Natural Candle Making Workshop in Manchester

Create Your Own Fragrance Blends Explore a collection of more than 20 pure essential oils and experiment with different combinations to create three unique scents, one for each candle you’ll make. Learn Sustainable Wicking Techniques Discover how to prepare your candle jars using a plastic-free, adhesive-free wicking method that’s both effective and environmentally conscious. Blend, Pour and Finish Your Candles Mix your chosen fragrance into natural wax before learning how to pour smooth, evenly scented candles with an excellent scent throw and professional finish. Personalise Your Creations Add the finishing touch by designing your candle labels and, if inspiration strikes, giving each fragrance its own name. Take Everything Home Leave with three handmade candles, step-by-step recipes to recreate them at home, and an exclusive discount to use on future workshops, DIY kits and products. About this experience Discover the relaxing craft of natural candle making in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of aromatherapy, fragrance blending and sustainable candle production while creating three beautiful jar candles to take home. With a maximum of ten people per session, you’ll enjoy two hours in a welcoming, creative environment alongside other like-minded makers. Your experience begins with a complimentary herbal tea before you’re introduced to a wide range of essential oils, their traditional aromatic properties and the basics of creating balanced fragrance blends. Once you’ve perfected three scents you love, your tutor will guide you through every stage of the candle-making process. You’ll learn how to prepare your containers, position the wick using an adhesive-free method, blend fragrance into the wax and pour your candles for a smooth finish and long-lasting performance. The workshop uses vegan coconut and rapeseed wax, natural cotton wicks and high-quality essential oils, giving you beautifully crafted candles that are perfect for enjoying yourself or giving as thoughtful gifts. All ingredients and equipment are provided. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase products at exclusive workshop prices, along with a discount code for future workshops and online purchases. The recipes shared during the workshop are intended for personal use and are ideal if you’d like to continue candle making as a hobby. If you’re interested in producing candles commercially, separate business courses covering compliance, stability testing and CLP requirements are available. For security, the venue remains locked during workshops. Your tutor will welcome guests from 30 minutes before the session begins. After refreshments have been served and the workshop starts, the doors will be locked. Unfortunately, anyone arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time cannot be accommodated and will be treated as a no-show. What you’ll receive A complimentary herbal tea on arrival An introduction to aromatherapy and essential oil blending Three 60ml handmade candles, each with an approximate 20-hour burn time A plantable wildflower certificate A recipe guide so you can recreate your candles at home An exclusive graduate discount for future workshops and selected products