Private Candle Making Workshop โ Book at Your Venue
Private Candle Making Workshop โ Book at Your Venue
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I come to YOU and host a 90-minute hands-on candle-making party for your group. Every guest pours their own candle, walks away with it, and you don't lift a finger. Birthdays, girls' night, bachelorettes, corporate events โ perfect for any celebration.
๐ Anywhere within 25 miles of Buffalo Grove, IL (free travel). $1/mile after.
To book: Add this to cart with the size that fits your group โ check out (this acts as your inquiry + 50% deposit). I'll reply within 24 hours to confirm the date and walk you through everything.
What's included
- โ All materials โ soy wax, wicks, fragrance oils, jars, decorations
- โ Step-by-step guided instruction (zero experience needed)
- โ Scent blending station โ each guest mixes their own custom scent
- โ Beautiful take-home candle for every guest
- โ Full setup AND cleanup โ you only provide the space
- โ 15% off coupon for every guest to use on future Sweet U candles
Group pricing
- 6-10 guests โ $50/person (10 oz candle each)
- 11-20 guests โ $45/person (small group discount)
- 21+ guests โ $40/person (bulk discount)
- Kids party (ages 8-14) โ $35/kid (smaller 6 oz candle, safer setup)
Minimum: 6 guests. Pricing on this listing covers your 50% deposit. Balance is due day of event.
PERFECT FOR
- ๐ Birthday parties โ kids' birthdays, milestone parties (40th, 50th)
- ๐ฏ Girls' Night / Ladies' Night
- ๐ Bachelorette parties
- ๐ Family gatherings โ holidays, reunions, baby showers
- ๐ข Corporate team-building / client appreciation events
- ๐ Any celebration where you want to make something together
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE (typical 2.5 hr workshop)
- 0:00 โ I arrive 30 min early to set up. You don't lift a finger.
- 0:30 โ Guests arrive, drinks + hellos.
- 0:45 โ Quick intro: how candles are made, soy wax basics, picking your scent.
- 1:00 โ Scent blending station. Each guest mixes their own.
- 1:20 โ Pour their candle. I guide everyone one-on-one.
- 1:50 โ Decorate the jar โ labels, ribbons, dried botanicals.
- 2:00 โ Candles cool while you snack/chat.
- 2:30 โ Guests leave with their candle + 15% off code.
FAQ
- Can you host in my apartment? Yes โ sturdy table + ventilation is all I need.
- Different scents per guest? That's the point. Everyone picks their own.
- Out-of-state? Anywhere in IL, IN, WI possible. Let's talk travel cost.
- Refundable deposit? Yes, up to 7 days before your event.
- How far ahead to book? 4+ weeks ideal. 2 weeks doable. Last-minute, just ask.
BOOKING PROCESS
- Pick the group size below + add to cart
- At checkout, type your event date + venue address + occasion in the order notes
- Pay the deposit (this listing)
- I'll reply within 24 hours to confirm date and arrange the rest
- Balance due day of event
Hand-poured workshops by Bhagu ยท Sweet U Candles ยท Buffalo Grove, IL ยท Reply on Instagram @sweetucandles or email sweetu.handcraft@gmail.com

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