The Ultimate Candle Making Course – 3-Week Intensive 🔥
Become a Candle Maker from Scratch — Relax, Create, and Master the Art! Dive into the world of candle making with our 3-week hands-on course at Arting Around, designed to take you from complete beginner to confident creator. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing hobby, a meditative creative outlet, or even the foundation to start your own candle business, this course provides in-depth instruction, professional guidance, and exposure to high-quality materials.
Course Structure
Duration: 3 sessions (1 session per week)
Session Length: Each session is 2 hours long
Cohort Options - check for the next start dates!
Morning Group: Sundays at 10:30 AM EST
Evening Group: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM EST
Location: 191 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 310, Toronto — 5-minute walk from Eglinton subway, free parking on site
All Supplies Provided: High-quality soy wax, gel wax, wicks, fragrances, dyes, molds, containers, and decorative elements
Snacks and Light Drinks Included
Each participant also receives our exclusive Arting Around Candle Making Manual, so you can continue creating stunning candles at home.
Don’t worry if you miss a session — we’ll make it easy for you to catch up and complete your projects.
What You’ll Learn (Weekly Outline) Week 1 – Candle Making Foundations & Decorative Elements
Introduction to soy wax, wicks, containers, and molds
Explore fragrance blending and decorative techniques
Special focus on using dried flowers and unique decorative elements
Make 1 container candle and 1–2 mold candles
Learn essential safety practices and professional techniques
Week 2 – Gel Wax & Layered Candles
Master gel wax techniques for transparent, layered designs
Create 1 ice drink candle (latte, matcha, or coffee-inspired)
Create 1 water-themed candle using gel wax
Experiment with color, glitter, and embedded decorations
Week 3 – Hyper-Real Dessert Candles
Learn whipped wax, foaming, and realistic dessert textures
Make 1 large, hyper-realistic dessert-inspired candle
Focus on advanced decoration, composition, and finishing techniques
Why This Course is Special
From Beginner to Advanced: Start with fundamentals and progress to professional-level designs
Hands-On Guidance: Step-by-step instruction while leaving room for creative freedom
Safe & Non-Toxic Materials: High-quality soy and gel wax and safe decorative elements
Relaxing & Meditative: Candle making is therapeutic, calming, and perfect for stress relief
Business Potential: Learn techniques you can replicate to sell candles or start a creative business
Exclusive Candle Manual: Continue experimenting at home with confidence
Knowledge and skills to create professional-quality candles
A collection of 6–8 finished candles, including container, mold, gel, and dessert designs
Confidence in working with wax, fragrances, color, and decorative techniques
The Arting Around Candle Making Manual for continued learning at home
Booking is required in advance to secure your spot. If you have any questions, please email us at hello.artingaround@gmail.com or call 647‑928‑7104.
Transform your creative ideas into beautiful, hand-crafted candles and experience the joy, relaxation, and endless possibilities of this immersive 3-week course!
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Arting Around Workshop Registration Form
All fees are non-refundable. In the event of an emergency, credits can be applied towards future events.