Candle Making Class

Enjoy melt and pour, make and take style candle making in this beginner workshop!



1 hour Location Mid-City Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 6 to 100   $75 - $90 ($75 for Person for public booking; $90 for Person for private booking)

Illuminate your creativity with a candle making workshop in Los Angeles! There’s no time like the present to try your hand at the art of candle-making.
In this workshop, we'll learn the basics of candle making to make two 4 oz. soy candles and 2 rolled beeswax candles. This is a beginner friendly class, that will walk you step by step through the process.
The soy wax will be pre-melted so that you can focus on design, scents, colors, accents, and more! These candles will warm up your home and also make great handmade gift ideas for loved ones.
While we wait for our soy wax candles to cure, we'll explore beeswax candles and candle rolling. Choose from a selection of beeswax sheets and wicks, then roll your own custom beeswax candles.
You'll finish with four beautiful candles and fond memories! Add this to your list of fun things to do with friends in LA. This hands-on class will treat you to a fun and creative experience!
This workshop is intended to be a fun, creative make-and-take experience — not an in-depth professional candle making or business course. If you are interested in learning advanced methods or starting a candle business, we recommend seeking mentorship or specialized training from experienced candlemakers currently producing and selling their products professionally.

Upcoming dates for Candle Making Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 28 Nov 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Sat, Nov 28 2026, 5pm-6pm
  • Sat, Dec 5 2026, 5pm-6pm
  • Thu, Dec 17 2026, 6pm-7pm
What you'll get
Two poured candles, two rolled beeswax candles. Additional candles may be added on during the class.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly! This class is perfect for first-timers.
What to bring
Just yourself! We'll provide everything you need.
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

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


FAQ

Is this workshop a good jumping off point for starting a candle-making business?
Not really- and that’s intentional! This class is designed to be a fun, creative, beginner-friendly make-and-take experience where you can customize candle tins and enjoy the process without the pressure of learning commercial production methods. If your goal is to start a business or dive deeply into professional candle and wax formulation and manufacturing, we recommend seeking out a dedicated candle making course or mentorship with an experienced candlemaker currently producing and selling their products professionally.
Is this a professional candle-making course?
No. This is a beginner-friendly creative workshop focused on the experience of making and customizing candles in a relaxed, approachable environment. We guide participants through the process and provide **prepared** materials so you can focus on scent blending, decorating, and enjoying the craft. This is not an in-depth certification or production-based class covering large-scale manufacturing, safety testing, or business development.
Location

Design Hive - 5368 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Doors open 5 minutes prior to start time.

