Your tutor, Nicola Heaney, the founder of The Blue Barn Candle Company, is a chandler who creates eco-friendly candles. She became involved in Candlemaking after working for over 20 years overseas as a linguist, working with several luxury perfume and designer brands.

At the start of the workshop you will choose your own unique vessel for your candle, hand-thrown and glazed exclusively for us in beautiful earth tones by master potter Dylan Cross, Artists Poulton, who has thrown our bespoke stoneware for many years.

During the workshop you will be introduced to the art of candlemaking, learning basic notions before moving on to the practical part of the course, making a sustainable soy wax candle to take home with you.

You will learn about different types of waxes and fragrances and how they can affect the environment and even your health. You will also be introduced to fragrance pyramids, and how fragrance ratios and wick sizes are vital for optimal candle performance.

• No prior experience is required for the course, and all materials and equipment will be provided.

• Following the workshop you will be served a Trough grazing table, featuring local and independent produce.

• Guests will be sent further menu details prior to the day.

• Unlimited locally-sourced hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks are included throughout.

• All prices are inclusive of VAT