Our candle making workshops are fully guided and carefully supervised, with safety at the heart of everything we do. Due to the use of hot wax, this activity is best suited to older children, teens and adults.

We generally recommend candle making parties for ages 12+. However, 11-year-olds are welcome if they have made the transition to high school and/or we feel they are able to remain calm, focused and safety-aware throughout the session. This ensures the experience is enjoyable and safe for everyone involved.

All materials used are safety-certified, and guests are guided step-by-step throughout the process, including clear instruction around handling equipment and working at appropriate temperatures. The structure of the session is designed to be calm, focused and well supported at all times.

In the unlikely event that a guest is not following instructions or behaving in a way that could pose a risk to themselves or others, we may ask the supervising parent or carer to step in and assist. This is very rare, as we are experienced in managing groups and adapting our approach to suit different ages, abilities and energy levels.

The hands-on workshop element lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. We also allow for up to a 30-minute break midway through the session, giving you time to serve food, cake, or snacks, or simply to let the guests have a short rest. In many cases, groups choose a shorter break of around 10–15 minutes and then continue, which can bring the overall finish time forward.

All in all, the session can be anything from 2 to 2.5 hours, including the break. We will also need 30 minutes beforehand to set up and 15 minutes to pack away.

We are very flexible about when you choose to serve food, snacks, or cake. A popular time is during our mid-session break, which usually takes place around 1 hour and 15 minutes after the workshop begins. This is also when we will clear the table and remove any unnecessary equipment in preparation for the second part of the session.

Alternatively, you are welcome to serve food at the end of the workshop, before we arrive, or after we leave, whatever best suits your plans.

Our candle parties are designed for older children and teens aged 12–16 years, with 11-year-olds welcome to join if they have made the transition to high school and/or we feel they are able to remain calm, focused and safety-aware throughout the session. This ensures the experience is enjoyable and safe for everyone involved.

While the parties are tailored to this age range, there is no upper age limit for the activity, and we also run dedicated adult sessions. The most important factor is that guests are able to follow instructions and participate safely.

As this activity involves hot wax and equipment, we ask that younger siblings are not present in the party area during the session.

There is no lower guest limit for our parties, and we generally recommend keeping numbers to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a calm, well-paced and fully supported session. Our standard pricing includes up to 6 participants (including the guest of honour), with an additional fee per extra guest. Extra places can be added up to three days before the party, so you don’t need to decide numbers straight away!

Our candle making parties typically have between 4 and 8 participants, which we find to be an ideal group size for both enjoyment and smooth delivery.

Each guest will create one jar candle (approximately 200g) from scratch, personalised with their own choice of scent and colour, and finished in a glass jar to take home. Guests will also decorate and customise a ready-made tapered candle, giving them two finished candles from the session.

All guests also take part in a special, feel-good element designed to celebrate the guest of honour and build confidence. The guest of honour gets to keep the results of this as a keepsake from their party. In addition, where time and group size allow, they may also receive an extra treat to take home.

Yes. All candles made during our workshops use expertly formulated set recipes that are designed to be followed carefully and safely. We work with natural, non-toxic ingredients, including rapeseed & coconut wax, alongside high-quality, safety-certified ingredients that are suitable for home candle use.

During the workshop, guests are guided step-by-step through the process to ensure ingredients are used correctly and safely.

As with all candles, finished products should always be used in line with standard candle safety guidelines. This includes never leaving a burning candle unattended, keeping it away from flammable materials, and using it on a heat-resistant surface. We expect both guests and end users to follow these basic safety precautions when using their candles at home.

Once the candles leave the workshop, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or unsafe use, and candles should always be enjoyed responsibly.