***NOTE: Because of the long waitlist for this popular program, attendees who do not arrive within five minutes of the program start time will have their seat given to a waitlisted attendee.***
This workshop is an introduction to your choice of fragrance candle making. We will discuss types of candles and which waxes are best suited for which type of candle, wick sizes, heat resistant containers and their sizes, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils and complete instructions on how to burn a candle. Each participant will make one container candle using soy wax and can choose from a variety of seasonally inspired fragrance oils. Once the wax has cooled undisturbed for approximately 24 hours, the participants will take their candle home and may burn it after a 2 week curing period. The wax is hot and fragrance oils can be strongly scented. The registering of children under 18 years old for this event indicates that the parent/guardian acknowledges the possibility of safety concerns while handling hot wax. Program starts promptly, no admission is allowed after instructions are given.
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About the Artist:
I am an artist and after receiving my BA with a concentration in Commercial Art, I developed and instituted curriculum for youth classes at Worcester Art Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts and Summer’s World Center for the Arts. I also taught Graphic Design at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts. I believe that an artist can be creative in any medium and created the soap making workshops. My experience helped me develop safe methods of soap making, hence my workshops are geared to all ages and capabilities.
I also make redware sgraffito and slipware pottery. The word sgraffito is derived from the Italian word “sgraffire”, meaning to scratch. Even though it is an ancient technique, it was also used by early American redware potters. Originally, I was influenced by the 18th century Pennsylvania German potters however, my work has since evolved and I am influenced by folk art from all over the world, every day objects, patterns, animals and personal symbolism. I also collaborate with Master Potter Rick Hamelin, of Pied Potter Hamelin.