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Melanie Rousselet

Teaches at Atelier Artisane

Being an avid candle collector myself, I began to notice that some fragrances would give me headaches or trigger allergies. This is when I dug deeper and did my own research on what could be causing these reactions. What I discovered was that my favorite candle brands actually use synthetic chemicals to imitate fragrances and to reduce their costs. These chemicals, as it turns out, are very bad for our health and the environment, not so healing and cozy after all! This is where I come in….

I have since made it my mission to learn how to make my own scented candles by utilizing the best quality and l naturally sourced ingredients available. I have created my own unique recipe that uses vegetal waxes such as soy & coconut and pure essential oils in place of chemical substitutes.

Reviews of Melanie Rousselet

(128 Reviews)
  • Natural Scented Candle Making (Bryant Park)

    Reviewed by Lucia P. on 3/24/2024
  • Natural Scented Candle Making (Bryant Park)

    Anonymous review on 1/22/2024
  • Custom Scent & Candle Making Experience

    Reviewed by Ben F. on 12/12/2023
  • Custom Scent & Candle Making Experience

    Anonymous review on 12/11/2023
    The class turns out to be great, but the listing address needs to be updated.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Marlene E. on 5/8/2023
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Sara B. on 4/16/2023
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Praveen N. on 2/13/2023
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Patrick W. on 10/22/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 7/18/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Carol K. on 5/31/2022
    Great class. Clear instructions. Delightful instructor. I would highly recommend.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Rekha K. on 3/15/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 3/14/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Claire K. on 2/14/2022
    It was a fun and informative class!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Linzi L. on 1/24/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by SYLVANUS Z. on 1/24/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Nelly A. on 1/24/2022
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Connie H. on 12/20/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Kari H. on 12/13/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 12/5/2021
    It was straight to the point and very informative
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 11/13/2021
    Valuable information. I enjoyed it.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Nereida M. on 10/9/2021
    Absolutely loved the class! The instructor was very nice and she was very thorough. She gave us time for questions at the end of class and made sure we were satisfied with her answers!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Anastasiia K. on 9/5/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 7/18/2021
    This was a really great class. Melanie is a great teacher and shared some incredibly helpful tips and tricks, along with the best advice on natural candle ingredients. Highly recommend.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Lauren D. on 6/20/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Katie C. on 4/7/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Melodie G. on 3/7/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Keona B. on 2/25/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 2/17/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Li T. on 2/6/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Suzette J. on 2/6/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Dana S. on 1/18/2021
    Very kind teacher and very informative. Also wonderfully answered any and all questions.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Maud G. on 1/18/2021
    Very interesting lesson!!!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Katherine A. on 1/17/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Jessica J. on 1/16/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Ilona W. on 1/10/2021
    Great class, Melanie is very professional and knowledgeable. I got a lot of practical information on how to make scented candles.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Sylvie r. on 1/10/2021
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Mary C. on 12/13/2020
    This class was perfect! It was very well organized and Melanie gives so much information to help you begin or continue making candles as a hobby or a business. She is knowlegable about the toxins from some candle materials and explains what to look out for an avoid. The best class I've taken on candlemaking.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Jual K. on 12/13/2020
