The Flamingo Studio reviews

13 Jan 19'

Bethan reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Warm welcoming class! A lot of classes feel very ‘school’ like. Charlie makes you feel welcome with her approachable friendly manner. The hours flew by and we learnt so much, Charlie answered all questions (and we asked a lot) to a high standard at all times. Definitely recommend this candle making class ❤️"

25 Nov 18'

Amanda B reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"This was a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Charlie is a very patient teacher and explains everything thoroughly. The trickiest part is combining the oils to get a lovely aroma but Charlie is great at helping you to come up with a suitable combination and we all ended up making some beautiful smelling candles. The great thing about this is that you can continue at home as she sends you the step by step instructions and details of where to get the supplies. Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas!"

20 Nov 18'

Chrissie B reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"My daughter and I had such a wonderful time with Charlie. She was a fantastic host,encouraging,calm and knowledgeable. The studio setting was tranquil, light and cosy with easy parking. Definitely worth doing, especially in the run up to Christmas. Our bespoke candles were lovely and we feel confident in continuing our new hobby back at home!"

10 Nov 18'

Emma reviewed: Stylish personalised keyring

"I really enjoyed my afternoon class of making cufflinks with Charlie, and I got to take away a lovely handmade gift. Charlie is extremely knowledgeable and gives you lots of tips along the way :-)"

9 Nov 18'

Sarah reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I booked the candle making course with Charlie for my husband’s birthday. We had a wonderful time. Charlie was very knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel very relaxed and welcome. We made beautiful candles and the information provided to us by Charlie means we can try to make our own candles at home. We would thoroughly recommend this course to everyone - thank you Charlie!"

30 Oct 18'

Emma Stubbs reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I treated my mum to a candlemaking workshop at Flamingo House & Studio and I am so pleased I did. My mum and I both enjoyed the afternoon choosing the scents for our soya wax candles and then making them with a glass of prosecco and later some tea and cake. Charlie is absolutely lovely and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend the class to everyone. The other women in the class with my mum and I were also brilliant. All in all we had a great time xx"

30 Oct 18'

Laura Vogt reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I booked a candle making course for my sisters hen. From the beginning, Charlie was super informative, helpful and friendly. She helped me plan the course and made sure I had enough information to give to the 'hens' that were coming along. The studio is light and airy. The selection of teacups we got to choose from was vast! Charlie helped guide us through the process and was calm and patient. We even had some homemade cake and a lovely cup of tea/coffee whilst yhe candles were setting. Our end products were fantastic!! I highly recommend doing this course."

29 Oct 18'

Janet reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"really enjoyed my workshop, although a bit late due to the bus going a random route!!"

29 Oct 18'

Angela reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"It was a lovely morning spent with Charlie who is very knowledgeable about Candle-making. I was taught to prepare and fill the containers with the wax, all about choosing scents, adding colours and the basics about presentation of the final product. We had a nice chat and cup of tea out in the garden as we waited for the wax to set. The morning session came to an end with information given regarding supplies etc. The candles which I had made were given to me in a beautiful gift bag. It was a morning well spent!!! Thanks again Charlie."

28 Oct 18'

Nat reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"We asked Charlie to come to our home that we had for a hen weekend. The workshop was the perfect accompaniment to the weekend, we had vessels to suit everyone and she was so helpful with suggestions of how to make them in the future. I would recommend her for a hen, party or even as a birthday gift for a loved one. We each left very happy with candles to suit each persons' personality."

28 Oct 18'

Uta reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I had an amazing time, Charlie made it so easy to learn how to make candles, she's a lovely host and teacher. I've since started making my own candles and they're turning out just as well so you really do walk away with all the knowledge and skill you need to get going."

23 Oct 18'

Debbie O'Dell reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Had a fantastic couple of hours candle making with Charlie for my nieces hen do. Charlie was very welcoming on a horrid rainy day. We were made to feel at home. Charlie explained every thing and we all made candles with our own blends of essential oils and colours. I would highly recommend and hope to do it again someday."

19 Oct 18'

Sarah reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I had a super afternoon in Charlie’s garden flamingo studio. She is very helpful and showed me how to make my own candle. She explained about the different essential oils. I was welcomed with a drink and cake afterwards. I would recommend this workshop."

