Valentine Fragrance Design: Candle Making Class

A guided fragrance blending and candle making experience designed to be shared and remembered.



1.5 hours Location Upper West Side Class size 10 to 250 guests   $78

Spend quality time creating something meaningful together with someone you care about — a custom candle you’ll take home and burn for months to come. That's what we have curated this signature Back Porch Soap Company Valentine's candle making for - just for you and the special someone in your life.
Join expert candle maker Marla Bosworth, founder of Back Porch Soap Company, for a thoughtfully guided candle making experience centered on fragrance design, intention, and atmosphere. With over 30 years of professional experience, Marla leads each workshop with warmth and ease, making the experience welcoming whether you’re coming with a partner, friends, or on your own.
This isn’t a rushed, pour-and-go candle class. It’s a relaxed, sensory experience designed to help you unwind while learning how to create a candle that reflects your mood, style, or story.
What you’ll experience
A guided introduction to fragrance families and how scents work together
Hands-on fragrance blending to design your own custom scent
Step-by-step candle making using coconut wax
Time to name and personalize your candle
What’s included
One custom candle (10 oz) poured into a beautiful glass vessel
A curated selection of high-quality fragrance oils
Optional color and botanical accents
Wine (or non-alcoholic option), chocolates, and great music
All materials provided — no prior experience needed
As part of the experience, you’ll also have the option to carry your custom fragrance beyond the candle. Many guests enjoy turning their scent into a wearable roll-on perfume or a luxurious body oil, creating a full sensory keepsake to enjoy long after the candle has burned.
The studio atmosphere is calm, creative, and inviting — perfect for Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or a personal self-care moment. Guests often say they leave feeling relaxed, inspired, and proud of what they’ve created.
You’ll head home with a candle you’ll actually want to burn — or gift — along with the satisfaction of having designed something uniquely yours.
All are welcome. Come solo or bring someone special.
What you'll get
One custom candle (approximately 10 oz) poured into a beautiful glass vessel
A curated selection of high-quality fragrance oils
Optional color and botanical accents
Wine (or non-alcoholic option), chocolates, and great music
All materials provided — no prior experience needed
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class.
What to bring
Just bring yourself!
Add-ons available for this class
  • Blend Your Own Fragrant Diffuser ($35)
  • Blend Your Own Room Spray ($25)
  • Roll-on Perfume ($34)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for
Location

Back Porch Soap Company @Little Shop Of Crafts, 711 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance from 96 St station (2100 feet).

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Recent reviews of Valentine Fragrance Design: Candle Making Class

  • 5/5 from Alex Depinho, attended Feb 2026: this class was such a lovely experience. despite not being able to make it to our intended class time, marla was kind enough to fit us in later and i’m so glad we were able to go! there was a ton of scents and colors to choose from, and marla was really helpful in instructing us on how to design our fragrance combinations and guiding us through the process. really beginner-friendly class with a great instructor, and we’re both so happy with the final product :)
  • 5/5 from Kyle Lee, attended Feb 2026: Phenomenal experience, the instructor was very kind and walked us through the whole process
  • 5/5 from Lee Mazur, attended May 2024: Fun and easy! Nice room, nice scents. Some wine too! Thanks for the memories and the candles!
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Back Porch Studios
Back Porch Studios

4.9 (126)
female Women-owned

Back Porch Studios is a creative workshop studio offering hands-on perfume, candle, and soap-making experiences in New York City and Jackson Hole. Led by designer and natural beauty expert Marla Bosworth, the studio brings a thoughtful, playful approach to crafting, with welcoming experiences for private groups, corporate events, brand activations, and anyone looking to explore their creativity!

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