Hand-Dipped Beeswax Candle Making w/ Jess Kaufman - Asheville, NC
Cozy, hands-on candle making centered on solstice traditions and the glow of natural beeswax. Learn the classic hand-dipping technique to build taper candles layer by layer and leave with fragrant, golden-light creations.
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