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Beginners private candle making workshop - Marlow

5(73 reviews)
This hands-on workshop will show you how to make a variety of beautiful candles. Choose fragrances and dyes to personalise your very own candle range.
Buckinghamshire
In-person
£400
3hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

We are the candle making experience company

We are the candle making experience company.

Our workshops are held in our purpose built studio in Marlow.

Choose a date that suits you and come along to a private workshop for up to 4 people.

This three hour workshop will teach you about the different types of candles that are sold in the UK, then learn the skills to make your own using natural soy and beeswax! This hands-on workshop will show you how to make a variety of beautiful candles. Choose from a range of fragrances and dyes to personalise…

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Things to remember

All the equipment and materials are included plus hot and cold beverages.

Latest Reviews
5(73 reviews)
Hannah - 2 December 2024
Fantastic workshop! Sarah is really knowledgeable and patient whilst teaching. I came away having had a really enjoyable three hours and feeling equipped to make candles for family and friends. Highly recommend this, it's great value for money too!
Jill - 29 November 2024
From the warm welcome to the happy farewell it was all great. Sarah has created a lovely learning doing environment. I left with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge and I am excited about experimenting in my own home Thank you
Larissa - 24 November 2024
A thoroughly enjoyable morning learning how to make candles. Set up was fantastic, Sarah was very knowledgeable and I had a wonderful time and my candles smell wonderful. Highly recommend and look forward to attending another one!
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Booking Options
3hrs workshop1 class
£400
Private BookingFor groups of 1 to 4 guests
£400

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Age Requirement

This class is suitable for all ages
All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Candle by Events is the candle-making experience company based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. We run weekly events all around candle-making in our Marlow studio plus other venues across the country.

Founded in 2008 by Sarah Ditchfield, the business started off producing candles for shops, hotels and restaurants. In 2012 we built our candle-making studio and began running open workshops for beginners plus themed candle-making events around Easter, Christmas and other celebrations. We also run children parties, family fun days, hen parties and corporate team building events - all around candle-making. Besides hands-on candle-making we coach…

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Class Location
The candle-making studio
Buckinghamshire
12 Gossmore Walk
SL7 1QZ
Marlow

