Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Time: Sun., 2-4pm
Venue: Bloom Collective, Raleigh
Price: $36
Category: Community
Create 2 of your very own soy candles, infused with a scent of your choice, botanicals and healing crystals. Made with thrifted or upcycled glass containers. All materials will be provided including light refreshments and snacks. I'll also have special fall seasonal scents and botanicals!
Community · Raleigh
“Leave the younger kids at home and make this a creative date with your teen.”
Botanical Teacup Candle Making is a hands-on crafting workshop where participants pour two custom soy candles using upcycled glassware, dried botanicals, and crystals. Hosted at Bloom Collective, the class includes all necessary supplies, step-by-step instruction, and a selection of autumn-inspired fragrances to choose from. This session is best suited for adults and teenagers due to the hot wax involved in the candle-making process. Tickets are $36 per person, which covers all materials plus light snacks and drinks. Street parking is available near the venue, but arriving fifteen minutes early will give you plenty of time to find a spot and settle in. It makes a wonderful weekend pick because it offers a quiet, creative break from the busy school-year routine. You get to learn a new skill, enjoy some quiet conversation, and leave with two beautiful, handmade items ready to scent your home for autumn.
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Botanical Teacup Candle Making runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, Sun., 2-4pm.
Bloom Collective is at 8604 Falls of Neuse Rd. Ste 105, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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