By HeatherMay

By HeatherMay Craft Workshops | Creative Studio | Candles & Wax Melt Makers | Gift Shop | Derbyshire | Est since 2012 A unique shopping experience to remember.
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Artisan Home Fragrance Company established in 2012 designing distinctive collections from our Studio and Gift Shop in Ripley, Derbyshire. Watch our products being hand crafted and hand packaged in our open plan studio whilst you browse our gift shop of unique goodies and gifts. We stock everything from 100% pure soy wax candles to alcohol infused confectioneries and body care. A luxury hamper serv

ice is also available, you choose your hamper style and selection of products and we make them look even more amazing!

29/05/2026

Every booking, share, comment, recommendation and tagged post genuinely means the world to small businesses like mine 💚

What might feel tiny to someone else helps keep workshops running, supports local creatives, fills seats at classes, and allows people to have a space to come for a little bit of “me time”.

I’ll never stop being grateful for every single person who supports By HeatherMay - whether you’ve been to a workshop, shared a reel, told a friend about us, or simply interact with our posts.

It all matters more than you probably realise 🫶🏻

It seems you’re still not over these Highland cows 🤍Every single one comes out completely different - fluffy fringes, ch...
28/05/2026

It seems you’re still not over these Highland cows 🤍

Every single one comes out completely different - fluffy fringes, cheeky faces, flowers, hats… we LOVE seeing your creations come to life ✨

And somehow… this workshop keeps selling out again and again 🫶🏻

So we’ve added another date:
📅 Thursday 13th August
⏰ 6–9pm

A wholesome evening of pottery, cake, chatting & creativity.

No experience needed - just come along and enjoy it.

Booking link in the comment - Grab your space before this one disappears too 👀

23/05/2026

Big smiles, glitter everywhere, and wax melts they were SO proud to take home ✨💖
Just pure joy, creativity & the loveliest little buzzing atmosphere 🫶

Looking for a children’s party that’s a little bit different?
If your child would love this, drop us a DM and we’ll send you all the info ✨


🤍 Introducing: The Pottery Playground 🤍A brand new full-day pottery experience designed for those of you who just want m...
22/05/2026

🤍 Introducing: The Pottery Playground 🤍

A brand new full-day pottery experience designed for those of you who just want more time to make.

No step-by-step templates.
No rushing to finish in 3 hours.
Just a full day in the studio to create freely, explore ideas, experiment with clay, and properly switch off for a while.

This is for the makers who already have ideas bubbling away… the ones who want to try something bigger, more personal, or simply spend a whole day getting lost in creativity ✨

We’ll be there throughout the day to guide, support, troubleshoot, and help bring your ideas to life - while still giving you the freedom to make the day your own.

Think:
🪴 Clay, creativity & creative flow
🍰 Tea, cake & good company
💡 Your own ideas brought to life
🧡 A calm, inspiring day just for you

Limited to just 10 makers so everyone gets plenty of support throughout the day.

📅 Thursday 23rd July
🕰️ 10am till 4pm

I honestly can’t wait for this one. Who’s coming?

DM the word CLAY and we’ll send you the booking link.

Let’s talk about workshop pricing for a minute 💚Most people see the couple of hours spent making something creative…But ...
20/05/2026

Let’s talk about workshop pricing for a minute 💚

Most people see the couple of hours spent making something creative…

But behind every workshop is so much more than the class itself.

There’s the overheads of running a studio, the endless behind-the-scenes jobs, and the reality of wearing so many hats as a small business owner 🎩

One minute I’m marketing workshops and creating reels, the next I’m answering emails, ordering supplies, updating the website, setting up tables, making drinks, washing aprons, cleaning floors or sorting invoices 😂

Alongside all the planning, tutor coordination, admin, safety requirements, insurances and day-to-day running costs that keep everything going.

When you book a workshop here, you’re supporting local tutors, small businesses, creativity, community and a carefully thought-out experience designed to help people relax, switch off and enjoy time for themselves 💚

And honestly, I wouldn’t change it for the world 🫶🏻

Making things with your hands can be incredibly healing.In a world where we’re constantly rushing, overthinking, scrolli...
19/05/2026

Making things with your hands can be incredibly healing.
In a world where we’re constantly rushing, overthinking, scrolling, and carrying the weight of everyday life, taking a few hours to slow down and create something can bring a sense of calm we didn’t even realise we needed.

There’s something special about sitting around a table, chatting, laughing, learning something new, and focusing on nothing other than the simple joy of making. No pressure. No expectations. Just time for yourself.

Sometimes people leave with more than just something handmade - they leave feeling lighter, calmer, and a little more like themselves again 🫶🏻

🍫✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨🍫After a complete sell out for our May Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop, we’ve added another date…...
18/05/2026

🍫✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨🍫

After a complete sell out for our May Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop, we’ve added another date…

📍 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 2–5pm

Spend the afternoon creating your own artisan truffles, tasting premium French & Belgian chocolate and enjoying a truly indulgent few hours at the studio 🤎

You’ll leave with:
✨ A beautiful selection of handmade chocolates
✨ New skills & techniques
✨ A luxury boxed selection to take home

Whether you come with friends or book a little “me time” for yourself, this is such a lovely relaxed experience.

🤎 Previous date SOLD OUT
🤎 Booking essential

Book via the website before spaces disappear again!

Today I sat down on a quiet Sunday to try and organise my brain a little bit.I’ve got SO many ideas buzzing around in my...
17/05/2026

Today I sat down on a quiet Sunday to try and organise my brain a little bit.

I’ve got SO many ideas buzzing around in my head lately… things I want to create, workshops I want to share, plans for the future, ways to grow, things I want people to experience here. And honestly, I was getting a little overwhelmed trying to work out what to focus on first 🤯

So I went back to my 2025 goal-setting workbook… and found this list.

And reading it back made me smile because nowhere on there did I write “be a millionaire” or anything hugely materialistic.

It was all the simple things that genuinely make me happy:

✨ More holidays
✨ Financial security
✨ More time with family
✨ Better work/life balance
✨ Creating experiences for everyone
✨ Building a welcoming community

And when I really looked at it… I realised I’ve actually done a pretty good job of achieving most of them 🥹

I’ve spent more quality time with my friends and family this year.
Financially, things are slowly becoming better and more secure as a single mum.
Work continues to grow every month with so many lovely new customers finding us.
And for the first time in a long time, I genuinely feel happy and lucky in my work.

My work/life balance is also so much healthier now. I’m finally allowing myself to rest, recharge and accept that I deserve that time because I’ve worked hard for it.

The only thing not ticked off the list yet is a new car 😂
But honestly… I’m not ready to part with mine until I absolutely have to.

That car holds such a huge place in my heart because it reminds me of a really pivotal point in my life - the point where life started again for me. It reminds me of the strength, resilience and determination it took to rebuild things for myself and my children.

Yes, money makes the world go round and we all need it to live… but the most important things in my life will always be my family and happiness 💚

Address

8-10 Chapel Street
Ripley
DE53DL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441773689293

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