Candle Making

Make beautiful, pleasantly scented candles from natural beeswax with your own hands! At the Tartu Nature House workshop, we’ll learn how to roll candles from wax sheets, experiment with different making techniques, and craft packaging for the finished candles using recycled materials.

Making beeswax candles is a simple and accessible activity that’s perfect for crafting together. The workshop is especially enjoyable during the pre-Christmas season, when the finished candles can also be used as personalized gifts.

In addition to the hands-on activity, we’ll explore what materials candles are made from, how their composition affects the environment, and what to look for when choosing candles.

What will we do in the workshop?

In this workshop, we’ll combine creative crafting with knowledge about beeswax, candle-making, and eco-friendly choices.

• We’ll make candles from beeswax sheets. We’ll learn how to roll beeswax sheets into candles and experiment with different rolling techniques.
• We’ll create candles of different shapes and sizes. We’ll explore how the placement and rolling of the beeswax sheets can change the appearance of the candles.
• We’ll explore other methods of making candles. We’ll also discuss other techniques for making beeswax candles.
• We’ll decorate the candles. We’ll look for creative ways to give our candles a unique look.
• We’ll make packaging. We’ll use recycled materials to create beautiful packaging for taking the candles home or giving them as gifts.

At the end of the workshop, each participant will take home the beeswax candles they made and the packaging they crafted for them.

Why choose beeswax candles?

Beeswax is a natural material produced by bees to build their honeycombs. Candles made from it have a characteristic mild honey scent, and no complicated tools are needed to make candles from beeswax sheets.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the differences between beeswax, paraffin, and other materials used in candle making. We’ll also discuss how the origin of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, and use affect a candle’s environmental footprint.

We’ll learn to make more informed choices and explore how to use materials sustainably while crafting.

Gift packaging made from recycled materials

The finished candles are perfect for yourself or as gifts. That’s why, at the end of the workshop, we’ll also make packaging for them.

When making the packaging, we’ll use recycled materials, giving them a new purpose and reducing the need for new packaging materials.

The result is a complete handmade gift where attention has been paid to both the contents and the packaging.

Who is this workshop for?

The beeswax candle-making workshop is perfect for work teams, groups of friends, and other groups who want to create something practical and creative together.

The workshop is especially popular during the pre-Christmas season and fits well into the program of a Christmas party, team-building event, or other gathering.

The preferred number of participants is up to 12 people, but the workshop can also be organized for larger groups. We’ll work out the exact details based on your group’s size and preferences.

Ordering and Booking the Workshop

The workshop is held by advance reservation. We’re flexible in our planning and will accommodate your group’s wishes and needs whenever possible.

Please email us with your desired date, number of participants, and any special requests. Together, we’ll find a solution that works for your group.

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