Service Description

$55 per guest | 90 minutes | Minimum 7 guests, Maximum 18

Book an exclusive candle-making experience for your group and craft custom candles together in a private setting. Each person will design their own fragrance, pour their own wax, and create a candle in our signature black matte vessel - hands-on, meaningful, and entirely yours.

Your group will have our studio to yourselves, with dedicated guidance from our experienced chandlers. This is more than candle making; it's the ritual of creation shared with people who matter. The focused attention, the laughter, the collective energy of making something with your hands - this is what makes private sessions special.

What's Included:

• 90-minute private candle crafting session
• Exclusive use of our studio space for your group
• Expert instruction from experienced chandlers and scent designers
• Access to our complete collection of premium fragrance oils
• Custom candle in signature black matte vessel for each guest
• Fragrance formula cards with custom formulas for each participant
• Candle care guides for each guest

Details:

• Advance booking required
• Minimum 7 guests, maximum 18 guests
• Held at Bright Black Creators Studio (2020 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 24, Durham)
• All materials and instruction provided for each participant
• Candles require 48-hour curing time before burning
• Pickup available 4-7 days after your session
• Flexible start times available (subject to studio availability)
• Questions? Check our FAQs or email info@brightblackcandles.com

The Private Experience: There's something grounding about working with wax in community. When your group has the studio to yourselves, you move at your own pace - asking questions, sharing stories, watching transformation happen together. You're not just making candles; you're marking time, making light, creating something that will fill your spaces long after this gathering ends.

Perfect for:

• Birthday celebrations and milestone events
• Bachelorette parties and bridal showers
• Team building and creative corporate events
• Friends' gatherings and seasonal celebrations
• Family activities and reunions
• Any occasion worth illuminating with intention

Looking for something bigger? Groups larger than 18 guests require a custom arrangement. Email info@brightblackcandles.com to discuss options for larger parties.

Private shopping available after your session - browse our collections and take home Bright Black favorites.

General Booking + Cancellation Policy 

• Ages 6+ with adult; each maker needs a ticket 
• Arrive 10 min early; sessions start promptly 
• Candle pickup ready in 4-6 business days (fragrances ready that day!)
• Cancellations 1 week+ = full refund; within one week/no shows = nonrefundable
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• Full policy: https://brightblackcandles.com/pages/bookingandcancellationpolicy