in Bexley
Beginners Candle Making Course with Afternoon Tea in Bexley London / Kent
Description
Learn to create top quality, fragrant, natural candles you can feel proud to burn in your home or gain enough skills to start a business. Paula, the award-winning founder of Old Bexley Soap Company, a master Chandler with years of experience is your host and teacher. Youโll be in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and leave with two beautiful handmade soy wax candles - one large 30 cl and a smaller 12 cl. We finish with a delicious Afternoon Tea. ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ, ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ! ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ง: โข About the different type of waxes for candle making in the UK, the difference between them and how to choose the best one for you โข You will learn about wick types and how to wick your candle โข How to burn a candle correctly โข How to conduct burn tests so you can start your own successful candle making journey at home โข How to make your own container candles using soy wax (the skills leant can be applied to any other wax such as Rapeseed/Coconut and other blends โข How to scent your candles from a selection of the highest quality fragrances in the UK and how to achieve a clean and perfect scented candle โข The variety of ingredients needed to make soy candles, how to select them and where to source them โข The equipment required to make your own candles, how to use it safely and effectively, as well as where you can purchase it in the UK โข Safety, compliance and regulations pertaining the sale of candles โข About the best suppliers for your ingredients ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ? 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! We have a great location in Bexley Village (zone 6 on Oyster Card) which means we are easy to get to from London, Kent, Essex and East Sussex, just a few minutes walk from Bexley train station, with trains from London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Buses 269, 132, B12, 229 and 492 stop nearby. We are just off the A2 and very near the M25. ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ.? I love helping others achieve their goals, whether working full time, part time, retired or unemployed there is always time to learn a new skill and the possibility to run a business that fits into your lifestyle. Covid-19 : Our courses follow the latest governmentโs guidance making sure your day is a fantastic and safe experience
What's included in the price?
โข All tools and equipment โข All materials to make 1 big candle and 1 small candle, soy wax, wicks, containers and the best quality UK fragrances as used in our own candles. โข You will take home the candles you make, a comprehensive course handout including a list of the best UK suppliers, compliance guidelines and the confidence to make more candles on your own at home. โข Afternoon tea and refreshments throughout the session. (We cater for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets)
Duration
5 hours (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Paula is the founder of Old Bexley Soap Co. She grew up in Pamplona, at the base of the Pyrenees of Spain, her family owned vineyards producing award winning wines where she learnt that anything we make will only be as good as the ingredients and methods we put in. Paula is an ovarian cancer survivor, after months of devastating treatment and surgeries she found the determination to do more of the things she loves in life and follow her passion for a healthier living, Soap and Candle making.
Venue
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Weekends
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hen dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Corporate days out & team building
- Stag dos
- Public transport
- Daytime (weekdays)
