**We are the candle making experience company**

We are the candle making experience company.

Our workshops are held in our purpose built studio in Marlow.

Choose a date that suits you and come along to a private workshop for up to 4 people.

This three hour workshop will teach you about the different types of candles that are sold in the UK, then learn the skills to make your own using natural soy and beeswax! This hands-on workshop will show you how to make a variety of beautiful candles. Choose from a range of fragrances and dyes to personalise your very own candle range. At the end you take home the candles you have made plus a copy of our step-by-step course notes.

Workshop format:

> Workshop run by a “Chandler” (a professional candle-maker) 

> Introduction to candle-making through the ages 

> Overview of the different types of wax, wicks, dyes, fragrances and candles 

> Demonstration of 4 different candle-making techniques
 
> Using individual melters, melt two types of soy wax (container and pillar), add dyes, fragrance oils and wicks to make four types of candle: container, pillar, floating and rolled beeswax

> Legal requirements including CLP

> Finish your candles off with beautiful packaging and decorations 

> Participants take home their own candle creations and a 22 page user guide to enable them to recreate other candles at home

>  Information on where you can buy candle making materials and equipment




The candle-making studio

Beginners candle making workshop - Marlow

katy wingate

I had a really lovely and enjoyable workshop! I found it interesting, fun and also quite relaxing.
Sarah is a great host and teacher. 
I can't wait to do another and learn more about candle making!

Susan Hall

Thank you Sarah a very enjoyable afternoon making candles for beginners.

Kerry Spencer

Loved the course!
Very welcoming and informative woman,
Covid friendly and we got to make lots of different candles. Would definitely recommend Sarah! Thanks again

ANNE HEAPE

Really enjoyed the workshop. Very hands on and we were taken step by step through the different candle making techniques. Tuition was outstanding and the tutor a lovely lady. Will definitely recommend the workshop 

Helen

The workshop is really good fun AND you get to leave with a bag of good looking candles that you have made, so it's super satisfying too. Sarah is a fabulous tutor. Highly recommended. 

Aida De Fonseka

I had a great time at the workshop! Sarah was so informative, there wasn’t anything she didn’t know about candle making. I had no idea what is involved in the process. Fantastic value for money, came home with lots of candles, which I shared with my daughter in law. She loves candles and now wants to do the workshop!
Thank you Sarah for a very fun time. Aida

Hanan

I can't recommend Sarah enough! The class was fun and informative, we learned about different candle making techniques. Sarah was happy to answer any concerns regards to candle making.  

Abiola

The workshop was brilliant and so informative! I left feeling more confident and knowledgable in candle making. Sarah was amazing and really took the time to explain everything to us. I would 100% recommend the workshop to anyone!

Helen G

A really lovely Christmassy workshop with Sarah who is an excellent teacher so that you always leave with a little bag of gorgeous hand made things (this time candles, wax melts and a decorative pinecone). I am a very happy repeat customer. 

Carol Archer

Really enjoyed the candle making course. Sarah was very informative and friendly and made the session fun and interesting with her excellent knowledge of candle making . Would definitely recommend this candle making experience 

Deborah Miller

A fabulous afternoon dabbling with wax.  I was a bit concerned that a beginners course might be a bit basic but we learnt a lot of useful tips about types of wax an wicks, then made several different styles of candles to take home.  The time flew by.  Although three of us went together, there were several ladies on their own and we had a great interaction.  Cosy classroom in a garden room (with toilet facilities). 

Caroline Davies

Such a fun morning out and actually managed to produce some lovely candles under Sarah's excellent guidance! 

Shilpa Kala

The workshop was informative & something different from our normal routine. Enjoyed it. Only thing that made me unhappy was that , I ran out of little wax to make additional tea light candles. 

Jane

Jane Ellis

Fun, highly organised and we came away with many goodies/candles!

Shelley

A great Sunday morning learning how to make candles.  Sarah was a great teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Would highly recommend, very relaxing and Sarah is very generous with her knowledge. Thank you.

Wendy

Sarah was a fantastic teacher - very clear and informative.  A very enjoyable, productive morning! 

Amber 

A really lovely workshop, interesting, informative and well organised and facilitated by Sarah. Highly recommended!

Gaby Chandler

I absolutely loved the session! Sarah is super knowledgeable and the time we spent together was very enjoyable.  I cant wait to be part of another workshop with Sarah.

Gillian wing

Excellent course, fun, interesting and a good range of hands on skills learnt. 

