Candle Making Workshops
9 November (sold out)| 10:30 – 12:30
Join local chandler Ursula, founder of Wax and Willow, as she takes you through the different types of waxes and a little bit of the science behind candle making to create your own fragrant candles in our Courtyard Café.
You can find out all the details on the workshops below.
9 November | Home Candle & Botanical Tablet
£49 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee members | Recommended age 16 +
Garden entry included | Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop | Materials included | Free parking for Leonardslee members | Parking Information
Home Candle & Botanical Tablet
9 November | 10:30 – 12:30
Enjoy 2 hours of calm!
As you learn about the process of candle making including information on vessels, wick, wax and fragrance oils.
Ursula will guide you through making your own home candle that you can enjoy on warm evenings with the windows and doors flung open, as you enjoy the scents of summer as they fill your home. You can choose from 4 selected fragrances from my range.
While your candles are setting we will be designing a wax tablet with a botanical layout that can be hung to gently scent a small area throughout the day. You can then enjoy some refreshments and customize your gift box.
You will decorate the box with printed belly bands, ribbons and sprigs of Lavender or other fresh blossoms.
All material will be provided, so spoil yourself with 2 hours of fun and relaxation.
£49 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee members
Garden entry included | Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop | Materials included
Scented Votive Candles with Succulent Toppers
18 October | 10:30 – 12:30 | SOLD OUT
Extend the joy of summer with our 2-hour Votive Candle Making Workshop!
Craft 3 of your own scented candles as reminders of sun-kissed days and al fresco dining. Choose your favourites from our seasonal selection of fragrances, like citrusy zest, tropical blooms or ocean air.
Wick your vessels, blend your fragrance, and then pour 3 of your own votive candles. To add a touch of summer whimsy, top them with adorable wax succulents and create your very own indoor garden. These candles will burn for approximately 10 hours each.
While your candles are setting, enjoy some refreshments and customize your gift box. You'll decorate the box with printed belly bands and ribbons, making them perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Sign up today and create your own summer oasis!
Don't worry about a thing, everything you need is provided.
£49 per person | 10% off for members
Garden entry included | Tea & coffee will be provided throughout the workshop | Materials included
About Wax & Willow
Wax and Willow is a small, independent business created by Ursula Stockley, a passionate candle maker with a love of all things natural and beautiful.
She has always enjoyed filling her home with beautiful fragrance, and one day decided to take the plunge to learn the art of candle making. After taking classes with an Australian chandler, she began the process of making, experimenting and testing to refine her products until she was confident that she had created a truly exceptional candle range.
Being featured in House and Garden magazine and making exclusive ranges for companies as well as selling her products at various outlets.
Ursulas candles are all hand made by herself with the finest natural ingredients including soy wax and highest cosmetic grade Fragrance oils. They are vegan, cruelty-free, and free of harmful chemicals. Offering a line of reed diffusers and room mists, all made with the same high-quality ingredients.
Loving the feeling of calm and peace that comes over you when making candles, enjoying the room fills with the scent of beautiful florals, woodland walks, or the spiciness of Christmas. Ursula would love to share that feeling with you.
Ursula offers fun and relaxed candle making workshops where you can create your own candles from a selection of seasonal scents. You'll have something to enjoy at home, and you'll also learn a new skill.
Visit Ursula website to learn more about Wax and Willow and her products
Wax and Willow is also available in the Leonardslee Gift Shop.
