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Pour Your Own Soy Candle

What It Is

Soy candle making is a hands-on craft where melted soy wax is poured into a vessel and finished into a candle you can use or gift. The process is simple and steady, turning a few quiet steps into something warm and personal.

In our Bay Area SoMa experience, the focus is on a calm creative flow and a finished object that feels useful and meaningful. It is a great choice for anyone who wants a creative reset with a cozy result.

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly

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.

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

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.

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
What You Get

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

Guest Reviews

Real experiences from our Bay Area SoMa workshop guests.

Bring the Crew Let's Make Something Cool.

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