Christmas Candle Making Workshop

Create handmade candles to fill your home (or someone else’s stocking!) with festive cheer with our Personal Care courses in Sydney!

Step into the Christmas spirit with this special Christmas Candle Making Workshop – a joyful, hands-on experience where you’ll create beautifully scented candles inspired by the season. With warming notes of cinnamon, gingerbread, vanilla, spiced orange and more, you’ll craft your own beautifully festive candles – perfect as thoughtful handmade gifts or cosy seasonal décor.

You’ll explore the basics of candle making, including safety tips, wax types, fragrance blending, and decorating techniques – all with a delightful Christmas twist. This workshop offers a mindful escape from the holiday rush, allowing you to reconnect with yourself, soothe the soul, and rediscover the magic of the season.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Christmas Candle Making Workshop, you should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of candle making
• Use tools and materials with confidence
• Blend seasonal fragrances and colours to personalise your creations
• Craft a set of festive candles to take home or gift to others

By the end of this workshop, you will make: 

• Two festive container candles
• One soy melt
• One beeswax candle (with the option to substitute soy wax for a vegan-friendly version)

Course content

What will be covered in this Christmas Candle Making Workshop?

• Introduction to candle making: tools, techniques, and safety tips
• Understanding wax types and how to work with them
• Fragrance blending and adding festive colours
• Decorating and finishing techniques
• Creating a collection of hand-poured candles with a Christmas theme

Intended audience

Who is this Christmas Candle Making Workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as anyone with a little candle making experience who would like to enjoy a festive-themed session.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

All necessary materials are included in the course fee, including:

• Glass candle jars
• Candle moulds
• Cotton wicks
• Wick holders & stickers
• Stirring sticks
• Measuring cups
• Beeswax sheet (or vegan alternative)
• Fragrance oils & colour pigments to create your unique candles
• Handouts to guide your future candle making at home

What to bring to class

• Pen and notepad
• A bag to carry your creations
• An apron (if possible) to protect your clothes
• Dress comfortably and wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting wax on

Additional information

Please note the following:

Accessibility: Please note there is no level access to the room for this class. Access is via approx. 20 steps.