Private BYOB Candle-Making Classes
Weekend & Weekday Parties

Your people. Your plans. Your private experience.

Private weekday, evening and weekend appointments are available by reservation—even outside our retail store hours.

A little luxury, a little bubbly and a candle you made yourself. Celebrate birthdays, girls’ nights, team gatherings and group date nights in our intimate Homewood, Illinois studio.

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Candle-making instructor pouring fragrance oil during the guided experience
BYOB champagne toast at a Mahogany House candle-making gathering
Guests enjoying a Mahogany House candle-making class

The Experience

Choose your candle vessel, explore more than 30 fragrances, and enjoy a guided candle-making experience. Every guest creates one luxury candle, with exclusive in-class shopping discounts plus light dry snacks, soda and water provided.

Fragrance selection at Mahogany House candle making

Private gatherings

Not just a weekend thing.

Want to celebrate on a Tuesday afternoon or a Wednesday evening? Private sessions can be arranged Monday through Thursday, as well as evenings and weekends, subject to studio and instructor availability. Retail shopping hours are not the same as private event availability.

8–10 guests · $70 per guest · BYOB beer, wine or champagne

Private Class Details

Pricing & size: $70 per guest, with a minimum of 8 paid guests and a maximum of 10.

BYOB: Beer, wine and champagne are welcome. Hard liquor is not allowed.

Refreshments: Light dry snacks, soda and water are provided. Outside food is not permitted.

Reserving your date: A refundable deposit of four tickets ($280) is required to secure the date and time. Until the deposit is paid, the slot remains open for public bookings.

Minimum attendance: All eight required tickets must be purchased at least seven days before the class. Otherwise the event is canceled, with a refund or store-credit option.

Refunds: The four-ticket deposit is refundable up to seven days before the event. Additional tickets are refundable until 72 hours before the event; within 72 hours, store credit is available instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are private candle-making classes available during the week?

Yes. Private classes can be arranged on weekdays, including evenings, by appointment and subject to availability, even when the boutique isn't open for retail shopping.

Can we bring our own drinks or food?

BYOB beer, wine and champagne are welcome; hard liquor and outside food are not permitted. We provide light snacks and nonalcoholic drinks.

What if our group has fewer than eight people?

Private classes require eight paid tickets. For smaller groups or a couples' date, check out our scheduled open-seating candle-making classes.

How do we request a private date?

Send us your preferred day, time, occasion and estimated guest count through our contact page. We'll confirm whether the studio can accommodate your request and provide booking instructions.

Candle-making tools prepared for guests at Mahogany House Candles

Make the moment yours.

Private candle-making experiences in downtown Homewood, serving Chicago's south suburbs. Weekday, evening and weekend inquiries welcome.

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