What you'll do:

You'll slow down, pick up a pour spout, and leave with a 6-oz soy candle you made from scratch. This 1.5-hour guided candle making class in Chicago gives your group a hands-on, low-pressure way to create something together, and the intention-setting element makes it more than a craft activity.

What’s included:

• Grounding moment: The session opens with a brief intention-setting exercise that helps guests settle in, get present, and decide what they want their candle to mean to them.

• Scent blending: Each guest selects their own fragrance combination from a curated menu of phthalate-free oils, so no two candles in the group turn out the same.

• Hands-on pouring: A Sentient Self guide walks everyone through the candle making process step by step, from measuring the soy wax to setting the wick, so guests can focus on enjoying the process rather than worrying about technique.

• Creative direction: Guests set the pace. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, and the space is designed to feel more like a cozy studio than a structured classroom.

• Finished candle to take home: Every guest leaves with a fully cured, handcrafted 6-oz soy candle that reflects the scent blend and intention they chose during the session.

Why we love it for your party:

• Beginner-friendly format: Every step of the candle making process is guided, so guests who have never worked with wax before can jump in without hesitation.

• Eco-conscious materials: Sentient Self uses 100% natural soy wax, phthalate-free fragrance oils, and reusable glass vessels, which means the candle guests take home is as clean as it is beautiful.

• Built-in intention setting: The session starts with a grounding moment that gives the group something to connect over before the hands-on portion begins, which adds a layer of meaning that a standard craft class does not.

• Calm, cozy studio atmosphere: The space is designed to help guests slow down and talk, making it a natural fit for bachelorette parties, birthday groups, or anyone who wants a creative activity without a competitive edge.

• A take-home you actually use: Guests leave with a 6-oz handcrafted candle they designed themselves, not a generic party favor.

About this experience partner:

Sentient Self Co. is a women-owned, Chicago-based studio that has been leading candle making workshops and crafting intentional, handmade goods for over six years. The studio has sold more than 30,000 products through its website and Etsy shop, and brings the same care and quality to every group session it hosts. Guests consistently point to the scent selection, the relaxed pacing, and the personal guidance as what sets the experience apart from a standard craft class.

Additional information:

• Duration: Sessions run approximately 1.5 hours for the 6-oz candle workshop. Timing may vary slightly based on group size.

• Booking flexibility: If listed time slots do not work for your group, contact Sentient Self Co. directly to discuss private bookings or alternative dates.

• Materials: All tools, soy wax, fragrance oils, and candle-making supplies are included. Guests leave with a fully finished 6-oz candle.

• Optional add-ons: Guests may purchase additional candles, scent kits, or workshop upgrades on-site. These are optional and separate from the base booking.