Aura Candle Bar was such a fun experience that I would 100% do again!…read more Alex was our guide. Not only was she knowledgeable, but she was also very sweet and kind. Gave very clear instructions and was just super interactive which I appreciated. They have so many scents to choose from that you definitely won't be able to smell them all, but I think you can get through a good amount of them to know that you're picking the best scents that stand out to you. I think this experience is definitely worth the money! They hold the candles for you for two weeks, but you can go in the same day to pick it up too just a few hours later. I can't wait to go back!

10000% this is one of the most relaxing and fun things I've done in Chicago! This is a make your…read moreown candle bar. Your experience begins by choosing 5-12 of your favorite scents from a huge wall of over 100 scents, and writing that on a sheet of paper. You also choose which vessel you want your candle to go in. After that, your scent consultant helps you pick out the three that work the best based on your preferences, and you get to try different concoctions until it smells exactly how you want it! Finally, you get to mix your essential oils and scents into the vessel with wax, and tada!! You're all set!! Honestly, for $50 a person it's not too bad, as some higher quality candles out there cost just as much.

Super cute store! Have a really good selection of candles, books, stickers, trinkets, and cute…read morelittle gifts or decorations. Prices range but for a boutique business not bad at all. Candles range from 10-35$. Service was great the person who helped us was friendly and nice, they even give a discount for new customers at the time we went! They also offer candle making experiences which sounds so fun!

Love this store. Good selection. Nice owners and beautiful things... I just go in a happily…read morebrowse. Than but beautiful things.

I attended a private candle making group event and it was so much fun! It was my first time making…read moremy own candle and I absolutely loved the whole process. There's quite a bit of waiting around for the candle to solidify before you decorate it. They have so many choices including different stones, glitter, and shells for decorating. I picked the sage fragrance for one candle and a more fruity scent, which I believe was the mango papaya, for the other candle. I also liked their birthday cake scent. I could see this being such a fun, unique activity for a date or bachelorette party.

Candle Castle and Co was such a fun outing for girls night. The store is so cute inside, with…read moreplenty of vessels and scents to choose from. The instructor did an excellent job explaining all the steps during the candle making workshop, so it was really easy to follow along. I love how my candle turned out and I'm so excited to use it at home. The only downside is that the candle making workshop is a bit pricey for only being able to make one candle, but for the overall experience it seems like a fair price.

Great service great products. Wide variety of candles and oils. The workers here are very…read moreunderstanding and knowledgeable.

Athenian Candle Company has been my go to for various needs for at least 10 years if not longer…read more They are a local business in Greektown with lots of knowledge and the most sincere customer service team. Sometimes I go there with a purpose, like, I need a St Francis and a St Anthony candle, or maybe I need some Morocco oil. Other times I am a complete disaster and I go in and they ask If I need any help, to which I say yes, and tell them my issue. The staff always knows exactly what I need and is more than willing to help. Oftentimes they will offer you a blessing at checkout - Say yes and accept with gratitude. The blessing will bring you goodness and peace and probably whatever else you need. At the beginning of the Athenian Candles gives out catalogues and Christian calendars with purchase. Both are wonderful gifts. The catalogue has a lot of information about products you may not have been aware of. Parking right in front can be tough; it is Greektown. if you go a block or two away you will find likely a free spot.

Amazing clothes. Cool owner. I loved this store so much. Don't be deterred by prices online. They…read morehave sales!

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I had an awesome time at Black Luxe Candle!! My friend and I booked a last minute reservation and…read morewere seated quickly. Alanna facilitated the class today she was vibrant and funny! I enjoyed the process of picking out different fragrances to blend and it was awesome that they had so many fun vases to choose from! They also offer 20% for some of the additional products they sell in stores such as candle warmers, mini candles and candle care kits! We got to meet one of the owners onsite and her shared that they do travel for private classes!

