Workshops

Environmental Candle Workshop

Saturday, August 24th 2024
11am – 12:30pm
$75 per person
Waxman Candles
609 Massachusetts St.

Waxman Candles started making what we refer to as “environmentals” in the late 80’s. Inspired by the beautiful dried flowers and abundant potpourri blends we encountered while visiting retail trade shows in NYC. There have been many themes in our environmental candle line over the years that have incorporated various dried materials such as flower petals, herbs, wheat stalks, evergreens and birch bark.

In this workshop we will demonstrate how to wick, pick, pack and pour-

  • Wick your scented candle insert into the metal mold
  • Pick from our selection of dried botanicals and create your custom design
  • Pack your selected materials around the candle insert
  • Pour liquid wax into the finished packed mold to create the “shell”

Please take note that the candles do require further next day processing such as removal from mold, cleaning and leveling. They will be ready for pick-up on Monday, August 26th.

Each participant will be provided:

  • 1 – 3 1/2″ x 3″ insert candle
  • 1 – metal 4” x 4” mold
  • 1 – packing tool
  • 3 – straw flowers in color of choice
  • 3 – strands of eucalyptus
  • Variety of other dried botanical materials to choose from

Please feel free to bring your own natural dried materials! Materials must be completely dry to prevent mold from growing due to trapped moisture.

Workshop cost is $75 ($68.62 +TAX) per person; start time is 11am & pre-registration is required.
Registration closes at 12pm on Thursday, August 22nd so we can get your selected fragrance insert columns poured for the workshop!

Fragrance Choices

Kumquat

A refreshing sweet and tangy citrus fruit fragrance.

Mayan

A bright musky fragrance with spicy top notes and sultry woody undertones.

Sexy

“Ck One” like perfume scent – Sweet and fruity with gentle spicy undertones.

Wilderness

Fragrant top notes of fresh pine with undertones of smoky cedar and crisp spruce.

Spa

Refreshing blend of herbs, citrus and eucalyptus.

Wildflower

Bright vibrant florals.