Step into the Christmas spirit with this joyful candle making workshop – a hands-on experience where you’ll craft beautifully scented candles inspired by the season. With warming fragrances of cinnamon, gingerbread, vanilla, spiced orange and more, you’ll create festive candles in stunning mosaic containers, ideal as handmade gifts or seasonal décor.
Explore candle making basics including safety, wax types, fragrance blending, and decorative techniques – all with a charming Christmas twist. This mindful escape from holiday hustle and bustle allows you to rediscover the magic of the season and reconnect with your creativity.
Your tutor will also provide beautiful gift boxes so your handmade candles are ready to share or place under the tree.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand candle making fundamentals
- Use tools and materials confidently
- Blend seasonal fragrances and colours
What You’ll Make
- Two festive container candles
- One soy melt
- One beeswax candle (soy wax substitution available)
Course Content
- Tools, techniques & safety tips
- Working with different wax types
- Festive fragrance blending & colouring
- Decorating & finishing touches
- Creating a handmade candle collection
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- Fee: $189 (includes materials)
Course Materials
- Glass jars, moulds, wicks, wick holders
- Fragrance oils, colour pigments
- Beeswax sheet or vegan alternative
- Measuring & stirring tools
- Handouts for home practice
Accessibility
Please note there is no level access; the room is accessible via approx. 20 steps.
You will learn
- Understand candle making fundamentals
- Blend seasonal fragrances and colours
- Confidently use tools and materials
You will get
- Two festive container candles
- One soy melt and one beeswax candle
- Gift boxes and take-home handouts
Appropriate for
Beginners and those with some candle making experience wanting a festive-themed session
What to bring
- Pen and notepad
- A bag for your creations
- An apron or comfortable clothing
What to wear
Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for working with wax
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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