Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Location
The TAUNY Center
53 Main St. Canton, NY 13617
Fees/Admission
$30
Website
Contact Information
315-386-4289; info@tauny.org
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Description
Valentine’s Candle Making
During this 90-minute workshop, local artisan Ginger Noble Sweeney will teach beeswax container candle making with all-natural, food-safe materials, including locally sourced beeswax and two signature health-boosting essential oil fragrance blends. Participants will measure out wax ingredients, melt the wax, blend in fragrances, prepare jars with wicks, pour wax in containers at the proper temperature, and decorate the jars with personalized tags and twine to take home. All ages. Under 12 with adult supervision. Register here.
About the Artisan
Ginger Sweeney is a small business owner who is passionate about promoting our local economy, wellness for individuals and communities, and the creative expression of the soul for joyful living. Ginger began making candles when she was unable to teach yoga classes in 2021. She was inspired to create cheerful candle and tea boxes for friends ,and family who needed connection and care. Sustainable and zero-waste production practices are her goals, and she strives to use more local resources. She lives in Norwood
Accessibility
All abilities are welcome. Activities will involve fine motor skills and work that cannot be done while seated (pouring hot wax into a container), but the instructor and her assistant will work with individuals who may need assistance.