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06 November 2025 18:30 20:30
During this relaxed and friendly class, you will learn the art of candle-making using UK sourced paraffin wax and how to make pillar candle with botanical elements, e.g. dry flowers or spices.
By the end of the taster session you will know the basics of making pillar candles and take home one candle decorated by using dry flowers or herbs.
Please note: Your candles may not have set by the end of the session and so you might need to collect them at a later date. Or we can arrange to have them delivered to you for an additional fee on the night.
Who is it for?
18+, the class is beginner friendly. All materials will be provided. Tickets cost £25 and can be booked in advance from the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/9-13-norwood-high-street/larche-craft-shop/christmas-crafting-botanical-candles/2025-11-06/18:30/t-zzenrmv
Schedule for the Evening
During the evening you will discover:
An introduction to candle making Basic health and safety rules when making candles Candle preparation and pouring wax How to use dry flowers and spices when making candles Candle care tips About L'Arche
Our Community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, who we support at home and in our workshops. Alongside them are our faithful community members, volunteers, friends, and neighbours, all of whom play an integral role in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Additionally, our team of dedicated L’Arche assistants adds further support and care to our core members.
We also have a wide-ranging programme of day activities, which is open to people with disabilities living in or outside L’Arche. We work with individuals to develop daily living skills, we make space for creativity and fun and we are passionate about helping people to reach their goals.
The hubs for our activities programme is our two amazing workshops. Our large community garden workshop is where we support people to harvest and grow fruit, vegetables and flowers. We sell some of our produce locally and share the rest between our Community houses and friends. In our craft workshop, people make and sell beautiful products, such as handmade cards, candles, embroideries and much more. Our talented drama group creates its productions, scripts, costumes and props from scratch and performs in local churches and theatres.
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06 November 2025 18:30 20:30
Event Summary
During this relaxed and friendly class, you will learn the art of candle-making using UK sourced paraffin wax and how to make pillar candle with botanical elements, e.g. dry flowers or spices.
By the end of the taster session you will know the basics of making pillar candles and take home one candle decorated by using dry flowers or herbs.
Please note: Your candles may not have set by the end of the session and so you might need to collect them at a later date. Or we can arrange to have them delivered to you for an additional fee on the night.
Who is it for?
18+, the class is beginner friendly. All materials will be provided.
Schedule for the Evening
During the evening you will discover:
An introduction to candle making Basic health and safety rules when making candles Candle preparation and pouring wax How to use dry flowers and spices when making candles Candle care tips
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06 November 2025 19:30 20:30
Join Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School for a Christmas evening with cookery writer Skye McAlpine.
The Christmas Companion is the indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas. With sections covering Magic Making, Feasting and Making Merry the book is filled with delicious recipes, inspirational ideas and helpful advice for making the very most of the festive season.
There are sections on how to plan a magical Christmas which includes craft ideas such as wreaths, homemade decorations, advent calendars and crackers, all with different levels of involvement depending on your time and crafting abilities.
At the heart of the book are recipes for the whole winter season – from holiday parties, to bake sales, to Christmas lunch – whether you’re feeding two or twenty. Recipes include cocktails such as Amarena Amaretto Sour and Chestnut Martini, main dishes from Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey to Camembert and Cranberry Pithivier and a range of cakes and puddings like Gingerbread, Cranberry and Zabaione Trifle and Christmas Brownies.
From planning to parties, The Christmas Companion brings the magic, warmth and sparkle of the Christmas season thanks to Skye’s aspirational meets effortless style. It will encourage you to do Christmas your way – picking and choosing the ideas, recipes and traditions that appeal to you.
Skye McAlpine is a cookery writer who believes that food tastes best when shared with others. She is author of three other cookbooks, A Table in Venice, A Table for Friends and A Table Full of Love. She writes a monthly recipe column for The Sunday Times, as well as the popular Substack newsletter, ‘The Dolce Vita Diaries’; and contributes to publications from around the world.
Tickets:
Standard ticket: £12
Book & ticket: £37 (includes a copy of The Christmas Companion, book RRP £28)
Concession ticket (under 18): £10
Book tickets HERE
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