Tucked into Chicago’s Printers Row, Embers + Apothecary is a candle-making studio where design, creativity, and connection come together.
We’re known for our signature candle-making classes where guests create their own scents—but what we really offer is a vibe. Think custom scents, premium materials, and the kind of space you’d get if a scent studio and a stylish pop-up event space had a candle-obsessed baby.
Whether you're planning a birthday, team outing, client event, or just looking for a creative way to spend your afternoon, we’ve got you. Come solo, bring your crew, or book the whole place. We make it easy to connect, celebrate, and create something worth remembering.
Happening This Fall
Candles & Tea Blends
Where Candles Meet Tea-Making Rituals
We'll start with our signature scent creation and pouring a custom candle into a sleek 8 oz tin vessel. While your candle sets, enjoy a guided tea-making session where you'll blend and taste an assortment of herbal teas. Explore each tea's wellness benefits while you craft a few to take home. You’ll also enjoy a demo of a sparkling tea mocktail. We encourage you to bring your own bubbly to turn it into a cocktail. Guests will leave with a one-of-a-kind candle, 2 personalized teas, and a recipe to recreate the mocktail at home. Join Us Thu, Sept 25 @ 7:30 pm
Found(her)
Meet Up
Quarterly Gathering for Women Entrepreneurs
We’re excited to introduce Found(her), a new quarterly series designed to make connection easier for women business owners. Each session starts with our signature candle-making experience—choose your vessel, create your own scent, and pour a candle that’s uniquely yours. While the candles cool, the focus shifts to conversation with other women who understand the ups, downs, and pivots of running a business. No panels. No forced networking. Just a relaxed space to share stories, swap ideas, or simply connect with people walking a similar path. Join our next session: Thu, Oct 16 at 5:30 pm
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Curious How Our Classes Work?
See what happens step-by-step during our candle-making experience
1
Explore Scents
Start by exploring our scent wall to pick your favorites.
2
Choose A Vessel
Choose a container for your candle that suits your unique style.
3
Create A Scent
Blend your selected scents to create a scent that's uniquely yours.
4
Pour Your Candle
Make magic when you bring your fragrance, vessel and wax together.
5
Have More Fun
Choose from games, trivia, karaoke & more while your candle sets.
