| Candle making classes can be an exciting teen | | | | there is space at home, and parental permission, you |
| moneymaker. Most teenagers would like to make | | | | have a cost-free location. If your town has a craft |
| money, of course. For some, that means looking for | | | | store, you may be able to teach there - with discounts |
| part-time jobs in fast-food restaurants. Others earn | | | | on supplies. You may be able to rent a room in your |
| with paper routes or lawn care, but for teens who | | | | community center. |
| cannot find such work, candle making classes can be | | | | When - Schedule |
| a rewarding moneymaker. | | | | Candle making classes must fit your schedule while |
| Candle making classes are a great way for younger | | | | being convenient for your students. Responsible |
| children to learn a new hobby. They are a way for | | | | teenagers will be sure they can fulfill their own |
| others to add to skills they have already developed. | | | | commitments with sufficient time for teaching. |
| Even in a small community, teenagers can often find | | | | How - Business Plan |
| enough regular students to build a business. | | | | You need a business plan. Every businessperson |
| Let's look at what you need if you want to launch this | | | | needs to plan the work and work the plan. Candle |
| moneymaker. | | | | making classes cannot be successful if you skip the |
| Qualifications | | | | planning. |
| As with any job, you need certain qualifications to | | | | Permissions: As a business owner, you may need |
| begin your candle making classes. You must have | | | | licenses or insurance. Check with your local |
| experience in the craft. If you will accept beginners | | | | government. |
| only, you need to have mastered only basic skills. If | | | | Courses: What skills will you include in your courses? |
| you plan to offer courses to those who already have | | | | Will you stick with paraffin wax or include soy, |
| experience, you must be a capable chandler. | | | | beeswax, and gel? Do you want to make molded |
| Candle making classes for any age involve safety | | | | creations, poured, dipped, or rolled? Think about what |
| issues. You must be able to keep students safe during | | | | each involves. |
| class, and teach them how to be safe using their craft | | | | Supplies: Some candle making classes give students a |
| at home. | | | | list of supplies to bring to class. Others purchase |
| Who - Students | | | | supplies for students, and charge accordingly. I like to |
| You need students, of course. What ages will you | | | | provide materials for students. That way, I know they |
| target? | | | | will use what they should. |
| - Very young children need a lot of help, so groups | | | | Fees: Based on whether or not you will supply |
| must be small - or parents must accompany children. | | | | materials and equipment, set a fair price for your |
| Attention spans are short, and the types of creations | | | | courses. Learn what other craft teachers charge and |
| they can safely produce limited. Schedule six-week | | | | choose a similar price. Charge for supplies if you will |
| courses for this age group, and begin new courses | | | | provide those. |
| frequently. | | | | Advertising: You will want to advertise. |
| - Candle making classes for older children are very | | | | Computer-generated fliers, newspaper ads, and |
| successful teen moneymakers. Elementary school | | | | websites that offer classified ads are good choices. |
| children are excited by this colorful craft, can handle | | | | Tell what skills you teach, how students can use their |
| varied creations, and maintain an ongoing interest. | | | | skills, place, time, and fees. Include your phone number |
| - Teenagers love getting together to enjoy crafts, | | | | so people can register for your courses. |
| especially when they bring music and food. You must | | | | Lessons: Your courses will run smoothly when you |
| be able to command respect as a teen teacher, | | | | write down exactly what you will do each time. You |
| though. Groups of teens can have boisterous fun, but | | | | might begin with a demonstration of the skill to be |
| they can create danger if the fun gets out of hand. | | | | learned during your time together - or explain the |
| You must stay in control. | | | | process, and then work through the individual steps |
| - Adult candle making classes are probably the best | | | | hands-on with students. Write out your introduction as |
| moneymakers. A responsible teenager who knows | | | | well as the step-by-step process. |
| the craft and can teach well should be able to maintain | | | | Conclusion |
| profitable adult courses. | | | | Candle making classes offer teens an awesome |
| Where - Venue | | | | moneymaker. Be your own boss and teach a course |
| You need a location for your candle making classes. If | | | | or two. |