Tucked into Chicago’s Printer’s Row, Embers + Apothecary is a candle 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 Fall
Candles & Tea Blends
Where Candles Meet Tea-Making Rituals
Discover a new kind of night out with Candles & Tea Blends. Begin by creating a custom-scented candle, poured into a sleek 8 oz tin vessel, perfect for everyday use or gifting.
While your candle sets, enjoy a guided tea-making session where you'll taste and make an assortment of herbal blends. Explore each tea's wellness benefits and craft a few to take home. You’ll also enjoy a demo of a sparkling tea mocktail, with the option to bring your own bubbly to make it boozy. Guests leave with a one-of-a-kind candle, 2 personalized teas, and a recipe to recreate the mocktail at home.
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Join Us Thu, Sept 25 @ 7:30 pm
Found(her)
Meet Up
Quarterly Gathering for Women Entrepreneurs
We’re excited to launch our new quarterly series designed to make connection easier for women business owners. Each session starts with candle-making. You'll choose a vessel, create a fragrance and pour your own candle.
While candles cool, our focus shifts to conversation among women who get the ups, downs and pivots that come with running a business. Some nights you might share stories, swap ideas, or simply relax with people who get it. It’s not networking or a panel, just a fun, low-pressure way to connect with a tribe you might be missing.
Join our first session: Thu, Oct 16 @ 5:30 pm
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Discover 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.
