Candle Making Workshop, 1:1 Dorset

Tap into your creative side with our Beginners Candle Making Workshop where you will learn how to make your very own natural botanical candles with Rock & Rose Rituals.

Our 2 hour workshop with our founder Lisa includes all the equipment and materials required to create 2 beautiful candles of your choosing, totalling 100 hours of natural home fragrance.

Lisa will also talk you through her entire process of connecting in with the natural world which guides every Rock & Rose Rituals creation.

Time: approx 2-2.5 hours

During the class Lisa will take you step-by-step through the candle making process. You will have the opportunity to smell and test a selection of fragrance and essential oils. She'll share hints and tips on the creation of the perfect fragrance for you/your loved one and for the important bit, you will make 2 of your own 180ml scented coconut and rapeseed wax candles. The cost of the workshop is inclusive of all materials plus your 2 finished candles. This workshop is ideal if you've ever wanted to set up your own candle business. 

All attendees learn:

The description of commonly used waxes and their pros and cons.

An Introduction to coconut and rapeseed wax, it’s benefits and a discussion on the different types of wax within the industry.

An overview of the different types of wicks.

Discussion about the different scent options of fragrance oils, essential oils and dried flower petals.

Step by step guide to the process of producing a container candle including measuring correct quantities of wax and scents required.

Choose, mix and measure own scent combinations.

Create and hand pour two container candles.

Discussion on how to fix ‘problems’ when making candles.

All workshop attendees will also receive a 15% discount to use in store on any Rock & Rose Rituals products, including healing sessions and future workshops. Please ask for your redeemable voucher on the day.

Workshop is hosted at our shop and studio in Upton Country Park in Poole and is ideal for birthday or hen parties, team building days or simply a lovely afternoon spent in Poole with friends. We host a maximum of 8 people.

To book or enquire further, email us [email protected]

Or call Lisa: 07383686027

Link to Upton Country Park Website 

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Testimonials:

'Thank you so very much Lisa Marie for the recent stunning candlemaking workshop! You blew me away with not only your beautiful personality but your natural gifts and talents. You welcomed me with open arms and together we spent a magical afternoon where you fully supported me in making hand poured natural candles that smell divine. Not only did I learn all about this wonderful practice of candlemaking but I felt such a close connection to plants and the earth thanks to you. You really did plug me back into my magic! I took 2 beautiful candles home even before lighting them their fragrance has filled the house. I highly recommend this workshop! 💗💗💗'

Samantha Tate

20 March 2023

AMAZING’ I’m so happy to have found Lisa, after searching for a year to find someone to teach me candle making! Lisa has a beautiful vibe and her love and passion for candles is infectious. Thank you Lisa x

Emma Green

07 April 2023

Unbelievable! A beautiful and welcoming haven. The experience is beyond making candles. It was fabulous getting creative with scents and making the candles, and the peace, calm and kindness Lisa brings to the experience makes this a very special experience.

Sam Rogers