Candle Making Experience in Nashville
A Unique Hands-On Activity for all candle lovers and for Date Nights, Birthdays, Girls’ Trips & More
Looking for one of the best things to do in Nashville? Whether you're planning a romantic date night, celebrating a birthday, organizing a bachelorette party, or just enjoying a girls' weekend, the Candle Making Experience at Story Fragrance Library is a must-do, memory-making adventure.
Craft Your Own Custom Candle — and Your Own Story
At Story Fragrance Library, every candle has a narrative—and yours begins here. Our interactive candle making workshop invites you to create a personalized scent that tells your story, evokes your favorite memory, or simply brings you joy.
You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process in our cozy, boutique Nashville studio, where creativity meets calm and every guest is the storyteller.
What’s Included in the Candle Making Experience?
🕯️ Choose from almost 200 fragrances – floral, woodsy, citrusy, cozy and everything in between
🎨 Blend your signature scent with guidance from our scent professionals
🔥 Pour your own soy wax candle into a stylish 10 oz vessel
🖋️ Name and label your candle, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake
🧴 Take home your creation after a short curing time
Each appointment lasts approximately 60 minutes and is perfect for all experience levels—from total beginners to fragrance fanatics.
Why Guests Love It
💖 Perfect for couples: A romantic, relaxing date night activity in Nashville
🎉 Great for celebrations: Birthdays, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, and more
👯 Fun girls' trip experience: Sip, laugh, and create something meaningful together
🧘 Ideal self-care outing: Create a candle that reflects your mood and energy
Location & Booking Info
📍 Story Fragrance Library
🕒 Hours
Thursday – Sunday | Multiple sessions daily
🎟️ Pricing: $45 per person
Advance reservations required. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
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What to Expect:
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Choose Your Favorite Fragrances
With almost 200 fragrances to choose from, you can pick one or as many as you'd like to create your custom scent blend. -
Blend Your Fragrances
Mix your selected fragrances together until you achieve the perfect scent. Don’t worry—we’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you get it just right. -
Mix Your Fragrance into the Wax
Once your fragrance is perfected, it’s time to mix it into the candle wax. -
Pour the Wax into the Vessel
Watch as your custom fragrance blend transforms into a candle when you pour the wax into the chosen vessel. -
Personalize Your Candle Label
Design a personalized label to make your candle truly unique. -
Cooling Time
Your candle will need about two hours to cool. -
Take Your Candle Home
Once your candle has cooled, it's all yours to take home and enjoy
Frequently asked questions
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What is the cancellation policy?
Reservations made within 48 hours of the scheduled class do not qualify for a refund. We offer guests full refunds for cancellations made at least 48 hours (2 days) prior to their scheduled workshop. IF A GUEST IS MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE TO A RESERVATION AND FAILS TO CALL TO RESCHEDULE, THE CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED AND NO REFUND ISSUED
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What exactly are the candles made of?
Our candles are made with a soy/coconut wax blend and phthalate free fragrance oils. Our oils are FDA approved, cruelty free, and skin safe.
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Do the candles have fragrance? Can I make mine without fragrance?
Yes — we offer a large variety of fragrances for guests to choose from for their candles. If you’d like your candle to not have any fragrance, that’s okay too! It’s your creation!
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How much is a class and what’s included?
The class is $45.00 per person. The price includes all the materials needed for the class, the vessel and fragrances of your choice, a step-by-step class on how to make your candle, and your finished candle to take home!
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How big are the classes and how long do they last?
Class sizes often vary depending on how many spots are booked. They can be as large as 30 people or as small as 1 person. The class lasts about one hour, and the candles take another hour to set enough for guests to take them home.
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Do I need a reservation or can I just walk in? Reservations are recommended. We recommend booking online to secure your date and time in advance as our classes can book up quickly and months in advance. Bachelorette parties are required to book online in advance and we suggest booking as soon as you know the date and time. Many weekends are booked as much as a year in advance.
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How big are the candles?
Our candles hold about 12 ounces of wax. They have around 60 hours of burn time.