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  • 5/5 from Leah Hecht, attended Jul 2026: I surprised my mom with a gift card for Mother's Day, and she was so excited when she opened it. You can email or print the receipt with the redemption code. Honestly, these days, giving someone an experience—along with your time and presence—feels much more meaningful than giving another object. As adults, it's a real treat to have dedicated time to slow down and create together. The class lasted about an hour, and our instructor, Jess, was absolutely wonderful. She was patient, easygoing, and incredibly helpful, making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. We each made two completely DIY hand-poured candles and two hand-rolled beeswax candles, all packaged to take home. We parked on one of the surrounding side streets. Depending on the time of day, you might have to circle the area to find parking. The studio offers many other classes, so after going once, you'll definitely want to come back and try something new! This would make a perfect date, mother-daughter outing, friends' day out, birthday gift, or really any group gathering. The more, the merrier! We had a great time and made memories we'll always cherish.
  • 5/5 from Angelina Fong, attended Mar 2026: Jen was fantastic and I had an amazing time making candles in Saturday’s class!
  • 5/5 from Erin Vitero, attended Mar 2026: Very fun, love that we got to make 4 candles!
  • 5/5 from Francesca Estrada, attended Mar 2026: This was such a fun and lighthearted class! I highly recommend anyone who wants to book one to book it. The instructor was so kind and very helpful. The candles turned out so well and the overall experience was very very fun. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Merryl Werber, attended Feb 2026: Loved this class today!!! So fun!! We made 2 candles with hot wax, dye, essential oils, and this beautiful glittery colored dust, that were in these cute metallic containers. We also made 2 beeswax rolled candles and were able to decorate them however we wanted. The teacher was fabulous and our group was small today with 7 students including me. All materials were provided so it's so easy. All you need to do is show up. Highly recommend - I really enjoyed this activity.
  • 5/5 from Ricardo Horna, attended Feb 2026: Our instructor Jen was great! The class was very fun, chill, and relaxing. Love all four of the candles I made! Highly recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Hay, attended Jan 2026: Jen was a fantastic teacher! Very kind and friendly. She has great vibes and explains instructions very well. My friend and I left having already planned to host a Galentine’s at the studio (Design Hive) with the rest of our friends. Wonderful experience and the candles came out lovely!
  • 5/5 from Gloria S Kim, attended Jan 2026: Class members were so nice and so was the instructor! I had a really good time and left with a nice product!
  • 5/5 from Carly Burt, attended Dec 2025: Jen was our instructor and was so wonderful! Did this as a team holiday outing and Jen made it so much fun, highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kng Brands, attended Dec 2025: She was great!
  • 5/5 from Megan Martinez, attended Oct 2025: We did the candle-making event, and it was a fun and cute activity! It was a great relaxing team building after a long day of meetings. Our teacher did a great job of explaining and it was easy for all to do. Walking away wtih 4 different candles felt like a great deal!
  • 5/5 from Nicole Campos, attended Sep 2025: Very fun time! Teacher was approachable and made the class easy to follow, creating both tinned soy and beeswax candles. Lots of room to get creative and set up to make socializing with other students fun. Will look into more classes at this location!
  • 5/5 from Katie Kalm, attended Aug 2025: This was so much fun! Jen was an amazing instructor and her instruction was very easy to follow. The number of oils and color options were endless and we had a great time making our beautiful candles!
  • 5/5 from Angie Soto, attended Aug 2025: This was my first time taking any kind of arts & crafts class. It was so satisfying to create and disconnect for a bit. The class was easy going all around and the space was very welcoming. Loved my instructor, so happy a place like hers exists. I’d recommend for a solo date, date night, just because kind of activity. Rolling the beeswax candle was easier than expected and the hardest part was picking the perfect scent. She had lots of options, highly recommended this class.
  • 5/5 from Michael Power, attended Aug 2025: Really enjoyed our class!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Morones, attended Aug 2025: Our group had so much fun in Jen's class and learned new skills for how to make beautiful soy and wax candles! The classroom fit 15 of us comfortrably, her instruction was simple to follow, engaging and everyone was pleased to leave with 4 new candles. Couldn't reccomend Design Hive more for anyone who is looking for a crafty class :)
  • 5/5 from Emily Michels, attended Aug 2025: This class was very fun! Jen was a great teacher who walked us through all the steps clearly, giving us advice when we wanted it, but also letting us do our own thing. The studio was very cute and clean, and it was very easy to redeem my gift card to book the class. This was a great easy weekend activity, and would be good for all ages.
  • 5/5 from Cathy Moland, attended Aug 2025: The instructor was great. She explained everything, was very informative and gave a lot of helpful suggestions. I really enjoyed the class and will be returning for the soap making classes.
  • 5/5 from Alex Bates, attended Jul 2025: SO FUN!!!! We were in the candle making class and our teacher was so so sweet and really put so much effort into making sure we had an amazing time. It was an incredible class. I went with my grandma and we both thought it was super fun. I really loved making the beeswax candles in addition to the normal candles!
  • 5/5 from Muriel Roberts, attended Jul 2025: I love the class. I also love the teacher. We made candles two different kinds. I was allowed to ask questions. She didn’t mind answering now she was very patient and kind I will be returning.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Israel, attended Jul 2025: Such an enjoyable experience making candles! Thank you so much!
  • 5/5 from Yahri Wilhite, attended May 2025: Very nice teacher & easy to follow instructions! Would definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Rodita Koa, attended Mar 2025: Very organized. And materials are great!
  • 5/5 from Lizsette Saulter, attended Mar 2025: Loved the class and the instructor. She was very friendly and open to answer all of my questions
  • 5/5 from Erica Julia Martinez, attended Feb 2025: Enjoyed our time during candle making class. Looks like my husband and I have a new hobby to share!
  • 5/5 from Ken Gayton, attended Feb 2025: My wife and I had a lot of fun at this class. We had never made candles before and the process was creative and easy to do. Anyone can do it, which I was worried at first because I am not a crafty person. The hour flew by and we can't wait to use our new candles. You end up getting 4 candles a person.
  • 5/5 from Anonymized ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Really fun and calming time. A lot of us have made candles before but the availability of glitter powder to put in the wax and rolling beeswax candles were unique. Our teacher was great!
  • 5/5 from Anonymized ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Private class was great! Jen had great communication during the booking process and was very accommodating. The class was fun and easy, great for large groups to do. They had plenty of option scents and provided all the materials.
  • 5/5 from Laura Small, attended Aug 2024: So fun! Jen was great. She made it easy and accessible for the entire team.
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Design Hive LA
Design Hive LA

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Design Hive buzzes with the energy of discovery, bringing the colorful world of process art + tech education to people of all ages! Founded by good friends and former teachers, Design Hive Born from a dream to make learning accessible and fun for everyone, we craft playful yet profound experiences that unravel the mysteries of technology, engineering, arts, and design. Whether you're a curious parent or a lifelong learner, our workshops are designed to spark your creativity and ignite a passion for making. Dive into our hive of knowledge, where creating is an adventure for all ages!

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