Adorable little shop! I had tried to book a candle-making workshop for my girl friends and me while we were in Charleston about a month ago, but unfortunately, the (very limited) available time slots just didn't work with our schedule. Make a reservation far in advance if you'd like a specific day/time or if you have several people in your group! We still decided to briefly check out the shop, during which time I purchased a really cool pair of earrings. Fun fact - this shop was opened by the candle makers who created Rewined candles. I had no idea! I hope to take one of their workshops at either this Candlefish or the Atlanta location sometime in the near future. read more

Our bachelorette booked a class, which was amazing. If I could give 5 starts for that experience alone, I would. Sara was a great chandler, and our night was super fun. Recommend 5/5. However, please do not ship your candles home. Whatever you do, pick them up. The incompetence regarding the shipping process was ridiculous. After 5 weeks of excuses, we finally received our package, minus a few candles. How you ask? Who in the world knows. Do yourself a favor and take the candles home, if you decide to risk spending your money here. read more

I love this store!!!!!!!! And our candleista today was Taylor G. She was amazingly helpful and patient. We took a while to pick out what we wanted. I shop here every time I come to Charleston! This is a must do for candle lovers read more

I went to a candle making class with a bachlorette party and we had a wonderful time. You learn all about candles and scents and then are walked through the process of making 2 candles. It is a very laid back and enjoyable class and its BYOB! They have a library of 100 scents of candles! The store is absolutely adorable and smells amazing. The staff is very sweet and knowledgeable. I highly recommend signing up for a class if you like candles. read more

In my travels I am always looking for something local and new to do. Candlefish was highly entertaining. Classes usually are about 10 and under and depending on the headcount can last up to 2 hours. You get to blind sniff different scents (from their library of scents) to narrow down your choice. Once you have chosen you get to create your own labels, attach your wick, mix your essential oil with soy blend wax and pour you 2 candles. Wait 24 hours and you get to pick them up. So much fun! Their mission is to create these locations across the country...psst..I live in Iowa and we would love to have you! The shop is gorgeous with that rustic, vintage charm. They sell the candlefish brand as well as numerous others. I happen to love the Produce brand of which they stock. They charged a flat $5 for shipping and gave class attendants a 20% discount...I swooped up numerous scents. If I was in Charleston I would attend again...don't forget to BYOB as well...it makes it oh so much more! read more

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Candlefish on King Street in Charleston is a great place and resource for all things candle related and more. I enjoyed being able to come in here and experience one of the best smelling stores in Charleston. I was able to find some good gift items for people on my gift list with candles and other cool items beyond candles that worked out really well. I got to look in on a cool candlemaking class session that was in progress in a section in the store and am definitely coming back for one of those in the future. The candlers here were very helpful in making it a good shopping experience and were there to assist me when I needed it. It is a good thing that this store exists and all that it has to offer for candles and more. read more

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A must visit in Charleston!! I was in town with my best friends for my bachelorette and decided to surprise them with a scented candle making class! The class was fun and low key and you got to bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy during the class! Victoria was fabulous and so sweet and helpful! The class was delightful with a variety of scents to experience and then walking through to mixing and pouring our two candles which would be ready for pick up the next day! The shop itself is such a charming collection of a nice variety of candles and bits of this and that... A perfect little thing to do with your girlfriends! I highly recommend them and definitely plan on returning! read more

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My boyfriend and I did a candle making workshop yesterday and it was everything we hoped for and more! It was so interesting and fun to learn how the candle is made, get to pour the candle itself and choose the scent. You get to make 2 candles for $55, which is a great deal and they are personalized to you. Our instructor, Jewell, with 2 Ls lol, was super funny and a great teacher. She made the class fun for everyone, even if we were all practically strangers. I would highly suggest this class to anyone in Charleston that enjoys candles or crafts. Also it's BYOB, so we got to sip on some Edmunds Oast while we made them! Always a plus! read more

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I went last night with a group of my co-workers and we had an amazing time. The girls working last night were super fun and helpful. Jenny who led our workshop made it worthwhile and was super funny. The class is a lot of information about candles, the actual candle making is about 45 minutes. It is definitely a perfect place to go if you and your friends or significant other are looking for a place to relax, drink a little wine, and enjoy making some candle making! read more