Reviews

Hannah - 2 December 2024
Fantastic workshop! Sarah is really knowledgeable and patient whilst teaching. I came away having had a really enjoyable three hours and feeling equipped to make candles for family and friends. Highly recommend this, it's great value for money too!
Jill - 29 November 2024
From the warm welcome to the happy farewell it was all great. Sarah has created a lovely learning doing environment. I left with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge and I am excited about experimenting in my own home Thank you
Larissa - 24 November 2024
A thoroughly enjoyable morning learning how to make candles. Set up was fantastic, Sarah was very knowledgeable and I had a wonderful time and my candles smell wonderful. Highly recommend and look forward to attending another one!
Lee - 28 October 2024
This was a really fun and packed experience. Sarah is hugely knowledgeable and ensured we all came away with lots of information and skills and some beautiful candles. Would highly recommend.
Carey - 2 October 2024
I completely loved my candle making course. Sarah is so knowledgeable and explains everything really clearly. Everyone in my session went home with some handmade candles that we could be proud of. I will be looking at the other courses she does for a return visit! Thank you Sarah.
Beverley - 15 July 2024
Great ! Sarah was excellent . Had a lovely morning,everything was explained so well & came home with some lovely candles. Highly recommended
Heather Webster - 22 March 2024
What a great course - informative, fun and productive! We came away with over 8 candles made by our own fair hands! Definitely recommend attending the course it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and a superb gift.
Anne Pretorius - 29 January 2024
It was a really fun morning, better even than I expected. We learnt how to make a variety of candles and proudly took our samples home with us. Sarah is very knowledgeable and happy to pass on her wisdom. Highly recommended
Emma Walker - 21 January 2024
Beginners Christmas candle making - friendly, informative & educational, ideal class size, great value for money and you come away with lots of lovely candles - would recommend
Clare - 17 December 2023
Great course - informative and practical at the same time. Would definitely recommend it.
TERESA WARWICKER - 21 November 2023
Fantastic experience, Sarah is a great teacher and we did so much in the time slot, came away with homemade gifts, candle, melts, snowglobe and beeswax candles! such an enjoyable experience with friends. Definitely going to do this again.
Sharon - 20 November 2023
Had a great morning with my daughter getting into the Christmas spirit making beautiful candles. Well organised and lots of fun!!
Lisetta Ali - 19 November 2023
Absolutely loved this course. Great teacher and it’s just a nice environment. Tapping on my inner crafting. Fab candles would recommend to anyone
NERISSA ALCANTARA - 13 November 2023
It’s my second time to attend Sarah’s workshop, and I always enjoy it! Sarah has got very good skills and knowledge on candle making. Sarah will go through with you on every single step, whether it’s for your own candle making or setting up a business.
Audrey - 12 November 2023
The candle making course was excellent! Sarah is a great teacher - she was welcoming and provided clear instruction and encouragement. Her garden studio is excellent - it was comfy and warm and had good light. We loved making a variety of different styles of candles and the helpful guide we were given at the end will be a useful prompt for home use. It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning. My top tip is to have breakfast in Coopers Roastery & Coffee Bar on the neighbouring industrial estate. There is a free multi storey carpark next to Coopers and you then have a 4 minute walk to Sarah’s across the railway line. The path across the railway line is behind the green metal gate immediately before the tunnel.
Beverley Allen - 6 November 2023
Had a really nice time, Sarah was very welcoming giving lots of information and advice. We learnt a lot in a short time. Would highly recommend
Abi England - 8 August 2023
Great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed! A really good introduction to candle making.
Hannah Scott - 5 August 2023
Lovely morning spent making candles with Sarah, really well organised workshop, informative and really fun! Super impressed and came away with a lot more candles than I expected! Have booked again for Christmas workshop!
Bob Robson - 5 August 2023
Very informative and course delivered in a very well prepared form. Would recommend to anyone interested in candle making.
Deborah Conquest - 9 July 2023
Myself and 2 friends booked this class to celebrate a 60th birthday. We had not been on a candle making course before so did not know what to expect. We were greeted with a lovely hot drink in the bespoke garden room. Tuition was interesting and precise and we were able to make 4 different type of candles including a scented one. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and I would definitely recommend d to any one wanting to have a go at making candles whether it is for fun or with the intention of making them to sell.
Elizabeth - 9 July 2023
What a lovely afternoon! I was delighted to discover how easy it is to craft candles, and I didn't expect to come away with so many candles in one session. :)
Tina - 4 July 2023
