of what fragrance for our candles.
The beauty of this class was not that we made one candle, Elena had us make 4, different sizes and wicks. So by the end we understood what we were doing and how to make adjustments and measurements. Elena also bought a wealth of experience and hints and tips she generously shared that only experience can offer.
Elena our teacher was a delight, she ensured we were not only having a great time- that we were also really understanding the process and able to make decisions to do this at home. She made it really simple and as easy to follow as a recipe. There was another lady who had made some candles in the class as well and it was great how much she was adding to her knowledge as it was us learning the ropes.
Not only did we walk away with all this knowledge we walked away with 'store quality artisan candles' . My son and I were so impressed with ourselves. When we returned home we proudly displayed the candles and my husband rolled his eyes and said we went to the course to learn how to make candles, not buy them Imagine how shocked he was to learn they were the candles WE made BY OURSELVES Thank YOU Elena
It was a great afternoon and flew by and we are inspired to do more.
Danny Khem•
Nov 2018
Elena was a lovely person, and very welcoming. The class was very informative, without being boring. She had a vast range of different fragrances to choose from and was more than happy to tell us where to get certain products/materials if we wish to make candles at home.
Scott Whitcombe•
Nov 2018
I completed this course yesterday, Elena is a lovely person, a very good set up, and I highly recommend this course if you were wanting to make candles.
Yu Chan•
Nov 2018
I had a very good experience attending this workshop! Elena was very friendly and very welcoming. She allowed us lot of time to select our chosen scents for the candles.She had many scents available and was very generous with materials for us to use. She walked through the candle making process ,list of tools needed and told us where to get all the materials needed so we will be able to start making candles at our own home. She also allowed us ample time to add finishing touches (dried flowers) to our candles. I would recommend this class to my friends who are interested to start making their own candles to also attend this workshop!
Thank you Elena :)
Louise Sherwin-Stark•
Nov 2018
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon and answer the question ‘how do they make candles?
Lalydar Gregson•
Oct 2018
My friend and I had so much fun making candles with Elena and her little friend Bella. She was super friendly, welcoming & very informative. She made the candle learning process very easy. Highly recommended this class
Deena Vallance•
Oct 2018
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Teacher was very generous with her time and info. Great class with fantastic insider info from a real candle maker. Got everything I need from the class to order equipment and supplies online and start my own candle making.
Sandie Tate•
Oct 2018
Such a fun afternoon making divine candles. Elena made us all feel so welcome and by the time I left, I felt like I could easily create beautiful candles at home. I also left with the knowledge on where to purchase everything I would need to start my own hobby up. I am burning one of my candles now and my whole house is filled with the most heavenly scent. If you love candles and enjoy being crafty, pop along to Elena's and spend a few hours making new friends, learning how to make your own amazing candles, laughing and generally having a great time. I highly recommend this course.
Helen Hamilton-James•
Oct 2018
there were lots of scents to choose from and we learnt a lot from Elena (bethany 9). great session, lots of fun and would highly recommend it. came away with 4 highly professional looking candles each and lots of new skills. Elena was very knowledgeable and welcoming (Helen)
Dimitra Koutoullas•
Oct 2018
This class is sooo much fun.
Elena is so great and we had a great time. Def recommend it!
Andrea Koutoullas•
Oct 2018
It was a fantastic class! Well worth it and will highly recommend! Great teacher and great tips!
Jennifer Penn•
Oct 2018
Love this short course. Elena was very informative and knowledgeable in her teachings. With a warm and friendly energy. Really easy to learn. Excited in taking home my new knowledge of how I can start my own soy candle business. Really enjoyed her class. Best part was meeting Bella and even had tea time. Thanks Elena ✨
Chelsea Li•
Oct 2018
Elena was so lovely and accomodating. She has everything set up to go and answered any questions we had about candlemaking. Definitely recommend.
Ilana•
Oct 2018
i recently attended Elanas candle making workshop as part of a surprise hens activity for myself and my friends. I knew I wanted a creative workshop and this surpassed all my hopes. It was informative and a lot of fun mixing up 3 different candles from our chosen scents. We got to decorate them with flowers and put labels on our containers. The best part was for myself and my friends to be able to take home some momentos of the day (which smelt great! And looked so professional) . This workshop was different to the normal hens activities and was perfect for me.
Elena was wonderful. Very welcoming and I was instantly happy with my decision to go to her class. I felt very comfortable and learned a lot. All the materials were provided and I was able to take what I made home as well as smell a wider range of candle scents rather than stick to my classic favourites. I had no problem speaking to her or asking questions on how to better my candle products and she did not hesitate to provide all the answers for me. Really enjoyed it.
Lauren Nethery•
Sep 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed our candlemaking class with Elena! She was very helpful guiding us. The location space was lovely too.
Lana Burgmann•
Sep 2018
Absolutely loved the class, learnt a lot and had fun . the teacher was amazing Best experience.
Eman Dawson•
Sep 2018
Elena was amazing in teaching how to make candles. Loved the fragrances she has (big range). And we took 8 big candles home and a lot of tea candles. Definitely recommending this class for anyone who wants to learn how to make candles.
Suzi •
Sep 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed the candle making class with Elena. It was a very relaxing Sunday afternoon and Elena was a great teacher, with lots of ideas and hints, she definitely knows her stuff. The class notes are great. We made 4 different candles. The class is definitely value for money. The location and room was very nice. Only 3 students so it was very personalised. I had a great time and I would highly recommend Elena's course if you are interested in learning how to make candles.
