Batched Wax and Bottle-Opener Evenings: Private Candle-Making for Groups in Southeast Michigan

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Batched Wax and Bottle-Opener Evenings: Private Candle-Making for Groups in Southeast Michigan

A focused, 2.5-hour private workshop where groups of 10–30 mix scents, pour one or two 8oz candles, design custom labels and enjoy snacks and BYO beverages—this guide clarifies logistics, rules and what to expect.

Batched Wax and Bottle-Opener Evenings: Private Candle-Making for Groups in Southeast Michigan.

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Location
Troy
Operator
Wicksup Candle Co
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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This is a tabletop, hands-on workshop built for groups: over a dedicated 2.5-hour session you and your guests choose scents, pour one or two 8oz vessels, then design personalized labels while your candles cool. The rhythm is social and practical—selection, pouring, labeling—framed by light refreshments and a BYO beverage policy.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CRAFT

Hands-on candle creation

Each participant selects scents, combines oils and pours one or two 8oz candles, producing personalized vessels and labels in a condensed, guided format.

THE SOCIAL

Bring snacks and your preferred bubbly

While candles cool, groups share light finger foods and beverages; hosts may bring wine or champagne but not hard alcohol, keeping the session convivial and relaxed.

THE SCALE

Built for private parties and groups

Designed specifically for private bookings, the experience scales to accommodate medium-to-large parties for a single, cohesive session.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The session unfolds as a structured, social workshop: arrival and check-in, scent selection and vessel choice, hands-on mixing and pouring, then label design while the wax cools—interleaved with snacks and BYO beverages to keep the mood communal rather than classroom‑strict.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
Large friend groupsIdeal: private bookings are structured for groups and scale to the host’s party size with a minimum headcount required.
2
Corporate teamsSuited for team bonding where hands-on craft and informal socializing are priorities; space accommodates groups but requires advance headcount and deposit.
3
Families with young childrenNot ideal: children under 12 are not permitted in the space during sessions, and an updated rule effective 08/08/2025 disallows children under age 8.
4
DIY craft enthusiastsWell matched: the format gives hands-on time for scent blending and pouring, with the option to make one or two 8oz candles.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The private booking is a 2.5-hour session; candle pouring and assembly is a focused portion of that time.

Capacity & Booking Window

Reservations require a minimum of 10 guests; the workshop accommodates up to 20 people Monday–Saturday and up to 30 people on Sundays only. A $25 non‑refundable deposit reserves the booking.

What to Bring

Hosts may bring wine or champagne (no hard alcohol) and light finger foods such as pinwheels, mini sandwiches, fruit and cheese trays, charcuterie, or small cupcakes. Do not bring items that require heat, chafing dishes, or must be kept on ice.

Meeting Point

The meeting location for the sessions is 18944 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021, USA.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the session?

The Private Parties session runs 2.5 hours; the core candle production component can be completed in a focused period within that time.

What is the minimum and maximum party size?

A minimum of 10 people is required; maximum capacity is 20 people Monday–Saturday and 30 people on Sundays only.

What are the costs and deposit requirements?

A non-refundable $25 deposit reserves a spot. For one 8oz candle the total is $50 per person ($25 deposit + $25 due day of session); for two 8oz candles the total is $75 per person ($25 deposit + $50 due day of session).

Can I bring food and alcohol?

You may bring wine or champagne and light finger foods, but no hard alcohol and no food that requires heat, chafing dishes, or being kept on ice.

Are children allowed?

Children under age 12 are not permitted in the space during sessions. Additionally, effective 08/08/2025, children under age 8 are not permitted.

What if my group shows up late or has fewer attendees than planned?

There is a 15-minute grace period; arriving beyond that may mean missing material. If the final headcount is fewer than 10, a $25 per-person fee will be added to the host’s bill to cover the shortfall.