Top 10 Best Candle Making classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Come along and get Bendy! Make a cute candle at this workshop in London. It's spring, the sun is shining and the flowers are POPPING. Grab the girls and let’s get creative! We’re setting up our fun little factory at the Bermond's Locke in Bermondsey, a delicious space with coffee and croissants available too. OMG yum. Harri at Habit Haus has spent hours perfecting this not-as-easy-as-it-looks craft, and now it's time to share the tips and tricks. You'll be bending, twisting, and wonky-ing five dinner candles to take home with you. You'll then hand-paint some creative motifs onto them - the options are endless. During the class, Harri will take you step-by-step through the candle making process. You will have the opportunity to choose your colourways and play around with styles. Your teacher will share hints and tips on the creation of the perfect Instagrammable candles! You'll leave grinning from ear to ear, with your quirky candles and a bunch of new skills to make more for yourself. What you'll get All materials and tools to make and paint a set of five Bendy Boy candles to take home with you. What to bring Nothing! Just happiness. Suitable for This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed. This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do. This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for your best friend, gift for mum or birthday gift.

Enjoy a relaxing morning at our Christmas Reed Diffuser workshop as you learn the basics about perfumery. This workshop will smell fabulous as you choose from a variety of christmassy scents. In this workshop you will learn how to create your very own reed diffuser and matching mini car diffuser, you will also learn how to make your diffuser last up to 3 months so this will keep you going over the festive months! Or perhaps you might want to gift it to a loved one! This workshop is part of Urban Makers Christmas Market. You will be provided with; 1 x 100ml glass diffuser bottle 6 Fiber Reeds 10ml car diffuser bottle Reed Diffuser base Fragrance oil Gift bag for your diffuser You can opt to make additional diffusers during the workshop for £10 each Looking forward to welcoming you. Maker: Vaneza Lourenco Instagram page: @rootsbyvanl Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/rootsbyvanl Now in its 7th successful year, Urban Makers will be returning to the Ecology Pavilion Mile End Park, to host our annual festive makers’ market. We will be welcoming 50 different designers each day selling everything from Christmas gifts and decorations, homewares, jewellery, art, candles, clothing and accessories. All sustainable and ethical.

Come along to make your own natural essential oil, soy wax candle worth £30 with cookies and a beverage! We will discuss scent and it's links with memory and nostalgia. You will learn about different Essential Oils and Soy Wax and why we use these beautiful natural ingredients. You will then choose your Essential Oils, and make your own 180ml candle, using an amber glass jar, cotton wick and soy wax. Your candle will be left with me to cure overnight. The next day, it will be posted to an address that you provide in the class.

Spark your scent awareness while learning how to make candles! Always been fascinated by aromatic notes and candles? Come join us in our beginner candle workshop to explore and discover your favourite fragrances while learning how to make candles. In our workshop, you will have the opportunity to produce and decorate your own candle from scratch. We will provide everything, including materials and tools, for you to create your very own personalized special aromatic candle by using 100% pure essential oils. Or perhaps you might want to produce and gift it to a loved one! As our mission is to always offer enjoyable creative retreats, we will have ice-breaking activities with refreshments in order to set a nice environment for your workshop experience. Course details: Length: 1 .5 hours Location: The Travel Cafe- 253 Holloway Road, London, N7 8HG Host: The Travel Café team

Attendees will first enjoy lunch at 1.30pm and then start at 2pm with learning about how our sense of smell works and how fragrance affects are mood and emotions. They will then learn about the different fragrance families and what top, middle and base notes are. They will then learn how to use the range of essential oils to blend into their own candle. They will start by heating of the wax, blending of the oils, and finish with pouring their own 180ml candle to take home. Each workshop participant will have their own blending equipment, mixing jug, whisk, glassware. Your finished candle will need to cure overnight. We will mail it to you, all you need to do is confirm your delivery address on the day!

Attendees will first enjoy lunch and then start with learning about how our sense of smell works and how fragrance affects are mood and emotions. They will then learn about the different fragrance families and what top, middle and base notes are. They will then learn how to use the range of essential oils to blend into their own candle. They will start by heating of the wax, blending of the oils, and finish with pouring their own 180ml candle to take home. Each workshop participant will have their own blending equipment, mixing jug, whisk, glassware. Your finished candle will need to cure overnight. We will mail it to you, all you need to do is confirm your delivery address on the day!

Inspired by Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, prosperity, and victory. In this in-person workshop we will start by heating the wax, blending the essential oil, setting up the wick and the mould, and finish by pouring the wax into the mould and making your own Venus candle. You will also learn: All about fragrance families and what top, heart, and base notes are, and the aromatherapy benefits of essential oil. The different types of wax How to make moulded candles The therapeutic benefits of essential oils All raw materials are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and 100% natural. The material includes a reusable venus mould (worth £15) to take home with your candle. The Venus candle workshop lasts for 1.15 hours. Will it be relaxing? Candle-making is wonderful. Creating candles is a sensory experience that relaxes the mind by getting you in flow and allowing us to focus only on the material and the scent. Expect a natural calming effect and a beautiful candle. You will love it.

Creating candles is a sensory experience that relaxes the mind by getting you in flow and allowing us to focus only on the material and the scent. Expect a natural calming effect and a beautiful candle while also learning about crystals and aromatherapy. This in-person Candle Making Workshop will last 1.15 hours and will be hosted by Emily Lynam, Founder of Yougi. You will start by learning about the different types of crystals we will use in the workshop. Then we will discuss fragrance families and what top, heart, and base notes are. We'll share tips on creating a natural fragrance. You will learn the different benefits and healing therapies of the different essential oils. You will then use a blend of essential oils to add to your soy wax candle. You will start by heating the wax, adding the essential oil blend, setting up the wick, and finishing by pouring your 170ml candle and adding your chosen crystal to add on top. All raw materials are cruelty-free, ethically sourced, eco-friendly, and 100% natural. Venue: Yougi Studio, 3rd, 188 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6HU

Learn the art of candle making in a fun, relaxing, and engaging workshop led by Paula, the expert behind Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. In this step-by-step class, you'll discover the secrets to blending, pouring, and setting your very own Christmas Candle. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, Paula will provide expert knowledge and guidance throughout the workshop, ensuring you leave with a unique and beautifully scented candle to proudly display in your home. No need to worry if you've never made a candle before, this workshop is designed for all levels of experience. Paula will take you through each stage of the process in a clear and friendly manner, making sure you feel confident and supported throughout. You'll learn valuable techniques that can be applied to future candle-making projects, allowing you to continue this creative and satisfying craft long after the workshop has ended. The workshop will take place at the Urban Makers Christmas Market, creating a festive atmosphere that will add to the joy and excitement of the day. You'll have the opportunity to explore the market, with its vibrant array of unique and handmade gifts, while also immersing yourself in the joy of making your own candle. It's the perfect blend of shopping and creative activity, making it an unforgettable experience. All the necessary materials will be provided, ensuring you have everything you need to create your masterpiece. From delightful fragrance oils to high-quality wax, you'll have access to top-notch supplies that will result in a candle that not only looks beautiful but also smells divine. Prepare to be transported to a world of aromatic bliss as you blend your chosen scents and create a candle that will fill your home with holiday cheer. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a finished Christmas candle that reflects your personal style and creativity. Take it home and watch as the warm glow and inviting scent bring warmth and joy to your space throughout the festive season and beyond. You can continue to explore and develop your new found hobby at the award winning Beginner´s Candle Making One Day Course hosted by Paula, founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co, and embark on a candle-making adventure you'll never forget.