There’s something quietly magical about pouring your own candle. The warmth of the wax, choosing the fragrance that speaks to you and the anticipation as your finished candle begins to set.
Hosted by ÉLAN founder Sally Waters, our masterclasses offer a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of an award-winning British brand. Sally shares the knowledge and stories gathered throughout ÉLAN’s ten-year journey, together with insights from her fragrance training in Grasse, France.
What you’ll create
Every guest hand-pours their own luxury candles from start to finish, choosing from a specially curated collection of seasonal fragrances.
You’ll discover how fragrance, wax, vessels and wicks work together, learn some of the techniques used in the ÉLAN studio and leave with your finished candles, beautifully boxed and ready to enjoy at home.
What’s included
All materials, expert guidance from Sally and plenty of time to enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace. No previous candle-making experience is needed, and there’s no clearing up afterwards.
Our masterclasses are intentionally intimate, with a maximum of 12 guests, so Sally can guide you personally throughout your candle-making experience.
Private and group masterclasses
ÉLAN masterclasses are perfect for birthdays, hen parties, festive gatherings, team events and corporate away days.
For groups of eight or more, we can create a private masterclass around your occasion, including seasonal fragrance collections and personalised touches.
Christmas at The Saracens Head
This Christmas, join Sally in The Flitch Room at The Saracens Head Hotel, Great Dunmow, for an exclusive festive masterclass.
You’ll pour two luxury Christmas candles, including one in our signature clear vessel and another in an elegant London Townhouse vessel or gold GEO jar. Choose from fragrances inspired by winter forests, warming spices, glowing firesides and timeless Christmas traditions, while enjoying a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
Our Autumn and Winter 2026 calendar is now live.
See upcoming masterclasses or enquire about a private booking.