We did this workshop as a team-building exercise, and it was such a great experience! Our chandler, Avery, was absolutely amazing. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly and made sure we were able to smell and test as many scents as we wanted so we could find the perfect one. The scent I originally wanted was out of stock, but Avery went above and beyond and surprised me with a candle in that scent instead. Such a thoughtful gesture that made the experience even more special. Highly recommend! read more

Gifted this adventure for a Christmas. I truly pleased with the experience. It was interesting. The instructor was helpful and very nice. We learned in a group and enjoyed the company around us. It didn't take long but we needed to allow the candle to set before taking. Everything was explained clearly. All in all a good time! read more

What an incredible experience! My family came to Candlefish for their candle making workshop and had an amazing time. Abby was a great teacher, very personable, and there were so many scents to choose from. My grandfather is older and English is not his first language and it was very easy for him to follow along. My siblings and my parents also had a great time. After the class, we were given a 15% off coupon to use on anything in the store since we were in the class. There are so many cute candles and other home items, especially for the holidays! The class and shop is reasonably priced and overall a great experience for friends or family. read more

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Attended a candle making class here. The instructor was so kind and informative. She made the class fun and light. We got to choose from 20 different scents or could mix scents to make our candle. We got two candles out of the class for $60. I thought the price was a good deal. Super worth going! BYOB too. read more

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What a lovely experience--so nice I came in twice. The selection is amazing and the way you pick a scent (blind) is a great concept. I love the candle scent they narrowed it down for me & it's exactly what I would have chosen. Unfortunately it's super pricey so I only got the small candle, but I'm hooked. read more

Candlefish is a must-visit in Downtown Charleston. A lot of King Street retailers have come and gone over the years, but they've stood the test of time. The scent library is huge and reminds me of an old-school library with the wood trim and the "catalog" of scents. I answered a few questions and the lady behind the counter brought down several candles for me to smell before I made my decisions. The candles make great gifts, so I bought a few to keep around for birthdays and other occasions. If you visit on Second Sunday, Candlefish often has complementary champagne AND sales. Win win! read more

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Candlefish is one of my favorite stores in Charleston! I recently attended my first candle making class with them and it was such a fun experience!! Nola was fantastic and incredibly knowledgable about candle making! I learned so much and had a wonderful time. 10/10 experience! read more

Five stars for a candle store, and I didn't even buy anything? (I was there with someone who did!) I saw later that this place was noted on TripAdvisor too, and for good reason. Candle selection? Well, wine scents, other drink scents, and everything else too. Things outside of candles? Well, how about a book on how to talk to your cat about gun safety? Classes on making candles? Yes, that too. Of course service has to be great when you have so much going on and value doesn't seem to be bad either. No, things are not cheap but they seem to be inline with other higher end candle selections. read more

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Very cute store with fun items!. Their prices were more respectable than comparable stores in the same area, which made us come back multiple times and pick this store over other ones. $8 alligator match striker was the find of our trip!! Refreshing to find fun items at fair prices instead of feeling like everything was super marked up. read more

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I have been fascinated with retail ever since I could remember. So much so, I have a degree in fashion merchandising. I firmly believe that there is a certain type of magic in retail and there are some stores that have figured out that magic. One of the types of magic is they have figured out how to captivate you with a scent in their store that will transport you to a whole other world. Candlefish is a double whammy. Not only is it a candle store, they have that transport magic. This was my first visit to Charleston & to Candlefish. The store smelled amazing. I immediately walked up to a girl at the candle library & asked what they were burning. She showed me a tomato & basil candle. It smelled just like a summer tomato garden. I was intrigued, but asked her what she recommended. It was candle scent number 70; it is used in a lot of Charleston hotels. I thought that would be perfect to buy to remember my trip. I wish I would've spent more time smelling the other candles, but I was so biased at No. 70's scent - I stopped right there. They also have some fun giftables and a huge workshop area! read more

