5-Day Candle-Making Intensive – Master the Art of Candle Making ✨

Ready to take your candle-making skills to the next level?

Join me, Lise Boullard, owner of JoiebyLise.com for a hands-on, small-group intensive where you’ll spend 2 hours each morning learning a new candle-making technique, experimenting with premium materials, and taking home a beautiful collection of your own creations.

Over the course of five days, you’ll master multiple candle styles — from the basics to marbling, luxury designs, painted jars, and molded shapes — while enjoying refreshments and a warm, creative atmosphere.

Day 1 – Candle-Making BasicsLearn the fundamentals: wax types, wicks, melting, pouring, and scent blending.Fragrance options include Champagne, Lemon, Lavender, and more.Take home: Three 3oz gold tin candles.

Day 2 – Marbling CandlesCreate unscented marbled candles with beautiful swirls of colour and wood wicks.Take home: Two 8oz marbled candles with wood wicks.

Day 3 – Luxury Candle-MakingWhat makes a luxury candle? Learn about vessel selection, wax quality, and the history of fine candles.Take home: One speckled glass soy candle with wooden wick.

Day 4 – Painted Jar CandlesHand-paint your own candle jar using watercolour techniques, then fill it with your custom-scented candle.Take home: One hand-painted jar candle.

Day 5 – Mold Candles & CelebrationWork with molds to create shaped candles such as pillars or decorative designs. End the week with a celebratory spread.Take home: Two molded candles.

• Days 1–4: Coffee, tea, and light snacks
• Day 5: Mimosas, French pastries, and artisanal cheeses to toast your week of creativity 🥂

• Learn multiple candle-making techniques in just one week
• Take home at least 9 handcrafted candles (perfect for gifting or keeping)
• Work with premium materials in an intimate, supportive setting (max 6 participants)
• Build creative confidence while enjoying a relaxing, inspiring experience

📅 Dates: Monday August 25 to Friday August 29, 2025🕐 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM each day📍 Location: Private home near the Fraser River, Vancouver, B.C. (exact address provided upon booking)🎟 Tickets: $490 per person – includes all materials, instruction, and refreshments👯 Capacity: Limited to 6 participants

📸 Bonus: The week will be full of photo-worthy moments — capture your creations and your process in a beautifully styled setting.

Due to the small class size and multi-day nature of this intensive, all ticket sales are final.

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