Xmas Candle Making using pure Beeswax!

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An introduction to candle making using pure beeswax.  Learn how to render, cast, roll and dip beeswax and take home some gorgeous candles.

The Woopi Bee Shed

What's On At The Woopi Bee Shed

Want to learn more about Bees?  We run a series of informative and fun sessions at the Woopi Bee Shed in Woolgoolga, NSW. 
 We focus on beekeeping basics, honey harvesting, native bees, bee art, candle making and a range of other bee related topics

<h2>Straight from our bees</h2><p>One of the benefits of keeping bees is having an ongoing supply of fragrant fresh beeswax. This beautiful buttery substance has been used for candle making for thousands of years and is still considered by many to produce the purist, cleanest, brightest candle. Our wax is cleaned and rendered by us into pure beeswax that is ideal for making candles.</p><h2>What you will learn</h2><p>In this workshop we will cover:</p><ul><li>The properties and benefits of beeswax</li><li>How beeswax is produced in the hive</li><li>How to clean and render wax from the hive</li><li>Choosing wicks, moulds, wax and wax foundation sheets</li><li>How to make candles using moulds</li><li>How to roll candles from wax foundation sheets</li><li>How to make dipped candles</li><li>Tips for storing, melting and managing your wax</li><li>Entering your wax and candles in shows</li></ul><h3>What you can expect</h3><p>This course is run in the gardens at the Woopi Bee Shed, in a covered outdoor space. The aim is to be creative in a relaxed outdoor setting. Participants are advised to wear flat covered shoes and clothes that can get messy.</p><p>This workshop will mix theory and practical work, and you will get to take home the candles you make. The course fee covers making approximately 4 to 8 candles (depending on size chosen). All equipment needed will be provided.  We will focus on candles for Christmas</p><h3>Group size</h3><p>We keep the group size small for these workshops to enable maximum participation and access to equipment.</p>

<h3>Catering</h3><p>A light morning tea will be provided. After the workshop we suggest you try one of the many great eateries in Woopi for a meal.</p><h3>Parking</h3><p>There is plenty of street parking available at this time of day in Hawke Drive.</p><h3>Questions?</h3><p>Feel free to call us, or call in to the Woopi Bee Shed if you have any questions.</p><h3>WARNING</h3><p>European honey bees are present on site. Please let us know if you are allergic to bees.</p>

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