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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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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Candlefish is such an adorable shop. I've passed by this place so many times and never stopped in. My coworkers and I decided to take a candle making class. From start to finish, the workshop takes about 1 hour and a half. It was so much fun! Each participant makes two candles, which have customized labels that make it even more special. Our chandler, Jenny, was nice and knowledgeable. She engaged with the entire group. She thoroughly explained the differences between types of candles and offered suggestions on increasing the burn time of candles. The candles have to set overnight so you can't take them home immediately. The store is bright, spacious, and perfectly organized. The entire store is picturesque but the candle library makes the perfect backdrop for Instagram pictures. They sell a variety of merchandise including jewelry, candles (of course), books, artwork, and plenty of other items that makes great gifts. The class is a bit pricey but overall it's a good experience. Oh and did I mention it is BYOB. read more

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I found out on my trip to Charleston that Candlefish is owned by the makers of Rewined candles! So you KNOW these are amazing products - and if you sign up for a workshop, you get to be the chandler of your own candle! The Candlefish store itself is bright, clean and smells AMAZING inside. If I could design my own personal library, I would want it to fit the aesthetic of the Charleston Candlefish location. I thought it was so cute that you get a little library card to take notes on all the different scents that you love. Candlefish offers 100 different scents, so you can expect to find several that you enjoy here. The trick is narrowing it down to one for the workshop! These classes fill up really fast, but I really didn't want to miss out on the opportunity to do a workshop at Candlefish while we were in town. If you are in a similar boat, I recommend giving the shop a call and asking if they have any seats available/have had anyone drop from the class you want to join. Then give them your number in case any seats open up before your preferred time! This worked great for us and we feel so lucky to have had this experience. If I were to come back to Charleston for another trip, I would love to take my girlfriends here. The candle making classes are perfect for a Bachelorette Party or a family outing. The hands-on creative experience of making your own candles was really fun, we could bring our own drinks, our chandler (Jenny) was warm, personable, and hilarious, and we learned so much! We loved learning about the scents we're drawn to, then making that scent come to life in full-sized candles to melt at home! Plus, that 15% discount on all other Candlefish merchandise was absolutely irresistible. On top of the four candles we made during the workshop (two candles of two different scents), we bought an additional scent with our discount. I really hope I find my way back to Charleston to do this again! read more

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This was a horrible experience the store if you never have been in is overwhelming it needs instructions but the workers are more interested in talking to each other than they are in helping their customers learn how to experience the store. Management you would sell lots more if your workers engaged their customers read more

We did a candle making class, Beth was excellent and very informative! I really didn't know what I was getting into and truly thought it would be boring. However Beth made it fun and interesting. Side note it is BYOB, Restoration about 1/2 block away gives a discount for booze for the class! read more

Candlefish - Making candles! Yes that is wine in the glass behind it! - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The candle making class is a must try if you have a couple hours on your hands and are able to run by the next day to pick your finished candle up (takes some time to harden). I recently scheduled a class with a friend visiting from out of town and we had a blast! Our instructor, Lindsey, was really funny and also very knowledgable about the ingredients and candle making process. The BYOB class starts with an introduction to the company and candles they make / offer. They have 100 pre-mixed oils (made by chemists off site) that are numbered 1-100. This allows you to have a blind scent experience without any pre determined ideas about your preferred scents. During the class they lay out about 20 varying options to choose from, if you aren't a fan of any just let the instructor know and she/he will help you find a scent among the other options. Note: you don't get to mix oils in this class, you just choose one pre-made oil. It was hard to pick just one, but I settled on 83 because it seemed like it will be great for Fall. We then were able to start the process of mixing the wax and scent and getting our jar set up. You leave with two decently sized candles that are supposed to burn for 50+ hours each due to the high quality materials used. I'm looking forward to burning them and plan to return next time my parents visit from out of town. This is a great activity for all ages, genders, and occasions! read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

After spending the day at Sippin Santa (both eating and drinking our calories), a friend and I definitely needed to walk things off. "DO YOU WANNA GO TO CANDLEFISH?!" "YAS!" And that is precisely what we did. You cannot walk down King St without a visit to Candlefish. I love stationary and cute gifts, which they have in addition to their wonderfully created candles. They also sell local artists' work. I can't wait to get a girl group together and do a candle making class! read more

Came here to celebrate my 30th birthday and we had McKenzie. First of all, she is the sweetest, second of all, she is hilarious! We had an excellent time and McKenzie did a fantastic job (it was her first time teaching the class...you never would have guessed it.) This is perfect for a date night, girls night, want to learn something new kind of night. If you get McKenzie, you'll have a great time & will definitely laugh! It was relaxing, I learned a lot about what it takes to be a Chandler, and now I'll have something to burn in my apartment...safely. Bring your beer/wine/tea/coffee. Also, you get 15% off the entire store after taking the class read more

