Candle-making courses & technical support

Train in the world of candle making, remotely or at our premises in Alsace

Refine the way you make candles or learn the basics with our range of courses and comprehensive guides for beginners. Delivered by our experts, our courses are aimed at both professionals and individuals and cover candle making, safety data sheets (SDS), CLP labels and UFI declarations.

The aim of our courses

Our courses are designed to make you self-reliant and well informed in any situation. We offer workshops for candle-making professionals as well as for those who wish to learn to make their candles at home. Our expertise in the field of candle making for professionals is at your service for a rewarding learning experience.

Learning to make your own DIY candles

Making your own candles can be more complicated than it seems. To make sure you gain the necessary knowledge, we offer a range of workshops, in Alsace or online, so you can learn to create your own pieces. Discover the making of wax melts and moulded candles, as well as DIY scented poured candles.

Bespoke support

Terre de Bougies offers workshops combining practice and theory, with bespoke support. Learn to comply with your legal obligations and current legislation, including drawing up safety data sheets (SDS), CLP labels and UFI declarations. Our experts will help you move your professional plans forward with clear, effective advice.

Why choose our courses?

Whether you are an individual or a professional, Terre de Bougies offers courses suited to everyone. Learn to make your own candles from experts and receive practical tips. Our courses will give you the foundations you need to progress, while saving you time.

Take advantage of our courses to understand the legal framework of the activity and obtain professional safety data sheets, allowing you to sell your candles with complete peace of mind.

How our courses work

Our courses are run by professionals from the candle-making world. Learn all the techniques for creating classic or scented candles, whether moulded or as wax melts. Understanding how a candle works is essential before starting to make one. Our courses are open to individuals and professionals alike.

Courses last between 1.5 and 5 hours and take place in small groups, to encourage discussion and one-to-one time with the instructor.

The topics covered

• Techniques for creating scented candles (waxes, wicks, additives, fragrances).
• Knowledge of waxes (vegetable wax, mineral wax, wick, dye, fragrance, mould, equipment).
• Techniques for creating moulded candles and wax melts (types of wax, choice of wicks, dyes, additives).
• Business strategy (market trends, changing consumer habits).
• Bespoke support.