KETCHIKAN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Blend, Pour, Take Home: A Hands‑On Candle Workshop in Ketchikan
A 1.5‑hour guided workshop where you craft a custom candle—blend a signature scent, choose a vessel, pour under instruction, then browse the chandlery for local goods.
Blend, Pour, Take Home: A Hands‑On Candle Workshop in Ketchikan.
In Ketchikan, the Hands On! Signature Candle Making Experience invites participants to blend a personal scent and craft a custom candle to take home. Guided by the crew at Ketchikan Candle Company, the workshop combines hands‑on instruction with a chance to select vessels and fragrances, finishing with a visit to the chandlery store for home goods and souvenirs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Blend your signature scent
Participants work at a fragrance wall to layer and refine a personal scent, a central, guided element of the Hands On! workshop.
Choose a vessel and pour
You select from a range of vessels (priced from $15 to $49 and up) and then return to a station where staff assist with the pouring process; tools and assistance are provided.
Browse the chandlery after the workshop
After completing your candle, the experience concludes with a visit to the chandlery store, where attendees can shop locally made souvenirs and home goods—often with a participant discount.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Over 90 minutes you’re led through a compact, hands‑on flow: choose a vessel, work at a fragrance wall to create a bespoke scent, then pour your candle at a prepared station with staff guidance—ending with time to explore the chandlery for keepsakes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Hands On! Signature Candle Making Experience runs for 1.5 hours.
Meet at 303 Bawden Street in Ketchikan for the start of the workshop.
No special gear required; all tools for candle making are provided by the operator.
Participants select vessels priced from $15 to $49 and up; that vessel rate includes the components for making one candle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The workshop is suitable for ages 5 and up.
How many people can take part in a session?
Sessions accommodate up to 12 people.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
The meeting location is 303 Bawden Street, Ketchikan.
Are tools and materials provided?
Yes—staff provide the tools and assist with the pouring; vessel options are available for purchase as noted.
Who operates this experience?
The Hands On! Signature Candle Making Experience is operated by Ketchikan Candle Company.