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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 15 days before the class
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A: 75 mins, $45 - $55 per guest ($55 per guest when you book for 15+ guests, $50/guest for 40+ guests, $45/guest for 80+ guests. $250 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Craft your own custom candle at your NYC venue with this mobile workshop!
Vela
5.0 (33)
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15 to 500 guests
$45 - $55
($55 per guest when you book for 15+ guests, $50/guest for 40+ guests, $45/guest for 80+ guests. $250 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
What you'll do
Welcome and Introduction
We'll kick off the workshop with a brief overview of the candlemaking process and explain the materials, tools, and supplies provided at each workstation. Participants will learn what to expect throughout the experience and receive guidance from our instructors every step of the way.
Prep Your Candle Jar
Participants will prepare their candle vessel by securing the wick and applying the safety warning label. We'll explain the purpose of each component and share a few candlemaking best practices.
Explore Fragrances
Next, participants will get to explore our curated collection of premium fragrance oils and learn about different scent families, fragrance notes, and blending techniques.
Measure, Mix, and Pour
Once a fragrance(s) has been selected, participants will measure their chosen scent oils, blend them with melted wax, and carefully pour their candle. After a final quality check, candles will be set aside to cool and cure, creating a personalized keepsake to enjoy at home.
- Corporate team building
- Employee appreciation events
- Client entertainment
- Conferences and trade shows
- Wellness initiatives
- Networking events
- Holiday parties
- Bridal showers
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events
- Professional candle-making instruction
- All candle-making materials, tools, and equipment
- Premium fragrance oils
- Wax and vessels
- Protective table coverings
- Event setup and cleanup
- One custom candle per participant
- Space: We can accommodate most indoor venues, including offices, conference rooms, event spaces, hotels, coworking spaces, and private residences.
- Tables and seating: Participants should be seated at tables with enough workspace for their materials. We can advise on setup based on your group size. Setup for larger group sizes (60+) is recommended to be "cocktail style" instead of seated. Guests will flow through different stations of the candlemaking process (our signature candle bar!)
- Group size: Suitable for small teams, large corporate groups, and private events. Please contact us for custom pricing for larger groups.
- Duration: Typical workshop duration is 60 minutes. Candle Bars can run anywhere between 1-4 hours. We would need access to the space 1 hour before the event and 1 hour after to set up and clean up.
- Custom candle labels
- Event-themed scents
- Client gifting experiences (custom bags, matchboxes, candle accessories)
- Premium vessels and upgrades
- Signage & themed decofations
What you'll get
- Your own 10oz custom candle you made
- A creative, relaxed mental break that sparks conversation and collaboration
- Optional branded or gift-packaged keepsakes like custom bags, matchboxes, and candle accessories
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- Enthusiasm to learn and create
- A smile
Add-ons available for this class
- Custom Candle Labelss ($2)
- Custom Matchboxes ($5)
- Custom Signage & Decor ($150)
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Your teacher
At Vela we treat candlemaking like cooking. All it takes is the right recipe, quality ingredients, a dash of creativity, and a pinch of patience to make the perfect candle!Our studio is designed to feel like you are stepping into a friend’s kitchen — open, warm, and full of character. Shelves are lined with ingredients and tools you can see and reach, ready to be used. The butcher-block tables are where everything happens, and our kitchen is out in the open - nothing is behind closed doors. It’s simple, personal, and a little imperfect in the best way — the kind of space where you instantly feel comfortable rolling up your sleeves.​From classic soy candles to custom massage candles, wax melts, and accent arch candles, every class is a full start-to-finish experience where you’ll learn about the ingredients we use, why we use them, and how they come together. Our workshops are perfect for friend hangouts, birthdays, date nights, team events, celebrations, or a cozy rainy-day activity. All our workshops are beginner friendly! Whether you come solo or with your crew, you’ll leave with a candle (or two) that looks amazing, smells incredible, and tells your story.
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