Candle Making 101: Foundations of Candle Craft

Candle Making 101 is a small-group, educational class designed for anyone who wants to learn candle making as a skill. Whether you’re interested in making gifts, creating candles at home, or exploring candle making as a potential business.

This is not a social workshop. It’s a guided learning experience that blends instruction, demonstration, and hands-on practice.

This class covers the essential foundations of candle making, including:

• Understanding different types of candle wax and their uses
• Wick sizing and why tunneling happens
• Fragrance load basics and safe blending principles
• Pouring temperatures and cooling techniques
• Common candle problems and how to fix them
• How to plan small batches for gifts or personal use

Everything is explained in a clear, beginner-friendly way with time for questions.

Each participant receives:

• A printed candle making workbook covering everything taught in class
• A take-home practice kit with vessels, wax, wicks, fragrance oils, and tools
• Hands-on instruction during class
• Candles made during the session to take home
• Candle care and safety guidance

The workbook and kit are designed so you can continue practicing confidently after the class.

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Class Size: Limited for personalized instruction
• Experience Level: Beginner friendly
• Age: 18+ recommended

This class focuses on skill development, not speed. Expect a relaxed, informative pace.

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