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Such lovely service, I only wish that we had time to do the candle workshop during the time that we were here. Who does not love a good scent and that will bring them memories? We stopped here because we had time to kill before dinner and immediately were drawn in by the library. Being able to tell the staff what notes you are drawn to was immensely helpful in them finding the perfect candle for you. We ended up with 72 and it was the perfect light scent and know it would make a great little present. It is nice that they were helpful to wrap it all up and make sure that we could take it on a plane with us. The price was higher than a discount store, but for the experience you felt that you got good value and something you could not find elsewhere. read more

The candle making workshop was so much fun and informative. Our instructor, Kim, was great. She was engaging and excited to share the process with us. I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Shoutout to Mark for leading such a fun class and being patient with our goofy behinds lol it was so much fun to have a girls night out with this class. It was my 2nd time doing a class here and this time did the neat Mercury vintage vessel for $65 compared to the $60 glass edition. I also liked how my notes from my QR code of the last class saved the flavor notes I liked/disliked so there is a perk of using the online code to keep up to date with your favorite scent numbers. They also offer old school paper and pencil to track your favorite scent. Upon the class starting, there's some housekeeping and safety stuff to go over. After that it's up to you to pick out the scent of your choice by going around the room and sniffing out which number speaks to your soul. I like how Mark had an idea of what we would like based off of our intro ice breakers and needless to say, he was pretty spot on!! Loved that part! After we all picked our scent, it was the hands on component of measuring, mixing, and making spirits bright with banter and fun conversations! The only con is that you are only able to pick one scent for your 2 candles. It'd be nice to maybe half the wax and scent to include 2 types of scents vs. just one. At some other candle places they allow you to pickup the candle a few hours later with the discrepancy to ensure the candle sets longer at home vs here you must wait 24 hours to pickup with a grace period of 1-2 weeks, just call them if it's longer than a week. They do offer shipping of flat rate $18 and as a perk for taking the class, 15% off merchandise in the store. Compared to the last class I did 2 years ago, this session included more flavor notes to sniff out. Sometimes it gets overwhelming with all the options but I settled with a holiday scent 52! If anything, you can purchase your other favorite scents from their collection. Great rainy day activity and local business to support for the gift-giver in all of us -- or even to treat yourself! read more

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Who doesn't love a little candle roulette. They have a wall of 100 different candle blends to the right, labeled only by number. It sounds overwhelming, but I promise it's not. Their 10 most popular are laid out on the counter, making it fun to see which scents you like. There was an employee there to offer assistance and answer questions. He asked me what I usually go for, and showed me his favorite lavender blend (number 79), which I had to have. The candles in the rest of the shop have their scent blends on the packaging, so you can browse the rest of their cute displays with full transparency. Candles are 100% soy wax and reasonably priced compared to other shops in the area. I'm also excited to try their candle making workshop. My friend is set on doing this for her Bachelorette, which is apparently popular for many other brides to be. read more

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This was GREAT fun! My daughter and I did a workshop where we each made 2 candles and learned lots of things about candle making. There were 10-12 of us getting to know each other. RECOMMEND the class if you are visiting the area - great for bachelorette weekend or birthday! I would do it again! read more

I knew this would be awesome, but the candlemaking class blew me away. It was led by two of the most helpful individuals I've ever met. They made the class fun, they were informative and clearly love Candlefish. The class was the perfect length off time. You get to make two candles (with the same scent). The biggest challenge is really picking the scents! So many to choose from! You make your label. You pour some wax, you pour your oil, mix mix mix, then pour. Add your wick and Voila! You have yourself a candle. You can byob which is a nice bonus. Finally, they give you a discount to shop at the end. What's better than that? read more

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One of the most unique candle shops you may ever find and it's not chain. The variety is staggering. Find them off King Street with off street and garage parking. Expect them to be busy! They were full with customers as my daughter and I browsed. They also have a back room area for candle making parties. When their they were setting up. Although we ended up not purchasing anything my candle loving daughter really liked them and we shopped them twice. No staff was on the floor to assist was the only negative. Instructions of how to navigate would have been extremely helpful and likely led to a sale. 4.5 rounding down. Recommend! read more

