I've taken the candle making class here multiple times and it's always a blast, especially as a group activity with friends or a date. It's a little on the pricier side, but totally worth it for the experience *and* the personalized candle you get to take home. You get to choose your jar, wax color, custom label, and mix your own scent (usually 1-2 oils). They even have add-ins like crystals. You get to keep the little "workbook" you use to plan out your candle. Another cool perk is that you can reorder your custom scent later on! The experience is creative, hands-on, and customizable. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, walking you through each step. If you need help or reassurance, they're right there to support you. Once you're done making your candle, it takes about 1-2 hours to set. We usually grab lunch nearby and come back afterward to pick it up. It's located in the mall, so just a heads, parking can be busy. Give yourself a little extra time to find a spot so you're not rushing to your appointment. read more

What a fun experience! My friend and I signed up for their candle making class and we had a great time. The instructor guided us step by step as we chose our scents, tested the combinations, decided on the ratio of each scent and overall formula, picked out our containers, selected the wax color and intention stones, and so on. The class was about an hour and then they asked us to return in another hour for the wax to cool and the candle to cure. The only downside is that it's pretty pricey - $60 for the class itself, and I spent an additional $20 on upgrades (like a prettier container and the decorative stones). So I spent $80 on making this candle when most small candles the same size (10 oz) cap out at $20 max. But again, it was a fun experience worth doing at least once. read more

BE ON TIME! We arrived and when you arrive you pick a seat and put on an apron. The 1st thing you do is put your name on the brochure . Then you pick your two fragrances you want. I would suggest go in with a goal. Like think of what smell do you want. Do you want laundry day/fresh linen, bakery, woody, ETC. Personally I feel like going in with a goal helps narrowing down the scents you like. Because you can be like my sister who had 5 scents she liked and wasn't sure. We did pay the additional for bigger candle. Everything was explained as we were making the candles. After we did the process we picked labels and the color of our wax for the candle. We also named our candles. Every step is written down so you can order the same candle scent again. The only thing I wish the talked about was how to properly care for your candles. Overall my sister and I had a great time. The staff was nice and patient with us. Also give yourself time to go back to pick up candle like 1.5 to 2 hrs. Definitely worth the experience BOOK ONLINE read more

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This was my first time taking a candle-making class. We booked our session online for $60 (+ tax) at the Pasadena location, but due to the fires, we switched to the Brea location. It was a fun experience choosing scents and creating a personalized candle. You can customize your candle with different scents, jars, colors, and labels. Our instructor was friendly and welcoming. The activity lasted only an hour, which felt a little rushed. There are plenty of options to choose from, but any upgrades for larger sizes, different jar colors, labels, or gemstones come with an extra charge. When we booked, the website mentioned that the candle would be ready for pickup in one hour, but on the day of, we were informed that it would take two hours. Overall, we had a great time, but it's a one-time experience for me. read more

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This was my first time at this location and I absolutely loved it. Great time creating custom candles with my family. Everyone was so helpful and patient...we can be a tad indecisive LOL Such a great value! read more

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I did the candle making class using a groupon. Overall, fun activity where you get to make your own candle from start to finish. This includes choosing your scent, jar, candle color, and label. The girl who walked us through the process was nice, but there was some miscommunication and she was kind of hard to understand at times/mixing up her words. One major miscommunication that left us not in a good mood after were the jars. The shelf and labels are organized in a confusing fashion. We chose these jars on the bottom left because it had no label so we assumed these were the included jars but it was an upgraded +$5 jar. The jars all the way at the bottom in the right corner are actually the included jars. However, the girl did NOT point them out at all and only focused on the jars on the lefthand side. She offered me a business card to talk to corporate I guess? But at that point the candles were already made. I would've preferred a refund but I guess they have to remake my candle completely which is not worth the effort and time, so I just begrudgingly paid the extra $10 for my friend and I's jars. We still had fun, but please label the shelf better! read more