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This place is ah-may-zing! I came to Charleston for my birthday and decided I wanted to take one of their classes while I was in town. Sign up was easy, the class was informative and fun (very hands on) and the instructor, Anita, was engaging and pleasant. The class was two hours long, we got to smell and choose from 20 scents then weigh and pour two 11 ounce candles. It's BYOB, they have glassware and wine buckets available. There's a bathroom on the premises. Everything you could want to escape for two hours is on site. For $45, taking the class is a no brainier considering each candle is $22. After pouring your candles, they stay overnight to set and you pop back to pick them up or have them shipped. They sell a variety of other candle brands aside from their own created blends. I picked up a Produce candle ($18) and 4 of their minis ($8) in addition to the two I made. Can you say, "addicted"? The shop is a huge, airy space converted to be industrial/rustic with excellent branding. Everything matches in their color palette of tan/grey/orange/gold. I wanted to just stay and be adopted. It's definitely my new happy place. Go treat yourself! read more

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We booked a private workshop for a bachelorette party and loved the experience. Rachel was our chandler and she was wonderful with our group of 12. I loved how informational the workshop was. Not only did we make amazing candles, 2 each, but we also learned a lot about oils, soy based wax, and the background of the company! We were able to sip rosé and shop around with a discount because we were with the workshop! We laughed and enjoyed comparing each others personal taste! Thank you Rachel and candlefish for making our bride feel extra special during her bach weekend! read more

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What a fun girls night out! I loved that the event was BYOB and that it was hands on! The class is educational and fun and the atmosphere is really cool. I would highly recommend it for a date night, girls night or just a Tuesday night like I did! read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I never knew this, but a handful of the candles that i always purchase from Anthropologie are made by Candlefish in South Carolina! The Rewine candles are made by them too! The store is very adorable and IG worthy. We came here to take a candle making class for a Bachlorette Party and the girls had an awesome time! Candlefish allowed us to bring some decorations, champagne, wine and even small bites to have during class. They provided the champagne flutes. The class allowed us to make two candles of the same scent. If you want two different scents, then you need to find a friend or classmate to switch with in the end. The set up of the classroom reminds me of ochem and cooking class together. You are provide supplies as seen in the picture. The instructor spent about 15-20 minutes to go over the candle making process and how to determine which scent you want. After that she lets you roam around the area and pick your scent, weigh out how much oil and wax you need and then the candle making begins! read more

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I love this place more and more every time I visit. 1. I love the candles 2. I love the BYOB candle making class...the perfect girls night or date night! 3. I love the customer service. My most recent story: one of my girlfriends was visiting from TN and I signed us up for the Tuesday class Sunday evening when she arrived. We got to the class only to find that I signed up for the Tuesday before, not that night. AND then the couple that walked in behind us did the same thing (don't get any ideas...they are fixing the computer glitch!). Instead of turning the 4 of us away, they made spots for us at an already full class table and allowed us to participate as part of the group!! It ended up being a perfect night! read more

The candle making workshop was so cute and fun! Laura was a great and knowledgeable chandler, and the shop is gorgeous read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Life hack: take the candle making class no matter what!! We had the most wonderful experience making candles on Friday morning. Rachel, the Candlefish chandler, was such a wonderful instructor. My friend and I decided to do this workshop as a fun way to celebrate my birthday and we were not disappointed! The store is merchandised perfectly, everyone is extremely helpful and friendly, and the class itself was so fun. You are given the chance to smell around 20 scent profile and can pick your favorite to make your 2 candles. You pour your candles, make customized Candlefish labels with your name on them, and are able to pick them up the next day. What a great way to spend a morning! The class lasts about 1 1/2 hours and you're able to bring drinks as well :) read more

Candlefish - Candle class - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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A cute little boutique specializing in candles! They have different lines of candles and they even make their own in house & have a local artist decorate them. I can't even pinpoint which one was my favorite because they were all adorable - candles scented w/ produce & herbs, candles scented w/ wine, candles scented w/ sea accents, you name it & they have it! I was attracted to Candlefish because of its rustic decor in this beautiful open space. This store is one of those places that just adds that southern charm to Charleston and I will definitely be ordering from them in the future on their website if I don't come back to town anytime soon :) read more

We did a candle making workshop and had so much fun! Our guide, Taylor M was so fun and extremely knowledgeable. She gave great candle tips and was super funny/sweet. If your in Charleston and love candles or being crafty definitely check this place out! read more

What a lovely experience! We came to Candlefish for a candle making class to celebrate during a friend's bachelorette party. The store is so beautiful and Taylor,who led our class, was so personable and fun. I would definitely recommend for a unique group activity! I can't wait to burn my candles at home. read more

