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 March
Candles & Care
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
Seasonal
In April
Room Spray Making
Explore Scent Creation in a New Format
Spend an hour exploring scent and creating a custom linen and room spray designed for everyday spaces. Guests are invited to move through our fragrance library, follow their preferences, and blend a scent that feels right, with our team nearby to offer light guidance along the way. Each guest will leave with a finished 4 oz spray in a glass bottle, ready to use the same day.
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.