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To my surprise, my friend made reservations for us to make candles! Woohoooo! We were greeted immediately by two friendly ladies (forgot their names) as we walked through the door. They explained the candle making process and we began! First, we put on our aprons to make sure nothing gets on our clothes. Second, we smelled their oils. They had a large selection to choose from and it was suggested we select two fragrances. I have a very sensitive noise and most fragrances give me a headache. However, I smelled over 20 and my babe didn't even need to massage my temples. I selected fresh cut roses (smells like lilacs) and white tea and my friend selected mango papaya and Jamaica me crazy. Next, we decided how much of each fragrance we wanted for our candle. We opted for their small candle so it would be 18 grams. My friend splitted his fragrance evenly with 9 grams where I did 10 and 8 respectively. Once we had our measurements, we selected the wax color. I thought the color of candles were based on their fragrance (rookie, I know!). Unbeknownst to me, you can select whatever color you like! They had a dozen or so colors to choose from. I selected pink whereas my friend selected blue. Next, we combined our fragrance, wax color, and wax into the candle jar. The wax immediately turned pink! They have options of adding rocks to your wax but we opted not to do so. Lastly, we selected our candle name and theme for the glass (I think that was the hardest point)! We were told to come back in a hour to let the candle harden. We walked the mall and came back to our beautifully hand crafted candles. Based on this fun date, the two sweet ladies who assisted us, I will definitely return! read more

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My boyfriend booked us a candle making class and it was such a wonderful experience. Shaira was our hostess and she is so knowledgeable and friendly. She really made the experience special with her sweet personality and by informing us a lot about candles. There are plenty of scents to choose from but Shaira is there to help if you're looking for something specific or feel overwhelmed. We also got to name our candles which makes the candle so personal. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back. Thank you Shaira! read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

I bought the class fees thru Groupon which saved a lot of money! The instructor was very kind and allowed us to take our time in deciding our scents and jars. The class has a basic jar and lid included but the prettier ones are $15-20 extra! The jars pictured were $15 more. You get to choose what color to make the wax as well. I chose bright green but darker. It came out like a pastel light mint green color (not pictured). I tried to make it match with my jar color so it can be pink and green like a flower! Green would be the stem and leaves and the pink would be the flower petals. I named my candle Slay no stress because why stress when you can slay instead? There are a handful of options to choose from for the label design and gold foiling is available for an extra fee as well. There is also an option to add gemstones as well for $3 I think. Overall, very fun time and worth the price since you don't get to make your own candle everyday! I recommend! read more

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I'd give 0 stars. I was a retuning customer for a class and had gone to the Manhattan location with no issues. This brea location was upsetting and I still don't have my finished product. The employee who attended a group class of 3 wasn't even aware we were scheduled. She didn't manage the time at all and when it came to wait for the candles, she agreed for us to come back right after closing time. We went back and she was gone. This was extremely rude and she didn't bother to call any of us or let us know she was leaving. We then tried to engage with someone else from this company and they were also rude. I definitely do not recommend this location to anyone. read more

Highly recommend doing this for a girls day out or a date because it was so fun and the experience felt so perfectit was so fun to get to personalize all of your process, your scent, jar, size, color and i especially love their label which you can get so creative with Our finished candles came out so perfect and it was beyond anything we expected! Will definitely do this again The staff will guide you through the process on how to measure, pour, and experiment with the ingredients. They are so knowledgeable and extremely friendly!! read more

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What a fun place to make candles for any occasion or no occasion at all. Sherri (I think her name was) is very helpful in showing all there is to making a personalized candle. Prices are super reasonable for something you create yourself. read more

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My first B&B experience was at the Brea Mall location. I discovered the candle making class on Groupon and being that Brea is the closest location to me I totally wanted to give it a try! The class was intimate, the facilitator was patient & did a great job at educating us throughout the entire process. From beginning to end, the class was super enjoyable, fun and enlightening as to how the candle process works as well as the science behind blending fragrances/getting the right amount of wax. I have thoroughly enjoyed the candle I made and it burns perfectly. I was up-saled on the wick trimmer but totally happy with that purchase. I don't have to use my scissors anymore! I knew from my first experience that I would return again, to make another candle! read more

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Fun experience! I bought a Groupon for my husband and I to try the candle making class. We really enjoyed this experience. They teach you everything you need to know to make your candle and why they use the products they use. The different senses that you can mix are wonderful. I also love that you can pick the color and jar for your candle. We lit the candles the other night and it smelled to wonderful. These candles are amazing! I can't wait to go back and make another candle soon! I would recommend as a date night, something to do for a girls experience, etc. The staff was really nice and helpful. Overall, I was impressed! read more

