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Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)

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Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)
Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)
Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)
Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)
Candle Making Class in San Francisco (SoMa)
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Experience Details

What It Is

Our candle making class in SoMa, San Francisco runs daily at 360 Ritch Street, a five-minute walk from 4th & King Caltrain. In one hour you choose from 40+ fragrance oils, blend your own scent, and hand-pour a soy candle you take home the same day. $59 per person, all materials included, no experience needed.

Public classes seat up to 12. Private candle-making events host 10–100 guests for team building, birthdays and date nights, at the studio or at your office anywhere in the Bay Area.

Good to Know

Skill level
Beginner-friendly
Guidance style
Step-by-step
Attention span
60 minutes
Kid friendly
Ages 10+
Good for introverts
Very
Creative freedom
Blend your own scent
Social energy
Chatty, but optional
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Mess factor
Low — table cover only
Heads up
Hot wax & open flame
Educational value
Fragrance & scent layering
Elderly friendly
Yes — fully seated
Stress relief
Deeply calming
Popularity
Top seller
You take home
A candle you poured

Total Time

1 Hour live workshop.

Pacing

Calm, structured flow from design to finish.

Public

Up to 12 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.

Private

Up to 100 people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.

Mobile

Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.

Elevator access

No — San Francisco SoMa is stairs-only. There is no elevator to the workshop floor.

Accessible alternatives

For elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, browse workshops at San Francisco Financial District. Our other Bay Area studios include San Francisco SoMa and San Jose. Contact us — we are happy to help you choose the best location.

In-Person Cancellations

In-person workshop bookings can be cancelled up to 2 days before the session date. If you cancel within this window, you are eligible for a refund. In case of an emergency, you may reschedule your booking with notice.

Private In-Person Policy

Private in-person classes can be cancelled up to 7 days before the session date. If you cancel within this period, a refund will be issued. If your group size changes, contact KraftStories and they will do their best to accommodate added or removed participants. In the event of an emergency, rescheduling is possible with notice.

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Your Workshop Journey

Begin with the Basics

Begin with the Basics

Get introduced to the materials and the simple rhythm of candle making before you begin.

Prepare Your Candle

Prepare Your Candle

Set up your container and get ready for a smooth pour with step-by-step guidance.

Pour and Create

Pour and Create

Pour the soy wax carefully and watch your candle come together in a process that feels steady and satisfying.

Finish and Take It Home

Finish and Take It Home

Complete the final touches and leave with a finished candle that carries the feeling of the experience home with you.

Make Something Warm and Personal
Beginner-Friendly

Make Something Warm and Personal

Create your own soy candle through a slow, satisfying process that feels calming from the first step to the final pour. It is simple, tactile, and surprisingly grounding, even if you have never made anything like this before.
Hands-On Creation

An Easy Reset You Take Home

This experience is a great fit when you want something creative without pressure. It is social, beginner-friendly, and leaves you with a candle that carries the feeling of the experience into your everyday space.
An Easy Reset You Take Home
Hand pouring wax into a blue mosaic glass container during a soy candle-making workshop.

What You Get

Make your own hand-poured soy candle

Beginner-friendly with guided instruction

A warm, calming hands-on process

Great for dates, friends, and groups

A finished candle to take home or gift

Easy to enjoy with no experience needed

Reviews

Guest Reviews

Real experiences from our Bay Area SoMa workshop guests.

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12 reviews
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12 reviews

Maria Legacion

Natasha made the whole experience so enjoyable. She’s incredibly fun, patient, and explains everything in a way that actually sticks. I walked in with zero experience and left with a candle I’m genuinely proud of. Highly recommend her if you want something creative and stress-free.

Jim Schmiedl

Super fun, great energy from the host. She did great explaining everything as we went as well.

Isaac Dayley

So much fun. What a blast making candles and playing with scents. I highly recommend

Betty Morgan

My child and I took the candle workshop and it’s was awesome. Natasha is great and very outgoing. Will be going back for the other workshops..highly recommend Thank you 🙏🏽 …

Evan Savage

Such a great experience! Our team made candles — it was such a great experience playing with scents, flowers, and colour. Had a great time!

Vilasinee Cartoon Givanon

Had an amazing time at the candle workshop :) it’s really fun and perfect for a date ❤️ would come back again! Thank you so much 😊 …

John Schlerf

We did this as an office fun event. A lot more fun than expected! Super helpful and friendly staff.

Rachel Greenmyer

So fun! Book a class with bestie immediately!!!

Robert Carbone

Great experience so much fun!

Rachel D.

This was such a fun workshop! The instructor was really kind and helpful.

Gallery

Inside the Experience

Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories
Soy Candle Making Workshop - KraftStories

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FAQs

Before you book

Quick answers from our hosts. Still unsure? Ask us anything.

No. Every class starts from zero and the instructor guides each pour step by step. Most guests have never made a candle before.
One hour. You leave with a hand-poured soy candle in a fragrance you blended yourself, ready to light the same day.
Yes. Couples fill many of our weekend seats. You sit together, blend scents side by side and leave with matching candles.
Yes. Private sessions host 10 to 100 guests at the SoMa studio, or we bring the workshop to your office anywhere in the Bay Area.
Turkish tea, Turkish coffee and baklava are available on request. Ask us about drinks when you book a private event.
SoMa is stairs-only. Our Financial District studio at 405 Sansome St has elevator access and runs the same classes.
360 Ritch St is five minutes from 4th and King Caltrain and the N and T Muni lines. Street parking on Ritch and Brannan; garages at 4th and Brannan.
Public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to 2 days before the class. Private events can be cancelled up to 7 days before.

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