Candle Making Workshop
As the evenings start to grow darker in Autumn, this candle making workshop will allow you to illuminate your home and intoxicate your senses. Join Marea Brown in this delightful workshop and learn to make your own soy scented candle. You will be able to take home your creation and feel inspired to make your own.
You will learn the entire process from choosing the right container, wax , wicks and fragrance to preparing the work area, wicking the container, melting the wax, adding fragrances and pouring.
All materials are included and Marea Brown will provide guidance.
Entry into Bowood House & Gardens is included and you are welcome to wander either before or after your session during our opening hours on the day.
Images: Art of Jaipur
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Skill Level: Beginner
Itinerary:
AM Session
10:15 – 10:30 Guest arrival at Admissions and head to the Gardeners’ Bothy
10:30 – 10:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
10:35 – 12:30 Workshop & Practical Session (2hrs)
12:30 Workshop ends, guests depart and wander House & Gardens
OR
PM Session
10:30 – 13:25 Guests arrival at Admissions and welcome to wander House & Gardens
13:25 – 13:30 Guest arrival at the Gardeners' Bothy
13:30 – 13:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
13:35 – 15:30 Workshop & Practical Session (2hrs)
15:30 Workshop ends, guests depart
Price: £69.50 per person.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Workshops take place within the Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens.
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
Price includes:
- Free entry into Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Marea Brown of Art of Jaipur
- Arrival tea/coffee
- All materials
Ticket options
As the evenings start to grow darker in Autumn, this candle making workshop will allow you to illuminate your home and intoxicate your senses. Join Marea Brown in this delightful workshop and learn to make your own soy scented candle. You will be able to take home your creation and feel inspired to make your own.
You will learn the entire process from choosing the right container, wax , wicks and fragrance to preparing the work area, wicking the container, melting the wax, adding fragrances and pouring.
All materials are included and Marea Brown will provide guidance.
Entry into Bowood House & Gardens is included and you are welcome to wander either before or after your session during our opening hours on the day.
Images: Art of Jaipur
Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
Skill Level: Beginner
Itinerary:
AM Session
10:15 – 10:30 Guest arrival at Admissions and head to the Gardeners’ Bothy
10:30 – 10:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
10:35 – 12:30 Workshop & Practical Session (2hrs)
12:30 Workshop ends, guests depart and wander House & Gardens
OR
PM Session
10:30 – 13:25 Guests arrival at Admissions and welcome to wander House & Gardens
13:25 – 13:30 Guest arrival at the Gardeners' Bothy
13:30 – 13:35 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
13:35 – 15:30 Workshop & Practical Session (2hrs)
15:30 Workshop ends, guests depart
Price: £69.50 per person.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Workshops take place within the Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens.
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
Price includes:
- Free entry into Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Marea Brown of Art of Jaipur
- Arrival tea/coffee
- All materials