Cancel

Open app

Search

Joy’s Velitas

4.7 (19 reviews)

Joy’s Velitas Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Joy’s Velitas

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Our candles, decorations and macarons
Jozel R.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Joy's candle workshop was soooooooo much FUN!!!! I've been eyes her business since February. Finally got the opportunity for a little girl time and scheduled some candle making time. I invited my sister and one of my good friend to join me and it was the perfect month to go since it was FRIENDS themed. Scheduling is easy via her website. She has many dates and times available (60mins per session). Each month is a different theme. Her shop is easy to find. Located on the side of Tioga sequoia brewery inside Sun Stereo Warehouse. Street parking available. Small and beautiful interior, very calming and comfortable vibes. During our workshop it was our group of 3 and another group of 4 it was nice and intimate. Joy is very kind and sweet. She walked us through the whole process and she was very patient. She had so many different fragrance oils, you can mix and she would also tell you if they went together. Themed trinkets and dried flowers to decorate your candle, everything was laid out. I loved all the themed decorations everything was so cute. She really put some thought into her workshops. She gave us complimentary macarons and they were delicious. I've never made a candle before it was a different, fun and relaxing experience. I loved how our candles turned out. It smelled good and they all came out so beautiful. Highly recommend and I'd love to go back every month.

Judy G.

The vibe and atmosphere is amazing! She's super sweet and guides you every step of the way. Every month is a new theme! The presentation is on point! Perfect date night with loved ones!

Harry Potter candle. End result!
Bridgette F.

What a lovely experience from start to finish! Nestled downtown in the Sun Stereo Warehouse. Be sure to reserve ahead of time as it gets busy and they often book up for the month. We went as a group of 5 and were given all of the materials we needed. We started off with non alcoholic fizzy beverages. There are an assortment of scents you can choose from to really customize your candle. I chose vanilla butter-beer. It smelled amazing! The themes change every month and ours was Harry Potter. Highly recommend coming on your own, with friends or for a fun date night!

Our finished candles with little Ferrero Rocher treats (golden snitches from game of Quidditch played in the Harry Potter series)
Whitney F.

This was such a fun and unique activity! My girlfriends and I did this as a little day activity for us to have some adult time and it was fun. Joy is very kind and helpful, and her instructions are super easy to follow. When you arrive her shop has the cutest little setup and she even gives you refreshing drinks (nonalcoholic) to enjoy, edible flower included. If you are looking for something unique and different to do, give this a shot!

July's theme was Christmas in July so she brought out some chocolate to go with a theme
Anay G.

I have been to Joy's Velitas twice and both times it did not disappoint! The first time I took my friend for her birthday, and the second time my mom took me for my birthday. Every month there's a new theme, and the workshop is very interactive. You leave learning so much about candles, and with your own homemade candle. The whole experience takes about an hour, and it is perfect for date nights or a girls night. They also offer non-alcoholic drinks, which are a plus. I highly recommend coming here but you do have to make reservations and book your appointment. I have time on their website. For the month of August they will have a Barbie theme.

Taylor swift themed candles
Jaiden P.

I have been to Joy's Velitas twice over the course of the year! Each month is a different theme and they are SO fun! Joy is knowledgeable and a great teacher. She walks you through each step, from choosing the scent to decorating your candle! The scent selection has something for everyone, from fruity to musky even coffee! She adds to the immersive experience with complimentary NA drinks and a sweet treat at the end!

Candle making process!

Very aesthetically pleasing place, smells great, looks great, very fun, owner was very nice and very detailed in explaining the process in what we were doing. Very wide variety of scents to pick from and some were made by her! Was served a mood drink which was very refreshing. Price is expensive but for a small business it's all justified and worth it. Would go again!

Lauren C.

Joy is such a nice person and her shop is so much fun! I love how she patiently walks us through the candle making workshop and love how thoughtful she is when thinking about each months candle theme. We went during halloween and the little trinkets and charms we got to put in our candle were sooo fun! I can't wait to go back another time! Such a fun and unique experience that's definitely worth the price!

