Discover the art of candle making in this hands-on workshop at Sydney Community College. Guided by an expert candle maker, you’ll learn how to craft your own beautifully scented candles while enjoying a mindful and creative escape from everyday life.
This practical class introduces you to the fundamentals of candle making, from selecting waxes and wicks to blending colours and fragrances. Perfect for beginners, you’ll gain the confidence to continue creating candles at home—whether for personal use, heartfelt gifts, or even the beginnings of a small business idea.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a collection of hand-poured candles, including two container candles (one soy and one beeswax, with a vegan soy alternative available) and a soy melt to enjoy at home.
Course Content
- Different types of waxes and their uses
- How to select and work with wicks, fragrances and pigments
- Essential candle care and safety tips
- Tools and equipment for successful candle making
Materials Included
- Glass candle jars and moulds
- Cotton wicks, holders and stickers
- Fragrance oils and colour pigments
- Beeswax sheet (or vegan alternative) and soy wax
- Handouts to support your candle making at home
What to Bring
- Pen and notepad
- A bag to carry your creations home
- An apron and comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting wax on
Accessibility
This class is held in an upstairs room accessed by approximately 20 steps. Please note there is currently no level access.
Details
You will learn
- Understand the fundamentals of candle making
- Blend colours and fragrances to create personalised candles
- Confidently use tools and equipment to hand-pour candles
You will get
- Two container candles (soy and beeswax or vegan alternative)
- One handcrafted soy melt
- All materials and take-home handouts
Appropriate for
Beginners and anyone interested in learning candle making for fun or as a new hobby.
Preparation
What to bring
- Pen and notepad
- Bag to carry your candles home
- Apron and comfortable clothes
What to wear
Casual; wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wax on.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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