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Love the experience here!! I definitely recommend stopping by to either join in the candle making workshop or to just shop. There are so many amazing products to shop for here. I came here with a large group as part of a Bachelorette party and really enjoyed learning about candles and making them too! It was really simple - every step is broken down to make it super fun and easy! The staff is really friendly as well. Oh & bring your own wine and tumblers with you! 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

I came here a few weeks ago for a girls day and thoroughly enjoyed the candle making class. Our instructor was very informative and comical. I learned a lot of things about candles that I never knew... like don't blow them out (who knew!?!). They have a BILLION scents and the wax "on tap" is way cool! The only thing that knocked them down from 5 to 4 stars was the fact that the class is rather pricy and you get to make two candles BUT they only let you pick one scent for both candles. It would be a lot more enjoyable if you got to pick two different scents and I don't think it would be that difficult to accommodate. Just have two different pitchers of wax and scents. Overall though, a fun experience for a girls day! read more

Candlefish - Candle Making Tray - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The shoppe is adorable for sure and has some unique products.we took the make your own class and Our candler was informative and very high energy. We read about the scent library and was disappointed to find the class only includes 20 different scents that are already sold in store. The class seemed drawn drawn out: over an hour to smell 20 scents, measure / pour two ingredients and write your name and scent number on a pre made label. After picking up the finish product, the candle tops were bumpy and the candle not very fragrant, but was a unique experience. read more

Candlefish - Done with candle making class - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I first dragged my boyfriend to come in here because I love any and all candles when we were walking to dinner. It's a beautiful store that sells mostly candles with some other things like cards and jewelry. They have their own brand, but carry other small business/local brands. When I saw that they have a workshop space in the back, I knew I had to see if I could take one while I was still in the area. This is the original candle making workshop! Thankfully, they had one available on Monday morning (not typical from what they tell me) and I had such a blast. It's BYOB, but even if you aren't drinking, it doesn't take anything away from the workshop itself. I went by myself (typical :P) but quickly made friends with the bachelorette party and a pair of friends who were in the workshop with me. The workshop itself isn't mindblowing (you pick a scent, pour it out, let it set), but it is really interesting to participate the process itself and learn about the scents more in depth than if you were to just walk into the store. After all, they do have 100 scents! Jennifer is super knowledgeable about the whole candle making process and really gives you a behind the scenes look at how Candlefish operates. Jennifer was super attentive to us and answered all my nosy questions! As someone who has worked in scent based retail before, you can tell she is the real deal. I really hope that Candlefish will open a location in Boston because I will be the first one in line to submit my application! read more

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As a living and breathing female, there are few things on this earth that I enjoy more than candles. It's so cliche, I know, but it's true! I was already the proud owner of a few Rewined candles (Riesling, Spiked Cider... mmm) so when my sister told me she had signed us up for a Make-Your-Own-Candle class, I was really excited. Our chandler (new wrinkle in my brain: I didn't know a "chandler" was a candle maker!) was Jennifer and she very, very patiently walked us through picking our favorite scents and assembling our own unique candles. The staff here are so knowledgeable; you can tell them what sort of scents you like and they know exactly which scent number to pull down for you. I wish we had been able to combine scents (like, put a dash of #49 and a dash of #72) but maybe that's a thought for next time. During the break while the wax was cooling and again after class we were able to walk through the store (with a 15% discount!). I fell in love with a number of their other lines (Boyfriend Candle and Product lines specifically) and purchased 2 additional candles to bring home. I will be set for life with candles thanks to Candlefish. I love the local business feel, the high ceilings and the openness to this building. It isn't easy to market candles, especially when you don't use fancy colors and cheap wax, but Candlefish does a great job of this. read more

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My daughter and I did the candle making class. It was very organized and lots of fun. We learned a lot about candles! You get to make two candles per person. The only downside is that you can only pick one scent for both of your candles. And you can't choose any scent in the store. They have a smaller selection of scents for the candle class. Also, it was super loud in the store with the music and the shoppers. We could barely hear our instructor. If you go, be sure to know you can't take your candles home that day. You have to go back the next day to pick them up or they will ship them for a fee. read more

My family and I had a great time with the candle making class at Candlefish. Haven was our instructor, very informative and lively. Definitely added a unique aspect to our vacation to come home with candles we had made ourselves. (Though if you are visiting Charleston and planning to do the candle making class, do it a day or few days before your trip ends b/c you cannot take your candles with you once the class ends since they need to set for 12+ hours). The store was unique too and we couldn't help ourselves from purchasing even more candles. If back in Charleston or if I ran into another Candlefish store, I would definitely stop in to purchase more candles. Definitely recommend the candle making class too! read more

