Manchester · Candle making workshops
Candle making workshops in Manchester
Blend your own scents and pour your own candles — from £38, with 2–3 finished pieces to take home. One of the most affordable candle making cities in the UK.
Manchester candle making workshops
Manchester candle making prices
| Session type | Price range | Duration | What you take home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taster workshop | £38–£55 | 2 hrs | 2–3 scented candles |
| Extended workshop | £55–£68 | 2.5–3 hrs | 3–4 candles + technique notes |
| Private / hen do (per person) | £50–£70 | 2–2.5 hrs | 2–3 candles + personalised labels |
Book a candle making workshop in Manchester
ClassBento lists Manchester candle sessions with live dates and a money-back guarantee.
Manchester tip
Manchester workshops tend to have smaller group sizes than London — you often get more one-to-one time with the instructor. The Northern Quarter and Ancoats studio scene has grown significantly, with several independent candle studios now running regular weekly sessions. Weekday evenings are particularly good for smaller groups.
What you'll do in 2 hours
Scent blending
Choose from 20–40 fragrance oils. Create a single scent or blend your own combination — floral, woody, citrus, or seasonal.
Wax & pouring
Melt soy wax, add fragrance at the correct temperature, and pour into your container. Technique and timing covered by the instructor.
Labels & finish
Personalise your candles with labels while they set. Take 2–3 finished candles home on the day — ready to burn after 24 hours.
Book a candle making class in Manchester
2-hour workshops from £38 — soy wax, fragrance oils and all materials provided.
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Individual candle making courses in Manchester
A hand-picked mix of specific Manchester classes across ClassBento and CraftCourses. Each card links straight to that course so you can check dates and book.
Scent Creation and Candle Making Workshop
Led by Lizzy of Manchester candle company Cedar, you explore fragrance notes and essential oils before blending and pouring your own candle.
Aromatherapy and Wax Melt Making Class
A 90-minute small-group session on aromatherapy and essential oil blending where you create three of your own scented wax melts.
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Scents
A two-hour aromatherapy session where you blend your own essential oil scents and pour three jar candles in a small group.
Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Signature Scent
A hands-on Manchester workshop focused on building a signature scent and pouring your own candle from scratch.
Individual courses checked live on 6 June 2026. Availability changes — if a class is full, the "find more" links on this page show every current Manchester option.
Manchester candle making
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