Candle Making Workshops
Discover the
Art of Candle Making
Relax, get creative and learn the art of candle making in a friendly, hands-on workshop. Create your own beautifully scented candles and wax melts while learning practical skills you can enjoy long after the session ends.
Location
St Albans and Berkhamsted
Sessions
3 hours · Ages 12+
Experience
No previous experience needed
About Pemberley Candles
Creative, Hands-On Candle Making Workshops
Pemberley Candles has been running relaxed, hands-on candle making workshops since 2018, inspired by years of enjoying creative workshops around the country. Our sessions are held in a Victorian schoolroom in Childwickbury, St Albans, creating a welcoming setting where you can slow down, learn something new and enjoy getting creative.
During each workshop, you will be guided through the candle making process, from melting the wax to selecting fragrance oils and dyes for your own scented candles. You will also have the chance to create wax melts, with options including colour, glitter and petals to give your creations a personal touch.
Alongside our regular workshops, we can arrange private sessions, corporate groups and one-to-one candle making experiences. Gift vouchers are also available, making a workshop a thoughtful present for anyone who enjoys crafts, fragrance or trying something different.
We also run a monthly two-hour workshop at Tewinbury Farm near Welwyn, which can be booked separately here.
In-Person Candle Making Workshops
Workshops in St Albans, with Berkhamsted sessions available on request
Classes in Berkhamsted — on request
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on candle making experience where you can create your own scented candles and botanical wax melts. No previous experience is needed. Our classes are relaxed and unhurried, giving you plenty of time to work at your own pace, ask questions and enjoy each stage of the candle making process. This makes our workshops ideal for complete beginners as well as anyone looking to enjoy a creative activity.
Choose from a selection of fragrance oils and dyes as you create candles and wax melts that reflect your own style. Along the way, you will learn about different types of wax, wick selection, suitable containers, equipment and practical candle making techniques, with guidance throughout the session.
Included
All materials and light refreshments are provided, with free parking available. Workshops are suitable for ages 12 and over. Please let us know in advance about any allergies relating to wax, fragrance oils, food or drink.
Times
10 am – 1 pm
Cost
£75 per person
Venue
St Mary’s Schoolroom, Childwickbury, St Albans, AL3 6JJ
Upcoming dates
26 September 2026
Saturday
24 October 2026
Saturday
21 November 2026
Christmas classes start · Saturday
28th November 2026
Saturday
Alternative dates can be arranged on request.
Booking
Book one of our upcoming workshop dates or get in touch to arrange an alternative date. Private groups, one-to-one sessions, corporate workshops and gift vouchers are also available.
What Our Guests Say
“Very happy, and excellent value for money.”
Get the Best from Your Candles
Proper candle care helps your candles burn more evenly, last longer and stay safer to use. On the first burn, allow the wax to melt close to the edges of the container to help prevent tunnelling. Before each use, trim the wick to approximately 5mm and avoid burning your candle for more than three to four hours at a time.
Burning tips
- Keep melted wax free from matches, wick trimmings and other debris.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Avoid touching or moving a candle while it is burning.
- Keep candles away from flammable materials, heat sources and draughts.
- Keep burning candles safely away from children and pets.
- Stop using the candle when approximately 15mm of wax remains at the base.
- When burning several candles, leave enough space between them and keep the room well ventilated.
Extinguishing tips
- Use a candle snuffer where possible rather than water.
- Make sure the flame is completely extinguished before leaving the room.
- Allow the candle and container to cool fully before handling.
- Avoid using knives or other sharp objects to remove wax from glass containers.
Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers are available for the workshops — please use the Contact Us page.
Contact Us
Ready to Make Your Own Candles?
Join a relaxed, hands-on candle making workshop and create something you can genuinely enjoy taking home. Whether you are coming on your own, with friends, as a private group or for a special occasion, Pemberley Candles offers a welcoming experience designed to make candle making enjoyable from the first pour to the finished result.