[This is a Virtual Ruby* event, taking place over Zoom. Join us: https://zoom.us/j/99566025221?pwd=NWNZNlBMZTJqVEJVdFdIV2Y5dkh6dz09. Nonmembers are welcome to join; please donate if you are able! Jennie will be mailing materials to those who are taking the class.]

If you're like us, you have a collection of vintage vessels and thrifted cups that you're just waiting for the chance to use! Why not turn them into candles?!

In this class, you will learn the basics of the candle making process from melting soy wax properly to customizing your very own scents so that you can turn almost any container into a beautiful candle! We will bring an array of fruity, earthy, and floral fragrance oils for you to work with in class. Each student will choose one cup from a variety of unique vintage vessels that we’ve collected from local thrift stores and antique shops. Everyone will get to go home with two truly one-of-a-kind candles. We will cover the ins and outs of mixing scents with the wax, how to keep your wick straight, and where to source materials. With the confidence and knowledge, you gain from this workshop, you’ll be making candles out of everything from bowls and goblets to teacups and mugs!

Please bring another, heat resistant cup to pour your wax into! Please do not bring cups made from plastic, wood, or any other flammable material!

PLEASE NOTE there is a materials fee of $20, payable at the start of class (via Square). Nonmembers, this is included in the price of your ticket.

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*While we shelter in place during the Covid19 pandemic, The Ruby's physical location will be closed. As a collective, we'll continue to gather online for virtual workshops, events, and discussions. All are welcome to join us for these events.

For those who can afford it and would like to support The Ruby during this uncertain time, we are offering 3 tiers of virtual membership: $5/week, $15/week, and $25/week. (Though we have some money in our emergency savings account to get us through the next little while, we're pretty nervous about the future, and how long this might go on for.) Please help only if it's feasible for you. If you're in a tough time financially right now, we absolutely get it. Please, take care of yourself and stay connected to this community so we can help.

Here are the tiers of virtual membership (use these links to sign up):

$5/week - https://www.joinit.org/o/the-ruby/aRsJyABygL4FvvEJT

$15/week - https://www.joinit.org/o/the-ruby/o56ggrnNNx9rzn6AA

$25/week - https://www.joinit.org/o/the-ruby/q37HfmWSQMoLzPt4p

Want to make a one-time donation of more or less? We can still accept donations through last year's GoFundMe. Link is here.

Our Virtual Ruby calendar will be updated as events are added.

[Virtual Ruby] Candle Making (Using Recycled Containers) with Jenny Lemons!