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Class:
Excel for Candle
Makers
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Deborah Park
Cost: $15 observation/paperwork
fee
Description: Learn about
excel and how you can easily use it to keep records of your
Candle making supplies, finished inventory, sales, income,
and expense records for tax purposes. Booklet of
instructions covering basic information…to merging cells…
adding charts…formulas and functions…and conditional
formatting. Blank spreadsheet examples included…but will
email already designed worksheets that you can save on your
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Class:
Angel Candle Carving
Skill Level: Intermediate -
prerequisite is beginner candle carving
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: Each student will
get to choose their own color scheme and make a beautiful
carved angel candle. John will explain tips, tricks and techniques as
you are carving your candle.
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Class:
Ribbons & Bows Candle
Carving
Skill Level: Intermediate -
prerequisite is beginner candle carving
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: Each student will
get to choose their own color scheme and make a beautiful
carved ribbons and bows candle. John will
explain tips, tricks and techniques as you are carving your
candle.
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Class:
Memphis Belle Candle Carving
Skill Level: Intermediate -
prerequisite is beginner candle carving
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: Each student will
get to choose their own color scheme and make a beautiful
Memphis Belle carved candle. John will
explain tips, tricks and techniques as you are carving your
candle.
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Class: Lighthouse Candle Carving
Skill Level: Intermediate -
prerequisite is beginner candle carving
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: Each student will
get to choose their own color scheme and make a beautiful
carved lighthouse candle with dolphin figurines.
John will explain tips, tricks and techniques as you are carving
your candle.
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Class:
Butterfly Bows Candle
Carving
Skill Level: Intermediate -
prerequisite is beginner candle carving
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: Each student will
get to choose their own color scheme and make a beautiful
butterfly bows carved candle. John will
explain tips, tricks and techniques as you are carving your
candle.
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Class:
Microsoft Word for Candle Crafters
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Deborah Park
Cost: $15.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Learn the
features of word, such as pre-designed templates, spelling
and grammar checker, word count, graphics, tables, inserting
arrows, faces, symbols etc. Create custom labels,
brochures, and web pages… get help from wizards… or your
choice of office assistances. Booklet of notes and
instructions along with sample templates included.
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Class:
Beginner Cut & Curl Carving
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: John Strelnieks
Cost: $30.00
Description: An intense
training session on the art of cut & curl
candles. Each student will make their own bows &
sashes candle and
receive tips, tricks and techniques as they are carving.
Includes: A finished candle
that you make and carving tools will be available for
purchase also. |
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Class:
Aromatherapy Gift Baskets
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Deborah Park
Cost: $20.00 to participate or $10.00 observe/paperwork
only.
Description: In 2007 I sold over 100 gift
baskets… they make great gifts and can be customized to the
occasion and price range that is requested. You can make a
variety of your own items to include in the baskets such as
candles, votives, tarts, scented crystals, reed sets, aroma
beads, soaps, bath salts, etc. I have done gift baskets for
birthdays, bridal and baby showers, Mothers day, Easter and
Christmas presents… ranging in price from a $5.00 gift for a
teacher or school bus driver to a $75.00 retirement basket.
This class will go over how you can create a unique gift by
the price range requested… the occasion…and the fragrances
used. Participants will make a gift basket that they will
take with them. |
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Class:
Centerpieces & Table Favors
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Deborah Park
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 to observe or get paperwork
Description: Learn how to
design and make centerpieces and table favors for special
occasions such as weddings, bridal or baby showers,
retirement parties, or a holiday get together. . This class
will go over a variety of different ideas for those needing
a larger quantity of smaller items to ideas for larger items
with smaller quantities…making it easier to work with
different size budgets. Participants will get a complete set
of instructions for all items that are shown and will have
different items to take with them.
