Summer in Bloom: A Floral Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

Step into a warm, creative space and enjoy a relaxing candle-making experience inspired by the colors and energy of summer. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for anyone looking to slow down, explore their creativity, and create something beautiful by hand.

You’ll design your own candle using an elegant white glass vessel and vibrant floral decorations inspired by summer gardens and tropical blooms. Along the way, you’ll explore fresh seasonal fragrances and learn the fundamentals of candle making while crafting a candle that feels personal and unique.

No experience is needed, just come ready to enjoy the process and have fun creating.

Choose your signature scent

Explore a curated selection of fragrance oils inspired by summer. From fresh citrus and tropical fruits to soft florals and sun-filled garden scents. Find the fragrance that captures your perfect summer mood.

Create and pour your candle base

Learn the basics of candle making as you prepare your candle from start to finish. You’ll place your wick, blend your chosen fragrance oil with natural soy wax, and pour your candle into an elegant white glass vessel as your creation begins to take shape.

Enjoy a creative pause

While your candle sets, take a moment to relax and continue the creative experience. Personalize your candle and explore a small artistic activity that adds an extra thoughtful touch to your finished piece.

Discover floral wax decoration

Once your candle is ready, you’ll be guided through an elegant finishing technique using a curated selection of colorful wax florals. Design the top of your candle in a way that feels uniquely yours — bright, playful, and inspired by the beauty of summer.

Take home your finished piece

Leave with a fully finished, one-of-a-kind summer candle. Thoughtfully crafted by you, from start to finish.

Olga Kardonova is an artist and maker who creates unique concrete candles and home décor. She transforms simple materials like cement and wax into beautiful, functional art-often painting her vessels by hand to add a personal, artistic touch.

Her work blends creativity with craftsmanship, bringing warmth and personality into everyday spaces. She finds joy in both sculpting and painting, using each piece as a way to express herself and share beauty with others. For her, art is about storytelling, self-expression, and making the world a little more inspiring-one handmade piece at a time.

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