Candlefish - at end of candle making class; wax was still very much liquid - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This might be the cutest shop in Charleston. I have No.32 and it's the only candle you need in your life. It smells so good. Don't like candles? No problem because they have a variety of other things here - my favorite 42 Pressed map prints, Island Haus Paperie goodies, adorable cards, cute little handheld fans, journals and so much more. Lots of great gift options! read more

I wanted to love this candle making class. Unfortunately it was not what I expected. What I was looking for was an actual lesson on candle making fragrances. I would like to know different top/middle/base notes that make up a candle and what scents go best together. But what the class is, is picking out one of their already established scents, adding it to already melted wax and then pooring into two glass jars. A lot of money for just sitting there listening to really bad and insensitive jokes from the "teacher" and stirring some wax and oil together. read more

The candle making class was the perfect activity for a Sunday morning with our bachelorette group- Informative, interesting, and unique. Plus you get the keepsake of 2 candles! Hanna our chandler was helpful, sweet and seems to love what she does. The whole experience is intriguing - to smell first and then see what invokes immediate love or dislike of scents. I didn't find one i was in love with among the 20 selected but knew I liked the smell of tobacco/cigars and they were so helpful in selecting a few others that would stand out. The shop is beautiful and the library lends a great background to get a good 'gram. read more

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Absolutely love this place! We did the candle making class. Very informative and fun! The varying scents available are amazing and the staff was very helpful. Highly recommended! Thank you Haven (teacher) for a fun night! read more

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Such a fun fun place to go and take a class! We took a Thursday evening class, learning how to make hurricanes. We made 2 plus a small votive. The instructor Anita was so kind and helpful and the best part was anything you purchased on the night of your class was 15% off. Such great candles that they make and have in from other vendors. I would highly recommend visiting the store, making some great purchases and taking a class if you have the chance. I will be back! Oh and they have an online store so if you can't visit the store you can still make a purchase. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this shop. I have visited a few times, with the last time being Second Sunday in April. They were having a contest on King Street and I won free passes to take a class with a friend. We cashed in those passes yesterday to take a scented candle making class. I am so happy we did! It was so incredibly fun. We each got to make two medium sized candles (to keep!). We chose our own scents/oils. We learned the process of the candle making along the way and it was very informative. The store itself is so neat! They have a candle library along one wall of the store. They are all numbered, not named. You smell each candle (inside the bell jar that covers it- contains the scent!) and they will tell you what it is. You'll start to discover you like a particular type of scent. I thoroughly enjoy the floral or herbaceous scents. You'll see a trend and the chandlers (candle makers!) will help you find others in that family you will like. I would def recommend stopping in this fun shop. read more

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We booked a class with 7 girls as part of a bachelorette weekend - it was the perfect activity in the midst of shopping and eating. Our chandler was funny and outgoing and made sure we enjoyed our experience. As part of the class, you get to take home two full sized candles, which are ready the day after you take the class. read more

My niece and I had a lovely time! Maddie was our chandler and she kept us crackin up! Everyone was nice and friendly, and we loved the atmosphere read more

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We had a stellar experience at Candlefish. Bring your own wine is also a nice touch! It was clean, safe, and our chandler, Will, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about scent chemistry and the art of blending. Scientific and fun while keeping his class engaged and happy. He walked us through about 10 of their most popular scents and then we were able to dial in our preferences more from the initial 10 samples to really explore our personal tastes before we poured our own wax and blended the oils. We had a blast and would highly recommend both Will as your chandler and the total Candlefish experience. Top notch and super fun! read more

Candlefish - Personal candle-making setup (Thibaut-Janisson sparkling wine not included). - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I mean, if you're in Charleston, you have to go to Candlefish! Their candles are made there! The store is so gorgeous and filled with, of course, candles! (They do have other goods in there too). They have a workshop area where you can make candles in a class or small groups, as well as an immense library where you can choose from dozens of different scents. They also have a paper where you can take notes on the ones you like or don't like to reference in the future. I went for the small version of #50, caramel notes and other goodness. The store associate was super friendly and helpful. She even took some photos of us behind the table as it wasn't very busy during our visit. Absolutely loved this store and can't wait to go back! read more

We had an excellent time at their candlemaking workshop. The teacher was knowledgeable and witty, with a dry sense of humor. It cost $55 but for that, we got the lesson plus the 2 full sized candles we made and a discount on store purchasesl (loved this as they carrry some unusual niche candle lines). Well worth it! Wish there was a Candlefish in my hometown! read more

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Candlefish was so much fun! I attended the candle making class for a group activity while visiting Charleston. It was a perfect group craft to do in downtown. The candles are high quality and you get to choose the candle you create from a wide variety of scents. It was very social too and you got to do it with your group and others who registered for the class. I loved it! read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