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Very cute store - loaded with holiday sale items when I visited (New Years Eve 2023). It was busy and crowded but easy enough to walk around and view/smell the wares. Candles are seriously expensive. They smell lovely and I found some I'd have liked to purchase in some pretty stamped metal containers but I didn't want to spend $40 for a small candle. I'd like to come back and make some myself however and will try to make that happen when next I'm in town. Very unique scents and items for sale in here. A fun visit right off King Street. read more

Staff is friendly and very patient. There is a beautiful wall of candles reminiscent of Belle on the ladder singing in the library. They offer a candle making class which is a fun affordable activity. You make 2 candles in the class. read more

We decided to use the candlefish experience of making our own candles to celebrate a birthday. What a brilliant idea and the best experience ever. We took a class which lasted just over an hour with Mark. he was excellent at his craft and taught us so much about the candle making process, along with giving us tips on how to best use candles at home. He educated us about the different types of waxes available on the market today and how we could choose different types of wax & scents based on our new found knowledge . The whole class was fun & educational. We really enjoyed it. Learning about different scent notes & how they interact with each other in the candle itself. The class is $60 per person and for that, we get to make two candles with the scents that we chose. They are available for pick up the next day or they will ship for $18... as many candles as you want. Flat Rate. How great is that!! The shop itself is beautiful with lots of staff available for assistance. Shout out to Kaitlyn who was knowledgeable friendly & so sweet. Both are a great asset to this store. If you are trying to figure out what to do with guests who are visiting from out of town or in Charleston for an event this is the perfect spot to do a fun activity and you get to take home a little bit of Charleston read more

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My husband and I had such an amazing time at our candle making workshop! Jennifer was so professional and made the class both educational and fun for all the participants. We had over 100 scents to choose from however she helped everyone get acquainted with the process so we didn't feel overwhelmed and understood. We all walked away with two custom candles with the option to have them shipped for a flat rate or to be picked up once curated. This was such a wonderful experience we'll never forget! read more

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Who would have thought that making candles was so fun? Well this was truly a fun way to spend our First Ladies Trip to Charleston! The store itself is bright and inviting. The staff are all amazing too! I love that each scent is numbered so there is no prejudging a particular name of a candle. They offer 100 different scents which all have different scent profiles. We were lucky in that we didn't prebook our class but they had spots available. I suggest reserving a spot online before going. The class was taught by Jaxx. Y'all she is so cool! Loved her energy and how she guided us through the complete candle making process. During the class they offer 20 different scents that you can create your candles from. Scent number 75 was what I chose and I can't wait to get mine home to burn them. One thing to note is that your candles have to cure overnight so if you're from out of town, plan accordingly or they can ship your order. Once class was finished we opted to look around and sniff more scents. Every store needs a Joanna. She is so fun and you can tell she loves her job. I'm so happy we decided to check this place out as it's definitely going in rotation to visit again and order in the future. read more

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A review of the Candle making class: I got tickets for a candle making class for myself and a friend on a Sunday at 10am. We were lucky enough to snag the last two tickets for Sunday for a fully booked weekend! Highly recommend booking as early as possible (in person or online) They had classes on Saturday and Sunday at 10a, 12p, 2p, 4p & 6p. They told us classes usually run about an hour and a half Classes are $60 and include the class and 2 candles you can take home but need to pick up the next day after 10am (or you can get them shipped for an additional $12) You can't make two candles with two different scents. We showed up at 10am and the store was not open yet, so class started about 5 minutes late. Once you get through ice breakers, etc., you then get the opportunity to smell 20 different scents and within 8-10 minutes decide which one you want to use for your candles. Note: It did not feel like enough time to smell and choose which scent you wanted and I felt very rushed to make a decision. Others felt the same. I would have appreciated extra time since we started late and/or shortened the ice breaker to have more time to go through the scents. Otherwise, I would recommend either going the day before or giving yourself some time before class starts to go through the scents so you can take your time making a decision. Overall the class was still a good experience and I did learn some new things about candles that I did not know otherwise! read more