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Made a couple of candles last week with my friend for our birthday's. It is really fun and the people working there are absolutely wonderful. It's a lovely little shop overall, but the scales you use during the class are weirdly beat up, so be warned. However, I'll return anyway if they start offering diy perfume like the other locations. read more

This was SO fun! I went for my birthday with my best friend & my sister. You can pick the color scent size and name of your candle. Such a special experience and I'd do it again! read more

What a great experience. My bestie and I went for our 2025 birthday experience and we had a blast. The staff is amazing and the scents they have up top tier. Way better than anything you can get at Yankee Candle. Will definitely be going again. I would go again sooner if they had the perfume making here. Can't wait for that to be added. read more

Came in to celebrate a friends birthday. The four of us enjoyed making the candles. The instructors were both very nice, patient & helpful. We were directed to put our purses nearby in cubbies & were given aprons. On the table there were 3 trays filled with small canisters of fragrances that we could smell & choose 2 to mix. You can choose colors for your candle & upgrade to different containers. You can select a standard label or upgrade to other options but you can create any text you want. Once everything is done you come back after an hour or before they close to pick up your candle. We had a good time & I would definitely come back. They were great in emailing all the info afterwards too. I love my candle! read more

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This location is located within the mall by Nordstrom on the first floor. We parked at JCPenney which was approximately 5 minutes away. What an excellent mother daughter bonding experience! We were given aprons and a cubby for our personal items. After we were settled in, we picked our fragrances. They have a large selection to pick from. I like the fruity and floral ones. We also picked the color that we wanted. Our instructor Jessica was very thorough and explained the products and steps well. Last, we picked the name and labels. The setting is good for instagram picture! read more

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We had a super enjoyable candle making session. Our instructor was super knowledgeable and helpful. We're extremely happy with our candles. And thankfully, we learned some basic candle care tips that will help us maintain the longevity of our candles. Looking forward to purchasing the 4-pack do-it-from kit so that we can recreate an experience at home. Pssst: #groupon read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Candle ready to cool and set! Smells amazing! - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

I was on the hunt for last minute gifts and came across this place off the corner of my eye. Banter is a pretty spacious store with a large variety of unique candles, perfumes, diffusers, and various goods to choose from. It's one of the most unique set ups I've seen, with a station for building your own candles. There's an abundance of different scents and ingredients to customize your candles with that I'll take the time to do in the future. Shaira was super helpful, kind, and personable during my visit here at Banter. She walked with me every step of the way, helping me pick a handful of amazing gifts. I went with a couple ginger cardamom candles, a diffuser, and a couple of perfumes. Very happy with my experience, and looking forward to more. Thanks Shaira for the clutch assists! read more

I did a candle making class with my sister at the Brea location and we had so much fun! Monica and X immediately welcomed us when we walked in and were so friendly. Monica was our teacher and was so great- she guided us through everything from picking our scents to pouring our candle. You even get to pick a custom label and your own jar. I highly recommend Banter & Bliss if you want a unique, fun experience! read more

So cute! Friendly staff, very accommodating and patient. I took a Girl Scout troop there for a basic candle-making class and the staff at Banter & Bliss did a great job with us. We enjoyed ourselves, the shop is pretty for IG pictures and the staff is friendly. I will return! read more

We stumbled across this store while walking through the mall, my girlfriend is a slut for candle making so I got us a candle making class for two. I used Groupon because they had two for the price of one, I wasn't mad at that. We were greeted by Shaira and she was very helpful and friendly, you can tell she loves what she's doing. We were given like a thousand scents to smell through. I decided on Japanese Melon and Pear Pomegranate. Shaira was an excellent hostess, my girlfriend and I had an excellent time. read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Our finished product, they smell pretty good. - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

My experience was amazing. I took my sister Girls for our Christmas activity. I went back on Friday with my granddaughter for her birthday. When a 14-year-old wants to spend time with the grandmother you do it up. Our hostess John Wick was the best. read more

My daughter and I went to make candles at the mall recently and we absolutely loved our experience. Very knowledgeable staff, friendly and really patient and helpful. The selection of candle scents, colors and containers were amazing. The candles are filling up the room with the best scents! Highly recommend and can't wait to go back read more

