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Upcoming Candle Retreat at Village Craft and Candle

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Village Craft and Candle is holding their annual candle retreat from Saturday, April 30 to Sunday, May 1, 2011 in St. Mary’s Ontario.

On Saturday you’ll learn how to make votives, blend colours and mix fragrances. They’ll also explore packaging ideas and soy candles.  (Candle photo by Nerry Burg)

The afternoon is all about making cookies, ice cream and cinnamon bun candles. They encourage you to come just to explore this fun hobby or to help expand your candle making business.

Sunday sounds fun because they’ll be making hippie candles and hurricanes. In the afternoon you’ll get lotions, bath salts and warming foot oil. All supplies, instruction booklet, refreshments and lunch are provided.

Village Craft and Candle is my favourite Canadian place to purchase candle supplies because they have an extensive variety of products to choose from and their prices are reasonable. They’re also always very friendly and helpful if you ever have any questions.

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