    This class so informative. Ms. Melanie gives details and and answers any question you may have.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Annie G. on 12/13/2020
    Great class; very informative.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Elsa V. on 12/6/2020
    It was awesome, very informative .I love it !
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Christine D. on 11/22/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by DAWN H. on 11/9/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Michelle P. on 10/20/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 10/18/2020
    It was just perfect! Great presentation, lovely presenter. Bought kit and had everything I needed. Provided additional information so that I can create lovely candles on my own.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Anonymous review on 10/18/2020
    Very informative. Tons of resources provided. Questions were welcome.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Leandra W. on 9/12/2020
    I loved this class! Melanie is a great instructor who thoroughly covers candlemaking and shares generously. She welcomed questions throughout the class, and since we finished about 15 minutes early, we had plenty of time to cover lingering curiosities. I feel excited and confident about making candles would highly recommend her as an instructor, as well as this course.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Melissa J. on 9/7/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Barbara M. on 7/26/2020
    Melanie’s class was superb, the format flowed very well and the information she shared is so valuable. I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in candle making. I hope Melanie develops other classes in the future.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Sydney H. on 7/26/2020
    Very informative
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Pooja W. on 6/27/2020
    Melanie is a super knowledgeable and her candles look amazing. She is a wealth of information. Thank you Melanie!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Mary S. on 6/17/2020
    I enjoyed this class so much. Melanie was exceptional in her explanation of how to make scented candles. She also was so aware of making candles that were pure and using the best types of wax and fragrance oils. She shared her resources and also a step by step explanation so you can make your own. Melanie was very personable and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her class to anyone who wants to learn how to make these very special candles. I also bought the kit to get started from her company Artisane and I also recommend purchasing that from her too.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Enid V. on 6/8/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Nyla J. on 5/26/2020
    Melanie provided information that was very useful as I start on my journey of creating candles for my company. She shared supplier links, recipes and a link to her presentation. She also thoroughly answered my questions. I recommend her class to anyone who is starting down the path of candle making.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Brooke P. on 5/23/2020
    Melanie is an excellent and thorough teacher! I greatly enjoyed taking her class and I remain very excited to continue my candle making journey. Class is great if trying to start a business, understanding the craft of candle making and learning where to begin. Recommend 10/10!!!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Lori D. on 5/21/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Susan S. on 5/12/2020
    Melanie was amazing! She thoroughly explained and demonstrated the entire process. Additionally, she provided a wealth of information about scents, wax, wicks, and equipment. I appreciated the time she spent answering all our questions. Although I'm a novice, I feel prepared for making candles after her expert guidance!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Yanil T. on 5/9/2020
    Mélanie is a great instructor. She went into depth on ingredients, method, and even the business aspect, which I was very much interested in. The instructions to make your own candles are pretty straight forward. I can't wait to get my supplies and get started.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Aisha W. on 5/3/2020
    I loved the instructor. She was fluent with her directions and answered all my questions. She made the class fun and made me even more excited to begin another journey in my life.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by kim w. on 4/24/2020
    This was a great class- very thorough from start to finish. I'm looking forward to getting all of my supplies and starting to make my own candles! Thanks to Melanie for the knowledge you brought to this course.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making + Wine Tasting

