Wine Bottle Candle Making Class

Transform your favorite wine bottle into a custom soy candle in this unique candle making class in Chicago!



2 hours Location Pilsen Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 6 to 18   $60

Ever wondered what to do with that beautiful wine bottle you can’t toss? In this hands-on candle making class in Chicago, you’ll learn how to cut it in half and transform it into a cocktail-scented soy candle!
Guided by friendly instructors, you’ll discover the basics of glass cutting and safely turn a wine bottle into a unique candle vessel. Choose from our curated selection of upcycled bottles or bring your own favorite from home for an extra personal touch — we’ll show you just how fun and easy it is to give it new life.
Then, dive into the art of candle making as you hand-pour your own soy wax candle. Pick from our signature cocktail-inspired scents like Barrel-Aged Bourbon, Old Fashioned, or Whiskey & Sweet Tobacco — perfect for adding a cozy vibe to your home or gifting to someone special.
No experience necessary, and all materials are included. Whether you’re planning a creative girls’ night, a memorable date idea in Chicago, or a unique team-building event, this wine bottle candle workshop is the perfect mix of craft, scent, and sustainability.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Wine Bottle Candle Making Class

Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

10 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 18 Dec 2026.

  • Sun, Nov 15 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Fri, Nov 20 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Fri, Nov 27 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sat, Nov 28 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Fri, Dec 4 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Fri, Dec 11 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Fri, Dec 18 2026, 6pm-8pm
What you'll get
Glass wine bottles for filling, and all necessary ingredients and tools.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
Optional: A wine bottle if you have a favorite or an empty one lying around. We do provide them as well. Feel free to BYOB for those ages 21+. We have wine glasses!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Chicago Candle Co - 1100 W Cermak Rd 4th Floor, Chicago, IL

Enter the building off of Carpenter St, turn into the courtyard, enter where you see the yellow arrows. You will see a loading dock area. You can park inside this area or back on Carpenter Street. Watch the video for the quickest way to get to our space! Use the stairs or take elevator to "4R" and come up to the 4th floor, hang a right and walk all the way down. You might smell candles...so follow your nose!

