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 Nov & Dec
Gift & Glow
Create a custom trio of candles for gifting
Celebrate the season with Gift & Glow: Holiday Candle Creations, a festive class designed to help you create the perfect holiday gifts! Make three custom 4 oz candles, ideal for sharing or savoring. Start by exploring scents, blending your signature fragrances, and designing each candle to your taste. While your candles set, get creative creating custom gift cards to pair with each candle, adding a personal touch to your handcrafted presents. Join us this November and December for a cheerful, crafty experience filled with holiday spirit and creativity!
Seasonal In Late Dec & Jan
Glow Up 2026
Light the Way to Your Best Year Yet
Kick off the new year with Glow Up 2026, a candle-making workshop to set your new year intentions and bring them to light. Begin by crafting a custom candle and designing a scent that represent your goals for the year ahead. As your candle sets, dive into a guided session to reflect on the habits, goals, and values you want to embrace in 2026. Through thoughtful prompts, outline what you want to nurture, release, and achieve. Leave with your candle as a tangible reminder of your intentions, lighting your path to a brighter year. Offered in late December through January.
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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.
