Cancelled: AC_P: Candle Making 101: Candle Pour and Laser Etching - St. Patrick's Day Edition

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a hands-on experience that’s more than just festive fun. This beginner-friendly Candle Making 101 workshop teaches you the essential skills needed to confidently create your own small-batch candles at home.
In this guided class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of professional candle making — from understanding wax types and fragrance load percentages to choosing the right wick and mastering safe pouring techniques. We’ll also cover curing, scent throw, and common beginner mistakes so you leave with real knowledge — not just a finished candle.

What You’ll Learn:

• The basics of soy wax and why wax choice matters
• How fragrance load works (and how to calculate it properly)
• How to select and size wicks correctly
• Proper pouring temperatures and curing guidelines
• The foundational process to begin making candles on your own

What You’ll Take Home:

• A custom hand-poured St. Patrick’s candle
• A beginner’s understanding of the full candle-making process
• The confidence to start creating your own small-batch candles after class

No experience needed — just bring your creativity and maybe a little Irish luck.
Perfect for friends, couples, or solo makers who want to learn a new skill in a relaxed, festive setting. DON'T FORGET TO WEAR GREEN!

Meet the Instructor 

 
Sean Hickey

Sean is a recent convert from a life as a project manager in commercial contracting to full-time maker and small business owner. As a Northern Virginia Native, he's always enjoyed working with his hands and finding connection in his community.  When he's not running his small business or volunteering at Nova Labs, he's spending time on his little farm out in Southern Maryland.