About YYC Beeswax
Handcrafted Beeswax Candles and Creative Experiences in Calgary
YYC Beeswax is a Calgary-based beeswax candle company offering handcrafted beeswax candles and bath and body products, DIY candle making supplies, and workshops. Founded in 2015, the business is rooted in sustainability, education, and an appreciation for simplicity and nature.
Inspired by the natural beauty and functionality of beeswax, YYC Beeswax creates small-batch products designed to be both practical and meaningful. Our offerings include beeswax candles, bath and body products, DIY kits, raw beeswax, and candle making supplies. Everything is made with care using materials harvested from the hive or inspired by bees and the natural world.
Beyond products, YYC Beeswax is dedicated to education and connection. Through candle making workshops and community events, we invite people to learn about bees and beeswax, work with their hands, and connect with themselves and those around them.. Whether it’s a creative night out, a team-building experience, or a personal project, these workshops are designed to build confidence, curiosity, and community.
At its heart, YYC Beeswax exists to reconnect people with natural materials and simple everyday rituals. Lighting a candle, making something by hand, or understanding where materials come from can be small but powerful ways to bring warmth, intention, and presence into daily life.
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Our Vision
To deepen the connection between people, nature, and creativity through beeswax-based products and experiences.
Our Mission
To create accessible, sustainable beeswax candles, candle making supplies, and educational workshops that inspire curiosity, creativity, and mindful living.
Our Core Values
Sustainability – Honouring bees, natural materials, and responsible production
Education – Sharing practical, approachable knowledge about bees and beeswax
Quality – Using high quality materials to create thoughtfully designed and well made products.
Community – Creating spaces where people can learn, create, and connect
Meet Our Queen Bee
My name is Lisa Graham and I mind your beeswax.
Lisa Graham is the founder and maker behind YYC Beeswax.
Raised in rural southern Alberta, Lisa spent time working at a local apiary, which was an experience that sparked a lifelong respect for bees. While attending university in Calgary, she began making rolled beeswax candles and quickly discovered both a love for the craft and a gap in access to quality beeswax supplies and educational resources.
With a background in software engineering (B.Sc.) and biomedical engineering (M.Sc., community health research), Lisa brings a thoughtful blend of science and artistry to her work. She values understanding the process from hive to finished product and enjoys sharing that knowledge through handcrafted products, workshops, and writing.
Since founding YYC Beeswax in 2015, Lisa has focused on building a business centered on learning, teaching, and community. She finds joy in helping customers discover materials they’ve been searching for and in seeing the pride that comes from creating something by hand.
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