Candle Making Workshops
Take home three quality candles (worth over £35) that you make yourself. Start your candle making journey here in Cardiff Bay. In our experienced-led Cardiff workshops, you will make your own container candles in this two and a half hour workshop. Learn from a local artisan and transform from beginner to confident crafter in a relaxed, welcoming environment. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to successfully make your own candles at home... safely.
What to Expect:
- All Skill Levels Welcome: Our courses are designed for everyone, from complete beginners to those with some experience.
- Experienced tuition: Learn from tutors with a combined 20 years of candle making experience.
- Small group sizes: We ensure a personalised experience with a maximum of six students per class.
- Hands-on learning: Enjoy 2.5 hours of practical, guided tuition in our professional, purpose-designed Dye House. (Evenings and Weekend options)
- All-inclusive: All materials are provided, including eco-friendly plant-based soy wax, wicks and a choice of professional fragrance oils.
- Take Your Candles Home: One glass 200g and two 100g tin travel candles worth over £35. You'll also get a printed course file to take home.
Christmas Candle Making
Later in 2026, Christmas candle making workshop where you can choose from a selection of Christmas inspired fragrance oils.
Dates & Booking
Ready to book your spot? Check out all our course dates and prices.
✨ What You’ll Learn in Our Candle Making Workshops
Our workshops are designed to give you both practical skills and how to make container candles... safely.
You will receive step-by-step guidance and a practical demonstration on how to make a candle. You will then make your candles yourself - calculate the wax/fragrance oil ratio, centre the wicks in place, mix the 'ingredients' and lastly pour by hand the wax into the candle containers.
During your session, you’ll learn:
- candle labelling and UK law requirements
- different types of candle containers
- different types of candle waxes and why we choose plant-based waxes
- different candle wicks why it is important to use the correct sized wicks
- mixing candle wax and fragrance oils in the correct and safe proportions
- finishing off candles to improve aesthetic value
You’ll leave with your own candles that you have made and with the confidence to continue candle making at home.
👩🎨 Who These Workshops Are For
These workshops are suitable for:
- Complete beginners with no prior experience
- Those with some experience but want a knowledge refresher.
With small group sizes, there’s plenty of time for individual support and questions.
📍 Workshop Location – Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK.
TirGlas, Unit 29 Willcox House, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff Bay, CF11 0BA - Workshop Location.
🌟 Why Choose Our Candle Making Workshops?
- Small group sizes for a personalised experience
- Expert guidance with years of candle making experience
- All materials and equipment included
- Take home your own candles
- Focus on sustainable, eco-friendly materials
- Printed file summarising each workshop to take home
These workshops are designed as both a practical learning experience and an inspiring introduction to candle making.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior experience?
No - these workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly and fully guided.
What’s included in the workshop?
All materials, tools, and equipment are provided. You’ll also take home a printed file summarising the workshop and of course, your candles.
How long are the workshops?
2.5 hours with options for weekend and week-day evening bookings
What should I bring?
Just yourself and clothes suitable for a practical, creative session.
Where are the workshops held?
TirGlas Limited, Unit 29 Willcox House, Dunleavy Drive, Cardiff Bay, CF11 0BA
Workshop Location.
🌿 Start Your Candle Making Journey
Whether you're exploring a new craft or deepening your knowledge, our candle making workshops offer a meaningful, hands-on experience.
Browse the workshops above and book your place.