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  • 5/5 from Nicole Cohen, attended Nov 2026: This class was awesome. Very personable and a knowledgeable. It's a family run business and they are very passionate about making candles!
  • 5/5 from Ian Enriquez, attended Sep 2026: Fernando was very good at explaining the process. It was a very pleasant experience. 10/10 definitely coming back with family.
  • 5/5 from Robert J Love Iv, attended Sep 2026: Great class. Great instructor. Everything was hands on. Nice vibe I truly recommend this experience to any and everyone.
  • 5/5 from Davina Works, attended Aug 2026: This class is so fun I would definitely do it again. Fernando was amazing! They have so many different scents to choose from and the wine bottles are so unique. 10/10 recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Knapton, attended Aug 2026: Fernando was an excellent teacher! Very thorough, very patient and lots of great tips. Getting into the building itself was a little tricky, however, Fernando's wife provided her cell phone number in the email, which was great.
  • 5/5 from Sofia Imbimbo, attended Jul 2026: We had the most amazing time! Fernando was a wonderful teacher who helped us through every step. The candles were beautiful and smelled amazing and I would 100% recommend this to everyone!
  • 5/5 from Hanisha Allen, attended Jun 2026: Its was a girl's Sunday Funday. Ler me start by saying...I had to make a change to our original booking date due to a family emergency and Sara was super helpful in getting us rescheduled. Day of...Fernando is patient and engaging. Class was educational and lots of fun. We brought mimosas and Fernando provided the wime glasses. We made some great smelling candles and I'd definitely like to do this again!
  • 5/5 from Bennett Maciorowski, attended May 2026: It was a date night, and we learned about glass cutting and making candles. The teacher was very enthusiastic and excited about the topic. It was a relaxed and fun atmosphere
  • 5/5 from Maria Mascote, attended May 2026: Came to celebrate a friend’s birthday and we had a blast! The instructor was very kind and patient and made sure everyone had a quality experience. Our candles turned out beautifully and we really enjoyed being able to cut our own wine bottles
  • 5/5 from Andrew Gallo, attended Apr 2026: Such a fun time and such a great class. This is a GREAT date night idea or an idea to do with friends. Fernando was so kind and funny and passionate about candle making. This is also really close to downtown Pilsen so lots to do and eat after class to get a drink with friends. 5 out of 5!
  • 5/5 from Adrienne Wilborn, attended Apr 2026: The entire experience was interesting and educational in a fun science experiment type of way. Fernando is an awesome teacher. My favorite part was pouring and stirring the scents I personally picked for my candle. Also decorating with flower petals and glitter was extremely fun. I can’t wait to use my candle at home.
  • 5/5 from Kristen Spirko, attended Apr 2026: Had a ton of fun and learned a lot! A unique experience with friends at a reasonable cost.
  • 5/5 from Adam Meyers, attended Mar 2026: Had a great time, Fernando was a great teacher! Would recommend to anyone who loves crafts or candles
  • 5/5 from Margaret Jefferson, attended Mar 2026: The instructor was fantastic and clarified everything, making it easy to grasp. It was a thrilling class, and I had a wonderful time. I made the candle, and it has a delightful scent. I loved the experience of burning the bottle and then placing it in the water to pop the top off; that was exhilarating.
  • 5/5 from Ashley, attended Mar 2026: 10/10 amazing experience and would definitely book again! Fernando was an amazing teacher! Best candle making class in Chicago with a very unique plus of cutting your own wine vessel for the candles
  • 5/5 from Ann Pacyna, attended Mar 2026: We really enjoyed choosing a wine bottle to cut and then fill with scented soy wax. I can't wait to enjoy my new candle!
  • 5/5 from Hiba Cheetany, attended Mar 2026: Great class and very fun! I would advise that directions be given on how to find the studio. It was a bit hard to navigate but otherwise the class was wonderful. You learn great techniques and it's a great way to use your hands and disconnect!
  • 5/5 from Lauren Kaplan, attended Feb 2026: Such a great class! So fun to be able to pick out the wine bottle and make a candle out of it. Great teacher too. I would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jazmine Purdis, attended Feb 2026: We booked this class for our Galentine’s outing and had such a great time! The instructor was patient, helpful, and absolutely hilarious, which made the whole experience even more fun. He walked us through every step—from cutting and heating the bottle we chose to turning it into a candle vessel. We then picked our favorite cocktail-themed scents and made our candles. I’ve been to a few candle-making classes before, and this was by far my favorite because of the wine bottle component. Plus, it’s BYOB, so you can sip and catch up with friends while creating your candle.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Jones, attended Feb 2026: It was soo fun & it was amazing. I would definitely do it again, thank you so much for the experience.
  • 5/5 from Jose Carrero, attended Feb 2026: This class was tons of fun and well worth the cost! Will definitely come back again!
  • 5/5 from Arden Anderson, attended Feb 2026: really fun!! we went for valentine’s day and had a blast. it ran a bit late l—we missed our dinner res :(—but a great experience overall.
  • 5/5 from Bleon Salihu, attended Feb 2026: Great class! Super fun and the teacher was great