Great fun! We learned loads and went home with lots of candles that we made and with a guide to help us make more at home. We'll be going back for a Christmas workshop later in the year.
Tina - 4 July 2023
Great fun! We learned loads and went home with lots of candles that we made and with a guide to help us make more at home. We'll be going back for a Christmas workshop later in the year.
Sue Parker - 20 June 2023
This was a fun and informative morning, learning about different candle types & techniques and then making our own. I left with a selection of pretty candles and ideas for making more at home.
Natalie Rabinowitz - 11 April 2023
Great class very organised enjoyable and relaxing! would highly recommend! X
Anne Stephenson - 3 April 2023
What a fun and interesting 3 hours we had. Excellent tutor and we came away with so many different candles that we had made. A great balance of 'theory' and hands on delivered in a relaxed setting. Would definitely recommend.
Rowena Cutting - 18 March 2023
Loved it and will be making candles in the future, thank you so much for a great day
Estié - 11 March 2023
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, learning about the art and skill of candle making. Sarah is an amazing teacher, and I’m thrilled with what I produced under her expert tutelage!
Jo - 20 January 2023
Lovely venue,Really informative and most of all fun!Sarah was amazing!!Thankyou,I had a great 3 hours!!
Jo - 20 January 2023
Lovely venue,Really informative and most of all fun!Sarah was amazing!!Thankyou,I had a great 3 hours!!
Jo Vass - 1 December 2022
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, expertly taught by Sarah. Was amazed at the simplicity of the candle-making process.
Vicki Ward - 28 November 2022
I absolutely loved it. Sarah was a great teacher. It was a fun class and I will definitely do another one.
Louise Guichard - 27 November 2022
Absolutely loved this Worksop. Sarah was the perfect tutor making the lesson fun and very easy to follow. Definitely will be coming again and loving the candles I made.
David - 27 November 2022
Fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of candle making, went with my partner for a couples adventure and can wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone with an interest in craft, self development, couple or single adventures.
Jessica Jones - 17 November 2022
My Husband got me ‘Candle By Events’ workshop ticket for my birthday. I was great by Sarah making tea in her workshop/log cabin. The room was set up with melted wax and trays with everything we needed to make a pillar candle, container candle and tea lights, we even made a Christmas pudding candle! We also made some wax melts, I’m a convert to these now! We learned a lot in 3 hours about different options for wax and fragrance. It was very informative. Looking forward to doing another soon! It’s one of the best workshops I’ve done, I left feeling inspired! Thankyou Sarah!
Ilenia - 13 November 2022
I absolutely loved the workshop! Thanks Sarah
Gemma Preston - 31 October 2022
I had a wonderful time at the Beginners candle making workshop. Sarah is very friendly and knowledgeable and it was great to get hints and tips for future candle making at home. I would definitely recommend this workshop for anyone either wanting to start making candles as a hobby or just for a fun activity with friends.
Jacqueline - 30 October 2022
The course is very good. Sarah is a brilliant person. I always enjoyed it. Thanks to Sarah.
Karen Kettle - 26 October 2022
Great afternoon. Friendly group, all beginners. We made a selection of lovely candles. Sarah was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful teaching manner. Highly recommended.
Sue - 13 August 2022
Very enjoyable morning. Learnt a lot and made loads of candles. Would highly recommend.
Tars - 10 August 2022
Great tutor, really enjoyed the class, lots of information on where to buy equipment. Lovely classroom! Would recommend.
Trish - 8 August 2022
Great purpose built venue which gave us ample room to work but also close enough to chat comfortably with other attendees. Our tutor, Sarah, was great - she found just the right balance between giving us some background and science on candlemaking and then letting us get on with making something. Instructions and demonstrations of each step were clear and we were thrilled with how many candles we were able to make to take home. Really great value for money and a great sense of achievement, three hours just whizzed by!
Beverley - 10 July 2022
I went on this course as I wanted to learn more about Candle Making. Sarah was a wonderful teacher, she explained things as we were going and shared lots of hints and tips. My favourite candle was the pillar candle with the coloured wax. The booklet which went with the course is a really good reminder of what we learnt during the course. Sarah's course has inspired me to have a go and experiment more at home. Thank you Sarah.
Sue Dickson - 4 July 2022
Great workshop. Sarah made everyone feel welcome and demonstrated the candle making techniques so that we could all follow really easily. It was a really fun afternoon and I would definitely book another one to learn more
Lorraine Mcdonagh - 1 June 2022
Booked this day for myself this is something that I wouldn't normally do, I'm so happy that I did. It was a great way to spend an afternoon. We were able to take home all the different types of candles that we made , Sarah was a great host , I have now purchased Sarah's book and now itching to make my own .
