Soy Candle Making for Beginners

Reconnect with your creative side!

Join other beginners for a fun, hands on interactive workshop to make two large 48 hour soy candles. If you have never tried it before, there's no need to worry as your in-house soy candle making expert will guide you step-by-step through the process.

Choose between a glass of complimentary bubbly or juice on arrival. Feel free to BYO additional beverages/bubbly and BYO catering. There is a kitchen available.

This class will cover:

• The benefits of soy wax over other waxes
• Wick types and how to correctly wick container candles
• How fragrance loads work, and how to scent your candles
• Safety tips, step-by-step instructions and a demonstration
• The science behind the art, equipment and materials required
• How to measure correctly and how to conduct burn tests
• Time for a Q + A!

Select your glass colour, dye colour and fragrances from our phthalate free fragrance library of: Watermelon, Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Rose Victorian, Pina Colada, Persian Lime and Lemongrass, Coconut Lime, Blueberry Cheesecake and 1 Million.

At the end of this class, you will have created two gorgeous handmade candles that are unique to you!

This DIY workshop is for complete beginners and makes a unique activity if you’re looking for fun things to do in Melbourne whether to bond with friends, go on a solo adventure or meet new people!

Please note:

• The class will run for 90 minutes.
• All products used in the workshop are cruelty free, vegan, palm oil free and phthalate free
• Our workshops are always held on the ground floor no matter the location. so there are no concerns about access for mobility
• Your large candles will take around two to three hours to set. We will provide you with a box in which to transport them. You are also welcome to pop back to collect them on the same day if we are running another workshop after yours, or we can post your candles to you for $10 per person - this is an optional extra.
• If you would like to create one additional large candle this can be purchased for an additional $40 - see optional extras
• We'll have a range of candle making supplies available for purchase on the day.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 10 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

• Make one additional candle ($40)
• Mail all my candles to me after workshop ($10)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
No prior knowledge or experience required. It doesn’t matter if you've never made candles before.
 

• A complimentary glass of bubbly or juice on arrival!
• Two large candles to take home
• Instruction and all materials included
• DIY booklet to remind you of the process when you get home.
• Leave with the confidence to give it a go from home! Feel free to contact us with questions after the workshop

Just bring your enthusiasm!

An apron will be provided to protect you. Wear comfortable close toed shoes. A comfortable long sleeve top is recommended in case of splashes - soy wax is water soluble so it will wash out of fabric easily.
 

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday, hens party or bucks party.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift, Father's Day gift or birthday gift.