Tracey•
Sep 2018
Elena is a wonderful and personable teacher. She teaches and provides you with everything necessary to make candles, and also provides a handbook you can take away with you so you can continue to make candles after the class.
She has a wonderful range of scents for the candles, so you are sure to find something that you love. You also come away from the class with at least 4 candles, the whole session is such good value. Bella the dog and Aria the cat are also amazing class helpers ;) Thank you Elena for a great afternoon experience.
Joanne Luu•
Sep 2018
Elena was an amazing teacher and taught us the top and tail of making candles. She has a huge variety of fragrances to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. The class goes at a leisurely pace, so it is perfect for a relaxing Sunday activity. The class price is very good value for money as we all went home with a box full of wonderful homemade candles (which would’ve cost much more in retail shops), and enough knowledge to make our own candles in the future. It is definitely a great class for beginners and I would recommend it to everybody.
Esther Chia•
Aug 2018
The class was good value for money as we brought home one large, one medium, one travel tin, one shell and multiple tea candles.
It’s great for those who have no prior knowledge on how to make candles.
Linda Lo•
Aug 2018
I was on holiday in Australia with my two children and I wanted to find something fun and unique to do. The candle making class with Elena was a nice surprise and we all had a fabulous time with lots of fun and laughter. Elena was very patient with the kids and explained everything in great detail. The candles turned out to be so beautiful and were perfect gifts for us to bring back home. I would highly recommend this class!
Rosina •
Aug 2018
I had such a great time today! Elena was so much fun, she is so passionate and generous with her time and information. She invited me into her beautiful home which was full of her candle masterpieces and gorgeous smelling oils.
This class is excellent value for money and I am so pleased I did it and can't wait to get home and start creating my own!
Georgina Evans•
Jul 2018
I had a wonderful afternoon learning how to make candles. The teacher Elena was patient and knowledgeable, the class was interactive and fun. I made 2 glass candles, 1 travel candle, 2 shell candles and tea lights. I chose my fragrances, melted and poured the wax, learnt about the ratio of fragrance to wax and how to secure the wicks. I even chose miniature dried flowers to decorate each candle. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone interested in learning about candle making as a hobby or even as a business. I did this class one on one, Elena came to my house, spent 3 hours with me and brought everything we needed. She also holds classes for up to 6 in her own home. It is very good value for money at $150, considering I spend on average $40 for a store brought candle. Now I can make my own for friends and family. Candle making is a skill that keeps on giving.
Leonie Johnson•
Jul 2018
My daughter and I had a great afternoon making candles with Elena. It was hands on and everything was explained clearly. All we needed was provided and we brought home 4 candles each. The afternoon was so enjoyable and Elena is lovely. Great fun, great conversation and beautiful candles! Thank you Elena!
Leonie and Sophie
Ophelia Wu•
Jul 2018
Elena was a really fun teacher. She guided us clearly and was helpful every step of the way, also whenever there's a question she does her best to answer. The class was definitely worth it.
Jenny Evans•
Jul 2018
This course is amazing! Elena made me feel incredibly welcome. She is so knowledgeable on all levels and makes the whole process fun and easy to follow. Everything that was needed to complete the class was on hand and you go home with a wonderful goodie bag filled with you own home made candles, which look very professional. I can'r recommend this course highly enough. Thank you Elena for a fantastic class and experience! x
Nicola •
Jul 2018
The candle class was terrific, Elena is a very well prepared teacher and she also provides all the tools for the candle making. At the end of the class you are able to make few different types of candles, with lots of advice on where to buy the tools for a cheaper price.
Definitely no lowlights in this experience
Elena is very clear, passionate and funny and she let you make anything by yourself, so it's more easy to remember all the procedures and steps.
I was excited before starting, but the class was even better than I expected! Thanks Elena!
Rebecca Daniels•
Jun 2018
I had a wonderful day with Elena learning from scratch. She was very thoughtful and thorough and helped me with the confidence to be able to do it again myself. Highly recommended.
Sally James•
Jun 2018
We all loved our afternoon making candles with Elena. Such a fun activity to do for children and adults together. Elena guided us through the process and we have lots of beautiful scented candles to enjoy now.
Lamya •
Jun 2018
Elena is a down to earth teacher .From the moment she walked through our door we immediately liked her.She ran a class for my 11 year old daughter and she learned so much from her .All materials were provided and she passed on lots of knowledge and tips and tricks . Elena is one i would highly recommend to anyone interested in candle making.Never met anyone like her so honest and eager to share her knowledge .
Bianca Centrone•
Jun 2018
Fantastic class and wonderful experience! Elena was so bubbly, open and such a joy to learn from. She went out of her way to teach us the tricks of the trade and made it such a special day. With all the home-made goodies we took home, great value for money. We'll be back for sure!
Elena was welcoming and very happy to share everything about candle making, there was a large choice of fragrances to choose from and made several candles, would highly recommend.
FAQ
I wanted to ask if the soap making class uses essential oils (instead if fragrance oil) and what types of colorants eg micas.. and clays? Also do you use palm oil? Or can we use an alternative, thank you
Sam
Your teacher
I’m happy you asked me these questions and I’m happy to answer you.
I don’t use palm oil and good news there are many alternatives.
I use only essential oils for soap, no fragrances.
I use natural colourants like spirilina active charcoal and cocoa powder but
also Mica and clay.
I decorate the soap with organic dried flowers like calendula, lavender,
cornflower, chamomile and rose petal.
If you have any other questions I’m happy to hear them
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