# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the magic of winter by creating your own whimsical Winter Wonderland candle, approximately 15 ounces when finished.About this EventCLASS DESCRIPTION:Get a little festive with us! Join us for this relaxing, beginner-friendly candle-making experience inspired by snowy landscapes, twinkling lights, festive colors, and holiday magic. In this workshop, you’ll create a beautiful three-wick candle in an elegant white vessel, then transform it into a magical seasonal centerpiece filled with charming winter details.Personalize your candle with adorable polar bears, penguins, miniature Christmas trees, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, snowflakes, colorful holiday accents, and other festive decorations. Add your own finishing touches with sprinkles, glitter, and shimmering mica powder to create a candle that is truly your own.Along the way, you’ll explore a curated selection of cozy winter and holiday fragrances and learn the fundamentals of candle making while creating a one-of-a-kind candle that’s perfect for your home or as a thoughtful holiday gift.Choose Your Signature ScentExplore a curated selection of cozy winter and holiday fragrances, from warm vanilla and cinnamon to Christmas tree, winter woods, peppermint, amber, cranberry, and other festive favorites. Find the fragrance that captures your perfect winter mood.Create and Pour Your CandleLearn the basics of candle making as you create your candle from start to finish. You’ll place your wicks, blend your chosen fragrance with melted wax, and carefully pour your candle into an elegant white vessel. Your finished candle features three wicks and creates the perfect snowy canvas for your Winter Wonderland design.Enjoy a Creative Pause While Your Candle CuresWhile your candle sets, enjoy a relaxing creative break by designing a festive winter bookmark with fun stickers, simple illustrations, snowflakes, Christmas details, and your own personal touches. It’s a playful keepsake and a wonderful way to continue the creative experience while your candle cures.Decorate Your Winter Wonderland CandleChoose from a playful collection of handcrafted wax decorations prepared by the instructor, including adorable polar bears, penguins, miniature Christmas trees, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, snowflakes, and other festive seasonal accents.Arrange your decorations to create your own magical winter scene, then add a little extra sparkle with colorful sprinkles, glitter, and shimmering mica powder. No experience necessary! Come ready to relax, get creative, and celebrate the magic of the winter season. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/119494c0-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w555-h740-dcc8d8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/11a07ba0-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w555-h740-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/11ad4ce0-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/11c0fbf0-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w592-h740-dcd8e8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/11d06540-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w596-h740-dc98a8b8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/11e4d7a0-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w740-h740-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Olga Kardonova is an artist and maker who creates unique concrete candles and home décor. She transforms simple materials like cement and wax into beautiful, functional art-often painting her vessels by hand to add a personal, artistic touch.Her work blends creativity with craftsmanship, bringing warmth and personality into everyday spaces. She finds joy in both sculpting and painting, using each piece as a way to express herself and share beauty with others. For her, art is about storytelling, self-expression, and making the world a little more inspiring-one handmade piece at a time. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/11f4b620-c641-11f1-9b17-2d4e02041cf4-rimg-w523-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/a-very-merry-candle-making-workshop-with-olga-kardonova/100002003212080257 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 71.41, max: 71.41, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria - **lat**: 38.8059242 - **long**: -77.0519714 - **full address**: Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria, 1121 King Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/624935d9c00eb2a182485902e17a509289d25fc7719b24d947cea4be46745eb3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1791811867 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova being held? - **A:** A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria, 1121 King Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova? - **A:** A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova is organized by Shop Made in VA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Very Merry Candle Making Workshop with Olga Kardonova is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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