Crafted Scents: Candle and Body Butter Workshop

Join us Saturday, October 18 from 2–5 PM at Studio Del Ray for an immersive, hands-on workshop where self-care meets creativity. In one afternoon, you’ll craft a signature scented candle and a luxurious whipped body butter—from scratch.

Guided by expert instructors, you’ll learn insider tips to customize your creations with scents that reflect your unique vibe. Whether you’re exploring your creative side or treating yourself to a spa-inspired afternoon, this workshop is the perfect way to relax, connect, and create.

Candle-Making Class – Led by Brittany Anderson, founder of BDot Candle, you’ll learn the art and secrets of crafting your own signature candle.

Body Butter Class – Guided by Victoria Makinde, founder of Hello Wellness, you’ll blend nourishing, natural ingredients into a whipped body butter that smells incredible and feels even better.

🎁 Each guest takes home:

• Two handcrafted candle
• One jar of whipped body butter
• Plus the joy of a memorable self-care experience

Light refreshments, a relaxed space, and a welcoming vibe make this the perfect workshop for friends, DIY lovers, or anyone craving a little wellness reset.

✨ Seats are limited—reserve your spot today and treat yourself to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and hands-on wellness.

Meet Your Instructors: Brittany Anderson & Victoria Makinde

Brittany Anderson, founder of BDot Candle Company, is a scent curator who transforms spaces through the power of fragrance. Her clean-burning, coconut apricot candles are infused with mood-lifting blends that set the tone for relaxation, romance, or reset. In her workshops, Brittany shows guests how fragrance can shift moods and spark creativity. You’ll leave not only with a handcrafted candle, but with the confidence to design scents that reflect your personal vibe.

Victoria Makinde, founder of Hello Wellness, helps people transform everyday routines into soulful rituals of self-care. In her workshops, she guides guests through creating luxurious, plant-powered body care while sharing insider tips on how natural ingredients calm skin and soothe stress. Guests leave not only with their own luxury body butter, but with a deeper understanding of how natural ingredients can support skin health and elevate daily rituals.

Together, Brittany and Victoria are joining forces to host a one-of-a-kind workshop—blending artistry and wellness in a hands-on experience where creativity becomes self-care. You won’t just walk away with a candle and body butter—you’ll leave with products infused with your personal energy, a deeper connection to natural wellness, and the inspiration to turn everyday moments into rituals of calm, confidence, and care.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2016 Mt Vernon Ave, 2016 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, United States