3 Sundays 1-3:30pm, 6/21, 7/5, and 7/12
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Cost: $100 + $35 materials (all materials included)
Beginners welcome!
Design and create a one-of-a-kind candle from your own ceramic sculpture. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the full process—from shaping a small clay original to making a silicone mold and casting it in wax. The result is a custom candle that’s entirely your own, whether sculptural, playful, or elegantly functional.
No experience is necessary. Gene will guide you step-by-step through ceramic sculpting, mold making, and wax casting techniques, making the process approachable and rewarding at every stage.
If you’ve ever imagined a candle that doesn’t exist—this is your chance to bring it to life.
About the Instructor:
Gene VanWyk was born and raised in Harrisonburg, and has been practicing art since they were a child. They have been studying ceramics since 2016, when they started wheel throwing classes with their mom at Bridgewater College. They received their BA in Studio art from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN and their MFA in Fine Art from California College of the Arts in San Francisco. Their portfolio ceramic work is inspired by sculptors such as Robert Arnson and Robert Gober.
Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
3 Sundays 1-3:30pm, 6/21, 7/5, and 7/12
Ages 16 and up are welcome
Cost: $100 + $35 materials (all materials included)
Beginners welcome!
Design and create a one-of-a-kind candle from your own ceramic sculpture. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the full process—from shaping a small clay original to making a silicone mold and casting it in wax. The result is a custom candle that’s entirely your own, whether sculptural, playful, or elegantly functional.
No experience is necessary. Gene will guide you step-by-step through ceramic sculpting, mold making, and wax casting techniques, making the process approachable and rewarding at every stage.
If you’ve ever imagined a candle that doesn’t exist—this is your chance to bring it to life.
About the Instructor:
Gene VanWyk was born and raised in Harrisonburg, and has been practicing art since they were a child. They have been studying ceramics since 2016, when they started wheel throwing classes with their mom at Bridgewater College. They received their BA in Studio art from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN and their MFA in Fine Art from California College of the Arts in San Francisco. Their portfolio ceramic work is inspired by sculptors such as Robert Arnson and Robert Gober.
Refunds minus a 10% or $20 processing fee (whichever is lower) are offered until 14 days before the start of class. After that, we do not offer refunds. We don’t offer refunds for missed classes, so please be sure you can attend all sessions of a class, or that you are okay with missing any that you’ll be away for. You can find out more on our studio policies page.
