Everyone loves a cosy afternoon of crafting, and there's nothing better than getting home and lighting a brand new candle afterwards. So why not combine both with a candle making workshop, where you'll learn all about the art of choosing scents and heating wax, before leaving with a personalised gift.
There are venues everywhere from Hackney to Woolwich that are hosting these events, both in groups and smaller sessions for just you and your friends. So if you're looking for the best candle making class in London, we've picked out the top ones for you right here.
Best Candle Making Classes In London
Rhythm Kitchen
Located in Walthamstow, Rhythm Kitchen is a Caribbean restaurant and bar that hosts all kinds of fun events. They run a candle making workshop in London on a regular basis, led by the talented Aya Aromas team. You'll make your candle using soy wax, choosing between scents like Cuban dusk and dark honey or lavender and jasmine.
These sessions also come with a delicious Caribbean afternoon tea, all included in your £65 ticket price. This features mango-glazed jerk wings, saltfish fritters and buttermilk scones, as well as a Wray and Nephew rum punch.
Pair crafting and snacking with this arty afternoon tea.
The London Refinery
The London Refinery has got some of the finest fragrances in the business, and you can learn how to use them yourself with their two-hour courses - costing £65 per person. You'll begin by learning how to heat the plant-based soy wax, before blending your oils (with a choice of more than 30) to create the finished product.
There'll be expert guides on hand to help you through the process, explaining everything clearly along the way. All the equipment you need will be provided, and you'll leave with a candle that has 40 hours of burn time. What's more, they also offer private one-to-one sessions for £450.
Expect luxury essential oils at The London Refinery.
Earl of East
Always in high demand, Earl of East's beginners' candle making workshops take place on Regent Street. Their expert guides will take you through a step-by-step process of creating your own soy wax candle, with a choice between woody, spicy, floral or fresh scents.
Your £55 ticket includes all the materials you'll use in the hour-long session, as well as a 6oz candle to take home and a drink from the coffee shop - and you'll also get a 20% discount on anything you buy in their store afterwards. Be sure to book ahead though, as they sell out fast.
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Yougi
Widely considered to have some of the best classes in the city, Yougi run a regular candle making workshop in East London. Head over to Shoreditch to get involved, with prices starting from just £49 per person for a 75-minute session.
They offer an aromatherapy-themed event, crystal candle making and bespoke scent courses, all using raw materials that are cruelty-free, ethically sourced and 100% natural. You'll learn all about the process, before leaving with a 170ml candle to take home.
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Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co
If you're after luxury candle making in London, the Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co is the place for you. Held in a venue on The Strand, their beginners courses are hosted by their award-winning founder Paula Mateo, teaching you everything you need to know about producing high quality soy wax candles.
You'll go really in-depth during the five-hour lesson, learning from someone with over 10 years of experience. Their top-notch fragrances guarantee to fill your home with beautiful aromas, and they'll provide all the natural ingredients you need as part of your £150 ticket.
Take an in-depth candle making course in London at Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.
Gia Como
Make your way to Shoreditch for a wholesome afternoon at Gia Como. Precious, the company's founder, will be leading a workshop on the art of curating a bespoke scent and crafting your own aromatherapy candle, tailored entirely to your preferences.
The 90-minute event starts from £47.50 per person, including all the materials and equipment you need. you'll leave with a 45-hour candle in a personalised box, and you can enjoy 20% off of all Gia Como products afterwards too.
Create classy candles at Gia Como.
We Candle It
Whatever you're into, you can turn it into a candle at We Candle It. The studio can be found close to Woolwich, running beginner-friendly, personalised 90-minute sessions for groups of two to four people at a time.
You'll be guided by a certified Korean Candle Craft instructor, who'll teach you how to make everything from poodles to croissants out of wax. Their prices start from only £35 too - ideal if you're after candle making in London for cheap.
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House of Buckley
Located on Shacklewell Lane in Hackney, House of Buckley is offering two-hour workshops for only £50 per person. These cosy group events will teach you about our sense of smell and how fragrances can affect our emotions, all led by founder Caroline Buckley.
You'll use a range of complementary oils to create your perfect combination, with all the equipment and ingredients you need provided.
Find your perfect smell at House of Buckley.
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