30 Aug 18'

Cessa reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Charlie is such a positive, patient, lovely woman, I am happy I got to meet her. I have never made candles before so this was a completely new experience for me. You get to pick the type of object you want your candle wax to be in, you also get the option of making it scented or coloured. In between the session there is a tea/coffee break which is amazing because I got to learn a little bit about the people in the group, what they do, their interest and share some laughter. You get great tips of museums and galleries to go visit, places to eat, top 5 things to do or see. I loved my experience and my candles, so I highly recommend this workshop !"

30 Aug 18'

Sophie reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"We had so much fun making candles with Charlie at the Flamingo Studio. It was so informative as you actually learnt how to make candles without being pressured into buying extra products. Charlie was very knowledgeable about the scents and what would work and what wouldn't while also letting you be experimental. The cakes that her sister made as well were the perfect touch after 2 hours of candle making fun!"

12 Aug 18'

Frankie Francis reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"This workshop was incredible! Charlie is a fantastic host, and it was a friendly and fun time all round! I actually booked as a lone person rather than as a pair or group booking, and despite my anxieties, it was absolutely amazing! After entering the studio and becoming acquainted, we all donned our aprons, and Charlie clearly explained exactly what we would be doing and or end goal. She was very attentive to any questions within the group, and it was a lovely and relaxing experience. We all got to choose our desired glass or teacup/saucer, and we chose our own scents and colours (or none at all if we wanted!) Everything was wonderfully explained, and Charlie guided us through the entire process, while still allowing us creative freedom! At the end, we were all supplied with an easy to follow instruction sheet for making our own candles at home, and we were able to note down our email address where Charlie then sent information on where to find the ingredients. I was actually looking at learning how to make my own candles to sell and gift, and I have come away from this workshop with all the basics and extra knowledge too! It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and I can’t wait to get creating!! Highly recommend, for anyone looking to learn this craft, or even just for anyone wanting a little bit of fun!"

23 Jul 18'

Becky & David reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Boutique and bespoke we had great fun with Charlie. She is charming and knowledgable and we couldn’t have asked for more. Such a fun few hours and would 100% recommend it to anyone. We loved our candles and I look forward to making more for presents in the future. Massive thank you to Charlie."

16 Jul 18'

Tom reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Really lovely experience. Arrived at the house was welcomed warmly by Charlie. She took us through the house before coming into a large garden with the studio located at the back. After having a glass of bubbly and meeting the other guests, Charlie began to explain the candle making process and we moved into the studio which was very clean and modern. Charlie was very informative and really guided us through the process and answered any questions we had. We got to pick the vessel for our candle as well as our own scents out of about 50 different ones. We also got to colour our candles with dye and Charlie let us get a little creative at this point, mixing different dyes during the cooling period to create a marbling effect. My partner also placed some seashells into the candle which she had brought along. While we waited for the candles to cool we have tea and biscuits and a chat. It was a great way to spend an afternoon and would recommend to anyone and everyone!"

15 Jul 18'

Ana reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Charlie is lovely and made this an exceptional experience: easy to follow instructions, good quality materials, beautiful bag with wrapping paper to take your candle home, tea/snacks, etc. The two hours flew by so fast."

9 Jul 18'

Debra F reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Brilliant course. I have some experience with candle making but was able to fire loads of questions at Charlie who was very informative. Very personal and would highly recommend!"

1 Jul 18'

Siobhan reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I booked this course for a birthday present for my Grandmother, and we absolutely loved it! We ended up being the only 2 which made it so personal. Charlie was so lovely and kind and really made our day special. We also got to enjoy a lovely piece of cake made by her sister! We can't thank Charlie enough! :)"

25 Jun 18'

Kerrie o reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Lovely day out, Charlie made our day personable and homely. Thoroughly enjoyed day out, would highly recommend ?"

25 Jun 18'

Emmy reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I spent a delightful afternoon at the Flamingo house in Hove learning how to create a gorgeous fragranced soya wax candle. The setting for the course was a charming studio in the garden where we were taught by Charlie. WE enjoyed a yummy home baked cake and a glass of bubbly. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone and I look forward to making my own candles to give to friends now that I know how to! Thank-you so much"

10 Apr 18'

sarah reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"I thoroughly enjoyed this candle making workshop and would highly recommend it. Charlie is really lovely, she put me at ease straight away and explained things so well. The atmosphere was very relaxed and there was a great selection of candle containers and essential oils to choose from. The workshop was very hands on which was great and Charlie even provided me with a step by step guide of how to make the candles for future reference. The candles I made are beautiful and smell absolutely divine :) Definitely a new skill that I am excited to develop and utilise. Thank you Charlie!"