๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ.
Serious about starting your own candle business? Set yourself up for success from the very beginning, in a private course with Paula Mateo, award winning founder of Old Bexley Soap Co.
Paula will walk you through the whole process and explain the steps you need to follow in a one day course (we can split this in 2 sessions)
Weโll cover everything from how to actually make exquisite candles, all the way through to marketing, packaging and legalities, so you feel confident and ready to go. Because itโs just for you, we can spend more time on any areas that you may particularly want more knowledge about. Youโll save time, money and gain incredible value , learning from an experienced business woman whose proof lies in the outstanding success of her own brand, as well as the candle businesses who have launched under her expert guidance.
๐๐ก๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ?
You want to start a business and want someone to explain each step in an easy to understand way *
You want to learn one to one vs in a group, absorbing as much as possible in a day
Perhaps youโve never made candles before and want to go through each step thoroughly and at your own pace
Or you have made candles before but have lots of questions
*Note that while this is an in-depth course, covering all the essentials, it is still designed for beginners. You will need to do further research, testing and practice to be able to launch your business.
๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง:
Candles:
The different type of waxes and their importance in candle making
Wick types and how to correctly wick your candle
How to burn a candle correctly
How to make your own luxury soy wax container candles
How to scent your candles from a selection of the highest quality fragrances in the UK
The variety of ingredients needed to make a natural candle, how to select and where to source them
The equipment required, a tutorial on how to use it safely and effectively
How to conduct burn tests to produce safe and fragrant candles you can give as presents or sell.
Compliance and regulations pertaining the sale of candles.
The best suppliers for your ingredients and equipment
Business:
Marketing your products
Packaging
Cost and pricing
Insurance
Compliance with current legislation
Good manufacturing practice, labelling requirements, CLP etc.
Please note that this is a course for beginners, therefore further research, testing and practice will be needed by the student to be able to start a business.
Please get in touch first to arrange a suitable date prior booking.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐?
Iโve been there and done it. I have built my business from scratch combining my job in the city with my love of artisan products. I found soap and candle making a very therapeutic way to escape from the daily stresses of working in finance and love the mix. It was dedication, passion, perseverance and hard work that made it possible. Now I have a successful, highly-regarded, award winning brand and sell-out workshops. It gives me so much joy to share my knowledge, teach and help other people do the same.
As a chandler I am highly skilled, with a practiced โnoseโ. I discovered that blending oils, knowing what works, and creating heavenly fragrances for luxurious candles and soaps is my superpower. As an accountant specialising in budgeting and forecasting with an Honours Degree in International Business Administration and an Honours Degree in Business Studies, there is rigour behind my approach. I know the ups and downs, the challenges, the legalities etc. inside out. My products and courses have been Highly Commended at the Bexley Business Excellence Awards 2020 and I was a finalist for Best Entrepreneur of the year.
Whether you are working full time, part time, on furlough or unemployed there is always time to learn a new skill and the possibility to run a business that fits your needs and lifestyle. You can do it!
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
A kit will be sent to you with the ingredients to make a candle
Scales
Kitchen pans in order to melt the wax, one fitting inside the other.
Pouring jug (pyrex, stainless steel or heat resistant plastic)
This course is taught online
5 hours (flexible times to suit)
This craft course provider has been awarded Platinum status for receiving 50 or more 5 star ratings from previous students.
The Students' Choice award ensures that course providers get recognised for their efforts in the teaching and practice of UK craft.
They also allow tutors to gain valuable feedback on their courses and for new students to find the course that's right for them.
My experience with Paula was increasable. I knew nothing about candle making, but wanted to learn about candle making and make it a business. Paula's energetic and kind personality made the course fun and enjoyable, she loves teaching and to give her knowledge and experience to others. With this course I saved so much time rather than learning time by time. One of the best courses in candle making for business.
Response from Old Bexley Soap Co.:
Thank you Kristina, all the best of luck in your business.If you are starting a candle business, it would be almost impossible without Paulaโs incredible knowledge. I promise you, after being in the forums, I know more in my sessions than people that have been doing it without training for months.
On top of the sheer amount of knowledge, sheโs so super nice and so patient. She explains everything so clearly and it was so enjoyable. I highly recommend the one to one course.
The candle I made is amazing by the way!
Very very happy!