My boyfriend found Banter & Bliss on Groupon and surprised me with a candle making session. I had so much fun picking from over 90 scents and choosing how my candle would look. Jessica walked us through the whole process and was very informative. I enjoyed this as a little date night activity. My boyfriend and I are now inspired to make our own candles! read more

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My girlfriend loves candles and has always wanted to make her own so this was an awesome date idea and we had a great experience! So many options to choose from and they are great at helping through the entire process. Definitely recommend! read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Our two custom candles - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

Omg I love this place!!!!!!! Went for a belated Mother's Day and we had such a blast! We all made 4 candles and honestly it was really easy after trying to pick for like 90 different scents hahaha (which took a hot minute cuz we're all indecisive) but overall definitely recommend for a date night, girls night, or just say screw it and do it solo who cares!!! So many unique scents to choose from and labels! Definitely coming back!!!! read more

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Super cute date idea! Or with just the girls! The workers were sweet and patient with everyone. We enjoyed our visit & will book again. read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

Amazing experience! My friend and I went to the Brea location to make our own candle. We were able to pick our own scent by combining oils, the color, the container, and name. There were a big selection of scents to chose from like musk, fruity, floral, and more. I'm a fan of the floral scents so I mixed freshly picked roses with white tea/sage and it smells super fresh and floral, exactly like rose petals. The person who helped us was super helpful and gave us so many tips and recommendations! read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - My candle! - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

Went on a sister date to make candles. I found a Groupon for two people. It was easy to use. The location in inside Brea Mall. It's a cute little store. We got lucky and had the whole session to ourselves. They give you everything you need to make a candle and there is an instructor there guiding you the whole time. She even provided some background on how they selected their products. They also sell cute little gifts. If you want to do something different and love candles. I recommend trying it out! read more

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We scheduled a Candle Making Class with family and friends. We had an amazing experience. It was so much fun to pick our scents, pour our wax, create our labels, and watch our candles come together. The finished products came out perfect. We are very happy and will definitely do this again! Thank you, Sheena and team! read more

The whole experience was wonderful and so memorable!! Our class leader was soooo nice and extremely helpful and wonderful, the whole place is beautiful and such a vibe ! but definitely recommend this place for candle making you pick your own scents and they range from different categories to scents , and you can customize your colors , vases , add gems ect . but overall amazing place and wonderful staff ! read more

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This was a fun class. It can get pretty big - about 12 people, but the instructors kept it organized and provided great information and directions. Good selection of vessels and you can upgrade to others too. They offer a HUGE selection of scents that you can mix to your liking, and offer wax color and fun decorations for the top of the candle. The custom labels are a nice touch too! They also allow you to come back at a lower price to just use their supplies and make a candle vs taking the class. read more

This was the BEST experience. I had been wanting to make my own candle for a long time so I finally gathered my family to celebrate all the November birthdays to do this activity. I got our tickets from Groupon which was a good deal but the instructions on how to apply the Groupon to the company website for reservations could be more clear. Regardless, my family group of eight took up the entire class and thoroughly enjoyed the process from start to finish of developing our very own candle from scent to color to name and all. Our class facilitator was sweet and the process didn't feel rushed at all. I could not recommend this experience more! read more

Banter & Bliss Candle - Art Classes Near Me - Brea, California

This place was amazing! Very informative and the candles smell beautiful. I would do this again and highly recommend it to anyone. read more

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Let me say this place is CLEAN. I celebrated my birthday here April 2023. Today I decided to go on a date with husband, the staff was BEYOND friendly and EXTREMELY helpful. However I was not able to book via Groupon. My husband was not happy when he found out that we paid over $160 for two candles. This place needs to offer more promotions. A candle competitor candles are $9.95 all week end. I'll definitely return when this company offers promotions. read more

I invited my sister here for her birthday to try something new. We both love candles so this place could not be more perfect for the occasion. We had a blast learning how to make candles. The fragrance selection is incredible, they have an abundance of choices. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of our class instructor but she was very knowledgeable and helpful. read more

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Rude customer service!!! Over priced! Do not recommend!! Not what I expected. They need to work on their customer service.