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One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course

5(29 reviews)
Serious about starting your own candle business? Set yourself up for success from the very beginning, in a private course with award winning Paula Mateo
Bexley, Kent
In-person
£575 pp
5hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Paula will walk you through the whole process and explain the steps you need to follow. We’ll cover everything from how to actually make exquisite candles, all the way through to marketing, packaging and legalities, so you feel confident and ready to go. Because it’s just for you, we can spend more time on any areas that you may particularly want more knowledge about. You’ll save time, money and gain incredible value , learning from an experienced business woman whose proof lies in the outstanding success of her own brand, as well as the candle businesses who have…

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Latest Reviews
5(29 reviews)
Amrutha - 13 November 2024
I recently attended a candle-making course with Old Bexley Company, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Paula, the owner, is not only knowledgeable but also so warm and welcoming. The course was well-organized and informative, covering everything from choosing the right wax to blending scents and pouring techniques. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, making it a perfect activity for a creative day out. By the end of the class, I left with beautiful, handmade candles and the confidence to try making them at home. I highly recommend Paula and Old Bexley Company to anyone interested in learning the art of candle-making. It was truly a memorable experience!
Ashleigh - 16 September 2024
Paula is so welcoming and friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We spent a day covering everything you would need to know to get started with a candle business and I learnt so much more than I could have imagined. I have come away confident and full of ideas and will be back in the future to enjoy more of the courses Paula provides. I would certainly recommend to anyone thinking of starting their own candle business.
Melissa Hartley - 2 July 2024
Couldn’t rate any higher. Paula is a fabulous teacher and very knowledgeable and helpful.
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£575
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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

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

Paula , founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. is a member of the Guild of Craft Soap and Toiletry Makers in the UK and has extensive experience in soap and candle making. She is passionate about natural skin care and luxury fragrances and enjoys sharing her soap and candle making passion with others.

Class Location
Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.
Bexley, Kent
Parkhill Road
DA5 1HY
London

