Candle making class · checked 25 October 2026

AURA Candle Bar
in Chicago

3338 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Pour bar · Independent studio

per person
$48
session
0.92 h
dates
On their calendar
groups
Private too

Price copied as printed from the studio’s own page. You book on the studio’s site; WeekHere takes no fee.

AURA Candle Bar, Chicago
Example photo of the craft

Prices, as printed

Candle experiences start at $48 per guest (wax melts from $42, diffusers from $60)

What you make

custom-scented soy candle in a vessel you choose (blend up to 3 of ~100 fragrances)

When it runs

Tue–Sun by reservation; walk-ins when space allows (closed Mondays)

Dates are only in the studio’s booking calendar.

Good to know

Candles cool ~2 hours, then are glazed; items poured within 2 hours of close are ready an hour after opening next day, held 2 weeks or shipped. Best for ages 10+; the FAQ page quotes 'starting at $42', so confirm current pricing.

How the price compares

  • The starting price is $3 above the typical $45 across all 148 US locations on our list.
  • It is right on the Illinois typical of $48 (3 locations).
  • One location within 30 miles starts lower; see the list below.

Nearby

Other classes near Chicago

  1. Sea Love Candle Bar – Oak ParkOak Park, IL · 7.3 miPrice n/a
  2. Sea Love Candle Bar – NapervilleNaperville, IL · 28 mifrom $47
  3. Operation WaxGreendale, WI · 72 miPrice n/a
  4. Glassnote Candle BarMilwaukee, WI · 76 mifrom $45
  5. Sable Candle Co.Grand Rapids, MI · 124 mifrom $30
  6. Wax Poetic Candle BarGrand Rapids, MI · 125 mifrom $36

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What happens at a pour

  1. Pick your vessel · 5 min
  2. Blend a scent · 15–25 min
  3. Melt and pour · 10–15 min
  4. Centre the wick, decorate · 10 min
Read the full guide
Pouring melted wax into a candle vessel

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