Candle Making Workshop

Create beautifully handcrafted candles and discover the art of candle making with our personal care courses in Sydney!

There's something deeply satisfying about creating your own beautifully scented candles by hand. In this relaxing and creative workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of candle making while crafting a collection of handmade candles to enjoy at home or give as thoughtful gifts.

Guided by an experienced candle maker, you'll explore different waxes, fragrances, wicks and colour combinations as you learn the techniques behind successful candle making. From preparing your materials through to pouring, finishing and caring for your candles, you'll gain practical skills and confidence to continue creating at home.

You'll leave with a collection of handcrafted creations, including two container candles, a soy wax melt and a beeswax candle (or an additional soy candle if you prefer a vegan option). Whether you're looking for a relaxing creative experience, a new hobby, or simply love filling your home with beautiful fragrances, this workshop offers an enjoyable introduction to the craft of candle making.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Candle Making Workshop, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding the fundamentals of candle making
• Selecting suitable waxes, wicks, fragrances and colourants
• Safely using candle-making equipment and materials
• Mixing fragrances and colours to create personalised candles
• Pouring and finishing a range of handmade candles
• Understanding candle care, burning and storage
• Developing the confidence to continue making candles at home

Course content

What will be covered in this Candle Making Workshop?

During the workshop, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Understanding different candle waxes and their characteristics
• Selecting suitable wicks, fragrances and colour pigments
• Preparing and pouring container candles
• Creating soy wax melts
• Making a rolled beeswax candle (or soy wax alternative)
• Candle safety, curing and care
• Tips for successful candle making at home

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Candle Making Workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Complete beginners with no previous candle-making experience
• Creative people looking to explore a relaxing new hobby
• Anyone interested in making personalised gifts for family and friends
• Home fragrance enthusiasts who enjoy handmade products
• Makers wanting to learn practical candle-making techniques they can continue using at home

No prior experience is required.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

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

Accessibility: This class is held in an upstairs room with access via approximately 20 steps. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Course materials

All 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.

Vegan Option: If preferred, the beeswax candle can be substituted with another soy wax candle.