Planning team bonding workshops on the Peninsula that feel calm and hands-on? In this candle and soap crafting class in downtown Burlingame, your group makes handmade candles and decorative soaps in a bright studio on Burlingame Avenue, with an instructor leading every step and all materials provided.
Guests layer colored wax in glass containers and decorate them with embellishments like dried flowers and shells, then shape soaps in molds such as flowers and hearts. No craft experience is needed. The instructor explains how the materials behave and how to combine colors and decorations, and helps each table so everyone finishes with pieces they are proud of.
Included in the Class
- All materials: wax, containers,
Planning team bonding workshops on the Peninsula that feel calm and hands-on? In this candle and soap crafting class in downtown Burlingame, your group makes handmade candles and decorative soaps in a bright studio on Burlingame Avenue, with an instructor leading every step and all materials provided.
Guests layer colored wax in glass containers and decorate them with embellishments like dried flowers and shells, then shape soaps in molds such as flowers and hearts. No craft experience is needed. The instructor explains how the materials behave and how to combine colors and decorations, and helps each table so everyone finishes with pieces they are proud of.
Included in the Class
- All materials: wax, containers, soap base, molds, colors and decorations
- Aprons, tools and protective table covers
- Step-by-step instructor guidance on layering, coloring and decorating
- Handmade candles and soaps for every guest to take home
- A private studio room, prepared before you arrive and cleaned afterward
How the Class Runs
After a short demonstration, guests build their own candles and soaps while the instructor moves between tables. Between steps there is time to compare color combinations and borrow decorating ideas, and the class wraps up with everyone packing their creations to take home. Take-home timing is confirmed at booking, since some pieces need time to set.
Why It Works for Groups
This is one of the more relaxing team building workshops on offer: gentle, absorbing work that frees people up to talk, plus handmade gifts to bring home. Everyone uses the same materials but makes different choices, so no two candles or soaps come out alike. It is indoors and seated and fits offsites, wellness days, holiday parties and employee appreciation events. Among fun team building workshops, it is especially popular before the holidays.
Group Size and Booking
Pricing is per guest with a ten-guest minimum, and the Burlingame room seats up to fifty. Book two to three weeks ahead for private groups. Each class runs about two and a half hours.
Food and Drinks
The studio kitchen serves locally roasted coffee and an in-house menu you can add to your booking: salad, cheese and fruit platters, charcuterie boards, scones with clotted cream, pizzas, sandwiches, kabob plates, chocolate cake, cookies, and wine or champagne by the bottle. Dietary preferences can be accommodated with notice, and outside food may be allowed for private events with prior approval and a service fee.
The Burlingame Studio
The Burlingame studio sits on Burlingame Avenue in the heart of downtown, about 2,100 square feet of open, light-filled space with original paintings on every wall, tables and chairs, restrooms and a full kitchen. Street parking and nearby public lots are a short walk away, and Highway 101 is minutes from the door. It is a women-owned, 5.0-star rated creative studio founded by a professionally trained artist with a Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Painting.
Getting There
The studio is in the heart of downtown Burlingame, close to San Mateo, Millbrae and San Francisco, with Highway 101 a few minutes away. Street parking and nearby public lots make arrival easy, and the surrounding blocks of Burlingame Avenue are full of restaurants and cafes if your group wants to keep the celebration going afterward.
Good to Know
No art experience is needed for any session at the studio, and the step-by-step teaching keeps beginners and experienced makers working side by side. Designs and colors can be customized for your occasion, and studio gift cards are available for guests who want to come back for another class.
Plan Your Class
Share your date, headcount and any color or theme ideas, and the studio will prepare materials and a seat for every guest. Check availability through this listing to book a calm, creative class that sends everyone home with handmade gifts.
