LumenCore Atelier

About the atelier / 2018—2025

We teach the decisions behind the glow.

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A material-first beginning

LumenCore Atelier began as a shared worktable where makers compared wax behavior, wick tests, and fragrance notes instead of hiding the process.

Our curriculum grew from those notebooks into clear courses for people who want a more considered relationship with making.

Mission

Make craft knowledge generous, precise, and usable.

We believe a beautiful candle is the result of attention: to temperature, proportion, scent, safety, and the person who will light it.

Clear instruction

Short demonstrations become repeatable studio habits.

Honest testing

We welcome imperfect batches as evidence, not failure.

Human scale

Classes leave room for questions, critique, and personal style.

The people at the table

Mara Ellis

Founder and wax educator

Jon Bell

Fragrance curriculum lead

Nia Okafor

Studio practice mentor

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