The perfect gift/souvenir awaits you at Candlefish. Browse through the multitude of different scents or create your very own! My favorites were No. 8 and No. 18, be sure to browse through the Library at Candlefish to see the hundred different scent combinations and pick your favorite. The price point is decent too, a 9 oz candle is around $22 and has a burn time of around 75 hours. The employee that helped us was super friendly and made shopping for the perfect scent a breeze. read more

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We took the bring your own container candle making class with Will and he did an excellent job! Very patient, comical, and friendly. A great evening for all! I'll be back with different friends more than likely! Thank you, Will! read more

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Really enjoyed this shop. I loved the unique library and being able to test scents without knowing how use the scent was. They were really helpful with asking about the type of scents I liked then making suggestions. If I had more time I would've done a workshop! read more

My girls and I had a great workshop with Maddie and took advantage of the class participant discount after. Unfortunately, when we left for another part of our trip the vase and one of the cups I bought broke. I called to replace the cup, since the vase was the last one they had. Not only did they offer to ship me the replacement cup, they did not charge me. Great service, cute concept, fun experience! read more

I had such a lovely time at candlefish. My girlfriend and I signed up and went to one of the morning classes. They have a lovely shop located just off of king street within walking distance from a few parking garages. The back of the shop is the classroom and they have a nice large table that they had set up with trays and all the things we would need. They did a little introductory and then let us pick our candle scents. I found this to be a little overwhelming. They give you a card so you can mark what you like and explain some of the smells you will recognize. I just found that I constantly would change my mind with each candle I smelled. With the help of my friend, and the teacher I finally picked out a scent. They let you make two candles with that one scent. My girlfriend and I decided to switch our seconds so we could have two different candles to take home which worked out perfectly. We had to measure the wax, and the amount of scent then walked around to shop in the candlefish store as it cooled to temperature. They have a lot of great stuff and with the class, they offer 15% off whatever you buy! When the wax cooled down we were able to pour it and set it up to harden. We left our candles behind so they could solidify, and were able to pick them up the next day! It was really a lovely afternoon. Something different to do and so much fun. At first, i thought it was expensive but really with the size candles you get to take home and the experience I think it is just about right! read more

This was my second candle-making class, and it was still just as fun as the first time. We were there for a baby shower - so the space in the workshop makes it easy to add some decorations, and there's plenty of counter space to add food and drink. I think what made this experience so great was our chandler instructor, Angel. It was just as informative as it was fun. :) read more

We did the candle making workshop and loved it. We weren't really sure what to expect because the description online was pretty vague and didn't give much detail, but we're so glad we did it. It was $55 for the hour and a half long class, and you get to make two candles (which is a really great deal because to buy one candle in their store is $22). You also get a 15% discount for any items in their store you want to buy that day. The instructor gives you some background on the company which is really interesting. They gave us around 10 different scents to sample, and then we had to choose one of them to use when making our candles. You can also bring your own drinks which is fun. This class was super easy and fun, and our candles turned out great! read more

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I'm not the kind of person to normally leave a review, but i'm truly so blown away! Candlefish is not only a lovely place to buy candles, it's truly an experience. Everything about it is divine, the studio is so clean, the products are so high quality and the staff is amazing!! I was helped by Kit and he is so patient and kind! All I did was tell him my vibes and he gave me the most perfect candle!! I'm 100% coming back simply because of his personality and expertise (and my candles of course) 10/10 recommended!! read more

Such a cute candle shop! Boyfriend and I were in a pinch for time and glad that we stumbled upon Candlefish so we could pick up a few Rewined candles. Friendly, helpful staff. I wish we had more time so we could have taken a candle making class because the candlefish library looks super neat, next time! read more

Absolutely LOVED visiting Candlefish! I am a candle freak and this place did NOT disappoint. My only problem was that I cannot spend my life savings on candles... right? I shouldn't do that... should I? I had so much fun smelling all of the scents from the library. Basically, they have about 10 base scents that you can smell. Based on what you like from those, they will pull a few from their "library" that are in the same family. Don't worry, you can still smell as many candles as you like on your own, but the process of having someone recommend candle scents for me was kind of fun. I ended up with three small candles because I couldn't decide which scent I liked best. They also have a ton of scents from local artisans outside of Candlefish that you can choose from. I grabbed one of those as well. If I ever make it back to Charleston, I am going to look into the ability to pour my own candle because that seems like an absolute dream. If you love candles and find yourself in Charleston, this is more than worth the visit! read more

