A boutique candle-making studio in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone
Bring your team, friends, or clients together for a private candle-making experience in our light-filled studio, surrounded by the energy of the Funk Zone.
Our private events are intimate, creative, and intentionally paced. Your group will choose vessels, blend their own fragrance at our curated scent bar, and pour a luxury candle to take home. It is a memorable hands-on celebration designed for connection and great conversations.
A beautiful fit for team gatherings, retreats, celebrations, showers, birthdays, and private group experiences.
Private Events at Candle Bar 111
Choose Your Experience
Seated Candle-Making Workshop (Most Popular)
A guided candle-making experience led by our team. Guests select vessels, create custom fragrance blends, and pour a 9oz candle.
Best for team building, celebrations, creative outings, retreats, or showers.
Capacity: Up to 20 guests
Social Candle Reception (We Pour for You)
A relaxed gathering where guests mingle, explore our scent bar, choose vessels and blends, and our team pours the candles behind the scenes. Great for elevated social events or corporate entertaining.
Capacity: 20 to 30 guests
Investment
Private experiences vary based on group size, day of the week, and whether you would like exclusive use of the studio.
Weekday small-group events generally begin around $600.
Full buyouts and larger gatherings typically range from $1,200 to $1,800 and up.
Full pricing and availability are shared after we review your event details.
We book a limited number of private events each month, so early inquiry is recommended.