Candle Making Classes

Candle making classes are a great way to learn a new hobby or add to your existing candle making skills.

Learn to make beautiful candles

Taking a class on candle making is an excellent way to learn about the different types of candle waxes, the equipment needed and the various techniques used to make each style of candle. There are many classes for candle making offered both on and off line.

Classes in candle making are available for those that are new to the craft and for experienced candle makers who want to learn a new skill or technique. Many locations offer special classes in candle making for children where they learn basic skills and create a finished candle to take home.

There are Web sites that offer online candle making courses where you can learn the art of candle making in the privacy of your own home. Some people find it is fun to invite a couple of friends or family members and complete the online course together.

One of the more popular candle making sites is One Stop Candle. Their introduction to candle making is offered for free and teaches everything you need to know to create your first candle. You can take as long as you need to complete the course, but registration is necessary. Some enrollees finish the course in a couple of hours, while others may take a couple of days. The course is taught by Bob Sherman, author of Candle Making - A Step by Step Guide from Beginning to End, Wax Art for Fun and Profit and Guide to Hand Dipping Incense. Mr. Sherman's introductory course covers candle making safety, basic skills and detailed instructions for creating a beautiful finished candle. Once the introductory course is completed, there are further candle making instructions and projects offered. One Stop Candle is also known as the Artisan School.

Another great Web site for online candle making classes is Nature's Garden Candles. This site offers free classes that cover candle safety, basic and advanced skills of candle making, marketing your candles and growing your candle business.

There are also Web sites that offer candle making instructions and techniques. These sites include:

• Candle Help
• Wicks-Wax-Scents
• My Craft Book
• Candle and Soap Making Techniques
• Bitter Creek South Candle and Soap Supply
• Creative Spotlite
• Let’s Make Candles

For many people, learning candle making in a hands-on setting is often more interesting and exciting then learning through an online course. To find a hands-on course in your area, check with your local craft stores, candle making supply shops, libraries and recreational centers. Classes may also be offered in adult or continuing education settings and community and civic centers. Check online and look in your local newspapers for more information.

The following are examples of candle making classes given at various locations:

• In addition to the online classes offered by One Stop Candle, Mr. Sherman also offers classes in Williston Park, New York. These hands-on classes are limited in size and enrollees receive personal attention from Mr. Sherman.
• Located in Point Richmond, California, The Nova Studio offers candle making classes including making natural aromatherapy candles.
• Candles and Supplies in Quakertown, Pennsylvania offers classes in candle making for beginners and those that have candle making experience. A small sampling of their many candle courses include:
  • Appliqué and decal candles
  • Bakery candles
  • Basic candle making skills
  • Cut-and-curl candle carving
  • Fruit preserve, wine and beer glass candles
  • Layered overdipped and twice poured pillar candles
  • Natural candles with soy and palm waxes
• Michaels Arts and Crafts stores located throughout the country offer classes in crafts including candle making.

Taking candle making classes is a wonderful way to learn everything you need to know to enjoy a creative and rewarding hobby that may even grow into a profitable candle business.

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