Candle Making Workshops in London at Cafe Jamie Oliver
STANZA Artigiana × Cafe Jamie Oliver
Make your own scented candle at Cafe Jamie Oliver, John Lewis Oxford Street. Slow down, explore the scents that mean something to you and enjoy a creative moment with others in the heart of London.
Inspired by our Italian heritage and the pleasure of making things by hand, our candle-making workshops bring people together through fragrance. Come with a friend, make it a date or join us on your own. No previous experience is needed.
£89 per person · approximately 2 hours · ages 16+ · all candle-making materials included
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Wednesday candle-making classes on Oxford Street
Join our public workshops at Cafe Jamie Oliver, on the third floor of John Lewis Oxford Street, next door to the Jamie Oliver Cookery School. An inviting space to explore fragrance, enjoy conversation and make something personal.
- Price: £89 per person
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Location: Cafe Jamie Oliver, third floor, John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DX
- Age: 16 and over for this public workshop
- Take home: your own hand-poured scented candle
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Please check the booking page for available dates and session times before purchasing.
What happens during your candle-making workshop?
A scent can bring back a place, a person or a moment. We’ll help you explore what you’re drawn to and turn it into a candle that feels like your own.
- Discover fragrance: explore scent notes and fragrance families, sharing what they remind you of.
- Create your blend: choose a combination you love, with guidance throughout.
- Pour your candle: learn to make a hand-poured soy candle using premium fragrance oils and the materials provided.
- Take home a memory: leave with your finished candle and a fragrance connected to the experience.
Your ticket includes expert guidance, fragrance selection, candle-making materials and your candle to take home.
Private celebrations and corporate workshops in London
Birthdays, hen parties and groups of friends
Plan a candle-making experience just for your group. Private sessions can be arranged at an agreed London venue, with a format suited to your occasion. Private family sessions can be adapted for children from age 5 when accompanied by adults.
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Team days and corporate events
Bring your team together for a shared creative experience. We offer guided workshops for groups of 6–30 at your office, event venue or another agreed London location.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Cafe Jamie Oliver candle-making workshop?
The public workshop costs £89 per person, including guided candle making, materials and your candle to take home. Private and corporate sessions are quoted separately.
Where is the workshop held?
Our Cafe Jamie Oliver public workshop is on the third floor of John Lewis Oxford Street, 300 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DX, next door to the Jamie Oliver Cookery School. Other workshops may use different venues; check the individual listing.
Do I need experience or bring materials?
No previous candle-making experience is needed. All essential candle-making materials are provided, and you’ll be guided throughout.
How long does the workshop last?
Approximately two hours, including fragrance exploration, blending and candle pouring.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Public classes welcome individual bookings as well as couples and friends.
Can children join?
The Cafe Jamie Oliver public workshop is for ages 16+. Private family sessions can be adapted for children from age 5 when accompanied by adults.
Can I give a workshop as a gift?
Visit Gift a Workshop for current options and booking details.
Can I cancel my Cafe Jamie Oliver booking?
The current policy accepts cancellations up to 48 hours before the session. Check the booking terms when reserving your place.
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