Innisfil-based business Goltikli is offering a candle-making workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Churchill United Church.
Fifty percent of proceeds from ticket prices and sales will benefit the church, which is located at 6306 Yonge St.
For $45, each attendee is invited to learn the art of crafting beautiful, customized candles, as they will receive a DIY Box to create an eight-ounce personalized candle along with expert instruction. Indian snacks from Amaya in Barrie will be provided in addition to coffee and refreshments. Eltrono Filmmakers will be in attendance to provide professional photography and videography.
Husband and wife Loki Swain and Su Sahu, founders of Goltikli, will offer scented soy wax candles and accessories for sale at the event, while the workshop provides a creative activity and an opportunity for attendees to network and socialize.
“Candle-making is a journey of six steps, each one being equally essential,” Sahu said. “From preparation to pouring, each stage requires skill, creativity and passion.”
Attendees of tomorrow’s workshop will be involved in all six steps of candle-making: preparation, melting, adding fragrance, pouring, cooling and setting, and adding finishing touches.
Each step must be completed correctly because the waxes, wicks, molds and fragrances play a crucial role in shaping the final product.
When the wax is melting in the second step, Swain and Su say, that “Proper precision and patience is required — ensuring that the temperature is just right to prevent any damage to the wax or its properties.”
Colours are blended when the wax is infused with fragrance in the third step while “transforming the liquid wax into a symphony of scent and hue.”
The workshop is open to people of any level of experience as Swain and Su will provide techniques, troubleshooting and safety measures throughout the process.
Swain and Su pointed out that candle-making is "not only a creative activity but also promotes relaxation and mindfulness. The workshop aims to provide a therapeutic experience, allowing participants to unwind and de-stress while engaging in a fulfilling craft.”
“Typically, it takes 45 (minutes) to one hour to make a candle but the actual time might differ based on different factors like what wax you use (and the) size of your container,” Swain said. “However you also need to cool and cure your candles before you start using them.”
At the conclusion of tomorrow’s workshop, attendees will take their handmade candles home — ready to enjoy or gift to loved ones — along with the knowledge and skills to continue their candle-making journey at home.
Ticket can be purchased at the door in cash, or via money transfer beforehand. For more information, or to register, fill out this Google form.
