Private Soap and Candle Making Experience Near York

(Private Session for 2 or 4 People)

Tucked away on the peaceful outskirts of York, this cosy tipi workshop invites two to four guests to roll up their sleeves and get creative with a private soap and candle making experience. Over the course of two hours, each guest will craft three botanical soaps and a pack of pure beeswax candles – all beautifully personalised and ready to take home.

Unlike larger classes, this is a private booking for  just you, your group, and a hands-on session led by Wild Harvest’s friendly team.

After a warm welcome with a hot drink and snack, guests will dive into two creative workshops:

🌿 Soap Making – Blend and pour your own glycerin-based soaps, choosing from an indulgent range of natural extras. Think goat’s milk powder, rose petals, lavender, British seaweed, and essential oils. Each guest creates a personal mix tailored to their skin and style, while also learning about traditional lye-based methods.

🕯 Candle Making – Roll sheets of golden beeswax into elegant dinner candles or charming smaller ones, decorating them with herbs and flowers from the garden for that extra handmade touch.

The tipi site is surrounded by countryside charm, with free parking, toilets, and plenty of space to linger. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the benches in the sunshine – or around the fire circle if the Yorkshire weather has other plans.

This thoughtful gift experience is perfect for:

• Mothers and daughters looking for meaningful time together (an inspired Mother’s Day idea).

• Couples keen to explore a more sustainable, natural lifestyle.

• Friends or colleagues after a creative day out with a difference.

Workshops run on Wednesdays and Sundays year-round, plus Saturdays from October to March.