Things to do  on Anglesey! There’s never a shortage of things to do on Anglesey however Candle Making with The Candle Alchemist has got to be one of the most fun activities on the island!  But don’t just take our word for it! see what some of our students have to say about us . . . “Fabulous morning spent learning and making candles. Anita is a great teacher and good fun. I highly recommend this half day course for beginners, it is relaxing, fun and at the end you take home your lovely candles. Anita has a lovely shop too which sells her candles along with other crafty items at very ..read more

Get ready for Christmas with our magical Christmas Candle making Workshop for 2 people!  This exclusive workshop will show you how to make these enchanting soya wax candles! Christmas Cottage Candle Christmas Pinecone Candle Scented soy wax Jar Candle Hand-dipped Twist Candles (mineral wax) Christmas Candle Making using soy waxes and pure mineral wax and chosing from a range of  evocative Christmas fragrances such as Frankincense & Myrrh, Holyberry, Christmas Pinecones and Cinamon.   You will be taught step-by step so no previous experience is necessary to access this ..read more

We are re-opening our Candle Studio from Saturday 1st May (Saturdays  and Sundays 10am to 4pm) We are happy to be re-opening the Candle Studio to visitors on 1st May in line with government guidelines.  For the time being this will be the Candle Shop only (workshops are still on hold for now). The Candle Shop will be open – packed with candles of all shapes and sizes handmade on the premises  – prices start at just £3 for a pair of hand-dipped candles! Visitors to the studio will be able to watch demonstrations (from a safe distance) of dipped candles being handmade in the tradi ..read more

We are re-opening our Candle Studio to visitors from Saturday 17th April (Saturday & Sundays only 10am to 4pm) We are happy to be re-opening the Candle Studio to visitors this weekend in line with government guidelines.  For the time being this will be the Shop only (workshops are still on hold for now). The Candle Shop will be open – packed with candles of all shapes and sizes handmade on the premises  – prices start at just £3 for a pair of hand-dipped candles! Visitors to the studio will be able to watch demonstrations (from a safe distance) of dipped candles being handmade in ..read more

Christmas Candle Making Join us at The Candle Alchemist on Anglesey for Christmas Candle Making fun for all the family!  Make Christmas novelty candles in the shape of  Snowmen, Santa’s or Christmas Trees using modeling wax.  No heat is required for this type of wax (making it very safe for children  (can be used by adults too!)  Or how about our Candy Cane Twist Candles!  Made using the traditional technique of dipping wick repeatedly into hot wax then twisting – due to hot wax this is suitable for adults or children 8 years and over. We also have lots of wonderf ..read more

Shop local and order unique candles online delivered direct to your door! Thank you to all our many loyal customers who have shopped at The Candle Alchemist since we first opened in 2017. We really appreciate your custom, when you shop here you support someone who owns and runs an independent, small business – not a big faceless corporation – Thank You! Covid 19 has proved very challenging to everyone this year – not least of which are small businesses – but we can all help each other by shopping locally – you don’t need to shop with us, but please buy from local independent retailers – with a ..read more

We are re-opening our Candle Studio to visitors from Saturday 18th July (Saturday & Sundays only 10am to 4pm) Things will have to be done a little differently for now so . . . Visitors to the studio will be able to watch demonstrations (from a safe distance) of hand dipped candles being made in the traditional manner to form classic taper candles. The candle shop will be open – packed with candles of all shapes and sizes handmade on the premises – prices start at just £3 for a pair of hand-dipped candles! As workshops are on hold for now we have a range of Take Away Craft Kits for both chi ..read more

Remember to always use candles safely: Never leave burning candles unattended. Extinguish Candles before leaving the room. Keep burning candles away from anything that can catch fire, such as furniture, curtains, bedding, clothing, etc. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets Trim wicks to ¼” before burning Be sure candle is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface Keep the wax pool free of debris at all times Burn candles in a well ventilated room Keep candles away from drafts Never extinguish candles with water The post Candle Safety appeared first on The Candle Alchemist ..read more

In light of the Covid 19 Virus situation, we have regretfully decided to close the Candle Studio to visitors and postpone all workshops for the foreseeable future. We want to do our bit to protect everyone and help prevent the spread of the virus. This is a temporary measure and as soon as the government advise it is safe, we will be opening to the public once again. All those who have future workshops booked with us will have a 12 month extension to rebook at a future date. We are sorry to disappoint you all but we know you will understand these are difficult times. Our online s ..read more

Bring your little ones along to The Candle Alchemist on Anglesey to create the perfect gift for mum! This Mother’s Day Candlemaking Event is a fun activity for all ages! Mother’s Day Candlemaking Event – Sunday 22nd March Ages 4 – 7 Make a modeling wax Candle and decorate a Candleholder Ages 8 and upwards Make a Hand-dipped Candle and decorate a Candleholder PLUS make a beautiful hand-made Mother’s Day Card All for just £8! Book your slot for just £2 per child then pay just £6 on the day. Book your place here: https://www.thecandlealchemist.co.uk/contact-u ..read more