An Introduction to Candle Making

Join us at The Werombee Hive for our introduction to Beeswax Candle Making!

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that doesn’t require artistic experience, beeswax candle-making is the perfect choice! It’s a relaxing and enjoyable process that lets you unleash your creativity while making something beautiful and practical.

Our workshops guide you through the entire candle-making process, from choosing the right wick to crafting your own handmade candles. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll feel confident in creating your own unique beeswax candles. All materials and tools are provided, and Ally from The Werombee Hive will offer experienced step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop.

3 - Hour Beeswax Candle Making Workshop

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Cost: $120 Per Person

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Workshop Overview:

Candle Design & Preparation:

Learn about different types of wicks and the properties of beeswax.
Understand how to create your desired candle shape and size.
Explore colour and scent options to personalise your candles.

Candle Making Process:

Follow step-by-step guidance to melt, pour, and shape your beeswax candles.
Gain hands-on experience as you create two 150g beeswax candles to take home.
Safety instructions and expert tips are provided throughout.

Finishing Touches:

Learn how to safely finish and set your candles for use.
Take home your beautifully crafted candles ready to light up any room.

What’s Included:

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • Introduction to beeswax and different wicks

  • Hands-on candle making

  • 2 x 150g Beeswax Candles

  • Safety instructions

  • All materials & tools provided

  • Refreshments & snacks

  • Complimentary resources for future projects


This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to create their own natural, eco-friendly beeswax candles in a fun and supportive environment!

Close-up of yellow beeswax candles, some standing upright and one with carved facial features, on a wooden surface.
Various beige candles, including moon and face designs, arranged on a wooden tray with a glass jar in the background.
Close-up of several unlit beeswax candles of various heights placed on a wooden surface.
A large, unlit, brown candle with a wick, placed in a metallic candle holder against a plain background.
A carved beeswax candle in the shape of a star, with a white wick at the top, placed on a white surface.
A wicker basket filled with beige candles shaped like numbers, letters, and bees, on a lace cloth. Some candles are placed outside the basket, on a wooden surface.
Two yellow cylindrical candles with white wicks placed on a white surface against a neutral background.
Three gold-colored candles of varying heights on a white surface against a plain background.
Three decorative beeswax candles with intricate carvings, placed on a wooden surface, next to a jar of honey.
A candle shaped like a swirl of beige-colored wax, standing upright on a white surface.
A white bowl filled with cream-colored beeswax-shaped candles, some with symbols and numbers, on a wooden surface with blurred background of striped objects and a bottle.
A beige, pumpkin-shaped candle with vertical ridges, sitting on a white surface against a plain background.
Various yellow candles, including pillar, shaped, and pillar, displayed on a wooden surface with jars of condiment in the background.
Beige candle with carved bee, honeycomb, and flower designs, with a white wick on top, placed on a white surface.

Workshop Health & Safety

  • Physical requirements: This workshop requires strength and precision, particularly for tasks such as cutting glass. It may not be suitable for individuals with weak wrists.

  • Health precautions: For the well-being of all participants, please wear face masks and refrain from attending class if you are feeling unwell.

  • Age requirement: This workshop is designed for 16 years and older.

  • Footwear: Please wear closed-in shoes for your safety, especially when working with lead and cutting glass.

Payment Details

  • To secure your place in the workshop at The Werombee Hive, full payment is required at the time of booking through our online booking system.

The Werombee Hive Workshop Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by the Student:

We understand that sometimes life happens, and you may not be able to attend a workshop you’ve fully paid for. In such cases, the following options apply:

  • More than 4 weeks prior to the workshop: A refund will be issued, minus a $30 administration fee.

  • Within 3 weeks of the workshop: No refund will be provided. However, you are welcome to send someone else in your place or Workshop credit will be issued and you can transfer this to another future workshop.  

Please note: No exceptions can be made to this policy due to the costs of materials, administration, and turning away others once the workshop is full. As a small family business, we cannot absorb these costs.

Cancellation by the workshop:
All workshops at The Werombee Hive require a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event a workshop needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, your workshop cost will be fully refunded. You can also opt to transfer your deposit to another workshop.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to sharing the wonderful world of glass with you.