Tucked into Chicago’s Printers Row, Embers + Apothecary is a candle-making studio where design, creativity, and connection come together.
We’re known for our signature candle-making classes where guests create their own scents—but what we really offer is a vibe. Think custom scents, premium materials, and the kind of space you’d get if a scent studio and a stylish pop-up event space had a candle-obsessed baby.
Whether you're planning a birthday, team outing, client event, or just looking for a creative way to spend your afternoon, we’ve got you. Come solo, bring your crew, or book the whole place. We make it easy to connect, celebrate, and create something worth remembering.
Happening This Season
Seasonal
In February
Love & Light
Celebrate Connection with a Candle Experience That Glows
Whether you're planning a Galentine’s outing, a cozy date night, or something in between, Love + Light is our signature Valentine’s experience that brings people together through scent, creativity, and a bit of throwback fun. Each guest creates two custom candles in festive 8oz tins inspired by Valentine’s red—one to keep and one to share—by blending from our scent wall of 95 unique fragrances. From flirty florals to cozy woods, your candles are as personal as the people you’re celebrating. While your candles set, choose how to keep the fun going: compete in a romcom trivia showdown or craft a vintage-inspired Valentine to take home. However you choose to celebrate, you’ll leave with glowing keepsakes and even better memories. Offered in early to mid February
Seasonal
In March
Care & Candles
Center your self-care through scent exploration
Some self-care is quiet. Some is creative. Sometimes it’s simply taking a moment to check in with yourself. Care & Candles is a candle-making experience that approaches self-care as a way to reconnect through creativity, conversation, and presence. Guests begin by crafting a custom candle using our signature scent wall, blending fragrances that reflect how they’re feeling or what they want more of right now. As candles set, the experience shifts into a guided second half using thoughtful prompts focused on self-check-in, perspective, and everyday care, with space for both conversation and quiet reflection. The energy is warm and social, and the experience is designed to help guests leave feeling more connected to themselves than when they arrived, with a candle they created and a few ideas to carry forward. Offered in March
Upcoming Candle-Making Classes
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Curious How Our Classes Work?
See what happens step-by-step during our candle-making experience
1
Explore Scents
Start by exploring our scent wall to pick your favorites.
2
Choose A Vessel
Choose a container for your candle that suits your unique style.
3
Create A Scent
Blend your selected scents to create a scent that's uniquely yours.
4
Pour Your Candle
Make magic when you bring your fragrance, vessel and wax together.
5
Have More Fun
Choose from games, trivia, karaoke & more while your candle sets.