Reviews

Amrutha - 13 November 2024
I recently attended a candle-making course with Old Bexley Company, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Paula, the owner, is not only knowledgeable but also so warm and welcoming. The course was well-organized and informative, covering everything from choosing the right wax to blending scents and pouring techniques. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, making it a perfect activity for a creative day out. By the end of the class, I left with beautiful, handmade candles and the confidence to try making them at home. I highly recommend Paula and Old Bexley Company to anyone interested in learning the art of candle-making. It was truly a memorable experience!
Ashleigh - 16 September 2024
Paula is so welcoming and friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We spent a day covering everything you would need to know to get started with a candle business and I learnt so much more than I could have imagined. I have come away confident and full of ideas and will be back in the future to enjoy more of the courses Paula provides. I would certainly recommend to anyone thinking of starting their own candle business.
Melissa Hartley - 2 July 2024
Couldn’t rate any higher. Paula is a fabulous teacher and very knowledgeable and helpful.
Susanne - 11 June 2024
What a fab day we had! Paula is a great teacher and very reassuring , my daughter and I really learnt a lot, and are looking forward to create beautiful candles!
Christine Tuddenham - 31 May 2024
I booked a one to one course which was completely bespoke and tailored to my specific requirements. Paula taught me everything I needed to know plus more. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a course that teaches to a level ensuring you are ready for commercial production as well as just for fun.
Penny - 28 April 2024
I had a really great day with Paula. She is such a warm and friendly person and hugely enthusiastic! I would thoroughly recommend doing a class with her on candle making. I really enjoyed it and came home full of ideas! Thank you so much Paula.
Vartika Goenka - 23 April 2024
The attention and guidance provided by Paula was truly exceptional. I left feeling inspired and confident to create my own candles and start a business. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a supportive and professional tutor.
Tina Phillips - 31 March 2024
Fabulous course. Paula is very knowledgeable & I left with lots of great advice
Debbie - 11 February 2024
We would urge anyone who is thinking of starting a candle/soap business to attend Paula's one to one business course first. Paula's course will save you time and money. Her wealth of experience and creative flair has given us so many ideas and focus! Paula really cares about all her start ups. The whole experience has left us so optimistic and excited to start our new business.
Remi Adebayo - 9 February 2024
I booked the 1:1 candle making business course and I came away having learnt so much and confident in the steps I had to take in order to launch my business. Paula provided the most relaxed environment to learn and she has the kindest and loveliest energy.
Fran Owens - 6 February 2024
Wonderful course, wonderful teacher. I loved it. Thank you so much Paula. Continued success!!!!
Penny Andreou - 31 January 2024
I did the one to one candle making business course with Paula. I had a wonderful day! Paula is just lovely. She is welcoming, full of knowledge and experience. I’m grateful to her for sharing this with me. Paula tailored the day to me, my preferences and style. She listened and read me well and I came away with more theoretical and practical experience than I expected! Thank you Paula. X
Nahid Sedaghati - 27 January 2024
I definitely recommend the workshop with Paula(Old Bexley Soap &Candle Co.). My candles smell gorgeous and oils are smelling so nice and natural. I really enjoyed the class and it was nice to have the founder of the brand teaching us. You come away with two beautiful scents that would make lovely presents and look very professional.
Michelle Burrell - 17 January 2024
As a complete novice I completed the one-to-one candle making course for business in January 2024 and came away feeling knowledgeable, empowered, and ready to take the next step in producing candles for my business. Everything I needed and wanted to know was covered from making a candle, burn testing, best suppliers, compliance with legislation, marketing etc etc. Nothing was too much for Paula , she was very patient, extremely knowledgeable and warm, all in a lovely conducive environment. The finish time was not stipulated which was great as I did not feel under pressure and plan to complete the diffuser course also. All in all, the course was invaluable and would highly recommend for anyone who is serious about undertaking a candle making business.
Andrew Card - 15 January 2024
Meeting Paula was fantastic , listening to her advice and having great guidance in the 1-2-1 and knowing I can still get ongoing support is great. I got to learn technical side and Legal which will push my potential business the right way. I'm super excited for what the future holds for me and thats because of Paula and her teachings. Thank you once again
Tara Newman - 8 January 2024
I cannot recommend this workshop enough. Very informative and well planned. Paula is very knowledgable and inspiring.
Emma Starmer - 24 November 2023
I have just had a one-on-one day course with Paula learning candlemaking and a guide to setting up your own business. I felt the course was very informative. Paula answered all the questions I had and was very thorough. The booklet she gave is very good to refer back to. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Thank you so much for a wonderful day!
Kam Sagoo - 12 July 2023
Paula was amazing, learnt so much from her, she has so much knowledge on candle making. It was a great day with Paula and she showed me me everything I needed to know. Can’t thank you Paula enough for teaching me and helping me, and the support after has been great too. Thank you very much Paula
Claire Bullen - 15 June 2023
From my first call with Paula, I could tell that she was very experienced and had a wealth of knowledge and expertise. I had a one-to-one business session with Paula, we already have a candle brand but were looking for some help with the production and learning more about the business side. Even before the course, Paula went out of her way to do some homework for us, which was crucial to our personal situation. The day was so informative, Paula is a great teacher and mentor, she not only teachers you how to make luxury candles but also gives you lots of really useful tools to help you create a successful business. Paula has already helped out after the course with some questions, and that's the great thing about this course Paula will continue to answer questions and is genuinely interested in the success of her students and their business. I would not hesitate to recommend Paula and her candle-making course, I feel so grateful to have found her and I have no doubt I will be back soon on another course to expand our help business. Thank you, Paula.
Marisa Bailey - 22 February 2023
Paula is a wonderful, knowledgeable teacher. I had an amazing day learning and creating beautiful products. She is a true inspiration, who enjoys to share her passion and will lovingly pass on the skills for others to do so as well. Thank you, Marisa
Clarissa - 27 January 2023
Paula was very knowledgeable and insightful. I had a great time on the course. She was very professional whilst being able to maintain a friendly approach. I was able to get all my questions answered and on completion of the course I felt a lot more comfortable, confident and motivated to get started on my own. I would definitely recommend this course to other’s interested in a one to one course.
Coleman Onwuzurike - 3 December 2022
Amazing course
Vee - 2 December 2022
If you’re looking for a candle course stop looking. This is the best one out there. Paula has genuine passion for what she teaches, you’re not just another person in the diary she listens to what you want to achieve in the course and covers everything to get you there. One of my best days out. Thank you 🙏
Ekaterina Martynova - 16 November 2022
Time and money well spent! Highly recommend to anyone considering starting a new business in a candle industry. You get a lot of answers to your questions which stop you from making costly mistakes. Paula is absolutely lovely and creates a very friendly atmosphere.
Daniel Thorpe - 6 October 2022
Money and time we’ll spent. I fully enjoyed myself and learnt a great deal. I came home inspired and motivated, ready to take action and start the steps needed with everything I plan to do regarding the candle business. And it is always nice when you meet genuinely good people. Top ratings
Mary Ann Hogben - 15 September 2022
What a fantastic course! The day just flew by! Paula is a wonderful lady, very knowledgeable, she has helped me and has given me so much information, I had loads of fun making candles and learning all about them! I’m more confident to start my candle journey 🕯 I will definitely be back for the soap making course after Christmas! Thank you Paula! 🙌
Anamaria Popovici - 8 September 2022
I have just completed the beginners candle course where I have really enjoyed and left with many knowledge .In a very pleasant and warm atmosphere Paula has explained to me every single step offering me a great experience .I will definitly recommand her.Many thanks!
Holly Fenwick - 3 September 2022
Just completed the one to one business candle making course with Paula, she is so knowledgeable and such a lovely lady. I would definitely recommend for anyone who is interested in starting up their own candle business to do this course. Paula baking is also fantastic!
Deena Al-anjari - 4 August 2022
I had a lovely experience with Paula, she was so generous in all the information regarding the candle industry and production. Enjoyed the master class it’s worth every penny. Can’t wait to start my business 🤩