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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.
Adventure brief
Batched Wax and Bottle-Opener Evenings: Private Candle-Making for Groups in Southeast Michigan
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.
Experience a fun and creative private candle-making party at Wicksup Candle Co in Troy, Michigan. Perfect for groups between 10 and 30 people, this 2.5-hour event lets you craft two personalized 8oz candles each in just 45 minutes. You’ll pick your favorite scents, mix your own blends, and design custom labels to make your candles truly unique. While your candles cool, enjoy a relaxed social time with snacks provided, and feel free to bring your own beverages to enhance the festive atmosphere. Whether you're planning a corporate team-building event, a birthday celebration, or a creative gathering with friends, this hands-on experience combines artistry with social fun. Wicksup’s knowledgeable staff provide step-by-step guidance, making it easy for everyone to create something special regardless of experience level. This intimate and customizable event offers a memorable way to bond, unwind, and take home beautiful handmade candles. Located in Troy, just outside of Detroit, it’s an accessible and unique indoor adventure for groups seeking a creative outlet in a welcoming space.
Route Schematic
Workshop sequence
A compact sequence of focused stations guides the group from arrival to finished candles.
Check-in & Setup
Guests arrive, check in, and the host confirms the final headcount and session details before the workshop begins.
Scent Selection & Vessel Choice
Participants choose their favorite scents and decide whether to make one or two 8oz candles.
Mixing & Pouring
Under guidance, guests mix fragrances and pour wax into selected vessels—this is the core hands-on portion of the session.
Labeling & Cooling with Snacks
While candles cool, attendees design custom labels and enjoy provided snacks and BYO wine or champagne.
Participants arriving more than 15 minutes late may miss significant portions of the experience; the operator enforces a 15-minute grace period after which the session begins with those present.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
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.
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.
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.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private booking is a 2.5-hour session; candle pouring and assembly is a focused portion of that time.
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.
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.
The meeting location for the sessions is 18944 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021, USA.
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.
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