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Candle Making Basics

Unleash your creativity with our hands-on candle-making workshop! Master the art of crafting custom candles using eco-friendly soy and coconut waxes, experiment with color and fragrance, and learn expert tips on choosing wicks and containers. Leave with two beautifully crafted candles and the skills to create more at home. Join us and light up your world with your own creations!

  • Beginner
  • Small class sizes
  • 16 and older
  • Earn 10% back in points
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    If you find the same class on the same dates for less within 48 hours of booking, send us the link. We match the price as credit or the difference.

  • 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

Description

If you’re one of those candle lovers—or a crafter who enjoys creating beautiful, handmade items—our Candle Making Basics Class is perfect for you!

In this engaging 3-hour, hands-on class, you’ll learn everything you need to safely craft custom candles using clean-burning and renewable soy and coconut waxes. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our expert instructors will guide you through the process of creating your own personalized candles that you can enjoy at home or share with loved ones.

What You’ll Learn:

Choosing the Right Wick: Understand how the wick affects how your candle burns and why it’s crucial to get it right.

Selecting Candle Containers: From glass jars to tins, learn how to pick the perfect container for your custom creations.

Using Colorants: Experiment with colorants, whether you prefer a light, subtle hue or bold, brilliant shades.

Picking the Right Wax: Explore the differences between waxes and how they impact burn time, scent throw, and color.

Using Fragrance Properly: Discover the art of scenting your candles with the right amount and type of fragrance for a balanced aroma.

Melting and Pouring: Master the importance of temperature in making a high-quality candle that burns evenly.

Sourcing Ingredients: Get insider tips on where to find the best raw materials so you can continue making candles at home.

What You’ll Take Home:

Class Handouts: Detailed instructions and tips to help you continue crafting on your own.

Coconut Wax Container Candle: Your very own clean-burning candle, handmade by you.

Soy Wax Container Candle: Another custom creation to light up your home or give as a thoughtful gift.

Why Take This Class?

Not only will you leave with the knowledge and confidence to make your own candles, but you’ll also enjoy the satisfaction of crafting something uniquely yours. Whether you’re making candles for personal use or as special gifts, this class offers you the skills to ensure you’ll never run out of beautiful, handcrafted candles.

Join us for a fun and creative experience, and let your candle-making journey begin.

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  • No Refund:
    • All payments are non-refundable. If you find that you will not be able to attend a class please refer your options below.
  • Rescheduling/Full Credit:
    • Please contact [email protected] to reschedule a class for any reason to another class being offered.
    • You can reschedule a class as long 8 business days advance notice is given.
  • Partial Credit:
    • If you need to cancel a class and it is less than 8 business days before the registered class but more than 3 business days before the scheduled class a 50% credit can be applied to registering to another class being offered.
  • No Show:
    • If you do not show up for a class for any reason your class registration is NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-Transferable and NO CREDIT will be given toward any future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Nyah offers small group class sessions that cover a wide range of topics related to starting and managing a natural bath and body business. They provide individual classes, intensive weekends, and one-on-one coaching sessions for individuals looking to start a business or expand their existing product line.

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