Dessert Candle Making Experience

As seen in WGN Morning Show!

Step into Glow Up Art Studio for a Dessert Candle Making Experience that’s as sweet as it is creative!

This unique workshop combines the cozy vibes of candle-making with the fun of painting—perfect for couples, friends, and anyone looking to design something beautiful and personal. Our art studio is an underground subterranean Babe Space

What You’ll Do:

• Select Your Glow Up Vessel
  Choose from our pre-prepped Glow Up Art Studio vessels.
• Pick Your Designer Scent
  Explore our library of 50+ fragrance oils—from bakery-inspired aromas like strawberry shortcake and caramel latte to high-end signature blends, fresh botanicals, tropical fruits, and warm woodsy notes.
• Add Color + Personal Flair
  Tint your candle with vibrant or subtle shades, then customize it with playful wax embeds—fruit slices, cookies, whipped cream dollops, flowers, crystals, candy shapes, and more.
• Sip, Paint & Chill
  While your candle sets, unwind with a pre-printed canvas painting activity. Paint, sip, and socialize while your custom dessert candle cools to perfection. BYOB . You can also bring food !

What’s Included:

• A pre-prepped Glow Up Art Studio vessel
• All candle-making supplies (wax, designer fragrance oils, dyes, embeds, wicks, tools)
• A pre-printed canvas + painting supplies
• Step-by-step instruction from our team
• Same-day takeaway: you’ll leave with your candle and canvas ready to enjoy

Details:

• Price: $65 per person (includes one candle + one canvas)
• Duration: About 2 hours (candle-making, decorating, painting, and cooling time)
• Who It’s For: Perfect for couples, birthdays, bachelorettes, team building, and creative get-togethers
• Age Policy: Due to the realistic, edible-looking wax embeds, we recommend this experience for ages 10 and up(children must be accompanied by an adult)
• BYOB Friendly: Bring your favorite drinks or snacks to make it extra festive

You’ll Leave With:

• One custom dessert-style candle crafted by you
• A hand-painted canvas
• A same-day take-home keepsake—and plenty of Instagram-worthy moments

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

GLOW UP CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO, 2736 West North Avenue, Chicago, United States

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