In the spirit of the gifting season, why not give something truly one-of-a-kind this year? While homemade gifts can be hit or miss, a custom-crafted candle is sure to impress any of your family or friends this year. Thankfully, the Hudson Valley boasts year-round and seasonal candle-making classes so that you can take home something special to keep as a souvenir or give to someone you love. Whether you’re in the market for a new date night idea or just looking to try something new, these classes are the perfect activity.
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Millbrook
November 24, 2–4 p.m.
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As part of Millbrook Vineyards and Winery’s many Sip and Create experiences, a candle-making event is coming to the Dutchess County hotspot this November. The Sip and Scent class is led by local hand-poured candle studio Dutchess Wicks and Sticks, and participants can sip on Millbrook’s specialty wines while they craft their unique scents. The class is $45 per person.
Mundane
Cold Spring
Year-round
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A Cold Spring candle bar, Mundane is a Best of Hudson Valley winner from 2023 for Best Candle Shop. Visit the Putnam County destination to shop around while exploring Main Street or come for one of the experiential classes. This month, Mundane is hosting a candle-making and weaving workshop on November 10 and a candle- and wreath-making workshop with The Parcel Flower Company on November 21.
Pennings Farm Cidery
Warwick
November 22, 6–7:30 p.m.
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Enjoy a flight of cider as you learn to make candles at this Pennings Farm Cidery 21-plus event. In partnership with Warwick’s Scripted Fragrance, the class and cider tasting offers a hands-on experience during which participants get to create two eight-ounce candles with their own signature scents and choose between a flight of hard cider or nonalcoholic sweet cider for $62.67.
Poured Candle Bar
Hudson
Year-round
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A staple of Hudson’s Warren Street, Poured Candle Bar offers high-quality, hand-blended, and hand-poured candles in store and online. If you stop by the shop, browse dozens of themed, beautifully designed products or reserve an appointment to make your own with the experts. The shop’s Custom Fragrance Experience allows participants to create bespoke candles, diffusers, and perfumes from over 40 different fragrances available. Better yet, make it a party and invite all your friends to be part of the event.
Scripted Fragrance
Warwick
December 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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A household name in the Hudson Valley, Scripted Fragrance has a candle for pretty much every holiday, occasion, or season. To create your own custom scent, join others at the Warwick shop for a holiday candle-making class this December and craft two soy candles with the guidance of expert artisans. Pick the perfect fragrance to pair with a winter-themed reusable rocks glass and get ready to take home your creations after they cure.
Westmoreland Sanctuary
Mount Kisco
November 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
While this class is more geared towards kids, it’s a great hands-on workshop for those looking to explore local history through the process of candle-making. At Westchester’s Westmoreland Sanctuary, participants will learn how to hand-dip a wick into wax to create a stick layer by layer.
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