Lorraine Molloy

Absolutely fantastic afternoon!! 
Sarah’s passion shone through and I had a great few hours learning how to make various candles. 
I booked this as part of my daughters 40th birthday and she loved it!
Thank you Sarah 

Paul Burns

I had a wonderful time at the beginners candle making workshop.  Sarah was wonderful at explaining everything and making everyone feel at home.  Very happy with the goody bag of candles I made. Thank you!!

Lorraine Mcdonagh

Booked this day for myself this is something that I wouldn't normally do, I'm so happy that I did. It was a great way to spend an afternoon.  We  were able to take home all the different types of candles that we made  , Sarah was a great host  ,   I have now purchased  Sarah's  book  and  now itching to make my own .

Sue Dickson 

Great workshop. Sarah made everyone feel welcome and demonstrated the candle making techniques so that we could all follow really easily. It was a really fun afternoon and I would definitely book another one to learn more

Beverley

I went on this course as I wanted to learn more about Candle Making.  Sarah was a wonderful teacher, she explained things as we were going and shared lots of hints and tips. My favourite candle was the pillar candle with the coloured wax.
The booklet which went with the course is a really good reminder of what we learnt during the course.
Sarah's course has inspired me to have a go and experiment more at home. 
Thank you Sarah.

Trish

Great purpose built venue which gave us ample room to work but also close enough to chat comfortably with other attendees. Our tutor, Sarah, was great - she found just the right balance between giving us some background and science on candlemaking and then letting us get on with making something. Instructions and demonstrations of each step were clear and we were thrilled with how many candles we were able to make to take home. Really great value for money and a great sense of achievement, three hours just whizzed by! 

Tars

Great tutor, really enjoyed the class, lots of information on where to buy equipment. Lovely classroom!  Would recommend.

Sue Crane 

Very enjoyable morning. Learnt a lot and made loads of candles. Would highly recommend.

Karen Kettle

Great afternoon.  Friendly group, all beginners.  We made a selection of lovely candles.  Sarah was very knowledgeable and has a wonderful teaching manner.  Highly recommended. 

Jacqueline  Bowden-Excell

The course is very good. Sarah is a brilliant person. I always enjoyed it.  Thanks to Sarah.

Gemma  Preston

I had a wonderful time at the Beginners candle making workshop. Sarah is very friendly and knowledgeable and it was great to get hints and tips for future candle making at home. I would definitely recommend this workshop for anyone either wanting to start making candles as a hobby or just for a fun activity with friends. 

Ilenia Aleppi

I absolutely loved the workshop! Thanks Sarah

Jessica Jones

My Husband got me ‘Candle By Events’ workshop ticket for my birthday.  I was great by Sarah making tea in her workshop/log cabin.  The room was set up with melted wax and trays with everything we needed to make a pillar candle, container candle and tea lights, we even made a Christmas pudding candle! We also made some wax melts, I’m a convert to these now! We learned a lot in 3 hours about different options for wax and fragrance.  It was very informative. Looking forward to doing another soon! It’s one of the best workshops I’ve done, I left feeling inspired! Thankyou Sarah!

David Baum

Fabulous introduction to the wonderful world of candle making, went with my partner for a couples adventure and can wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone with an interest in craft, self development, couple or single adventures.  

Louise  Guichard 

Absolutely loved this Worksop. Sarah was the perfect tutor making the lesson fun and very easy to follow. Definitely will be coming again and loving the candles I made. 

Vicki Ward

I absolutely loved it. Sarah was a great teacher. It was a fun class and I will definitely do another one. 

Jo Vass

A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, expertly taught by Sarah. Was amazed at the simplicity of the candle-making process.

Lovely venue,Really informative and most of all fun!Sarah was amazing!!Thankyou,I had a great 3 hours!!

Nigel Edwards 

What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, learning about the art and skill of candle making. Sarah is an amazing teacher, and I’m thrilled with what I produced under her expert tutelage!

Rowena Cutting

Loved it and will be making candles in the future, thank you so much for a great day

Anne Stephenson

What a fun and interesting 3 hours we had. Excellent tutor and we came away with so many different candles that we had made.  A great balance of 'theory' and hands on delivered in a relaxed setting. Would definitely recommend.  

Natalie Rabinowitz

Great class very organised enjoyable and relaxing! would highly recommend! X

Sue Parker

This was a fun and informative morning, learning about different candle types & techniques and then making our own. I left with a selection of pretty candles and ideas for making more at home.