You MUST visit Candlefish while in Charleston. Came here with a large group to take the candle making class and it exceeded all my expectations. The course is very informative in giving you a glimpse into the candle / scents history with a fun story on how the company came to be. The fun part comes when you are able to go around and identify the scents that "speak" most to you! They have a great selection of 100 scents - you will most definitely find more than one that you connect with! After creating your candles, you get to explore the store and get a discount (15% off for taking the class) on anything you choose to purchase. The store is simply a dream - so well executed aesthetically and so interactive. Whether or not you are taking the class, this is one stop that you won't want to miss! read more

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Took a candlemaking workshop with my work colleagues and had a wonderful time! Pros: You get to make two candles- they are beautiful and candlefish's scents are amazing! The class was fun and informative- learning about the different companies that candlefish works with was also very interesting. The store space is so pretty and made for instagram/Pinterest! Instructors were fun and knowledgeable. Cons: I thought the price of the class was on the higher end- I was comparing it to a BYOB paint night which is usually around 35-45. That being said, candle supplies are much more expensive so I understand the price point. I also thought the class was a bit "wordy" - very informative but not a lot of time to chit chat with girlfriends through the process. I would have liked a bit more leisure time to choose my candle fragrance, and perhaps a more varied option of what candle you can make or more options for decoration? It would be nice if we could have chosen two scents instead of one for both candles. Overall a very fun and different experience and will likely return! read more

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Loved the experience here. Attended for a bachelorette party event and the instructor had fun and put on a great event. We were able to bring champagne and enjoy. Came home with couple great candles. Wish there could have been more scents available and they have so many they are willing to show more. Gift shop is super cute too! read more

Candlefish - Supplies given to start! - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The staff here is AMAZING! This was my moms first time visiting and the person who helped my mom was super friendly! She spoke Spanish to my mom and spent extra time trying to help her find the right candle for my mom! My mom left excited for her next trip back here to get more candles and to book a class with them! read more

Candlefish was just the excursion I was looking for to entertain out of town guests. I signed my mom, myself, and boyfriends' mom up for a class and we got very lucky that the time we chose no one else had signed up for. So it ended up being a private experience. So fun! The value is fantastic as you get to take two large candles of the same scent home. You can also arrange a deal with someone you go with to swap a candle so you get two different scents. We loved learning about the candle making process, scent testing all sorts of candle smells, and hearing hot candle tips from the chandler (candle-maker teacher). I would do it again and again! FYI- you do have to leave the candles to "set" and pick them up the next day. read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Lovely shop! The selection of candles is amazing! I believe there's almost 90 different scents. The shop is full of different gifts as well and there's even candle making work shops. My favorite scents are number 8 and 70 read more

Have you ever stepped into a library of candles? If not, this place is for you. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with what looks like a beautiful library wall of candles. There are nine different fragrance libraries and under each family, each candle is identified with a library number. You are given a paper where you can circle the number as a remembrance for future orders or if you are overloaded with getting lost in smelling various scents. They also have a book where they write down which candles fall under which category so it makes finding a candle to your personal liking a bit more efficient. A 9 oz candle is priced at $22 and the labeling on the candle is clean and refined. As others mentioned, a candle making class is available ($55 to make 2 candles) but unfortunately we were short on time that day as we were in town visiting. We finally chose a candle in the fruits/berries family (No. 75)--smells like sweet peaches! What better way to bring home a little scent of Charleston then with a candle from Candlestick? Definitely check this place out. read more

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For my bachelorette party weekend in Charleston, my maid of honor booked us a candle making class. It was out of the box for a bachelorette and the instructor was great! I brought 2 candles home and since I lit them about 3-4 months after they were made the fragrance nearly disappeared. I'm not sure if it was the scents I picked or perhaps that's too long for this type of candle to retain fragrance. Regardless, I'm a little disappointed that my candles don't even smell like anything at all. read more

Candlefish - Number # 27 scent - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Note to self when writing a review proof before submitting. I had spent a lot of money on Gift Cards for a large group I had from out of town. Although I appreciate the response, it is vital to understand you only get 1 time to make a 1st impression, a stamp on a valued customer card would have been worth the ink used to resolve, what now is a lasting impression on my wallet. Not to mention, the 14 women who were here for the 1st time in Charleston. Better training of Staff is vital in todays ever changing economy. read more

I recently moved to Charleston and found Candlefish. From the moment I stepped in I was greeted. I had the best experience finding a couple of candles to purchase. I even loved the glass candle displays and they made sure to assist me in getting exactly what I wanted. Absolutely great place and the candles smell amazing. read more

Candlefish represents the best of Charleston and offers wonderful, affordable candles that make great presents. I love the fact their store at King and Wentworth is only three blocks from my office and I like to sometimes just stop by and breathe deeply. As a guy, it is nice to find a candle store that is not intimidating to visit and stocked with great gifts and helpful staff. I've been a fan since Thanksgiving and hope to return again and again to buy unique presents for my out-of-town friends! read more