  • 5/5 from Jason Robert Pulliam, attended Feb 2026: My girlfriend had an amazing time. Our instructor was patient, relaxed and created a great vibe for the entire class.
  • 5/5 from Barrie McDaniel, attended Feb 2026: So much fun! Learned a lot about candle making! Fernando was a great teacher. Very patient and ensured we all made a perfect candle. Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon and a little mom and daughter time!
  • 5/5 from Lori Gonzalez Turner, attended Jan 2026: My husband and I took this class for our wedding anniversary to learn how to cut glass and make a candle!! The teacher was amazing. He was fun and very helpful. We had everything we needed and the space was comfortable and inviting. It was easy to find and had free parking which was a plus!!
  • 5/5 from Grace Finger, attended Jan 2026: Highly recommend! So much fun and so informative, Fernando was super funny too!
  • 5/5 from Alec Chen, attended Jan 2026: Had a really great time! Fernando was very friendly, and the experience was really fun. Learned a lot about candles and materials, and made some really beautiful, nice smelling candles.
  • 5/5 from Iris de Campos, attended Jan 2026: Fun activity on a weekend. Teacher was very helpful and passionate about candles.
  • 5/5 from Courtney Walton, attended Dec 2025: The class was really enjoyable. The instructor was great! 10/10 recommend
  • 5/5 from Alvin Godina, attended Dec 2025: Very welcoming environment with clear instruction throughout the class. Highly recommend this class for a variety of occasions!
  • 5/5 from Gerardo Gordillo, attended Dec 2025: We enjoyed our session with Fernando. This was our second time doing a workshop and brought our family to enjoy learning about the process this round. He is very knowledgeable, clear and helpful in instruction, and overall funny to listen to. This is a must-do activity with loved ones if you are looking for something unique to do in Chicago. We are huge fans.
  • 5/5 from Emily Zaniker-Gomez, attended Dec 2025: The instructor was very patient and helpful, the class was excellent! Very fun and easy to follow.
  • 5/5 from Carmalitta Jackson, attended Nov 2025: This was a great experience. The host was awesome. The event was perfect for a girl’s night out. I would definitely do it again. And my candle smells amazing.
  • 5/5 from Anjali Patel, attended Nov 2025: This class with Fernando was amazing! We were able to learn how to cut our own wine bottles, make candles, and designed our own colors/scent mixes. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alia Alicea, attended Nov 2025: Everyone there was so nice. Our instructor, Fernando, was great! He walked us through everything perfectly.
  • 5/5 from Alyx Farris, attended Nov 2025: Way more engaging and interesting than we had anticipated. Totally worth it, super hands on and informative!!
  • 5/5 from Dani Nicholson, attended Oct 2025: This class was amazing! Fernando was extremely knowledgeable & helpful throughout the class! The vibes of the studio was giving loft, rustic vibes - love jones type of experience! Great for a solo, romantic, or friendship date! My friend & I enjoyed every second. The fragrance selection was 10/10 - every option was a great option. I left with a wine bottle sized candle & knowledge on how to do this activity at home safely - that’s rare to get from any class like this! It was also byob so you can’t go wrong with that!
  • 5/5 from Angel Stewart, attended Sep 2025: Went to Chicago Candle Co, just for fun with a friend. Fernando was absolutely amazing. He was very patient, provided waters and even played some bomb music. This class was so fun, informative as I learned a lot about candle etiquette, the sustainable materials used and Fernando gave us the tea on how to make at home. Walked away personal matches and I highly recommend this class if you’re looking for creative hobbies, a nice house warming gift or a fun date.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Sellers, attended Sep 2025: We had a great date night learning how to make candles out of wine bottles! We learned how to cut our bottles and Fernando was very helpful taking us through each step, answering questions and guiding us every step of the way to make sure we didn't break our special wine bottles we'd brought from trips overseas! We loved that we were able to pick the size of candle and select our own scents. Fernando, our instructor was very knowledgeable, patient and taught us a ton about how to start doing this at home as a hobby! We had a blast and will be back with friends and family!
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Chicago Candle Co
Chicago Candle Co

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Chicago Candle Co. is a family-run business based in the heart of Chicago, built with love and creativity by husband-and-wife duo Sara and Fernando—alongside their energetic kids who keep things lively behind the scenes. What started as a small kitchen project has grown into a thriving candle brand that spreads joy and warmth throughout the Chicago community.
With nearly a decade of hands-on experience, owner Sara has evolved from melting wax in a microwave and pouring candles into mason jars to running a full-scale candle studio. Today, the Chicago Candle Co. team operates out of a dedicated warehouse where they hand-cut upcycled wine bottles, teach hands-on candle-making classes, and craft original fragrance blends for their signature soy candle line.
Every candle is thoughtfully made in Chicago, IL, with a focus on quality, creativity, and community.

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