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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport
6pm to 7pm | Special Event
Group size: 12, minimum age 16 years
Ticket price: $35, option to purchase candle holders on site
Class time: 60-90 mins
Each person will produce a pair of 6” beeswax tapers and will be given a 1-page worksheet to take home.
Make your very own candles for your Thanksgiving table!
Get into the spirit of the season with this cozy, hands-on workshop. Learn the traditional art of hand-dipping beeswax taper candles and create a beautiful pair of 6-inch tapers to take home—perfect for adding a warm glow to your Thanksgiving table.
Under the guidance of your instructor, Kaela Bleho (Director of Digital Collections at the NHS), you’ll dip and finish your own candles while learning about the process and history behind this timeless craft. Each participant will also receive a handy 1-page worksheet to continue candle-making at home.
Join us for a relaxing evening of historic craftsmanship and creativity—and leave with something beautiful you made yourself!
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