Such a fun experience! The host was super fun and had great ice breakers. They came for a building…read moreevent and it was so fun

A fun selection of gifts, cards, jewelry and food items. I spotted hats and stickers from The…read moreSilver Spider Print Shop (including ball caps declaring your favorite items such as "Butter" or "Dill Pickles") and ended up buying a weekly meal planning/shopping list notepad that hopefully my fiance and I will be organized enough to make use of. Cool gifts for those quirky friends (or if that's you, go in and find something fun for yourself).

Cute kitschy little shop. I drove all the way from the south suburbs just to visit this place. I…read moreloved all the unique items ans enjoyed walking around taking it all in. There were a few things I considered purchasing, but decided against it after seeing the prices. I left empty handed because of this, but it was still fun sewing everything. I would visit again if I'm in the area. The only down sides were that the staff could be friendlier and I did have a moment of feeling watched and followed. They also allow pets, which I know is pretty typical in this area, but I'm not a fan of.

Rip off! Used Groupon - asked about using Groupon before I even sat down - employee told us not to…read moreworry as it would be same price or just a $1 difference. I wasn't told of about any extra charges for BYOB, or anything else. Groupon price $55. They tried to charge me $79. I paid with Groupon. Now they are calling multiple times and texting me to pay more because their computer system said they were short because of taxes. I would up having to pay $5 BYOB fee + $0.56 tax on the $5. Even though we had a good time, still upset at the deceit. EVERY SINGLE PERSON WAS CHARGED BYOB! They did not uncork the wine and did not ask us for our IDs until the end. DO NOT GO! OMG! Mismanaged by employees AND owner. Shame on you.

Went to treat our son's girlfriend to a birthday treat as she loves candles…read more Blank Mason is located at Old Orchard shopping mall in Skokie. Parking was pretty easy considering it's the holiday season. We had reservations and as we walked in, we were greeted immediately and checked it. They showed us to our workstation and settled in. The store is brightly lit and smaller if different fragrances. It was not over bearing and smelled nice. Our candle expert introduced herself to us and let us know the process. She was very nice and explained everything clearly. Through the process she was helpful with answering our questions or checked in on us. After mixing our scents into the melted wax, we selected our decorations. We left and were asked to return in 1 hour so the candles can harden. When we returned we decorated the candles. Overall, what a great experience. Candles ranged from $55 to $40 dollars to start and can go higher depending on options. You can also BYOB and or Food if you wanted to have a party! I enjoyed the process and the conversation we had.

I did a candle making event here and it was murder mystery theme based. It was so much fun. Our…read morehost was Karen and she was so sweet. Karen made everyone felt welcome. She offered cookies, sodas, fruity sangria. I made one of the amazing smelling candles - thanks to Karen for her recommendations. It was fantastic experience and this is great place to do more activities and highly recommend for a date activity with your partner.

The R n B candle making was fantastic. The experience is unique and not what I expected. I was very…read moreimpressed with the interactive aspect of this event and highly recommend. I plan to come back for another event.

THIS PLACE IS ADORABLE! Whether you are looking for a cute…read morelocal Chicago made candles for gifting, yourself, or even to make your own candles, this is the place to stop by! My friend introduced me to this lovely shop and I instantly fell in love. The price is so reasonable for its quality and design and I love the exclusive designs. This cozy store has wide variety of candles and soaps, with different designs and unique scents (like tomato leaves, my fav). It was my first time making candles and the whole experience was so much fun and went so smoothly, it was actually quite soothing overall. I am definitely returning and can't wait to try other designs next time!

ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE CANDLES OF ALL TIME. First of all, EVERYTHING is made with organic…read moreingredients so they're all perfect for people with allergies, pets, babies, and every other problem that you might have... Evie is the cutest person who genuinely cares about every pour, and will always suggest the best candle for you and your family. I used to always have a headache whenever I lit candles (which made it hard for someone who loves candles and scents), but ever since I started using Evie's candles, I haven't heard a headache and I haven't been able to go back to my old candles. You absolutely need to check Evie out if you live in the area, and if you're not, I believe she's launching her online store soon so STAY TUNED. THANKS EVIE FOR AN AMAZING CANDLE MAKING CLASS and FOR ALWAYS CARING ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!