How to Plan a Private Candle Making Workshop for Teams in SoMa

Craft for Team's SoMa studio offers private candle making sessions for corporate groups starting at 10 participants. Here is exactly how the booking process works, what is included, and what to expect on the day.

Candle Making Workshop

Why Teams Book Candle Making

Candle making at $59 per person is the mid-tier workshop in the SoMa lineup — more affordable than mosaic lamp or rug tufting, with a session that runs 1–2 hours. For corporate planners with a tighter schedule or budget window, it covers the full workshop experience in a shorter session.

The fragrance selection and blending process is also unusually good for team dynamics. Discussing scent preferences is personal without being invasive — it naturally reveals something about individuals beyond their work role, which is what most team-building events are trying to achieve without forcing it.

What the Private Session Includes

Booking a private session means your group has the space to yourselves for the session window. What is included:

• All workshop materials: soy wax, fragrance oils (30+ options), dried botanicals, glass containers, wicks, and tools

• Instructor-led facilitation from start to finish

• Pre-set workstations before your group arrives

• Full cleanup after the session

Your team shows up, makes their candles, and leaves. No logistics to manage on the day.

The Booking Process

Step 1: Submit an inquiry

Use the team building inquiry form on craftforteam.com. Include your headcount, preferred date (or a few date options), and any specific requirements.

Step 2: Confirm details

Craft for Team responds — usually within 24 hours — to confirm availability and logistics. For private sessions, this is where group customization, timing, and any special requests are addressed.

Step 3: Confirm and book

Once details are agreed, the session is confirmed. Most corporate bookings are finalized two to three weeks ahead of the event date.

Candle Making vs Other Team Building Options

Format	Price	Session Length	Best For
Candle Making	$59/person	1–2 hours	Compact schedules, sensory experience
Chunky Blanket	$49/person	2–2.5 hours	Lowest cost, maximum accessibility
Moss Wall Art	$59/person	1.5–2 hours	Calm, grounding sessions
Mosaic Lamp	$89/person	~2 hours	Premium takeaway, milestone events
Rug Tufting	$89/person	2–2.5 hours	High novelty, high engagement

Candle making is the right choice when you have a 2-hour window maximum, want a fragrance-forward sensory experience, and are working within a mid-range per-person budget.

Group Size and Logistics

Private sessions accommodate 10–50 participants at the SoMa studio. For larger groups, Craft for Team can run multiple staggered sessions or discuss mobile options where the workshop comes to your office.

The SoMa studio at 360 Ritch St, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94107 is near Caltrain at 4th and King — practical for teams arriving from the Peninsula or distributed office locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is a minimum group size required?

  Yes. Private sessions typically start at 10 participants. Contact Craft for Team to confirm minimums for your preferred date.

• Can we customize fragrance options for a branded event?

  Discuss this when booking. Custom fragrance directions or themed scent profiles may be accommodated for larger or corporate events.

• Can we add food or drinks to the session?

  Yes. Many teams pair candle making with catering before or after. Confirm logistics when booking.

• How far in advance should we book?

  Two to three weeks for most group sizes. Q4 dates (October–December) book faster — four to six weeks is recommended.

• Is the mobile option available?

  Yes. The full candle making workshop — instructor, materials, workstations, and all equipment — can be set up directly at your SoMa or SF office so your team doesn't have to travel anywhere. A $100–200 travel fee applies depending on location.

Ready to Book Your SoMa Private Candle Making Session?

At $59 per person with a 1–2 hour session window, candle making is the easiest workshop to fit into a packed corporate calendar without sacrificing the experience. The fragrance selection alone tends to generate more genuine conversation than most structured icebreakers — scent preferences are personal enough to be revealing, low-stakes enough to be comfortable.

Private sessions run for groups of 10 to 50 at 360 Ritch St, Suite 205 — a short walk from Caltrain at 4th and King, which keeps attendance manageable for Peninsula and distributed teams. Everything is set up before you arrive and cleaned up after you leave. If you want to pair the session with catering or need a mobile setup at your office, both can be arranged when you book.

Q4 dates fill fast — if you're planning an end-of-year event, four to six weeks of lead time is the safer window.

👉 Book your SoMa private candle making session at Craft for Team