Complete Beginners Candle Masterclass - Mornington
Description
Ignite your creativity at this candle-making retreat for complete beginners.
You'll take home all the fantastic items you create, and choose fragrances from a phthalate-free fragrance library.
Location: Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula.
Friday Night - Introduction to Candle Making & Theory:
- 5.30pm to 6.30pm, we'll kick off with a warm welcome, and get social complete with bubbly/ juice and a shared grazing platter.
- 6.30pm - 8.30pm Dive into the basic theory of candle making by exploring the different candle types, wax varieties and their pros/cons, the importance of temperature, how to add fragrance, how to measure ingredients, adding colouring, and the wick varieties on the market.
Saturday - Get Hands-On: 10am-5.00pm
- 10am to 12pm:Practical learning - learn to decifer wick charts, understand the mathematics of fragrance ratios, converting water to wax, necessary equipment and how to select materials.
- 12pm-12.45pm: Vegan lunch is served.
- 12.45pm-2.45pm Craft 2 of your very own soy container candles.
- 2.45pm - 3.30pm Afternoon tea is served.
- 3.30pm-5.00pm Make your own soy wax melts and tea lights.
Sunday - Refining The Science & The art
- 10am -12pm: The science of wick testing and how to double wick. Learn about making massage oil candles.
- 12.00pm - 12.45pm: Enjoy a vegan brunch.
- 12.45pm-2.30pm Dive deep into troubleshooting techniques.
- 2.30-3.00 Afternoon tea and farewells.
What's Not Included: Accommodation and travel expenses are not part of the retreat package.
Extras: If you need candle-making supplies, you can pre-order them online and v oid shipping with the code WORKSHOPPICKUP.
How to Book: Express your interest by emailing info@blazeandfoam.com.au with your preferred date. We'll get in touch once there are at least 5 attendees.
Terms: Don't forget to read and agree to the terms and conditions before purchasing your retreat. Rescheduling may occur if there aren't enough participants.