Candle making classes in NYC, every studio, priced

From $59 per person

This is us: KraftStories publishes localnycevents.com, so read this entry as disclosed rather than independent. At $59 it is at the cheaper end for a taught class in Manhattan, but the studio is up stairs with no elevator, so the Midtown studio is the one to book if steps are a problem.

This is us. KraftStories publishes this site; this entry is held to the same fields as every other studio.

Format

1-hour soy candle workshop

Printed price

Starting from $59 (Clear Glass $59.00 · Handmade Mosaic Candle Holder $79.00)

You take home

one hand-poured soy candle, same day, in a clear-glass vessel or (for $79) a handmade mosaic holder

Wax and materials

Soy (the hub page says 'soy and plant-based waxes')

Scents

Blend your own scent from the studio's fragrance oils; number not stated

Setting and cure

Taken home at the end of the session; the studio recommends waiting 24–48 hours before the first burn

Minimum age

10+ on this page ('adult supervision required' for younger guests); the hub page says children 8+ with adult supervision

Groups and private events

Private studio bookings from a minimum of 6 guests, up to 120; the hub page says parties of 3+ are private bookings; private price not published

Address

93 Pearl St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Getting there

R, W to Whitehall St; 4, 5 to Bowling Green; J, Z to Broad St

From $59 per person

This is also us: the second KraftStories studio, with a lift and wheelchair access, which the Financial District studio does not have. The same $59 floor applies, and there is a 'Sip and Make a Candle' variant that costs more.

This is us. KraftStories publishes this site; this entry is held to the same fields as every other studio.

Format

1-hour artisan soy candle workshop

Printed price

Starting from $59

You take home

finished candle(s) the same day; the page says you 'take home two fragrant creations in mosaic vessels', so confirm the count for the $59 clear-glass option

Wax and materials

Soy wax, phthalate-free fragrance oils, CDN wicks, dried botanicals

Scents

Blend your own; number not stated

Setting and cure

Ready to take home the same day; wait 24–48 hours before the first burn (hub page)

Minimum age

10+ (adult supervision for younger guests)

Groups and private events

Public sessions up to 45 people; private sessions up to 200; mobile workshops at your venue; private price not published

When it runs

Fri 6:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 11am (as listed on the candle-making hub page against this address)

Address

325 W 38th St #706, New York, NY 10018

Getting there

A, C, E to 34 St–Penn Station or 42 St–Port Authority

From $50 per person

The longest-running dedicated candle lab in the city and the easiest to get into, with seven-day opening and a BYOB policy. The 'now through September' prices are seasonal and may change in October. The site publishes nothing about wax or candle size.

Format

About 2-hour guided pour-your-own class

Printed price

$50 Now through September weekday price · $60 Now through September weekend price

Scents

Choose your own colours, scents and decorations; number not stated

Setting and cure

'The candle will need 15 minutes to set enough to take home'

Drinks

Yes: 'Feel free to bring your favorite beverages… we do not allow food'

Minimum age

7+

Groups and private events

Private parties up to 20 people for $1,300 at Mott Street; site also says private events start 'at only $65 per person'

When it runs

Open every day, 12pm–10pm

Address

167 Mott St, New York, NY

Getting there

J, Z to Bowery; B, D to Grand St; 6 to Spring St

From $50 per person

The smaller of the two Wick and Pour studios, with the same class, prices and hours as Nolita. The private buyout ($650 for up to 10) is the cheapest published flat-rate candle party we found.

Format

About 2-hour guided pour-your-own class

Printed price

$50 Now through September weekday price · $60 Now through September weekend price

Scents

Choose your own colours, scents and decorations; number not stated

Setting and cure

'The candle will need 15 minutes to set enough to take home'

Drinks

Yes: 'Feel free to bring your favorite beverages… we do not allow food'

Minimum age

7+

Groups and private events

Private parties up to 10 people for $650 at Bleecker Street

When it runs

Open every day, 12pm–10pm

Address

277 Bleecker St, New York, NY

Getting there

1 to Christopher St–Stonewall; A, B, C, D, E, F, M to W 4 St–Washington Sq

From $45 per person

The cheapest 8 oz candle on this list, but it is a pop-up that closes on 30 December 2026, so date the entry. Gallery entry is free and walk-ins are taken when there is space.

Format

60-minute candle-making workshop (limited-run residency)

Printed price

$45 / Per seat · 60 minutes

You take home

an 8 oz candle in a glass vessel you choose from the wall of jars

Scents

'A selection of our candle fragrances' plus booster oils; number not stated

Setting and cure

'About 25 minutes to set'

Groups and private events

Closed sessions for birthdays and team offsites on request by email; no headcount or price published

When it runs

Wed–Fri from 4:30pm · Sat–Sun from 1pm; gallery open 24 May – 30 December 2026 only

Address

192 Front St, New York, NY

Getting there

2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St

From $46 per person

The cheapest taught class in Manhattan at $46, in a small studio capped at 12 people. Two of the themed workshops were showing as unavailable on the check date.

Format

1 hr 30 min Scented Candle Workshop (other themed workshops 60–90 minutes)

Printed price

Scented Candle Workshop $46 · Paint Taper Candles $50 · Iced Latte Candle $60 · Pressed Florals $65

You take home

one finished candle (the Pressed Florals workshop specifies an 8 oz soy candle); size not stated for the $46 class

Wax and materials

Soy

Scents

Custom blend from the studio's fragrance oils; number not stated

Setting and cure

Scented candles need about an hour to set (massage candles about 2 hours); the studio holds uncollected candles for 2–3 weeks

Drinks

Yes, seltzers, beer and wine only, 21+; no food

Groups and private events

Private studio events for up to 12 guests (the homepage says 14); kids' parties and corporate on-site workshops; price on enquiry

When it runs

Weekly calendar online; walk-ins taken if seats remain

Address

460 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Getting there

C, E to 50 St; A, C, E to 42 St–Port Authority

From $68 per person

Taught by a professional chandler, Marla Bosworth, and the only coconut-wax class here. It runs as occasional dated evenings rather than a weekly timetable, so check the calendar before linking it as bookable.

