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This is a fun activity in Strand, London

Hosted by ambustum at Makerversity (just on the North side of Waterloo Bridge, at the end of the Strand), this 75-minute session invites you to slow down, connect with scent, and leave with your own custom-poured candle.

You’ll learn how to make your own candle using a natural coconut and rapeseed wax blend, exploring ambustum’s signature scent profiles before blending and pouring your own.

Each guest finishes with a personalised label and a deeper understanding of the craft.

A calm, creative experience in one of London’s most beautiful historic buildings.

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“Great class, Sari was super informative and shared a lot of insights. Would recommend!”

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Posted 5 hours ago

Stephanie Jones

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“Enjoyed the class very much. Instructor very knowledgeable. Great selection of fragrances. I had wondered how the wax would be set enough but it was absolutely fine (trust the expert!) and left the class with a lovely candle in a screw top jar.”

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Posted 1 week ago

“The workshop was great and so was Sari who helped guide us through it! I had a great time with my girlfriend and it was lovely to learn about, and walk away with candles of different scents.”

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Posted 1 week ago

“It was very informative and if I wanted to start making my own candles I would be quite informed. The candle I made today smells wonderful and I can’t wait to burn it.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Yvonne Ms Pick

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“A lot of fun and some very useful tips for candle making an d buying/”

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Posted 1 month ago

Sarah Bernard

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“Really fab workshop.....fun, good size class and great teacher”

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Posted 5 months ago

Yolanda Adam

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“Great workshop with lots of background information on how to make candles and where to get supply. I left with a beautiful smelling candle.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Divya Gundlapalli

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“Sari was friendly and gave good candle care tips. Most of the workshop involved waiting for the wax to cool, which made it feel less engaging. It was also less hands-on compared to other workshops I’ve attended. At the beginning, you spend about 5–10 minutes choosing a fragrance from Sari’s list. She heats the wax, and then you weigh the mixture and mix in the fragrance. After that, you wait for it to cool before pouring it into your jar. I was hoping for more involvement in the candle-making process, such as learning about different wax types or melting and preparing the wax ourselves. That would have made the experience feel more interactive and educational. That said, I’m excited about burning this candle.”

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Posted 7 months ago