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Candle Making Class NYC

Learn the art of candle making from a master chandler with 25 years of experience at Back Porch Soap Company. Create beautiful and customized candles in glass containers, blending your scents and colors. Perfect for those interested in making candles for sale or as unique gifts.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $198
  • 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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  • $198
  • Little Shop of Crafts @ 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this candle making class:

Learn how to create beautiful, professional and customized candles in glass containers in this 2.5-hour, hands-on workshop taught by an expert chandler with 25 years experience. Students will blend their own scents and colors. If you are interested in making candles to sell or as a craft for gifts or favors, this class is for you.

Much thought and consideration should go into developing a line of candles. Marla Bosworth has been manufacturing and selling candles since 1998 and will cover the many natural waxes on the market, how to determine which wax is right for you, how to create safe candles, getting cold and hot throws, colors, testing, insurance/liability requirements, labeling requirement, resources for packaging (containers, boxes, labels, wax/wicks, colorants) and much more.

Natural wax candles are a wonderful addition to any indie beauty line or as a launch product. As you know, they add incredible warmth, fragrance and charm to any environment. In this hands-on workshop you will make your own candles, learn how to create candles in glass containers, choose your own scents. If you are interested in making candles to sell or as a craft for gifts or favors, this class is for you!

This Candle Making Class is intended for students to have fun exploring different scents while creating their very own candles. Students will choose their own scents and colors for each candle - one for coconut and one for soy wax. If you are developing a line of candles note that there is much research and education that needs to happen prior to selling and launching your candle line for the safety of consumers and for the liability of yourself and your business. 

Signup for this live NYC Candle Making Class also includes access to Marla's online candle class that students can watch and learn at their own pace. The online class goes into depth about choosing wicks, wax, required labeling, pricing and insurance (for those wishing to sell), testing and much more, leaving us with more time in the live workshop for you to design your own candles.

This class is perfect for newbies, spa owners, estheticians, green beauty entrepreneurs, massage therapist and for those who are currently making candles, but unsure if they are making them properly or need to troubleshoot wicks, candle burn, etc. 

You'll receive an emailed information-packed handout with detailed instructions, formulas, formulating guidelines and a valuable supplier list that is worth the class alone.

Students will design a total of two customized candles - one soy and one coconut wax - in beautiful glass jars by choosing their own color, essential oil blends and more. If you have an existing beauty business, or are launching one, you'll love how these candles easily cross-sell with the rest of your line. 

Marla creates highly experiential workshops - a holistic perspective of learning by transforming new and ancient wisdom. If you've ever attended her classes you know she creates a positive, supportive learning environment that is educational and also fun.

Refund Policy

  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • This excludes same-day class signups.
  • After 24 hours of registration, we do not offer refunds or class transfers due to our event rental space and travel situation.

If for some reason our class is cancelled (this has only been due to major snowstorms), we will promptly refund your registration in its entirety.

Reviews of Classes at Back Porch Soap Company (162)

(4.8-star rating across 162 reviews)
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Crandell D W. on 9/28/2023
    I actually took this candle making class yesterday evening. It was cancelled for the 20th last week. I really enjoyed the class. The teacher was remarkable. She took her time to explain the candle making process step by step. The studio looked amazing. I loved the black tiled floor with streaks of different colors. Both of my candles came out beautifully. The color & scents I choose for making my candles came out very well. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to make candles.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Eli c. on 6/27/2023
    this was a very thorough class. while you make two different kinds of candles that you can take home and burn, the primary purpose of the class is to review the steps needed to get into candle making as a business. as such, the teacher shares her personal experience, providing tips on where to source for materials and how to price. as a big plus, she’s friendly and approachable, so this is not like a dry lecture, or powerpoint presentation. she also left us with a printed booklet which included a lot of what she went over incase theres something you forget. 5 stars (and im not even a candle person)
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by LISON F. on 4/28/2023
    Class was great, really liked it.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Keiko H. on 11/24/2022
    The class was fun and very informative.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Suzette J. on 6/25/2022
    Very knowledgeable teacher. After many tries reading candle making books and making candles with crappy results, Marla cut through all the useless info I brought into class and gave straight forward useful techniques, tried and true products…candle wax, wicks, fragrances and candle vessels. I made 2 great candles and left armed with useful info to continue making candles at home. Thank you!!!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Jessenia C. on 5/28/2022
    We got to make 2 amazing candles. 1 is Soy and 1 is Coconut. They smell amazing. This class is perfect for someone wanting to learn the business side of candles.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Mimi T. on 3/15/2022
    I enjoyed the class very much. Marla’s went through the course material and answered all the questions that I had. Highly recommend!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Catalina A. on 2/22/2022
    I loved it! It was a wonderful class. I found it to be very informative, fun and actually therapeutic. The instructor even provided a video for us to watch before the class which provided a lot of information and will actually serve as a great follow-up resource. I will definitely sign up for more courses.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Aureya B. on 1/19/2022
    Amazing!!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by lydia r. on 8/24/2021
    Great class…highly recommend especially beginners..walked away with lots of information!!! Marla and Cae are awesome!!!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Anonymous review on 1/23/2020
    It is a class packed with information and a lot of hands on experience!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Callie H. on 1/22/2020
    So knowledgeable!
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Wendys D. on 8/25/2019
    Class was good just teacher speaks super fast!!! But overall was great
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Devri K. on 8/25/2019
    The workshop was so informative!!! You gain great knowledge when making your candle. Marla is a great instructor. There's a lot that goes into making beautiful candles, especially starting up your business. YouTube can't give you detail information like being in this workshop. I looking forward to her next workshop.
  • Candle Making Class NYC

