Chicago Candle Co
Pilsen, West Side 1100 W Cermak Rd 4th Fl, Ste D419 Btwn S Carpenter & May Streets Chicago, Illinois 60608
Directions:
Enter and park on Carpenter - parking is safe and free- then walk into an opening where you will find a big loading dock area. There is a glass door in the right corner and you will enter there. Look for the Bank of America Marathon banner.
Code for door *1079 and come up to the 4th floor, hang a right and walk all the way down - you will smell candles - follow your nose. :)
Hi! We're Sara and Fernando Velarde, two young entrepreneurs and owners of Chicago Candle Co. We launched this candle company in 2013 out of our home. More than 5 years, 50 retail partnerships, and thousands of online sales later, our small business has become something much, much larger and we couldn't be more proud.
We hand-pour our vegan soy wax into cut and polished upcycled bottles. This includes bottles recycled from local shops and cafes in the Chicago-land area! Every candle is still hand-crafted and made right here in Chicago. Our unique scents are made from natural essences that are intensely fragrant. Our special blends are made out of 100% all-natural, clean-burning wax.
Reviews of Chicago Candle Co
(4.9-star rating across
21 reviews)
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Anonymous review on 9/7/2022
This class was cool! I didn't know what to expect with the wine bottle cutting but it was a pleasant and cool experience! Just make sure you pick a wine bottle with a flat bottom. I didn't and it kind of made it difficult for the candle process but my candle still turned out good! I took my mom and her friend for her birthday and they also had a fun time. Everyone should experience this class. I'll be back!
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Anonymous review on 2/8/2022
This class was soo much fun! My girls and I had a great time- our candles smell soo good! Sara and Fernando are great instructors!!
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Michelle B. on 11/27/2021
Instructor was very detailed on how to cut your own wine bottle and wanted to make sure you understood how to do it on your own if you wanted to repeat the process at home. Really fun class and would definitely recommend it to all my friends!
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Nick A. on 1/8/2021
Fernando was great, excellent at giving instructions and helping us make our candles. He has a fair amount of interesting wine bottles or you can bring your own and make whatever size candle you desire (within reason)
The 2 hours flew by and we even ran a little long.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Anonymous review on 3/15/2020
Really enjoyed this course. They make sure you understand and experience each step in the process and clearly care about the quality of the candle and class.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Wendy A. on 3/8/2020
Fernando was a wonderful teacher; Pleasant, easygoing, so helpful answering questions and making you feel confident each step of the process. I absolutely will refer family and friends as it was such an enjoyable experience:)
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Andrew E. on 1/19/2020
Very informative and lots of fun. They BYOB is a nice touch
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Anonymous review on 12/13/2019
Great class! Very informative and fun with a caring instructor who explained the entire process, let us try everything and kept the atmosphere fun and casual.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Cathy P. on 8/4/2019
This small family owned candle making company distributes their beautiful candles Nation-wide. Each glass container and candle is crafted by hand and yet, they find the time to share their mastery with us. So generous!! The class was perfect, I learned a lot and am inspired to make my own candles at home.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Julie K. on 7/29/2019
Fernando was a kind, funny, and patient teacher! It was really cool to learn about this process (and a great arm workout too, ha ha). Made for a great birthday present for my friend, and both got to take home a keepsake of the experience. You get to choose your bottle, wax color, and scent -- so it's really personal. A great way to make use of a special wine bottle too.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Anonymous review on 7/20/2019
Overall, it was a great class and I learned a lot. It was extremely hot in there though. Also, need a 2nd instructor.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Mary Ellen E. on 7/19/2019
Fernando and his wife were awesome! It was a fun, informative class and we took home beautiful candles. I’d highly recommend it to anyone.
DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting
Reviewed by Yvonne P. on 5/26/2019
This class was so much fun! Creating a candle of your own liking is wonderful. By that, I mean you get to pick the scent you like and in addition to that, you can also make the wax a color you want from what is available. Pleasant afternoon with my daughter. Will definitely do it again!!!
Students who attended classes at Chicago Candle Co. had a great experience and learned a lot. The instructors, Sara and Fernando, were praised for their detailed instructions and for making sure students understood each step of the process. Students appreciated the opportunity to cut their own wine bottles and were taught how to do it at home. They were able to choose their own bottle, wax color, and scent, making the experience personal and customizable. The class was described as fun, enjoyable, and informative, with a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Students left with beautiful candles and felt inspired to make their own at home.
1. "The instructor was very detailed on how to cut your own wine bottle and wanted to make sure you understood how to do it on your own if you wanted to repeat the process at home."
2. "Fernando was a wonderful teacher; Pleasant, easygoing, so helpful answering questions and making you feel confident each step of the process."
3. "Fernando and his wife were awesome! It was a fun, informative class and we took home beautiful candles. I’d highly recommend it to anyone."
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