This is such a cute shop! I went with one of my girlfriends to a candle pouring class. It's BYOB, so bring some wine or beer and make it an event. The instructor was sweet and knowledgable, and we had another group of girls at the table who were a hoot. The scent library is amazing, but can be overwhelming. During a class, they pick out around ~20 scents for you to choose from. If you already know a scent or have your own library card with scents picked out, you can choose any scent they have. In other words, you're not locked down to those pre-picked scents.I was kind of bummed that we couldn't make two different scented candles (you choose 1 scent for your two candles). Unless you're with someone and you agree on switching, you are stuck with two candles with the same smell - not necessarily a problem though. After you make the candles, they're ready for you to pick up the next day. I love the label and that you could stamp them yourself. These make great gifts! I believe you get 10% off anything in the shop if you do a class. When we were in, they were running a special that if you bought a certain amount, you'd get 2 class passes. I'm looking forward to using them soon! read more

Candlefish - The Scent Library - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I've done the candle making class 3 times now. It's become one of my go too things to do when someone visits. All of my guests have loved it since they get to bring home their creations. The instructors are great and make it a lot of fun. It's a great thing to do for a different type of night out. read more

Love the candles there- I bought two! Also Thomas and Mallory super nice and helpful!

We were part of a bachelorrette party and booked a candle making session. It was A LOT of fun. I thought it was nice to have a hands on experience and to make something that I would use at home. I enjoyed picking out my ''signature'' scent and loved that i was able to walk away with 2 candles. The store was lovely and we had a discount off our purchases made the day of our class. Would do again next time I'm in Charleston. read more

Have always loved the candles here after purchasing from Anthropologie so was really excited to see a store right across the street from my hotel! The ladies helped me sign up for a candle making class for my birthday the next day and it was such a fun and unique experience. I went with my aunt so we swapped scents and got to take 2 different ones home. Their candles are very strong and evenly poured so the first light smells just as good and strong as the last. read more

Cute shop with tons of scents to choose from. The staff is very helpful if you need any assistance picking out a candle. Candlefish also does various classes but I haven't been to one of those yet. read more

A must see when you're in Charleston. This is one of most beautiful shops I've ever stepped foot in and the only candle library I've ever visited. The women who work here are passionate about what they do and patient when it comes to helping you find the perfect candle. Similar to wine tasting, you come here to go "candle smelling". The scents are not revealed in the beginning. After smelling a few candles, the candle experts will help you group your favorite scents making it easy to find your favorite candles. We spent an hour or more in here and it was one of my favorite parts of our Charleston trip!!! read more

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We came in tonight & made candles & it was seriously so much fun! We loved the experience & learning about the candle making process. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because it was EXTREMELY hot in there & they didn't have a fan blowing or anything. Rachel was awesome though & did an excellent job. read more

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My friend and I had an opportunity to drop in today while visiting Charleston for my bachelorette party. We weren't sure what to expect and we were blown away by the knowledge, good humor and kindness of Lindsay (hey girl!). She had the best recommendations.. she listened to our preferences and likes/dislikes (which we're all over the place), and helped us each select 4 candles to take home. My only regret was not planning ahead to go to one of the classes or having more time to spend there! Our experience at Candlefish with Lindsay sets the gold standard for the modern retail experience. If you have the time, definitely check it out.. who knows you might be luck enough to have wonderful Lindsay humor you and your friends with a photo shoot ;) read more

Candlefish - Gift Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Took a candle making class this past weekend and had the best time. Our chandler, Regan, did an amazing job of making sure everyone was having fun, while also being informative and keeping things on schedule (definitely not easy with a large, rowdy group!) I would highly recommend the class if you are looking for a fun activity for a group or date! read more

We had a great time at Candlefish this weekend on a quick trip to Charleston. We were looking for a fun rainy day activity and decided to sign up for a chandler class. The sales associate, McKenzie, who signed us up for the class was a delight to talk to, and very knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions about the class and the store. Our class leader, Regan, was so much fun. She brought such a positive attitude, and was very clear in all of her instructions. When I told her that my favorite scent is Christmas trees she brought me a personal scent recommendation that was absolutely perfect. They even offered to ship our candles back home for us since we didn't have time to pick them up the next day before leaving. We will definitely be going back the next time we come to Charleston, and will be recommending the experience to all of our friends! read more