Tina

Great fun!  We learned loads and went home with lots of candles that we made and with a guide to help us make more at home.  We'll be going back for a Christmas workshop later in the year. 

Elizabeth Baldwin

What a lovely afternoon! I was delighted to discover how easy it is to craft candles, and I didn't expect to come away with so many candles in one session.  :)

Deborah Conquest

Myself and 2 friends booked this class to celebrate a 60th birthday. 
We had not been on a candle making course before so did not know what to expect.
We were greeted with a lovely hot drink in the bespoke garden room.
Tuition was interesting and precise and we were able to make 4 different type of candles including a scented one. 
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and I would definitely recommend d to any one wanting to have a go at making candles whether it is for fun or with the intention of making them to sell. 


Bob  Robson

Very informative and course delivered in a very well prepared form. Would recommend to anyone interested in candle making. 

Hannah Scott

Lovely morning spent making candles with Sarah, really well organised workshop, informative and really fun! Super impressed and came away with a lot more candles than I expected! Have booked again for Christmas workshop! 

Abi England

Great experience. Thoroughly enjoyed!  A really good introduction to candle making. 

Christmas Beginners candle making workshop - Marlow

Beverley  Allen

Had a really nice time, Sarah was very welcoming giving lots of information  and advice. We learnt a lot in a short time. Would highly recommend 

Audrey Stewart

The candle making course was excellent! Sarah is a great teacher - she was welcoming and provided clear instruction and encouragement. Her garden studio is excellent - it was comfy and warm and had good light.  We loved making a variety of different styles of candles and the helpful guide we were given at the end will be a useful prompt for home use.   It was a thoroughly enjoyable morning.  My top tip is to have breakfast in Coopers Roastery & Coffee Bar on the neighbouring industrial estate. There is a  free multi storey carpark next to Coopers and you then have a 4 minute walk to Sarah’s across the railway line.  The path across the railway line is behind the green metal gate immediately before the tunnel. 

NERISSA ALCANTARA

It’s my second time to attend Sarah’s workshop, and I always enjoy it! Sarah has got very good skills and knowledge on candle making. Sarah will go through with you on every single step, whether it’s for your own candle making or setting up a business. 

Lisetta Ali

Absolutely loved this course. Great teacher and it’s just a nice environment.  Tapping on my inner crafting. Fab candles would  recommend to anyone 

Sharon Brooks

Had a great morning with my daughter getting into the Christmas spirit making beautiful candles. Well organised and lots of fun!!

TERESA WARWICKER

Fantastic experience, Sarah is a great teacher and we did so much in the time slot, came away with homemade gifts, candle, melts, snowglobe and beeswax candles! such an enjoyable experience with friends. Definitely going to do this again.

Clare Booth

Great course - informative and practical at the same time. Would definitely recommend it.

Emma Walker

Beginners Christmas candle making - friendly, informative & educational, ideal class size, great value for money and you come away with lots of lovely candles - would recommend 

Anne Pretorius 

It was a really fun morning, better even than I expected. We learnt how to make a variety of candles and proudly took our samples home with us. Sarah is very knowledgeable and happy to pass on her wisdom. Highly recommended

Heather Webster

What a great course - informative, fun and productive! We came away with over 8 candles made by our own fair hands! Definitely recommend attending the course it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and a superb gift.

beverley Frederick

Great ! Sarah was excellent .
Had a lovely morning,everything was explained so well  & came home with some lovely candles.
Highly recommended 

Carey Palmer

I completely loved my candle making course. Sarah is so knowledgeable and explains everything really clearly. Everyone in my session went home with some handmade  candles that we could be proud of. I will be looking at the other courses she does for a return visit! Thank you Sarah. 

Lee Foxcroft

This was a really fun and packed experience. Sarah is hugely knowledgeable and ensured we all came away with lots of information and skills and some beautiful candles. Would highly recommend.

Beginners private candle making workshop - Marlow

Larissa Bashir

A thoroughly enjoyable morning learning how to make candles.  Set up was fantastic, Sarah was very knowledgeable and I had a wonderful time and my candles smell  wonderful.  Highly recommend and look forward to attending another one!

Jill

From the warm welcome to the happy farewell it was all great. Sarah has created a lovely learning doing environment.
I left with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge and I am excited about experimenting in my own home 
Thank you 

Hannah Bower

Fantastic workshop! Sarah is really knowledgeable and patient whilst teaching. I came away having had a really enjoyable three hours and feeling equipped to make candles for family and friends. Highly recommend this, it's great value for money too!

