About this Experience
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.
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LocationBoston, MA
110 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USABoston, MA
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Candlefish?
We are located at 110 Newbury St, between the Copley and Arlington stops on the Green Line MBTA. There are several parking garages near our store, and street parking is available.
What will my candles be made out of?
Your custom candles will consist of a soy-wax blend, and a mix of natural and synthetic oils.
Does Candlefish hold Off-Site Events?
Yes! Our off-site events bring our Custom Candle Bar Experience to you - fill out our Off-Site Event inquiry form to get in contact and learn more.
How far in advance should I book my event?
We recommend booking 1 month in advance for private workshops, and 1 week in advance for public workshops. You are able to book up to 3 months in advance.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a workshop?
For our private events, we offer full refunds up to 1 week in advance of your event, and 50% refunds within 1 week of your event. We are happy to reschedule anytime.
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Do you offer catering?
We do not allow catering in our Signature Candle-Making Workshops - the class is very structured and doesn't allow time or space for food. We do allow catering in some of our alternative experiences, such as our Custom Candle Bar Experience, for parties who aim for a more relaxed candle-making experience with time to mingle and snack.