Format

1-hour dated evening class

Printed price

$68.00 (NYC Candle Making Class)

You take home

one 8 oz candle in a tin container

Wax and materials

'Eco-friendly, non-toxic coconut wax'

Scents

'Selection of bestselling fragrances and colors'

Drinks

No; complimentary wine for 21+

Minimum age

21+

Groups and private events

'NYC Group Perfume, Soap and Candle Making Event at our Location' and 'at Your Location', each listed at $98.00

When it runs

Dated monthly classes; the last candle class listed was Friday 21 August, 6pm, with nothing listed for September on the check date

Address

Little Shop of Crafts, 711 Amsterdam Ave (at 94th St), New York, NY

Getting there

1, 2, 3 to 96 St

From $68 per person

A real candle brand's own factory studio, with the widest scent library we found published (50+). It is short at one hour, and you either wait an hour for the candle to set or pay $20 to have it shipped.

Format

1-hour Classic Candle Pouring Class

Printed price

$68

You take home

one custom hand-poured candle; size not stated

Scents

Choose from 'over 50 different fragrance oils'

Setting and cure

'Candles need about an hour to set, so please plan your pick-up accordingly'; or $20 flat-rate shipping

Minimum age

10+; an adult must accompany guests aged 10 to 17, with a paid seat for both

Groups and private events

Private and corporate events by enquiry form; no headcount or price published

Address

459 Van Brunt St, Suite 16, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Getting there

F, G to Smith–9 Sts, then the B61 bus; or NYC Ferry to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin

No price published on its own pages.

Nose Best is a working production studio, and in the second hour you can play board games, design your label or shop at 10% off while your candle sets. Its own site prints no price, which is only shown at the booking stage.

Format

2-hour class; the candle cools in the second hour

You take home

a soy candle in a '10z luxury candle jar' (the site's own spelling)

Wax and materials

100% soy wax, non-toxic fragrance oils

Scents

'10 high-quality fragrances with up to 175 various combinations'

Setting and cure

Cools during the second hour and you take it home at the end

Minimum age

16+

Groups and private events

In-studio, travel and corporate events; quoted on enquiry

Address

96 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Getting there

L to Morgan Av

From $90 per person

The longest and most expensive regular class here, and the one to choose if you want to learn to blend rather than just pour. Its own page contradicts itself on private group size, so ask before quoting a number.

Format

About 2.5-hour taught soy candle class

Printed price

$90 per person

You take home

one natural soy candle in a jar

Wax and materials

Natural soy wax

Scents

Blend essential and fragrance oils from the 'full fragrance library'; number not stated

Drinks

Private bookings only ('bring your own food and drinks'); public classes include complimentary tea and snacks

Groups and private events

Private groups from $90 per person; the page gives both '8 to 80' and '9 to 24' as the group size

When it runs

Public classes 'on select evenings'

Address

254 36th St, 2nd Floor, Unit C-252, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Getting there

D, N, R to 36 St

From $39.99 per person

The cheapest listed seat in the city, a class held in a bar rather than a studio. The $39.99 is a discount on a printed $69, so expect it to move.

Format

2-hour bar-hosted candle-making class

Printed price

$39.99 (regular $69) Holiday Candle Making Workshop

You take home

one handmade candle

Wax and materials

100% soy wax, toxin-free fragrance oils

Scents

Custom holiday-inspired fragrance blend; number not stated

Drinks

Yes: 'This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine'

Groups and private events

Class size 4–25 guests

When it runs

Wednesdays 6:30pm: 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec

Address

315 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (a bar)

Getting there

L to Montrose Av

From $59 per person

The most flexible booking in the city: any day with two people, wine included and BYOB on top. The $20 deposit is part of the $59, not an extra charge.

Format

About 2-hour candle-making workshop with custom fragrance blending

Printed price

$59 person … includes everything you need plus complimentary wine! ($20 per person deposit)

You take home

one finished candle, with optional real-gemstone embellishments; size not stated

Scents

Custom fragrance blending; number not stated for the workshop

Drinks

Yes, 'BYOB for adults is welcome' (complimentary wine is also included)

Minimum age

None stated; workshops for 'kids and adults'

Groups and private events

'Ideal for 2-20 candle makers', $59 per person with group discounts on enquiry; on-site or at your venue

When it runs

'Available all day, every day… open 7 days a week', minimum 2 people

Address

30-42 14th St, Queens, NY 11102

Getting there

N, W to 30 Av, then about 20 minutes' walk west (or the Q18 bus along 30 Av)

From $40 per person

A sister-run fragrance brand running cheap bar-hosted candle nights in Astoria. It is a pop-up rather than a studio, so link the events page, not an address.

Format

Community candle-making nights at partner venues

Printed price

$40.00 (candle-making events) · $65.00 (Candle Making + Tarot & Intuition Workshop)

Groups and private events

Custom private candle, perfume and room-spray parties across NYC; quoted on enquiry

When it runs

Event-by-event (Take Care NYC, Oliver's Astoria); dates not printed on the listing

No price published on its own pages.

The only candle studio we found in eastern Queens. Its own site, a Readymag page, shows no readable prices, so every figure is null until someone checks it by hand.

Format

Cake-candle decorating workshops

Address

242-09 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11363 (from its Batch listing; not readable on its own site)

Getting there

LIRR Port Washington Branch to Douglaston; Q12 bus on Northern Blvd