Hand-poured soy wax candle by Breathe by Jo — candles and candle making workshops with essential oil blending in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Breathe by Jo began with candles.

During lockdown, I started making them at home, partly for something to do, partly because I needed something beautiful and slow in my hands. What started as a kitchen experiment became a small business, and eventually the seed of everything Breathe by Jo has grown into.

Breathe by Jo soy wax candle — handmade candles and aromatherapy candle making workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Soy wax candles made at a Breathe by Jo candle making workshop — create your own essential oil blends in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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Hand-poured soy wax candles made with essential oils and absolutely no nasties, guaranteed.

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Candle-making workshops

Jo teaching a candle making workshop in Chesterfield, Derbyshire — create your own aromatherapy soy wax candles with Breathe by Jo

Come and have a couple of hours away from the to-do list.

You'll learn the fundamentals of candle making, preparing your container, working with soy wax, and then the really fun part: blending your own unique combination of essential oils. There's no wrong way to do it. Blend to what makes your nose happy.

Whilst your candle is curing, we'll have a cuppa and a slice of something yummy. Your beautiful candle goes home with you at the end.

Herbal teas and light refreshments included. No experience needed. Just come as you are.

Workshops run from Cutthorpe Institute, Chesterfield. Places are limited.

Autumn dates coming soon.

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Private candle making workshops

Want to book a private workshop for a group of friends, a hen do, or a family gathering?

I can host up to 12 people at Cutthorpe or come to you.

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