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Spend two hours at Candlestock’s Wax Imagination Studio in Saugerties crafting three custom candles—hand-dipped tapers, rolled pillars, cupcake candles or scented blends—while learning simple, safe techniques and taking home your creations.
Spend two hours at Candlestock’s Wax Imagination Studio in Saugerties crafting three custom candles—hand-dipped tapers, rolled pillars, cupcake candles or scented blends—while learning simple, safe techniques and taking home your creations.
You step through the studio door at 1450 Route 212 and the air tilts toward warm wax and citrus-laced oil. Worktables gleam with jars of beeswax, bundles of wick, and racks of dried flowers; outside, the Catskills press low and steady on the horizon, Esopus Creek daring spring runoff downstream. The room feels like a small laboratory of craft, bright, social, and hands-on.
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Operated by CandleStock · Saugerties, New York
You step through the studio door at 1450 Route 212 and the air tilts toward warm wax and citrus-laced oil. Worktables gleam with jars of beeswax, bundles of wick, and racks of dried flowers; outside, the Catskills press low and steady on the horizon, Esopus Creek daring spring runoff downstream. The room feels like a small laboratory of craft, bright, social, and hands-on.
Candle making in the Hudson Valley fits a local tradition of material craft—stonecutting, pottery and artisan studios grew here alongside 19th-century mills that used Esopus Creek to move goods. The region’s Devonian sandstones and shales shaped towns and provided the raw edges of Opus 40, a nearby stone sculpture park that echoes the same tactile impulse.
At Candlestock you pick three projects—hand-dipped beeswax tapers, rolled pillar and novelty candles, cupcake candles, scented blends with essential oils, or wax-and-flower greeting cards. The instructor guides temperature, scent choices and safety; aprons and all supplies are included. Workshops run roughly 90–120 minutes and welcome kids 6+ (ages 6–13 require an accompanying adult).
Practical notes: arrive on time to choose your three projects; bring a small bag for finished, often-warm pieces; let the staff know about scent sensitivities in advance. Mobility access and stroller-friendly layouts make the class easy for most groups; if you’re pairing this with a Catskills afternoon, plan for nearby stops like Opus 40 or the Saugerties Lighthouse. It’s a low-effort, high-creativity experience—more tactile studio than strenuous outing, but rich with local craft character.
easy.
About 2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and light manual dexterity
The session runs about 90–120 minutes; check your booking for the exact start time and arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in.
Yes—children ages 6 and up can participate; those 6–13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes. The Wax Imagination Studio is wheelchair and stroller accessible and provides accessible surfaces throughout.
You choose three projects from options such as hand-dipped beeswax tapers, rolled candles, cupcake candles, scented candles with essential oils, and wax & flower greeting cards; all materials are included.
Saugerties grew as a 19th-century industrial and river town along Esopus Creek; the area’s craft culture today continues that tradition of hands-on material work.
Choose natural wax options when available and ask the studio about their sourcing; dispose of wax waste responsibly and reuse packaging when possible.
CandleStock operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step through the studio door at 1450 Route 212 and the air tilts toward warm wax and citrus-laced oil. Worktables gleam with jars of beeswax, bundles of wick, and racks of dried flowers; outside, the Catskills press low and steady on the horizon, Esopus Creek daring spring runoff downstream. The room feels like a small laboratory of craft, bright, social, and hands-on.
You step through the studio door at 1450 Route 212 and the air tilts toward warm wax and citrus-laced oil. Worktables gleam with jars of beeswax, bundles of wick, and racks of dried flowers; outside, the Catskills press low and steady on the horizon, Esopus Creek daring spring runoff downstream. The room feels like a small laboratory of craft, bright, social, and hands-on.
Candle making in the Hudson Valley fits a local tradition of material craft—stonecutting, pottery and artisan studios grew here alongside 19th-century mills that used Esopus Creek to move goods. The region’s Devonian sandstones and shales shaped towns and provided the raw edges of Opus 40, a nearby stone sculpture park that echoes the same tactile impulse.
At Candlestock you pick three projects—hand-dipped beeswax tapers, rolled pillar and novelty candles, cupcake candles, scented blends with essential oils, or wax-and-flower greeting cards. The instructor guides temperature, scent choices and safety; aprons and all supplies are included. Workshops run roughly 90–120 minutes and welcome kids 6+ (ages 6–13 require an accompanying adult).
Practical notes: arrive on time to choose your three projects; bring a small bag for finished, often-warm pieces; let the staff know about scent sensitivities in advance. Mobility access and stroller-friendly layouts make the class easy for most groups; if you’re pairing this with a Catskills afternoon, plan for nearby stops like Opus 40 or the Saugerties Lighthouse. It’s a low-effort, high-creativity experience—more tactile studio than strenuous outing, but rich with local craft character.