Petals & Wicks in Campbell, CA, offers hands-on candle making experiences combined with craft beer pairings for a creative local outing with friends or teams. Step into a world of scent blending and craft brewing just south of San Jose.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
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History
Campbell was once a hub for orchards and fruit packing in Santa Clara Valley before evolving into a suburban city.
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Petals & Wicks
Petals & Wicks in Campbell, CA, offers hands-on candle making experiences combined with craft beer pairings for a creative local outing with friends or teams. Step into a world of scent blending and craft brewing just south of San Jose.
Petals & Wicks is a Campbell, California small business specializing in hands-on candle-making experiences and scent-led workshops. The company offers in-studio sessions and off-site pop-ups that pair candle crafting with local hospitality, including events at New ALES Brewery and Sevenmile Winery. Petals & Wicks provides a range of offerings from one-on-one scent stylist consultations to group party bars and seasonal pop-ups like Operation Pumpkin Glow.
Sessions are structured to guide participants through fragrance selection and candle or body-product creation. Attendees choose from more than 80 fragrance options to design custom-scented candles or luxurious bath and body items. Group options include a Party Bar for up to 15 people and tailored experiences for small teams, social gatherings, and family activities. Special event partnerships with local breweries and wineries bring themed experiences—such as ALES & Candles and Pumpkin Glow—to Main Street locations.
Petals & Wicks emphasizes guided, hands-on instruction and event coordination with third-party venues. The business focuses on clear offerings, capacity limits for party bookings, and seasonal inventory notes (for example, limited pumpkins during fall pop-ups). By partnering with established local venues and providing one-on-one scent styling, Petals & Wicks delivers approachable, memorable workshops suited to individuals, small groups, and celebration events in the Campbell area.
Location
Campbell, CA
Convenient Silicon Valley location
Group Size
Up to 15
Party Bar capacity per booking
Fragrance Options
80+ Scents
Wide selection for custom candles
Seasonal Events
Pumpkin Glow
Fall pop-ups at Main Street venues
Reserve a seat for a guided candle bar, private scent session, or seasonal Pumpkin Glow event and craft a custom scent to take home.
Book Group Experiences Early
Party Bar Experiences accommodate up to 15 people but fill quickly on weekends and holidays.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
You’ll be mixing scents and working with wax, so wear casual attire you don’t mind slightly staining.
Arrive with an Open Mind
No candle-making experience is necessary — staff walk you through every step patiently.
Check Brewery Event Schedules
ALES & Candles sessions coordinate with the New A.L.E.S. Brewery’s taproom hours, so confirm timing before arrival.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear clothes that allow free arm movement and can handle minor wax or oil contact.
Notebook or Phone
Bring something to jot down scent combinations or blending recipes for future reference.
Reusable Tote Bag
Useful for carrying your finished candles home safely.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during longer ALES & Candles or brewery events, especially on warm days.
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