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Class:
Bleeding Skull
Demo (Twice Pour)
Skill Level: Intermediate (all levels welcome)
Instructor: George Boddie
Cost: $15.00
Description: You will
learn how to create a great goth Halloween candles using a
hurricane shell. Two different types of wax are used
and tips on determining shell thickness and coloring are
covered in this class. A copy of the Yard Sale
Chandler with instructions on creating marble candles, sand
candles and of course the bleeding skull candles. |
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Class:
Firestarter
Demo
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Wilfred
Patterson
Cost: FREE
Description: Learn how to
cut costs, make money and improve shop efficiency from your
waste product - scrap wax! Production and marketing
will be discussed. Demonstration only and handouts
provided. |
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Class:
The Emotional Candle Purchase
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Kathy Patterson
Cost: FREE
Description: Gift purchases
are often made for emotional reasons. Learn to make
candles that will appeal to the customers sentiment and sell
more of your products to people who are undecided on what to
purchase for their gift occasion. Six candles which
have proven to be successful for years will be shown with
instructions on how to make them. Demonstration only
and handouts are provided. |
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Class:
How to Make Effective Brochures
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Carl Hill
Cost: $15.00
Description: "Get the
word out" about your products and services! Great for
advertising your events, shop, web site, products,
fundraisers, and MORE! Learn to make great looking
brochures for use as mailers, handouts and advertising
displays. This class will cover content, layout,
software (including a fantastic FREE software package),
how to avoid common mistakes, printing, and how to
distribute you brochures. Several examples will be
shown.
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Class:
Sand Candles
Skill Level:
Advanced but all welcome
Instructor: Carl & Noreen Hill
Cost: $30.00
Description:
Learn how to make these classic sand candles
using votive plug inserts. Inserts help the
candle to cool quicker and eliminate the need to
poke and refill, so candles can be finished in
about half the time of traditional wicked sand
candles. Sand box and safer finishing techniques
will be shown and discussed. Participants will
get their own personal sand box and get to make
and keep a sand candle with flowerpot votive.
They will also get to keep the $16.99 Flower Pot
Votive Plug included in the price of the class.
Complete step-by-step
instructions are also included.
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Class:
Candle Making Tips Everyone Should Know
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Carl Hill
Cost: $20.00
Description: This
fun class will cover many of the "little" money and
time saving tips and tricks we have learned over the
years. You will learn great safety tips, how to
quickly (and properly) wick containers, the many
uses of heat guns, how to make level candles, how to
use and care for your different mold types (Metal,
Plastic, Rubber), several examples of the "poor
man's" wick bars, and MUCH MORE! A copy of class
notes will be included to each participant.
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Class:
Chunk Candles
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Diana Furman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Just when you
think there is nothing more to learn about chunk candles,
then something new pops up. You will experience the joy of
leaning many techniques for making chunk candles and you can
use some of these ideas when making other candles too.
Each participant will make two candles of their choice. |
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Class:
Tiffany Candles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Diana Furman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: This has not
been taught at a candle workshop for a long time and you
will be surprised at the number of common items in your home
that can be used as the basis for this candle. Each
participant will select the style and color for their candle
and learn learn some of the secrets and techniques that are
not found in any candle books. |
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Class:
Landscape Candles (Poured Method)
Skill Level: Advanced
Instructor: Diana Furman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Imagine all the
oohs and ahhs you will get when you display your landscape
candle. If you can poke, pour and sway, you'll be able
to make a candle that has the look of trees, mountains,
clouds, rivers, streams and rocks. When finished, your
candle will look as if it has been painted. You can also
make them in hurricane candles. No artistic ability needed. |
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Class:
Dogwood Candles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Diana Furman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: How neat will
it be to match your candles with blossoming dogwood trees
this spring! In this class you will learn how to
design the petals of the flower and make interesting leaves
and twigs all from wax. You'll also learn how to make
free standing floral arrangements using "wax" dogwood
blossoms. |
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Class:
Snowman Candles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Diana Furman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 paperwork fee
Description: You're probably
are not thinking about snow, but when the holiday season is
upon us once again, you'll be glad that you know how to make
these snowman candles. You'll learn how to design
scarves and create "buttons" for your individually crafted
candle. Each participant will make and design their own
snowman. Did you ever think of making a "Red Hat"
snowman? Snowman candles make unique Christmas gifts
and who can resist the charm of a snowman? |
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Class:
Layered Bowl Decorated with
River Rocks
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Marie Kauffman
Cost: $20.00 to participate or $10.00 observe/paperwork
only.
