Private Candle-Making Workshop

What you'll do:

Dive into the complex world of fragrance-blending with ease to craft your very own custom scent and two 9oz soy-wax candles in a ~90-minute workshop. Guided by expert chandlers, you'll explore a variety of fragrance accords to build a blend uniquely yours. You will guided step-by-step through the candle-making process, getting a hands-on experience filled with fun! Each guest will also create a custom hand-drawn label for each of their candle creations. Your candles cure overnight, and you can pick them up as early as the following morning (or have them shipped).

Customize Your Experience:

• Color: Bring a splash of color to your experience with solid-color, or tie-dye candle-making workshops, or go with our signature cream candles with no dye.

• Vessel: Choose from a variety of vessel options for your entire group, including mason jars, 2-wick vessels, and iridescent vessels.

• Experience: Extend your experience by adding on our Match Bar Experience, Library Experience, or Candle Accessories Bundle to your party.

Free Private Experience Perks:

• Custom Hand-Drawn Sign displayed during your event

• Music Choice for the duration or your event

• Complimentary bottomless sparkling white wine (21+) and bottled waters

• Polaroid Photo Op (2 rolls of film)

Why we love it for your party:

• It’s hands-on, crafty fun that lets everyone play alchemist for the night.

• Perfect excuse to sip, chat, and bond while you pour (and maybe spill) a little wax.

• Everyone leaves with candles that smell amazing and remind you of the good times.

• It’s equal parts self-care and celebration — lighthearted, cozy, and oh-so shareable.

About this experience partner:

Candlefish Boston is more than a candle shop—it’s a creative lab for scent lovers. Located on Newbury Street in Back Bay, they combine a vast fragrance library, charming workshop space, and expert chandlers who love sharing their craft. They believe fragrance is deeply personal and memories can be made (and scented) in every blend. Whether you’re a scent connoisseur or someone who just enjoys a beautifully scented space, Candlefish makes sure you leave with more than a candle—you leave with an experience.

Additional Information:

• Workshops run ~1.5 hours

• Maximum Capacity: 14 people; there are also alternative candle-making experiences available for larger parties

• Candles are ready for pickup the next day; held for up to one week. Shipping or hand-delivery (in Boston) available for an extra fee

• Book in advance — seats fill up quickly, and workshops begin promptly. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may need to reschedule

• Don't want to book a private party? Candlefish holds public workshops for individuals or groups who don't need that extra personalization.