the Price of Candle Making Classes

I took a class at a local craft store on candle making. It was 2 hours long and included all of the materials - wax, additives, color, scent and a glass container for the candle itself. When I asked about a gratuity I was told that it was included in the class fee.

Since it was a beginner class, a lot of time was spent on how to properly and safely melt the wax, how much scent and color to use, etc. Since so much time was spent on the basics, the actual pouring techniques got a little bit of a short shrift. The class was too short. They needed at least another hour and for the money I spent I think that would have been reasonable. The instructor was good and the materials were of good quality, we just ran out of time.

If you're just starting out in candle making, I'd look for a series of classes instead of just one - maybe a two hour class that met two or three times. This would allow you to learn the basics while also getting enough information for maybe two different techniques for making candles, such as a container candle and a pillar candle or votives.

Shop around. Prices vary widely on candle making techniques and the most expensive isn't always the best. If your class doesn't provide the basic supplies, container wax is only about $3 a pound and the color and scent is only a couple of dollars more. You might find a better value in a much less expensive class that requires you to purchase your own supplies than an expensive one that provides them.