About Us

A welcoming creative academy dedicated to inspiring students of all ages.

CandleCraft Academy was founded with a simple belief — that creativity should be accessible to everyone. What began as a small group of pottery and knitting classes for high school students has grown into a thriving creative learning community.

Our academy is built on the values of patience, encouragement, and self-expression. Every class is designed to be welcoming, structured, and enjoyable — whether a student is picking up a craft for the very first time or looking to take their skills to the next level.

Meet Our Founders

The vision behind CandleCraft Academy.

Saun & Alice - Founder & CEO

Saun

Founder & CEO, CandleCraft Academy

Saun and Alice founded CandleCraft Academy out of a deep passion for creative education. Having spent years working in arts and education, Saun recognised a gap for a premium, welcoming space where students could explore hands-on crafts in a structured and supportive environment.

Today, Saun and Alice lead the academy with a focus on quality, community, and continued growth — ensuring every student feels inspired and supported from their very first class through to their most advanced projects.

Our Amazing Team

Meet the friendly faces behind the doors of our classes.

Kate Fracis

Kate Francis

Knitting Teacher

John Petersen

John Petersen

Pottery Teacher

Diana Parker

Diana Parker

Pottery & Knitting Teacher

Come see our friendly staff in class, learn and experiment with your choice of knitting or pottery and start today!

Want to Join Us?

Explore our pottery and knitting classes and find the right fit for you.

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