Hand Dipped Candles For Beginners

Friday, September 5th, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuition: $20, Materials: $10

Fall is approaching fast and nothing is cozier than a homemade dinner party with friends, gathered around a great big table full of food made with love and soft light emanating from taper candles. Join us to make your own taper candles to bring to the next dinner party you attend or to really up the ante on your hosting prowess!   

This is a beginner friendly class that is recommended for ages 14 and up; students will be working with hot wax, so some hand agility and awareness is required. Students should come dressed in clothes that might get waxy! We also recommend closed toed shoes and a hairtie for safety reasons. Consider bringing a notebook and writing utensil for note taking, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a way to transport your candles home (like a plastic grocery bag.)

Students should expect to take home 4-8 candles. 

About your instructor: When not working for the Ely Folk School or Ely Film Festival, Lucy Soderstrom loves to experiment with scent and with color. This has led to many types and scents of container candles and colors of natural dye! However, she also loves the simplicity and grace of an unscented taper candle. If it's the small touches that makes a house a home, replacing your box store candles with something homemade is a great place to begin.