Ian Brown

The candle-making workshop was excellent.  Clear instructions from the friendly and informative host.  Very relaxed atmosphere and really cool results.  Loved having self-made Xmas candles to take home. :-)  Recommended!

This hands-on workshop will show you how to make a variety of beautiful candles. Choose fragrances and dyes to personalise your very own candle range.

Join our professional candle maker (chandler) in her studio, who shows you the art of candle making!  We use beeswax and a rolling technique, so there’s no melting of wax involved.  Ideal for adults and children age 8 upwards (or if younger, with adult supervision).

Learn and make 5 Christmas candles! - Snowman, Santa, Christmas Tree, Decorated Tree & Poinsettia

How it works:
-> Order your kit 
-> Kit is posted through your door (1st class)
-> Register on one of our regular sessions 
-> Workshop run live through Zoom from our candle-making studio. You make and decorate all the candles in the kit together with us
-> Interactive and fun (max group size 20)
-> Session lasts for one hour 



Christmas Rolled Beeswax Candle Making Workshop

Debbie 

Easy to follow Class with good clear instructions and easy to view demonstrations.  Kit arrived in good time and had an adequate amount of materials to work with. 

Using beeswax and a rolling technique learn to make and decorate at least 5 candles

These lovely candles are made from rolling sheets of beeswax.  The kit includes everything you need to make the candles.  The only additional item you require is a pair of scissors!

If you're on the hunt for natural homemade candles that contain absolutely no chemicals, have you thought about making your own? With this beeswax candle making kit, you'll have all you need to make natural scented candles in the comfort of your own home.

You will learn how to make five beautiful beeswax candles and  also learn all about the rolling technique. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NV1rZip_rY&t=78s

Candle Making kit - Rolled Beeswax 

Learn how to make and decorate five brightly coloured rolled beeswax candles.

The kit has everything you need to make a pillar candle, fragranced container candle, three rolled beeswax candles and ten tealights candles.  Included in the kit are all the materials and equipment required to make the candles  plus a coloured step by step guide and videos.  The only additional item required is one of your day to day saucepans to help create a double boiler.

Please send an email to contact@candlebyevents.co.uk and we will set up your registration to the videos

Beginners Candle Making Kit

The kit includes everything you need to learn and make candles at home: the equipment, materials, printed 22 page user guide, & 20 step-by-step videos

These lovely festive candles are made from rolling sheets of beeswax.  The kit includes everything you need to make the candles.  The only additional item you require is a pair of scissors!

If you're on the hunt for natural homemade candles that contain absolutely no chemicals, have you thought about making your own? With this beeswax candle making kit, you'll have all you need to make natural candles in the comfort of your own home.

You will learn how to make five beautiful festive beeswax candles and  also learn all about the rolling technique. 

Candle Making Kit  - Christmas Rolled Beeswax

Learn how to make and decorate five brightly coloured festive rolled beeswax candles.

These lovely Halloween candles are made from rolling sheets of beeswax.  The kit includes everything you need to make the candles.  The only additional item you require is a pair of scissors!

If you're on the hunt for natural homemade candles that contain absolutely no chemicals, have you thought about making your own? With this beeswax candle making kit, you'll have all you need to make natural candles in the comfort of your own home.

You will learn how to make five beautiful spooky beeswax candles and  also learn all about the rolling technique. 

Candle Making Kit  - Halloween Rolled Beeswax

Learn how to make and decorate five brightly coloured spooky rolled beeswax candles.

Candle by Events is the candle-making experience company based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. We run weekly events all around candle-making in our Marlow studio plus other venues across the country.

Founded in 2008 by Sarah Ditchfield, the business started off producing candles for shops, hotels and restaurants. In 2012 we built our candle-making studio and began running open workshops for beginners plus themed candle-making events around Easter, Christmas and other celebrations. We also run children parties, family fun days, hen parties and corporate team building events - all around candle-making. Besides hands-on candle-making we coach and support candle-making entrepreneurs helping them set up their own successful businesses.  In addition to our face-to-face workshops we run online courses.

Our founder has written two candle-making books published by Dorling Kindersley and Search Press, which can be purchased in book shops and online. 



Candle By Events

Would you like to learn how to make candles? We run a number of open workshops in Marlow and London.  Attending one of our workshops does not need to be a one-off experience.  We offer you lots of options, so you can experience any or all of our workshops and never make the same candle twice!  We also offer our workshops online delivered with kit, vidoes and Zoom!

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