About this Event
The Candle Studio: Pour, Scent & Create
Slow down. Make something with your hands. Leave with a candle that's completely your own.
Join us for The Candle Studio: Pour, Scent & Create, a relaxed afternoon dedicated to fragrance, creativity, and the simple pleasure of making something from scratch.
This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the candle-making process from start to finish.
No previous candle-making experience is required.
You'll learn how fragrance, wax, wick selection, temperature, and pouring technique work together to create a beautiful candle.
Then comes the fun part: creating your own scent.
Guests will explore a curated selection of fragrance oils and experiment with different combinations before selecting a personal fragrance blend for their candle.
Our workshop facilitator will walk you through each stage, so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about getting everything perfect.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
During the workshop, you'll:
- Learn the fundamentals of candle making
- Explore a curated fragrance collection
- Learn basic fragrance blending
- Choose your own scent combination
- Prepare your candle vessel and wick
- Measure and blend fragrance
- Pour your own custom candle
- Create a personalized candle label
- Learn basic candle care and burning techniques
- Connect with other creative people in a relaxed setting
YOU'LL TAKE HOME
Each workshop guest leaves with:
- 1 handcrafted custom-scented candle
- Personalized candle label
- Candle Care Card
- Mini Fragrance Blending Guide
- Digital Beginner Candle-Making Guide
- All candle-making materials and equipment are provided.
A CREATIVE AFTERNOON — NOT A CLASSROOM
This isn't designed to feel like a technical lecture.
Expect a warm, social atmosphere where you can experiment with fragrances, chat with other guests, take photos, and enjoy the process of making something yourself.
Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a creative afternoon together.
Light refreshments and water will be available during the workshop.
HOST: Maya Collins - Candle Maker & Creative Workshop Facilitator
Maya Collins is an independent candle maker and creative workshop facilitator who enjoys helping beginners discover approachable ways to make beautiful handmade products.
Her workshops focus on simple techniques, fragrance exploration, and creating an environment where guests can experiment without feeling intimidated.
Rather than turning candle making into a complicated technical lesson, Maya's teaching style focuses on understanding a few important fundamentals and then giving participants the freedom to create something personal.
She will guide guests throughout the workshop — from selecting fragrances and preparing the vessel to blending, pouring, and candle care.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Commune, 101 North Loop Boulevard East, Austin, United States
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