- LanguageEnglish
- Duration90 Mins
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date26/04/2026
Candle making workshop in Lisbon designed around one idea: a slower, more intentional start to your Sunday morning. Pour and Pause is a 90-minute session at Niamh’s candle studio in Graça where you make your own soy wax candle from scratch, choose your fragrance, personalise your label and leave with a finished, boxed candle the same day. No experience needed and no rush. The time is yours to enjoy however you want to use it.
When you arrive you are welcomed in, settled and given a short introduction to guide you through the process before you choose your fragrance and begin pouring. Once your candle is poured it needs around 35 to 45 minutes to set, and that window is intentionally unhurried: personalise your label, have a coffee or tea, chat with the people around you or simply sit and take a moment to pause. When your candle is ready you trim the wick, box it up and take it home. For the best burn and fragrance, we recommend allowing it to cure for 7 to 10 days before lighting.
What you’ll learn
🕯️ How to prepare and pour a soy wax candle from scratch
🕯️ How to choose and work with fragrance in candle making
🕯️ How to personalise and finish your candle label
🕯️ How to trim the wick and box your candle properly for curing and burning
What’s included
☕ All candle making materials including soy wax, fragrance and wick
☕ Full guidance from Niamh McCarthy throughout the session
☕ Coffee, a selection of teas, juices and water
☕ Your finished soy wax candle boxed and ready to take home the same day
What you leave with
A handcrafted soy wax candle in your chosen fragrance, personalised, boxed and ready to light after a 7 to 10 day cure, and a Sunday morning that actually felt like a Sunday morning.
I am Niamh McCarthy, originally from Ireland and now based in Lisbon where I recently opened my candle studio and store in Graça. Before the studio I worked in events and weddings, which is where my love for hosting and bringing people together through creative experiences began. I make and sell handcrafted soy wax candles from the studio and host workshops that are calm, peaceful and genuinely enjoyable, because my goal is always that you leave having loved the process as much as the finished candle.
Sessions run on Sundays at 11am. Workshops are held in English. Come on your own or bring a friend.
Related Tags: Home & DIY, Artisanal, DIY
FAQ
Do I need Experience?
No experience needed - you’ll be guided through each step.
How Long is the Workshop?
The workshop lasts around 90 minutes. Once your candle is poured, it will take 35/45 minutes to set. During this time, you can personalise your label, box it up, and get it ready to take home. All materials are provided.
Whats Included in the Workshop Fee?
The fee includes a 220g glass jar candle made from Soy Wax and your chosen Fragrance Oil. The fees also includes all materials and includes refreshments throughout the workshop. Please note, we do not serve snacks or allow them for safety reason while making the candle.
How Many Candles Will I Make?
You will make one 220g candle which has a burn duration of roughly 40-45 hours if used correctly. At the end of each workshop, we send you home with a complete Candle Care Card for your Candle
Can I Take the Candle Home on the Same Day?
Yes, you can. The candle needs to be kept in an upright position and must set to a solid state before departing and must cure for 7 days from the day of making. You can also leave your candle in the studio and collect in 7 days.
Do You Offer Private or Corporate Workshop?
Yes, we do. We host private parties, bridal showers, team buildings and so on. Please contact us for more information
What Refreshments are Provided during The Sunday Series
We offer a Selection of Tea, Coffee, Juices and Still and Sparkling Water.
More from this Teacher
More about your Teacher Niamh McCarthy
Hi,
I’m Niamh!
Originally from Ireland, I now call the beautiful city of Lisbon home. I recently opened my candle studio in Graça, where I create and sell handcrafted soy wax candles.
In addition to my studio and store, I love hosting candle-making workshops. These are calm, peaceful, and creative experiences where I aim to share the joy of making something beautiful by hand. My goal is for every participant to enjoy the process as much as I do.
Before opening my studio, I worked in events and weddings, which sparked my love for hosting and all things creative. Bringing people together, sharing experiences, and helping them explore their creativity is at the heart of everything I do.
I’d love to welcome you to my studio and share the magic of candle making!
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