Have you heard of the word “chandler”? It comes from “chandelier”, an old French word which means “candlestick maker.” This December 19, you’ll get the chance to be a chandler when you join Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Thursday Afternoon Crafts: Festive Candle Making. Happening at The Arc, Winchester, you will be taught how to mix and match colors, scents, and various trinkets to create your candle. At the end of the session, you’ll get to take home the candle that you did to decorate your home with or to give as a gift. Proceeds from this event will go to Hampshire Cultural Trust so that they can continue to “manage and support visitor attractions, museums, art galleries and arts centres across Hampshire.”

Thursday Afternoon Crafts: Festive Candle Making

This delightful workshop is perfect for the holiday season. Participants will learn the art of candle making, crafting beautiful, personalized candles to brighten their homes or give as gifts.

The session covers everything from selecting scents and colours to pouring and decorating the candles with festive touches. Guided by an instructor, this workshop offers a relaxed and creative atmosphere, ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. By the end of the afternoon, you’ll leave with a unique, handcrafted candle that capture the warmth and spirit of the season.

Event: Thursday 19 December 2024, 2pm – 4.30pm
Tickets: £27 per person / £21.60 concession

Did you know that the world’s tallest candle according to the Guinness Book of World Records is 24.38m (80ft) high and 2.59m (8ft 6in) in diameter? It was showcased by Lindahls at the 1897 Stockholm Exhibition. This December, join Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Thursday Afternoon Crafts: Festive Candle Making workshop and create a candle that’s one for the books. Book your tickets to this warm and festive event here now.