Candle making workshop – 21 August 2022

With every group of candle makers we meet, we are more and more inspired – this growing community is simply wonderful! Did you know that by attending the #SMLcandlemaking workshop you automatically form part of our candle makers alumni group, where you will have access to our private Facebook group – Candle Makers Hangout. Our aim for this group is for you all to connect with each-other to give feedback on a specific projects and to share advice and resources with other creatives. There is only one Melissa, she simply cant get to each and every individual question, buuut through this community we can help each-other grow!

Let’s take a look at the round up of photos from our most recent workshop, 21 August 2022.

The #SMLcandlemaking workshop covers the basics of candle making with a fundamental focus on hand poured vegan soy wax scented massage candles. It’s a hands on, fun creative morning which includes a light lunch and sweet treats – something to be enjoyed with friends.

In the workshop we will cover the following:
– An introduction to candle making.
– Different types of candles.
– Methods of candle making.
– The benefits of soy wax.
– Blending essential oils.
– Candle making equipment and care thereof.
– Stockists details.
– How to create a personal brand with a focus on Instagram. (This includes photo editing tools, our favourite apps and tips on how to maximise your engagement.)

Over the years our workshop has gained the attention of small business dreamers, those wanting to start their own businesses in the candle industry and alike, we have taken this feedback on board and have tailored the workshop experience to suit our guests.

We now offer 3 versions of our candle making workshop… 1. Small Business Candle Making (This is our OG candle making workshop which is hosted in Cape Town.) 2. Recreational Candle Making (This is an adapted version of our OG workshop, and is hosted in Hermanus.) 3. Our Online Candle Making Course (Supporting our international audience and readers who are longing to learn from the comfort of your own home.) *We recommend that you purchase our candle making kit to ensure you have all the equipment you need at home to get started…

All the #SMLcandlemaking workshops cover the basics of candle making with a fundamental focus on hand poured vegan soy wax scented massage candles. Each with their own specific focus. Get in touch if you would like to know which workshop would be the best fit for you…

We have two more Cape Town dates set for 2022, these will be announced early September. Sign up to our mailer to be the first to know about new workshop dates and other in-studio news or follow us on instagram.

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Written & compiled by Melissa Lawrence. Photographed by Tegolin Forbes, post production by Melissa Lawrence.