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Make your own soy candles inside Franklin’s oldest standing structure while learning fragrance blending and pouring techniques. This 105-minute hands-on class mixes local history, practical instruction, and a relaxed community vibe.
Make your own soy candles inside Franklin’s oldest standing structure while learning fragrance blending and pouring techniques. This 105-minute hands-on class mixes local history, practical instruction, and a relaxed community vibe.
Step through a heavy wooden door into the oldest standing structure in Franklin and the air changes—warm wax and citrus top notes mingle with the slow, humid breath of the bayou outside.
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Operated by Fifolet Candle Makers · Franklin, Louisiana
Step through a heavy wooden door into the oldest standing structure in Franklin and the air changes—warm wax and citrus top notes mingle with the slow, humid breath of the bayou outside.
In this hands-on soiree participants work at communal tables beneath exposed beams that once hosted tavern patrons in the early 1800s. The instructor walks the group through fragrance blending, wicking, and careful pours; jars cool under the hum of friendly conversation and a house playlist you can influence. By the end each guest leaves (or schedules shipping) for two 7 oz. soy candles made on site.
Franklin sits on the alluvial plain of the Mississippi Delta where Bayou Teche carved a culture of Acadian and Creole communities, sugarcane fields, and river towns. The building’s bones reflect that history—old-growth timbers and a footprint that predates the Civil War—while the surrounding landscape tells a softer geological story of sediment, marsh, and tide.
Practical guidance: the workshop runs about 105 minutes, is wheelchair accessible, and welcomes ages 12+ (under-17s need a guardian). Mobile tickets are required; cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a refund. Expect to sip while you craft—disposable cups and a wine opener are provided—but bring photo ID if you plan to enjoy alcohol.
Plan to wear clothes you don’t mind splattering, arrive 10–15 minutes early, and allow time for proper cooling—candles are available the next day or can be shipped for a small fee. Pair the class with a short walk along Bayou Teche afterward to see the river that still shapes Franklin.
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
No special fitness required—suitable for most people who can stand or sit for the session.
Participants must be at least 12 years old; those under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Candles are typically allowed to cool overnight; you can pick them up the following day or pay $8 to have them shipped to a Louisiana address.
Yes—the venue is listed as wheelchair accessible and all public surfaces are reachable, but contact the operator ahead of time if you have specific accessibility needs.
All candle-making supplies are provided and disposable cups/utensils are included; you may bring or purchase a beverage but bring ID if you plan to drink alcohol.
The workshop takes place in a building that served as an early 19th-century tavern; Franklin grew around Bayou Teche and a sugarcane economy shaped its development and culture.
The studio uses soy wax, a renewable plant-based alternative to paraffin, and encourages small-batch production to reduce waste; visitors are asked to dispose of fragrance and packaging responsibly.
Fifolet Candle Makers operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Step through a heavy wooden door into the oldest standing structure in Franklin and the air changes—warm wax and citrus top notes mingle with the slow, humid breath of the bayou outside.
Step through a heavy wooden door into the oldest standing structure in Franklin and the air changes—warm wax and citrus top notes mingle with the slow, humid breath of the bayou outside.
In this hands-on soiree participants work at communal tables beneath exposed beams that once hosted tavern patrons in the early 1800s. The instructor walks the group through fragrance blending, wicking, and careful pours; jars cool under the hum of friendly conversation and a house playlist you can influence. By the end each guest leaves (or schedules shipping) for two 7 oz. soy candles made on site.
Franklin sits on the alluvial plain of the Mississippi Delta where Bayou Teche carved a culture of Acadian and Creole communities, sugarcane fields, and river towns. The building’s bones reflect that history—old-growth timbers and a footprint that predates the Civil War—while the surrounding landscape tells a softer geological story of sediment, marsh, and tide.
Practical guidance: the workshop runs about 105 minutes, is wheelchair accessible, and welcomes ages 12+ (under-17s need a guardian). Mobile tickets are required; cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a refund. Expect to sip while you craft—disposable cups and a wine opener are provided—but bring photo ID if you plan to enjoy alcohol.
Plan to wear clothes you don’t mind splattering, arrive 10–15 minutes early, and allow time for proper cooling—candles are available the next day or can be shipped for a small fee. Pair the class with a short walk along Bayou Teche afterward to see the river that still shapes Franklin.