Description: Each student will receive the a
plastic bowl mold , wax embeds & materials to make one of
these truly uniquely shaped and designed layered candles.
The finished candles are strikingly beautiful & will be a
wonderful addition to your candle line. Great for juried
shows.
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Class:
Advanced Applique' Candle Demo
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Marie Kauffman
Cost: $20.00
Description: Marie will
demonstrate from start to finish (from the actual pouring of
the appliqués to assembling & decorating the finished
candle). Each observer will also take home a kit with all
the components necessary to complete their own candle
creation. Classical & romantic , these candles will
contribute to a stunning candle display.
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Class:
Layered Elegance Candle Demo
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Marie Kauffman
Cost: $20.00
Description: Truly
elegant, this outstanding candle displays beautifully & will
quickly become one of the focal pieces of your line. It is
made with a votive glass insert so that if used properly it
will last your customer many years. You will also have the
opportunity of selling them matching colored & scented
votives. |
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Class:
Landscape Candles (Overdip Method)
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Marie Kauffman
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: As you can see
from the picture these candles are really sharp. Each
student will be given two candles to work with to create
their own designs. The formula for the wax used in over
dipping will be given in the class
documentation/instructions. These candles sell well & make
for a neat display at shows or in your shop. |
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Class:
How to Set Up Malls, Shows
etc.
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Marie Kauffman
Cost: $20.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: How to prepare
for, what products & how much to take to take with you,
displays & where to purchase them will be discussed. What
type of insurance you will need, contracts will be gone
over, pitfalls to look for & what to expect. Questions will
be welcomed.
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Class:
Painting On Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Veronica
Davidson
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Learn how to
turn basic plain candles into beautiful hand-painted works
of art! Each student will receive a blank candle to
paint on and be taught how to prepare your candle for paint
as well as different ways to paint and decorate your blank
candles. Paints and brushes as well as designs will be
supplied in class. |
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Class:
How to WOW Your Candles!
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Veronica
Davidson
Cost: $25.00 to participate
or $12.50 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Learn simple and effective ways to
decorate your candles to create the WOW - How did you do
that? effect! Each student will take an ordinary
blank candle and learn how to add their own bling with
glass glitter and beads. All materials and
instructions will be supplied.
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Class:
Distressed Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Mykee
Kaczorowski
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: No, the candles
aren't up-tight and you won't be either when you take this
class to learn how to make this unique, textured candle.
De-stress yourself as you dis-tress a colorful, pillar
candle by creating a textured pattern with common household
tools (such as a hammer, awl, screwdriver). Everything will
be provided, but you can bring your own tools to avoid
delays. |
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Class:
Carve & Paint Candles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Mykee Kaczoroski
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Looks
complicated, but we'll take it one step at a time. We'll use
a stylus to carve a pattern into a pillar candle and finish
it by painting (color-book style, no experience or special
talent needed!), antiquing, and speckling. All necessary
tools will be supplied, but you can bring your own stylus,
if you have one!
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Class:
Decadent Dessert Candle Creations
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Noreen Hill
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Learn to
re-create some of those decadent restaurant style desserts
in wax. Looks like the real thing-but no calories! Several
desserts will be shown and discussed, including restaurant
style Brownies, Blondies, Chocolate Lava Cakes and dessert
“shooters”. Students will make and keep at least 1 candle,
more if time permits. Full instructions including wax
formulas are included.
