Discover the Sensory Experience of Working with Beeswax

with Laura Wencker

Awaken your senses in the charming mountain village of Valldemossa, where artisan, Laura Wecker, will guide you through the simple steps of creating your own candles. Using pure beeswax, natural pigments, and her collection of textured ingredients, Laura shows students how to create unique candles that brighten their homes with warm memories of Mallorca.

Taking a seat at her creative table, Laura starts class by explaining the unique capabilities of beeswax, showing you the possible designs for your own candles, and sharing her inspiring story. With so many possibilities surrounding you, you will be eager to get started.

The first step in this satisfying yet simple process is to choose the shape of your piece. Laura will have a selection of rectangle, circle and square moulds for you to experiment with. Once fitting and securing your organic cotton wick into place, your dada-days artist will demonstrate how to safely pour the wax into your mould.

Throughout the workshop, you will have the opportunity to change the colour of the wax, using natural pigments to dye it hues of terracotta, caramel, soft green, and bold black. As the wax hardens into its lasting shape, you will also have a variety of textures to personalise the finishing touches: speckling your candle with ground coffee and pepper grains, texturizing the surface with salt, or decorating with dried local flowers.

By the end of the workshop, not only will you leave with a set of four candles, but you’ll also carry with you a deeper appreciation for the artistry of candle making, the beauty of Valldemossa, and the sensory memories created throughout this cozy creative experience.