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Candle making & origami workshop

Cost - £45 per person | Location - Arts For All, Yorkgate Mall, Belfast, NI

Description: 

Interested in making your very own scented soy candle? Join me — Juliana — founder of Juliana Made This Candle Co., for a Candle Making & Origami Workshop where I will guide you, step-by-step, through the fun process of creating your own bespoke, hand-poured soy candle and matching origami crane!

Every attendee will be provided with the tools and materials to make their own candle at the workshop and given the opportunity to choose their own scent and colour from our specially curated library. A great, hands-on experience to share with your mum, your friends, or a treat for yourself.

To deliver this workshop, we have partnered with the amazing venue Arts for All, Cityside Retail Park, Belfast, where we will spend two hours relaxing and getting creative. As well as making your own soy candle (worth £15), you will also make a beautiful handmade origami crane, a truly wonderful gift.

This is a great workshop for team building, birthdays or hen parties alike. No prior experience necessary.
 
Content: 

  • We will discuss scent and it's links with memory and nostalgia.

 

  • An introduction to soy wax, its benefits, and a discussion on the different types of wax within the industry.

 

  • We will discuss the different fragrance options, essential oils and fragrance oils.

 

  • You will be able to choose your own scent from our fragrance library.

 

  • We will cover the equipment needed for candle making.

 

  • You will be shown the step-by-step process of producing a container candle including measuring the correct quantities of wax, scents, and colour required.

 

  • You will assemble and hand pour your own container candle.

 

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

 

  • By the end of the workshop you will be able to make a soy wax container candle, there will also be time to ask questions.

 

  • Instructed on how to fold a beautiful origami crane – the logo of Julian Made This candle Co

 
Class Duration:  
Class is typically two hours long but this depends on speed of participants. We advise allowing about two and a half hours to be on the safe side
 
What we provide: 
All materials for making x 250g candles
All tools for candle making at the workshop
Disposable Gloves
Apron to protect your clothes during the class
Origami paper
Written instructions for further guidance
 


Workshop venue:
Arts For All
Cityside Retail Park
Ground floor,
Unit D BT15 1WA
Belfast, United Kingdom
02890752134

Includes free parking and disability friendly


Arrival:
Please arrive 10 minutes before the workshop is due to begin so that we can start on time
 
Class Size:
Workshops are limited to six people but a minimum of four people are required for each class. 
 
Confirmation:
Printed tickets are not issued, please retain your order confirmation email as proof of booking
 
Age Limitations:
Workshops are for adults aged 18+ due to the pouring of hot wax
 
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted up to two days prior to event date with 100% refund. However, no refunds can be offered for cancellations with less than two days. You must notify Juliana Made This Candle Co of your intention to cancel via email at hello@julianamadethis.com. Please do not contact the venue as it is not responsible for your booking
 
Cost: 
£45 per person
This includes all instructions and materials for making one 250g hand-poured soy candle and origami crane. Please bear in mind that your candle will need time to cure and you will not be able to bring it home immediately after the workshop. They can be picked up during normal business hours on the next working day after class or we can arrange shipping to you for an additional flat rate of £5.

Other info:
Please contact us for further information regarding larger groups or private hire. We would love to hear from you.

Would you like to learn how to make candles?
 
Come and join us!

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