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Class:
Coral Reef Lace Candle Demo
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Noreen Hill
Cost: $15.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: A few new
twists on those classic Ice Candles. Lace or Ice
Candles are easy and fun to make! Learn some new shapes,
styles and decorating ideas for this old favorite.
Instructions included. Demo only.
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Class:
Digital Product Photography
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Noreen Hill
Cost: $20.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Tired of
paying outrageous prices for “professional” product
photos?? Dust off that digital camera and learn some
very simple, inexpensive tips and techniques for taking
great candle pictures. Learn how to set up the shots,
lighting, and basic editing. Students are encouraged to
bring their cameras. You may also bring a favorite
candle to photograph if time permits.
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Class:
How to be a Workshop Teacher
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Noreen Hill
Cost: $20.00 to observe/paperwork
Description: We’re
always looking for new teachers. If you’ve ever
considered teaching candle making but found it too
intimidating to step out on your own, this class is for
you! We will discuss how to prepare for and teach
candle making classes at workshops and conventions,
including: choosing suitable classes, time management,
preparing student “kits”, a worksheet on what to include
on instruction forms, demo vs. hands-on, and how to
price your classes.
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Class:
Soy Massage Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Cindy Novack
Cost: $25.00 to participate
or $12.50 observation/paperwork fee
Description: What could be
better than a candle that can also be used as a lotion for
dry skin or a warm massage. You will learn how to
blend soy waxes, butters and oils and create you will create
your own soy massage candle to take home. Safety
guidelines as well as the benefits of butters and oils will
be discussed. |
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Class:
Primitive Tin Can Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Krystal Gioielli
Cost: $20.00 to participate
or $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Recycle all of
your empty cans and create these cool prim tin can candles!
Each person will make their own candles by pouring wax,
adding yummy fixins, affixing kraft labels and homespun
fabric.
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Class:
Candle Business Tips from A to Z
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Cindy Novack
Cost: FREE
Description:
A general discussion of all
types of business issues.
Advertising,
Booth
tips, Can
you prove you’re in business?,
Debating
licensing issues, etc. Please bring lots of
questions and tips of your own to this class!
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Class:
Making Your Scents Make More Cents
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Cindy Novack
Cost: $15.00 to participate
or $7.50 observation/paperwork fee
Description:
A primer to bottling and
selling your scents, making reed diffusers, aroma bead
sachets, potpourri and aroma ornies. Each person will
make and take with them all of these products
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Class:
Valentine & St. Patty's Day Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Kathy Szappanos
Cost: $15.00 to participate
or $7.50 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Each class will
consist of each student making one candle and finishing off
another candle. Other candles will be presented that will
give you ideas for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day.
You will get ideas for favors, pillars, containers and
novelty candles. Paraffin, gel, and natural waxes will be
used and demonstrated in class.
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Class:
Mother's Day Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Kathy Szappanos
Cost: $15.00 to participate
or $7.50 observation/paperwork fee
Description: The class will
consist of making a rose votive, finishing off a decal
pillar candle and getting several other ideas to sell for
Mother’s Day. Paraffin, gel, and natural waxes will be used
and demonstrated in class.
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Class:
Wax Additives
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Cindy Novack
Cost: $10.00 observation/paperwork fee
Description: Learn about all
types of wax additives, their benefits, their pitfalls, when
to use them, how much to use etc. You will learn how
to use each additive effectively and be able to cut your
costs and create your own unique blends of wax for
your candle line.
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Class:
Pricing Your Candles
Skill Level:
All levels
Instructor: Cindy Novack
Cost: FREE
Description: Pricing
your hard work is one the trickiest yet most important
aspects of having your own business. If you price your
candles too high you won't be able to sell them but if you
price them too low you will not be making the money that you
deserve too. Learn how to keep up with market
trends and price your candle accordingly. Cost
analysis, mark up ratios, profit margins will all be
discussed in simple, easy to understand terms.
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