Festive Candle Making Workshop - Friday 12th December 2025 - 11am - 1pm - Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxon OX33 1JZ

In this beautiful setting you will learn the art of making your own scented jar candles and create your own Orange & Cinnamon candle to take home on the day.

The session will show you how to make a candle from start to finish with lots of useful information about where to source ingredients and comparisons between the various containers, waxes, wicks, scents and labels available.

You will be shown the whole process of making jar candles from choosing the right container, wax , wicks and fragrance to preparing the work area, wicking the container, melting the wax, adding the fragrance and pouring the candle.

Candle safety will also be covered as well as other aspects of candle making such as using coloured wax and adding petals and seeds.

Please wear old clothes or bring an apron!

There is a lovely onsite cafe at Waterperry Gardens where you can purchase teas, coffees, cakes and hot food, however you are also welcome to bring your own drinks or snacks along.