When you’ve reached the end of your wick, it’s time to go to a candle-making class.
After all, it’s meditative, insanely relaxing, and at the end, you’ll leave with something that’s just going to relax you even more.
The chandlers at Yougi (yes, that is apparently what you call a candle-maker) pour a lot of love into their scented candles – alongside all-natural, eco-friendly ingredients. And they’re sharing that love with Nudge Members this November, with a couple of exclusive candle-making workshops at 50% off the usual price.
The workshops are hosted by Yougi founder Emily, who’ll kick things off by talking you through all the essentials of aromatherapy. You’ll learn how scents can produce different moods and effects; the differences between top, heart and base notes; and how to combine different essential oils effectively to create a balanced fragrance. Essentially, you’ll become a yogi of scent.
You’ll then get to put all that new-found knowledge to good use by creating your very own bespoke fragrance from Yougi’s library of top-quality, ethically sourced ingredients. Then, with a little natural soy wax, you’ll finish off by hand-pouring your very own 170ml candle.
It all takes place at Yougi’s gorgeous Spitalfields studio; a serene, sky-lit space centred around a long table filled with fresh flower arrangements. That all helps to create a warm, chatty atmosphere, where you’ll get to know your fellow chandlers as you craft your candle – it’s basically the perfect way to kick off the festive season. You’ll even get to walk away with your hand-made candle on the day, ready to enjoy as the nights get longer in the run-up to the big day…
…or to – ugh – give away to someone you love for Christmas.
NOTE: Yougi hosts regular candle-making workshops in Spitalfields – you can find out more, and book, on the Yougi website.
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Yougi Workshops | 53 Fashion St, London E1 6PX
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