easy
1–2 hours
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages with adult supervision for children
Discover candle making like never before at The Wick Lab in Draper, Utah. Choose your signature scent and hand-pour a custom candle in a fun, creative studio setting.
Bespoke Candle Crafting Experience! Not a fan of flames? We offer flameless options.
Experience the art of candle making at The Wick Lab, where you can create a personalized candle from scratch! Choose from 100 fragrances, mix your unique blend, and hand-pour your creation using 100% soy wax. Enjoy a memorable, hands-on experience that lets your creativity shine in a welcoming studio atmosphere.
45 Minutes - 1 Hour*
*An estimation; mostly determined by product selection and decisiveness of participant
Welcome to The Wick Lab: a custom candle making studio. Choose up to 3 fragrances from our impressive fragrance wall (showcasing 100 fragrances!) to include in a truly unique fragrance for your candle - hand poured by you! From setting your wick to mixing your fragrance oils, you make your candle from beginning to end. We use 100% soy wax, premium fragrance oils, and pure cotton or wood wicks. That means no harsh chemicals or yucky additives! Not a fan of candles? Try one of our flameless options! Waft on in to The Wick Lab, for a truly unique hands-on retail experience!
Reservations & Booking Fees: At The Wick Lab we value transparency, and want you to have proper expectations before arrival so we can facilitate the best experience! It is important you know we plan and manage our staffing around reservations and anticipated guests. "No-shows" really hurt small businesses, and so we uphold a firm booking policy to make sure everyone has a great time.
There is a non-refundable $1 Booking Fee per participant (before taxes and vendor fees) through our reservation software, which allows you to manage your own reservation, and gives you the flexibility up to 6 hours in advance of your time slot to make any changes or to cancel. This fee is non-refundable (only transferable) and cannot be applied to the in-store total.
If you cancel your reservation within 6 hours of your time slot (or no-show), you will still be charged the minimum price of a candle pouring experience per participant, which is $19.99 ea. This penalty will be charged to the card on file used for the Booking Fee.
Please keep your booking up to date to avoid these charges. You can update your booking up to 6 hours beforehand by clicking the link underneath the image of your confirmation email. If you would like assistance making changes to your booking, please contact us via email at reservations@thewicklab.com.
Gift Cards unfortunately do not integrate with our booking platform at this time.
Pricing: Our in-store pricing ranges from $19.99-$34.50, depending on your candle container or flameless product selection. The pricing of your chosen candle container or flameless product is inclusive of all materials and instruction needed to create your custom product from beginning to end.
We also offer a number of optional 'add-ons' including lids, wood wicks, glitter and more at an additional cost.
Pick-Up: We need to keep candles after the pouring to allow them to properly set. We strongly encourage you to pick up on another day for this process to be most effective. Customers who are unable to pick up another day may be eligible for same-day pick up. Please see our FAQ page to learn how to qualify for same-day pick up.
Abandonment Clause: You have 14 days from the day you poured your candle to pick it up. Candles left longer than 14 days will be considered abandoned and 'put up for adoption' through our Adopt-A-Candle Program. Proceeds from every Adopt-A-Candle sale goes to a local charity.
Can't swing a pickup? We ship domestically for a flat rate of $12 for up to 4 candles.
Tax-Exempt Purchases: For organizations and institutions eligible for tax exempt transactions, the purchaser must complete and sign the TC-721 or TC-721-G form and email it to info@thewicklab.com at least 48hrs PRIOR to their visit. Tax will NOT be waived without this form completed and submitted to info@thewicklab.com.
Availability is published 90 days in advance.
You can reach our Draper location by phone at (801) 260-3210
Workshops are scheduled, so punctuality ensures you get the full creative experience without rushing.
The candle-pouring process can be hands-on and slightly messy, so dress accordingly to stay comfortable.
No need to bring anything—The Wick Lab supplies wax, fragrance oils, jars, and tools for your project.
Candle making involves hot wax, so younger participants should be accompanied by an adult for safety.
Draper was originally settled in the mid-1800s and has evolved from an agricultural town to a growing suburban community with artistic spaces like The Wick Lab.
The Wick Lab promotes sustainability by using eco-friendly soy wax and offering refill opportunities to reduce waste.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wax on during the pouring process.
Protect your feet from any spills of hot wax.
An apron can help keep your clothes clean but is usually provided in the studio.
Bring scent inspirations or preferences to help guide your custom blend creation.