Beginners Candle Making Workshop

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Tap into your creative side with a Beginners Candle Making Workshop, at Earl of East in London. Passionate about producing only the finest artisanal products, Earl of East focus on creating unique scents using bespoke botanical blends and essential oils. You’ll be getting to grips with the process under the expert guidance of one of Earl of East’s talented candle makers, who’ll be taking you step-by-step through the process, before putting your skills to the test and creating your own 6oz scented soy wax candle.

Beautifully presented in an amber apothecary jar and personalised with your own special label, it’s a perfect addition to any home. Prosecco and snacks will be on hand throughout to fuel more creativity.

What's Included?

• Scented Soy Wax Candle Making at Earl of East London for One
• Learn insider tricks from an expert candle maker
• Create your own 170ml candle worth £20, with up to 45 hours of burning time
• 20% discount in store
• Experience gift pack
• Cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day?

You’ll be taken step-by-step through the process by one of Earl of East’s expert candle makers, with prosecco and snacks available throughout. You’ll have the opportunity to smell a selection of fragrances and essential oils, whilst you get insider tips on making the perfect candle.

After being introduced to the materials and equipment needed, it’s time for the creative stuff – making your own 170ml scent soy wax candle. Your candle will cure overnight and can be collected from store or posted to you at no extra cost.

Participant guidelines

Minimum age: 16 (under 18s must be accompanied by a full paying adult)

Under 18s will be offered an al;ternative to prosecco

Spectators are more than welcomed to wait in the bonds.Hackney area, but won’t be allowed into the studio environment where the candle making workshop actually takes place.

The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

Workshops run at 11.00, 14.00 and 17.00 on Saturday and Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 19.30, throughout the year. All bookings are subject to availability and start times are subject to change, based on seasonality and private bookings.

September to March workshops run at full capacity, April to August workshops run based on summer plan.

Each session can host up to 14 participants. Private events are available outside all of those hours and the group size is capped at 35 participants.

We recommend you book at least six weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. Dates are released one month in advance.

Please allow at least 2 hours for the full experience. Workshops last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes but do allow enough time to arrive, grab refreshment and get to know fellow candle makers.

What should I wear?

Your normal attire should be totally fine, unless you’re clumsy, in which case, avoid long sleeves that might end up in the soy wax.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Locations

London - Hackney

Please Note: If you're purchasing a NEW Experience you will be entitled to the validity stated within this description. If/when you are within 3 months of the voucher expiry date and there are still restrictions in place, Virgin Experience Days are offering free extensions to allow the customer to use at a later date. They are reviewing this regularly in line with Government advice and updates.