Bring the candle studio to your team with this mobile candle making class, an easy win among onsite team building activities anywhere within 30 miles of Berkeley in the Bay Area. An instructor from a women-owned candle studio travels to the venue of your choice, and every guest creates an 8 oz soy candle from scratch to take home.
The class runs an hour and a half and is priced at $125 per guest for private groups of 10 to 24 guests. No experience is needed, and all tools and materials are provided.
What's Included
- An instructor who travels to your venue within 30 miles of Berkeley
- A custom 8 oz hand-poured scented soy candle for every guest
- All tools and materials needed for candle making
- Step-by-step guidance
Bring the candle studio to your team with this mobile candle making class, an easy win among onsite team building activities anywhere within 30 miles of Berkeley in the Bay Area. An instructor from a women-owned candle studio travels to the venue of your choice, and every guest creates an 8 oz soy candle from scratch to take home.
The class runs an hour and a half and is priced at $125 per guest for private groups of 10 to 24 guests. No experience is needed, and all tools and materials are provided.
What's Included
- An instructor who travels to your venue within 30 miles of Berkeley
- A custom 8 oz hand-poured scented soy candle for every guest
- All tools and materials needed for candle making
- Step-by-step guidance designed for beginners
- Fragrance pairing tips and candle care advice to make your candle last
- The story behind the studio and its culturally inspired scents
How the Class Runs
Your instructor comes to your space with everything needed and walks the group through the whole process, from the first sniff to the final pour. Guests start by choosing a fragrance blend, exploring how scents can spark comfort, happiness and even nostalgic memories. Some blend seasonal notes, while others build something that feels deeply personal. Then everyone pours and finishes their own soy candle, guided step by step, so the result is a unique reflection of the person who made it.
Along the way, guests learn about fragrance pairing and candle care and hear the stories behind a Bay Area candle studio inspired by Asian heritage and traditions. The class is designed to be both fun and relaxing, which makes it a welcome break in a busy workday.
Why It Works for Groups
Because the instructor comes to you, there is no travel to coordinate. It slots neatly into an offsite, a holiday gathering or an afternoon at headquarters, which makes it one of the simplest team building activities at the office. Sharing favorite scents and the memories they bring back is a natural icebreaker, and the hands-on pour keeps everyone involved, so it ranks among the most approachable creative team bonding activities for mixed teams.
The class suits corporate team building, team bonding, birthdays, bachelorette parties and a Christmas party. For christmas team building or any year-end event, each guest leaves with a candle they will be proud to burn or give as a gift. It also stands out among corporate team building activities because the keepsake is genuinely useful.
About Your Host
Your host is a women-owned candle studio in Berkeley. It was founded at the intersection of a career in the wine industry, a lifelong passion for candle making and the cultural upbringing of an AAPI woman. The brand name comes from the Chinese word for home and family, and the whole collection is built around nostalgic home fragrances designed to tell a story with every burn, celebrating AAPI roots and a cultural narrative that is often missing from the fragrance world.
The studio hand-pours its candles in California using all-natural soy wax, eco-friendly materials and clean fragrances free from phthalates, carcinogens and toxins, down to lead- and zinc-free cotton wicks. The same care goes into every workshop. The business holds a 5.0-star rating across 13 reviews, and guests mention a calm, relaxing environment, quality materials and a host who is friendly, informed about candle making and good at making the session interactive.
Good to Know
- The instructor travels within 30 miles of Berkeley to a venue you choose
- Groups range from 10 to 24 guests
- All skill levels are welcome; just bring your creativity
- Bookings are not cancellable, but you can reschedule for free up to 7 days before the class
- The studio can also host your group at its Berkeley space if you would rather go out
Plan Your Class
Share your preferred date, group size and venue to check availability. At $125 per guest with travel, instruction, materials and a custom soy candle for everyone, it is a memorable way to bring your team together without leaving the building.