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The Candle-making Class with Angel was FANTASTIC! Her teaching style made the class extremely informative with a wonderfully light-hearted, but direct flare!!! The class was the highlight of my trip to Charleston!!! read more

When the store first opened I got great customer service and a few times after that buying my wife a gift each time. But the last two times I've gone in, I got no greeting at all. The last time was the worst two weeks ago. I went in specifically to buy my wife a birthday gift. There was an associate standing right in front of the register watching customers come in but not saying anything at all. I then wheeled my son's stroller and walk about five feet in front of her, and still nothing. I then circled around walked past her and the two girls at the register which had no customers and none of the three said anything even though they looked right at me. I then immediately left and spent my money at Kate Spade and Anthropologie instead. I have been in customer service for over 20 years and have never seen such lazy attitudes as they have. Management needs to address this problem NOW, and it's a HUGE problem!! And I won't be coming back until adjustments and/or changes have been made. read more

One of these days I'm going to stop in here in person to shop. I'd also love to take their candle-making course someday. But I can still rave about the candle I received as a gift. It was fragrance number 083 with bergamot, jasmine and amber. It's such a beautiful exotic scent. I've been very pleased with the burn time and the scent is just as strong now as when I first lit it. I can't wait to buy more candles from Candlefish. read more

I signed up for the candle making class at Candlefish and overall I would say it was an ok experience. The environment and ambiance of the store was welcoming, and it's a great place to unwind and have a few drinks. The class is BYOB and they offer complimentary bubbles as well if you prefer. The class started with us introducing ourselves and reviewing what we would be getting our hands into. Our chandler, Haven, was very friendly and answered any questions we had about candle caretaking, as well as pointing out several tips on how to make your candle last longer. Although I had a great time making candles, I was a bit disappointed with the limited selection of scents to choose from. I wasn't able to mix scents to create a unique fragrance, and I could only use one fragrance for the two candles we made. Also, the scents you create are already available for purchase in the store, so it didn't feel as personalized as I had anticipated. Overall I had an enjoyable experience, however it's not something I would recommend at the top of my list. I wouldn't say it felt scammy, but I don't like how I spent $60 on a candle making class for the same scent that I could purchase in the store for a cheaper price. You're essentially paying for the hour experience of the candle making process which is basically mixing and measuring fragrance and hot wax. It's super simple, and if you're into candles and learning the process, maybe the $60 is worth it to you, but personally it wasn't for me. read more

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What the difference between a regular candle and one from Candlefish? You won't know until you take the class. The secret is no petroleum. I've been to the store at Charleston several times, this time I am reviewing my online purchase. I had the opportunity to be graciously served my Natalia which helped with two of my online orders going to two different addresses. She recommend several candles to me. I was a bit disappointed that the store could not find my card on file of my preferred candle scent. Natalia helped recommend and packed my items that made it look like a gift within a gift. Candle purchasing is easy over the phone and online. The big challenge is how do you purchase a Candle making workshop? Well the answer is.... Give them a call and they will help set you up certificates for upcoming classes. read more

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We did a workshop here and had a great time! Elisha was a wonderful and accommodating teacher. Super reasonable price for the fun class and two candles. Also love all the fun shopping to do after - their store has wonderful candles and home goods. The staff are all friendly and kind. read more

If I could live here I would. Boob and butt candles? Yes please. Candle making workshops? Hell yes. Please open on in Maryland! read more

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Went for a corporate team bonding activity. A bit pricey at $70/person but you take home 2 candles. Our instructor was entertaining and the class lasts about 1 hour. Cute store on main streets in Charleston read more

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What a fun shop! Definitely a different candle shop. The candles do not have scents listed on them. They are by number. A staff member Lexx was super friendly and helpful. She asked our favorite scents and picked candles for us to smell. Everyone in our group purchase at least one candle. They also offer classes. You get to make two candles. Wish we had more time to stay for a class. read more

