Paint & Create Your Own Pumpkin Candle with Olga Kardonova

A creative twist on traditional candle-making! Celebrate the beauty of fall by creating your own handcrafted concrete pumpkin candle. CLASS DESCRIPTION: Step into a warm, inviting space and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fall workshop inspired by the colors, textures, and magic of the season. In this beginner-friendly experience, you’ll transform a handmade concrete pumpkin, crafted by the instructor, into a beautiful personalized candle from start to finish. Begin by painting your pumpkin using acrylic paints, acrylic paint markers, elegant metallic gold accents, and optional stencils for added inspiration. Once your design is complete, you’ll choose your favorite fall fragrance and learn the basics of candle making as you pour soy wax into your pumpkin. Finish your piece with a protective sealer to help preserve your artwork and create a lasting seasonal keepsake. No experience is needed, just come ready to relax, get creative, and celebrate the season. What You’ll Do Personalize your concrete pumpkin Start by painting your handmade concrete pumpkin using acrylic paints, paint markers, metallic gold accents, and optional stencils. You’ll be guided throughout the process while creating a design that reflects your own style, whether elegant, whimsical, modern, or festive. Choose your signature scent Explore a curated selection of fragrance oils inspired by fall, from warm pumpkin spice and crisp apple to cozy vanilla, cinnamon, cedarwood, amber, and other comforting autumn favorites. Find the fragrance that captures your perfect fall mood. Create and pour your candle Learn the basics of candle making as you create your candle from start to finish. You’ll place your wick, blend your chosen fragrance with soy wax, and carefully pour your candle directly into your beautifully painted concrete pumpkin. Enjoy a creative pause while your candle cures While your candle sets, enjoy a relaxing creative break by decorating a seasonal gift tag with fun drawings, colorful markers, and optional fall or Halloween-themed stickers. It’s a simple, creative touch while your candle cures. Seal and take home your finished piece Complete your project by applying a protective sealer to your painted pumpkin, helping preserve your artwork for seasons to come. Leave with a one-of-a-kind handcrafted concrete pumpkin candle—painted, poured, and finished entirely by you. Display it as a beautiful fall centerpiece or enjoy it throughout the season as a unique piece of functional art. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Olga Kardonova is an artist and maker who creates unique concrete candles and home décor. She transforms simple materials like cement and wax into beautiful, functional art-often painting her vessels by hand to add a personal, artistic touch. Her work blends creativity with craftsmanship, bringing warmth and personality into everyday spaces. She finds joy in both sculpting and painting, using each piece as a way to express herself and share beauty with others. For her, art is about storytelling, self-expression, and making the world a little more inspiring-one handmade piece at a time.