    Reviewed by Joseph S. on 4/9/2020
    Wonderful class. VERY INFORMATIVE!!!! Highly Recommend!!!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by KATHERINE P. on 3/8/2020
    It was my first candle class ever it was to understand. Alot of info but not overwhelming.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 3/1/2020
    I loved how detailed and patient the instructor was! Wish she had more classes I could take with her!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Amna A. on 2/24/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Andreina J. on 2/24/2020
    Love the course, learned so much yesterday with instructor. She was friendly, very educated and willing to share her knowledge. I can’t wait to use her techniques to make my new candles.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 2/9/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Pilar L. on 1/26/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Melissa D. on 1/21/2020
    Enjoyable and informative class. Definitely geared towards those interested in turning a hobby into a business.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Melissa Dippolito P. on 1/20/2020
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Anthony P. on 1/20/2020
    This class was fantastic. Melanie was a ball of fire and very knowledgeable. She is very willing to share most of her tips and tricks to help your hobby become more consistent or maybe even a business. She will answer any questions that you may have limiting to proprietary secrets, naturally. Haha. I would continue to take classes with her if she offered more advanced classes in the future. All and all, great class and you won't be disappointed.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 1/11/2020
    I enjoyed this class. We had a small group and Melanie was very thorough with her information. I enjoyed that stressed the important of natural ingredients. She answered all your questions and was willing to share where she has taken fragrance classes at. I’m happy with my candle and cannot wait to burn it.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 12/16/2019
    Melanie is full of passion and enthusiasm about her candle making. Good class for a beginner. I've learned a lot about the craft.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Cara T. on 12/2/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by perri k. on 11/24/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 11/18/2019
    I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot about both buying and making candles. Melanie, the teacher, is clearly super knowledgeable and informed about the industry, and she was very patient in answering the class's many, many, many questions. I enjoyed the way the class was structured and the fact that it was a pretty small group. You will come away from this class knowing how to make your own soy and coconut wax-based candles and what to look for when buying candles.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 11/18/2019
    Small space with a small group which made the class more personal. Melanie greeted me warmly and made me feel right at home. She had donuts and coffee waiting for us as well which was nice of her. The class started on time but we were waiting for another girl to join. Melanie was so understanding of this and made no big deal to go back over the material the person had missed. I am currently making candles myself so I wanted to learn from a pro to make sure I was on the right track. I have almost every piece of material that she makes candles with at home and a good amount of info I was aware of so I felt confident in my current work. I found her very knowledgeable in a lot of areas. Her pouring technique is amazing and I am going to give it a try at home. If this works as well as it did with the ones we made, I’m on the right path to success. She gave me some great ideas for scents and she provided a ton of sites to get more supplies. I’d take her class again
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Alexandra M. on 11/18/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 11/17/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 11/14/2019
    Melanie's class was very informative and fun. Her passion for fragrance is very evident and the experience was very enjoyable. Its also important to note that Melanie provides printed notes of all the information she covers in the class!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Lucie L. on 11/11/2019
    Melanie was wonderful! She shared all the information you need to make candles, and all the resources you need to find materials on your own! She was particularly open to helping participants understand what it would take to start their own candle-making business. She was very kind and helpful!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Megan C. on 11/6/2019
    From start to finish, this was an absolutely amazing experience. Melanie is super friendly and it is evident that she has a passion, not only for making candles, but for teaching others the craft. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she has an amazing ability of sharing her knowledge in a way that it easy for anyone to understand. She provided us with an information packet, which she went through with us during each step of the process. We made two candles, one being a lotion candle (which I’d never even heard of, but let me tell you it is SO cool!). Melanie was thorough in discussing all of the tools you need to get started, and provided information as to where you can purchase everything. She also went into depth as to why natural candles are the best option and explained the dangers of items such as paraffin and phalates. This course was great for those just looking for a hobby, but also for people who would like to go into business. There’s so many aspects of starting a business and Melanie really provided vital information about how to start one. She’s truly a beautiful soul who made each of us feel inspired, motivated, and confident. If she ever hosts another class, I’ll be the first one to sign up.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Frantzie J. on 10/28/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 10/22/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by rebecca r. on 10/22/2019
    the class was amazing. the teacher was wonderful, I left that class feeling like I learned so much. wonderful experience.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Carmen D. on 10/21/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Taeisha B. on 10/21/2019
    Melanie was incredible! She was informative, and very knowledgeable about candle making. I thank her for sharing her secrets. Melanie delivery was perfect.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Kristin C. on 9/24/2019
    This was a very informative class that provided insightful guidance to choosing certain mediums for natural candle making. It was perfect for both the novice and slightly experienced student. The instructor was very adept at toggling between multiple learning levels when answering questions! I highly recommend this class!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Angeline Q. on 9/23/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Jina G. on 9/23/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Rossella R. on 9/9/2019
    Has been an amazing class! Melanie is so professional and I recommend her class to everyone wants to learn how to make the best quality candles!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Carolina L. on 8/13/2019
    I loved this course! She is truly interested in making sure you have all the information you need to walk out feeling comfortable about candle making and selling them. Great location, great energy, Loved it!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Magayna F. on 8/12/2019