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Finally did the candle making class and it was so fun!! Have to reserve in advance! You get to take two candles home with you, and the experience is worth it just as much. The candlefish library is such a cool concept; you go up to the bar and you tell them what kind of scents you like and they pick some out for you to smell. They're labeled by number so if you know what number you like, you can just tell them what number you want and buy it. My candlefish candles are one of my favorite things in my home. read more

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I actually didn't have an appreciation for candles until I came here. Super cool to see a variety of candles with subtle smells that aren't over-empowering like Yankee Candles. It's expensive, but you're paying for quality. Definitely a must see when you're in Charleston! read more

My wife really wanted to do this. I wasn't sure about it being all masculine and all. However I really enjoyed making and learning about candles! You get to make two candles. Since Mother's Day is around the corner I made my mom one. I chose scent 087. Our instructor Stephanie was awesome! She was super through and really knew her stuff! So this is pretty much the same model as painting with a twist. BYOB and all that jazz. I don't know if another place you can make candles. So I highly suggest it while you're here. read more

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The store is visual eye candy for sure. If you appreciate pretty things, wander into Candlefish and enjoy! Candlefish is an awesome Charleston company. Lovely spot to pick up gifts for someone. Obviously they specialize in candles, and you can grab a finished product or go to their scent library and figure out what you like! They have a ton of non candles gift items too. They always have the best cards, little jewelry, and trinkets that feel special and unique. It's on the pricier side but it is worthwhile to spend it on a local spot. They do candle making events as well - I've never done one but I've seen many a bachelorette doing their thing! read more

I could live in candlefish, it is so cozy! I love how the scents are categorized by number,not scent as to strike a cord with our memory. The store is amazing and I highly recommend BYOB candle class (I've been 4 times :) ) read more

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I'm in love with store right on King Street! They have a giant selection of candles including candle making classes! All of their stuff is unique and adorable. I got a grow your own cactus, a few stickers, and a plant keychain. Everything is great quality and the workers are so nice. The inside of the store is so clean and aesthetically pleasing! Check this place out! read more

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we attended a candle making class while on a girls trip mid September, the class was fun and staff friendly. however, we paid to have our candles shipped. we were told it would be 2-5 business days. we called a week ago to see what was going on and they said that they had shipped that day and we would be receiving a tracking number via email. never reviewed the email and we are still waiting on our candles. read more

The candle making class was so much fun! I was surprising a friend and I wasn't sure what time we would get there so I waited to book our time until just before the start time. You can probably only do this if you're going at an off time like I was (early afternoon on a Friday), but it's great to know you're not required to book weeks in advance. If you're looking at peak times or have more than one or two guests, I would suggest booking as soon as possible. There was only one other person signed up for our class so we had a semi private sit down with our chandler. If you can force yourself to go at an off time, I would say this made for a better experience compared to a full table. To get the class started right, definitely BYOB. They provide glassware and have a mini fridge to keep things cold. We stopped on the way and picked up a bottle of wine and were glad we did. Then take your wine and sit at your station which is set up like you're about to start chemistry lab in high school. You've got a metal tray with beakers and such with a smattering of other necessary safety accessories. First a bit of education and background before you start smelling all the things. Instead of creating your own unique fragrance (which would likely smell awful), they provide you with popular options based on what you like. Don't know what you like, no problem! You'll do a blind smell test of a bunch of different scents until you narrow down a handful that you're interested in. Eventually you do have to choose one and move forward. You'll end up getting two jar candles and they will both be this scent so you better like it. Pair up with a friend or another classmate if you want to trade one for one and mix things up. From there things really get hands on. You beasure out your fragrance and wax then mix the two together before pouring your own candles. The whole process took close to two hours but you could probably speed it up if you didn't dilly dally. We were all having fun and taking our time. We learned a ton about fragrance and candle do's and don'ts plus we had an excellent afternoon. Considering you get two candles per person it almost covers the cost of admission. I keep forgetting to pick up my candles but I can't wait to get the finished product home and test out my creation. If you're visiting town they can also mail your candles to you for a small fee making it super convenient if you can't make it back the next day and/or don't want to travel with wax and glass. read more

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