Make Mom's Day: Mother's Day Candle Making at TS Home Studio, Southdale Center

Step into TS Home Studio at Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, for the Mother's Day Candle Making Experience—a guided, hands-on workshop that turns a simple gift into a crafted memory. Meet at Southdale Center; T.S. Home Studio; 10 Southdale Ctr Suite #1160 and spend an hour blending scents, pouring 100% natural soy wax into a 14‑ounce jar, and finishing a candle fitted with a crackling wood wick. The setup is tidy and tactile: a scent bar with more than 50 fragrance oils—including spring florals and year-round classics—plus measured pouring stations and step‑by‑step coaching from the studio’s scent consultant. You’ll learn how to balance top, middle, and base notes and walk away with a custom candle that smells like a place or a person. The candle-making process is straightforward, but the sensory payoff is immediate; candles need roughly two hours to set and studio staff will hold finished pieces for up to 30 days or ship them for $8. Beyond the pour, the experience scales: add an optional Mother’s Day Package ($30) that bundles eucalyptus and lavender arrangement, an 8oz jar of handcrafted bath salts, and a sampler box of macarons from Something Sweet by Maddie Lu. For a toastable moment, a non-alcoholic bottle of TÖST or TÖST Rosé can be added for $10 at booking. This class sits inside a surprising local node of culture and commerce. Southdale Center—one of the country’s early enclosed shopping centers—offers dining and entertainment options while your candle cures: grab lunch nearby, try Puttshack mini golf, visit Dave & Buster’s, or catch a film at AMC. That blend of boutique craft and mall amenities makes TS Home Studio special in the Twin Cities suburbs: an intimate studio experience without a long drive into the woods. Practical details: the workshop runs about one hour; expect light, scent-forward activity rather than strenuous effort. No heavy tools are required, and most ages can participate though the listing doesn’t specify minimum age or accessibility details. Reservations are recommended—classes fill on holiday weekends. Whether you’re hunting for a shared experience with Mom or an original gift, this session pairs creativity with convenience and leaves you with a handcrafted keepsake that smells like home. Southdale Center opened in 1956 and was one of the first enclosed shopping centers in the U.S., a piece of local retail history that frames a modern craft studio. TS Home Studio uses 100% soy wax and wood wicks to emphasize clean-burning materials. The class suits multi-generational groups and works well as a mother‑child activity or a small friend outing; spaces are limited to keep an attentive pace. Bring your phone for detail shots and comfortably plan an afternoon of dining and browsing while your candle cures.