Shine On Handmade

My name is Gaby and I started my little ceramics and candle business about 5 years ago! I was in the middle of college and getting my degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Studio Art when covid hit. I am very much a jack of all trades-type and have always loved trying new hobbies and gaining new skills. Like many people during covid, I started trying a bunch of new things, including candle making. I first started with soy wax then quickly pivoted to locally sourced beeswax from my neighbors. I was making a ton of candles for myself and then started handing them out to friends and family. I also managed to get my hands on a pottery wheel and started making some candle holders to go along with my new handmade candles. After making a few dozen as gifts, I received lovely feedback and realized this was a kind of untapped market. Selling candles and candle holders together seemed fun so I started my business and the rest is history! I have such a passion for the arts and ceramics especially and I love to share my space with my friends who are itching to make something with their hands. I always say if you have the opportunity to take a ceramics course to definitely go for it! Now I’m finally finding the capacity to offer some fun workshops myself for friends and others in my area! Thank you for being here and reading along, and I hope to see you at a workshop soon!