    Reviewed by Tiffany S. on 8/25/2019
    Instructor was phenomenal and the class was very knowledgeable I’m super excited to start this new craft
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students highly recommend the Candle Making Class NYC for its comprehensive content and hands-on experience. They appreciate the valuable insights into the candle making business. This class is particularly beneficial for those seeking to either start a candle-making business or improve their candle-making skills. Students also noted that they were able to make two candles during the course and received plenty of useful information about materials such as waxes, wicks, and fragrances. They also valued the availability of resources provided by the instructor like printed booklets and online materials. Quotes: 1. "The teacher was exceptional... she took her time to explain the candle making process step by step... I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to make candles." 2. "After many tries reading candle making books and making candles with terrible results, Marla provided straightforward useful techniques... I made 2 great candles and left armed with useful info to continue making candles at home." 3. "This class is perfect for someone wanting to learn the business side of candles... Marla’s went through the course material and answered all the questions that I had."

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Question from Heather-Anne W.
Do you do a day class evenings are difficult for me
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Hi, Do I need to be vaccinated to attend course?
Answer from Jenn C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi, Back Porch Soap Company does not require students to be vaccinated to join the class, but is taking a number of actions for our New York City workshops, including: - Smaller class sizes of 12 students. - Elevated cleaning and sanitizing protocols. - Requiring students to stay home if they have a fever, are not feeling well, or have been exposed to COVID-19. - Requiring students to wear masks during class. - Vaccination is not required. Hope this helps!
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Do you have to attend this class in order to have access to the online class?
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Hi there, yes you have to sign up for this class to be able to have access to the online candle class. Hope this helps!
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Question from Shawntavia W.
Do we make our own individual candles or does the class watch the instructor make two candles? Also, how many students are in the classroom, it’s not listed?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! This is a hands-on class where each student will design their own candles. This workshop is intended for students to have fun exploring different scents while creating their very own candles. Students will choose their own scents and colors for each candle - one for soy wax, and one for coconut wax. The average number of students is 12. Hope this helps!
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Question from Julia Z.
Hi! How often is this class offered?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Julia! Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the previous classes, this is being offered 2-3 times a month. As of now, the only date we have available is the one posted on this page. If you're interested in this class, you may save this class to your wish list so you'll receive an email when we post a new date. Thanks!
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Question from Cheryl J.
Do we actually make the candles in this class? I thought it included that, but a couple of the reviews seem to indicate otherwise.
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Cheryl! This is a hands-on class, you will be given the materials and supplies and you will make two candles as a class.
Answer from Marla B. Verified Educator
Hi Cheryl, I'm the instructor for this class. I've reformatted this class so that each student now designs their very own two candles (choosing scents and colors)! We use to pour from two pitchers with two essential oil blends. Based on a couple of reviews on CourseHorse where students wanted to make their own I decided to do just that!
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Question from Wendys D.
Hi, where are you located?
Answer from Marla B. Verified Educator
Hi we are located in the Upper West Side.
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Does the course include any printed takeaways?
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Yes. You'll receive an information-packed class handout with detailed instructions, formulas, formulating guidelines and a supplier list.
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Back Porch Soap Company

Back Porch Soap Company was founded in 1998 by Marla Bosworth. Ms. Bosworth leads workshops, brand activations and corporate events to share her knowledge of how to formulate natural skincare products, soaps, candles and perfumes. She is passionate about the organic beauty industry and sharing her knowledge...

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