WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Pour, Scent, Ship: Hands‑On Candle Crafting at Paddywax in Charlotte
A guided, 35–45 minute workshop where you customize and pour a Paddywax candle, with BYOB allowed and options to pick up or ship your finished piece.
Pour, Scent, Ship: Hands‑On Candle Crafting at Paddywax in Charlotte.
In a compact workshop space at Paddywax Candle Bar in Charlotte you’ll build a candle from vessel to wick: choose from Paddywax vessels and pre‑blended fragrances, learn the pour under the instruction of expert Chandlers, and leave with a personalized piece you can pick up later or have shipped.
Route Schematic
Itinerary schematic
Key stops along the short workshop flow from arrival to finished candle.
Arrive and check in
Meet at Paddywax Candle Bar — 1930 Camden Rd #130, Charlotte, NC — and sign in for your scheduled workshop.
Select materials and pour
Choose a Paddywax vessel and a pre‑blended fragrance, then pour your candle under the guidance of an expert Chandler in a 35–45 minute hands‑on session.
Shop and finish
After your pour, enjoy 20% off the retail selection; your candle will be cooled and ready for pickup beginning three hours after class or can be shipped for a $15 fee.
Appointments are nonrefundable if you do not appear or cancel within 24 hours of the reservation time.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Customize every element — vessel, scent, and finish
This is a true DIY session: select a Paddywax vessel and from curated pre‑blended fragrances, then pour and finish a candle tailored to your taste under shop guidance.
Led by Paddywax Chandlers
Experienced Chandlers guide each step of the pour, answer questions, and help you refine scent and wick choices; after the class you can shop the retail selection at 20% off.
Pick up, ship, or enjoy an on‑site pour
Candles will cool and be ready for pickup beginning three hours after class, or the shop can ship them for $15; customers may also bring their own beverage with an $8 corking fee.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to pour your own candle
The session moves deliberately: check in at the Paddywax studio, pick a vessel and a scent, then—under the watchful eye of a Chandler—measure and pour wax into your chosen jar. The class is concise, hands‑on, and finished in a single sitting, with time afterward to browse the retail shelves at a discounted rate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and what policies to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class itself runs approximately 35–45 minutes; candles will be cooled and ready for pickup beginning three hours after your class time, or can be shipped for $15 per candle.
You may bring your own beverage; the shop charges an $8 corking fee for BYOB. No special gear is required from participants.
Classes meet at 1930 Camden Rd #130, Charlotte, NC 28203. If you don't appear for your reservation or cancel within 24 hours of the reservation time, the appointment is nonrefundable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The class takes approximately 35–45 minutes.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Paddywax Candle Bar, 1930 Camden Rd #130, Charlotte, NC 28203.
When can I pick up my finished candle?
Candles will be cooled and ready for pickup beginning three hours after your class time.
Can you ship my candle?
Yes. The shop can ship candles for $15 per candle.
Can I bring my own drink?
Customers are welcome to BYOB; there is an $8 corking fee.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
If you do not appear for your reservation or cancel within 24 hours of the reservation time, your appointment is nonrefundable.
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