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 Season
Seasonal
In January
Glow Up 2026
Light the Way to Your Best Year Yet
Kick off the new year with Glow Up 2026, a candle-making workshop to set your new year intentions and bring them to light. Begin by crafting a custom candle and designing a scent that represent your goals for the year ahead. As your candle sets, dive into a guided session to reflect on the habits, goals, and values you want to embrace in 2026. Through thoughtful prompts, outline what you want to nurture, release, and achieve. Leave with your candle as a tangible reminder of your intentions, lighting your path to a brighter year. Offered in late December through January.
Seasonal
In February
Love + Light
Celebrate Connection with a Candle Experience That Glows
Whether you're planning a Galentine’s outing, a cozy date night, or something in between, Love + Light is our signature Valentine’s experience that brings people together through scent, creativity, and a bit of throwback fun. Each guest creates two custom candles in festive 8oz tins inspired by Valentine’s red—one to keep and one to share—by blending from our scent wall of 95 unique fragrances. From flirty florals to cozy woods, your candles are as personal as the people you’re celebrating. While your candles set, choose how to keep the fun going: compete in a romcom trivia showdown or craft a vintage-inspired Valentine to take home. However you choose to celebrate, you’ll leave with glowing keepsakes and even better memories. Offered in early to mid February
Upcoming Candle-Making Classes
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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.
