Plenty of artsy activities have been popping up around Manchester, allowing us to let our creativity flow into the likes of rug tufting, pottery, and most recently pouring paint over bear statues (yes that is a thing). Now, a brand new, unique activity inspired by traditional Korean methods has entered the picture, and it’s almost good enough to eat: cocktail candle making at Gwong1 Candle Studio.
Gwong1 Candle Studio specialises in creating Korean handcrafted candles in the United Kingdom, using various natural waxes such as soy wax and beeswax to craft lifelike and exquisite handmade candles.
The professional courses at at the studio in Korea are among the most comprehensive and popular Korean candle-making courses globally, producing the highest number of trained candle instructors. Gwong1 Candle Studio proudly stands as the first Korean handcrafted candle studio in Manchester, possibly in the UK.
The standout creation available is the cocktail candles – choose which ever cocktail you like, get yourself a visual for reference, and allow the lovely Andrew, founder of the studio, to guide you through the rest. Essentially, he does all the hard work like actually melting the wax and providing all equipment, and leaves the fun stuff to you.
Pick your colours, scent, and toppings, and come out of the studio with a gorgeous cocktail candle that’s almost good enough to drink – so much so, you might not even want to light it. Aside from the cocktail creations, you’re also welcome to pick from other types of inspiration, like gorgeous flowers or even sweet little koi fish swimming around a pond.
Andrew’s creations adorn the studio, so you can see how it’s really done, and we must say, the vibes are immaculate. Located in the Makers Quarter, Gwong1 Candle Studio is convenient to get to when in the city centre, and forms part of the complex of studios that evokes a warm, community feel, immersing you in a creative environment for a couple of hours.
If you fancy getting creative and spending an afternoon far away from the real world, book a slot on the Gwong1 Candle Studio website here.
Gwong1 Candle Studio is located at Studio 6, Makers Quarter Kampus, 2/F, 28 Minshull Street, Manchester, M1 3EF.