    Very informative and enjoyable.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 8/12/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 6/24/2019
    A phenomenal class. Taught both theory and practice in a calm and thorough way. Would recommend to anyone interested in making their own candles as a hobby or business.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Bert H. on 6/2/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Nory H. on 6/2/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Eric A. on 6/2/2019
    Melanie was fantastic. We had a great time and left with the skills to make our own candles. Thank you Melanie
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 6/1/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Ann S. on 5/20/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Keri T. on 4/16/2019
    I really enjoyed this class. Melanie was very friendly and knowledge. This is a great class to take either if you are preparing to start your own candle making business or if you are just doing this for fun. Melanie very generously shared all of her knowledge and experience and answered any questions coming up in the class. : )
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 4/15/2019
    I had a great time at this class!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Chris G. on 4/15/2019
    The class was very good; however, it should be noted that this is geared towards someone who intends to make candles again in the future using the skills they learned in this class. If that is your focus, I can't think of a better option. Seriously, this is an exceptional class for that. If you're just looking for a quick class to make some candles, it is still a good one. Although you won't get as much out of it
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Lynnette H. on 4/11/2019
    Perfect!! Learn so much and she is super sweet and knowledgeable.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Jana B. on 4/8/2019
    Fun, approachable instructor made the class awesome. Highly recommend!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 4/1/2019
    Wonderful class - Melanie was a knowledgeable and friendly instructor, and the candles turned out great! Wine and cheese were delicious, too :)
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Clara P. on 3/31/2019
    A wonderful and informative class!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Diana P. on 3/30/2019
    Awesome class!, Melanie was very approachable and fun. I have been making my own candles for quite some time now (self taught) and decided to take this class in order to gain some new tips and insight, Melanie was able to answer my questions and really inspired me moving forward. The class is well organized and the resources and information Melanie shares are invaluable , I highly recommend anyone interested in candle making to take her class.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Miho H. on 3/17/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Yin W. on 3/11/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by YUYAO Z. on 3/11/2019
    Melanie is amazing. She shared a lot about how she got into this business and just make you feel you can relate to. You barely see instructors that are willing to share everything with students these days. We learned more than how to make candle.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 3/11/2019
    Great class, the instructor, Melanie, was super insightful and made the entire experience pleasant from welcoming us with coffee to answering all our burning (har-har, pardon the cheap pun) questions regarding the ins and outs of candle making. Would recommend and would take another class offered by Melanie!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Kelly S. on 3/11/2019
    Melanie was so wonderful! I learned so much and can’t wait to light my beautiful new candles! Would highly recommend this class to candle lovers everywhere.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2019
    Informative class, with a good balance of theory and practical candle making. Good insights with view to starting a business as well
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Sonal S. on 2/19/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 2/18/2019
    Really great class and so fun! We learnt both lotion and natural candles, a little bit about the science behind candlemaking and the behind the scenes of what’s needed to sell them. Thank you!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Kayvon C. on 2/11/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Aria b. on 1/20/2019
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Diego Z. on 1/15/2019
    This class was amazing and Melanie is a very good teacher ! I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to make natural scented candles in nyc !
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 1/15/2019
    Melanie was great. She shared her experience with us how to beat make candles and what you need to do to set it up as a business. I learnt a lot. Thank you!!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Alana H. on 1/14/2019
    Excellent class! I left feeling very inspired.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Dariana C. on 12/17/2018
    This class was super informative and fun! I am very happy that I took the class and am certain that the information shared will carry me through my own creative candle making process.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by kira f. on 12/14/2018
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Anonymous review on 12/10/2018
    Melanie is a great instructor, and made the class so much fun! Great ambiance, thorough explanation of the supplies and process, and the wine/cheese was a great plus. :) My only caveat, specifically for those looking to learn about incorporating essential oils into candles -- know that the demonstration part of the class is centered around pthalate-free fragrance oils, not essential oils. Melanie dives into the challenges of working with essential oils in candle-making, and the fragrance used in class is the one ingredient that actually isn't 100% natural. This might not matter to most people, but might to those that are on the purist end of the spectrum.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Paula M. on 12/10/2018
    It was a fun class, but not as hands on as I expected and would've preferred. Also, a bit expensive for what you get. Melanie was lovely, and she did provide all the basics for someone to start making their own candles right away.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Christina P. on 11/13/2018
    It was a great class, organized Melanie really enjoys what she does and is happy to share. Cheese and wine were of course delicious and a nice added bonus. I already bought my melter, mixer, waxes and sample scents the very next morning. Such an easy and fun way to spend a Friday night!
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Anne Marie M. on 10/23/2018
    Melanie's class was a lot of fun. She was very informative and walked the class step-by-step along with providing us with a lot of useful resources that would usually take someone weeks to compile. I had fun learning to make candles along with the other amazing women in the class! Highly recommend.
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Tricia S. on 10/14/2018
  • Natural Scented Candle Making

    Reviewed by Hayley M. on 10/13/2018
    I thought Melanie was a great instructor. She was very informative and gave great information. I had a great time with her and met some really awesome woman in the process!

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