Paul Burns - 15 May 2022
I had a wonderful time at the beginners candle making workshop. Sarah was wonderful at explaining everything and making everyone feel at home. Very happy with the goody bag of candles I made. Thank you!!
Lorraine Molloy - 10 May 2022
Absolutely fantastic afternoon!! Sarah’s passion shone through and I had a great few hours learning how to make various candles. I booked this as part of my daughters 40th birthday and she loved it! Thank you Sarah
Gillian wing - 8 May 2022
Excellent course, fun, interesting and a good range of hands on skills learnt.
Gaby Chandler - 8 May 2022
I absolutely loved the session! Sarah is super knowledgeable and the time we spent together was very enjoyable. I cant wait to be part of another workshop with Sarah.
Amber - 4 April 2022
A really lovely workshop, interesting, informative and well organised and facilitated by Sarah. Highly recommended!
Amber - 4 April 2022
A really lovely workshop, interesting, informative and well organised and facilitated by Sarah. Highly recommended!
Wendy - 4 April 2022
Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative. A very enjoyable, productive morning!
Wendy - 4 April 2022
Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative. A very enjoyable, productive morning!
Wendy - 4 April 2022
Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative. A very enjoyable, productive morning!
Wendy - 4 April 2022
Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative. A very enjoyable, productive morning!
Wendy - 4 April 2022
Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative. A very enjoyable, productive morning!
Shelley - 4 April 2022
A great Sunday morning learning how to make candles. Sarah was a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Would highly recommend, very relaxing and Sarah is very generous with her knowledge. Thank you.
Shelley - 4 April 2022
A great Sunday morning learning how to make candles. Sarah was a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Would highly recommend, very relaxing and Sarah is very generous with her knowledge. Thank you.
Jane - 21 March 2022
Fun, highly organised and we came away with many goodies/candles!
Jane - 14 March 2022
Great venue and great teacher!
Shilpa Kala - 13 March 2022
The workshop was informative & something different from our normal routine. Enjoyed it. Only thing that made me unhappy was that , I ran out of little wax to make my tea light candles, and it wasn’t given.
Caroline Davies - 13 March 2022
Such a fun morning out and actually managed to produce some lovely candles under Sarah's excellent guidance!
Deborah Miller - 26 January 2022
A fabulous afternoon dabbling with wax. I was a bit concerned that a beginners course might be a bit basic but we learnt a lot of useful tips about types of wax an wicks, then made several different styles of candles to take home. The time flew by. Although three of us went together, there were several ladies on their own and we had a great interaction. Cosy classroom in a garden room (with toilet facilities).
Carol Archer - 24 January 2022
Really enjoyed the candle making course. Sarah was very informative and friendly and made the session fun and interesting with her excellent knowledge of candle making . Would definitely recommend this candle making experience
Helen G - 28 November 2021
A really lovely Christmassy workshop with Sarah who is an excellent teacher so that you always leave with a little bag of gorgeous hand made things (this time candles, wax melts and a decorative pinecone). I am a very happy repeat customer.
Abiola - 31 October 2021
The workshop was brilliant and so informative! I left feeling more confident and knowledgable in candle making. Sarah was amazing and really took the time to explain everything to us. I would 100% recommend the workshop to anyone!
Hanan - 13 October 2021
I can't recommend Sarah enough! The class was fun and informative, we learned about different candle making techniques. Sarah was happy to answer any concerns regards to candle making.
Aida De Fonseka - 24 July 2021
I had a great time at the workshop! Sarah was so informative, there wasn’t anything she didn’t know about candle making. I had no idea what is involved in the process. Fantastic value for money, came home with lots of candles, which I shared with my daughter in law. She loves candles and now wants to do the workshop! Thank you Sarah for a very fun time. Aida
Helen - 24 July 2021
The workshop is really good fun AND you get to leave with a bag of good looking candles that you have made, so it's super satisfying too. Sarah is a fabulous tutor. Highly recommended.
ANNE HEAPE - 14 June 2021
Really enjoyed the workshop. Very hands on and we were taken step by step through the different candle making techniques. Tuition was outstanding and the tutor a lovely lady. Will definitely recommend the workshop
Kerry Spencer - 6 June 2021
Loved the course! Very welcoming and informative woman, Covid friendly and we got to make lots of different candles. Would definitely recommend Sarah! Thanks again
Susan - 14 November 2020
Thank you Sarah a very enjoyable afternoon making candles for beginners.
katy - 1 November 2020
I had a really lovely and enjoyable workshop! I found it interesting, fun and also quite relaxing. Sarah is a great host and teacher. I can't wait to do another and learn more about candle making!