Many selections to choose from for scents

Making candles here was such a fun experience! My boyfriend and I found Joy's Velitas on a random video on Instagram and decided to check it out and I am glad we did. As soon as you walk in, you are welcomed with amazing scents, a themed atmosphere, and honestly calming vibes. The experience came with (non-alcoholic) drinks, cool selections to choose from when it came to the scents and to the decorations of the candle, and fun interactive moments throughout the process. We went in October so we got to make Halloween candles and have a spooky themed experience. Joy was very helpful and walked us step by step throughout the process of making our candles. You can tell she takes a lot of time and effort in the themes she chooses. I highly recommend checking this out for a date night or just with a group of friends. There's also cool shops nearby you can check out while you're in the area. She also has shaped candles for sale and ceramic creations too. We made sure to buy one and it's now one of our favorite pieces in our living room. Definitely worth stopping by!

So rude.

I had to bring my 2 month old baby and my friend had to bring her baby as well today to our workshop. We don't have the choice of daycare or a sitter when our family and friends work. Us moms don't have a choice but to bring our children everywhere. I'm not sorry. We walked in and not even a warm welcome or anything she just said "next time you'll need to find a sitter" like that is an option nowadays people have to work. Coming from a small business as hers it was extremely distasteful. Then she went and posted on her instagram right after. Our kids were strapped to us in a carrier and not touching anything. Yes my baby was crying and upset but he's a baby.

We have been here twice and both times had a wonderful experience. Joy is patient and great at guiding you through every step. The atmosphere is chill, decorated to match the theme of the month. We really enjoyed the non-alcoholic drinks that were not only tasty, but also pretty to look at. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

Candle

See all

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 3
Love this 5
Oh no 0
Photo of Judy G.
98
30
3

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Mindy R.
322
21
11

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Excellent experience, she worked on making our whole time there memorable. We cannot wait to come back.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Joy’s Velitas

Review Highlights - Joy’s Velitas

Located on the side of Tioga sequoia brewery inside Sun Stereo Warehouse.

Mentioned in 3 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Hobby Lobby - They keep their store very clean and neat!

Hobby Lobby

3.3(73 reviews)
7.0 mi
$$

Fabric area employee and customer were talking about how they think other areas in town and the…read morepeople in those areas are g*etto and poor and full of non English speaking people. This conversation topic was extremely discourteous from both these people however very unprofessional from the employee. After about 10-15 min in line, I expressed concerns to the employee about about long wait time ( I made no comments about their inappropriate conversation). The customer decided to insert herself into the conversation. She said " this is why I don't like you people" ( I am Asian). Though I was at the store at opening at 9 am, this customer decided to try and give me the profound advice of getting to the store earlier. She stated "You should have come shopping earlier to avoid lines instead of being a B word." I don't expect a minimum wage employee to be inclined to deal with this but she could have called a manager or just offered to call for assistance. I did not feel comfortable being harassed by a repulsive, angry woman so I left. Fabric cutters were Terri Linn and Andr-a per Hobby Lobby manager. Customer service supervisor believes Terri Linn is the employee I had the most interaction with. Manager Linda states she can speak with employee but do nothing about the customer. I understand a manager only can say so much but to do NOTHING is ridiculous. If I went into Target and started harassing other customers and stating racist comments on top of calling other customers the B word, I am pretty sure someone would speak to me about it or tell me to leave if I do not calm down. Per Hobby Lobby website: "Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with Biblical principles. Serving our employees and their families by establishing a work environment and company policies that build character, strengthen individuals, and nurture families." Hobby Lobby on Blackstone certainly does not adhere to these values. Some of the employees really need more education on basic culture studies. It's not hard, do your job, be professional and for the customer, mind your own business. She seemed to have a lot of struggles physically and mentally so pick a struggle and work on it.

I absolutely love Hobby Lobby. Retail therapy at its finest in terms of home decor. I do enjoy…read moredecorating the house for holidays and this is a great place to come for your indoor decor needs. Also, if I'm hosting people at my house, I'll come here to get things I need. I even enjoy the baking aisle because I do get in my baking moods! I'll buy pretty sprinkles and cupcake liners and cake accessories here. Even though this place gets super busy, I always find a parking spot quickly and it's very easy to navigate the aisles, it does not feel claustrophobic or too narrow. Lots of floor staff so if any questions arise, you're taken care of. They have amazing sales as well especially in between transitioning seasons. It's a very relaxing environment with soft music playing. They have a fabric area which is pretty vast and they have a lot of items here your crafts and project needs. It's always a treat to come here. But beware, you might fill up your cart with things that you don't necessarily need so, yes will power is of the essence here!

Photos
Hobby Lobby - Entrance

Entrance

Hobby Lobby - Yep! It's fall at Hobby Lobby!

Yep! It's fall at Hobby Lobby!

Hobby Lobby

See all

Joy’s Velitas - candlestores - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...