Marla Bosworth is the founder and owner of Back Porch Soap Company. She teaches classes, corporate events and experiences including candle making, soap making, organic skincare and perfumery.

December 04, 2022

Candle Making Experiences in New York City




Announcing our brand new December holiday pop up! candle making experiences in NYC! Join expert candle maker, Marla Bosworth, in the Upper West Side of Manhattan and learn to blend your own natural fragrances to design your very own customized coconut wax candles in beautiful glass containers with lids. These candles are perfect for special gift-giving (or keep for yourself!).

Guests will spend a fun evening designing their own personalized candles, choosing from our natural scents. Everyone appreciates a quality candle. These are eco-friendly, non-toxic candles made with coconut apricot crème wax.

Come enjoy the relaxing and zen experience of candle making. Class is held in our Upper West Side candle pouring studio in Manhattan, located inside Little Shop of Crafts, 711 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. We are located on the corner of West 94th Street, just one block east of the 1, 2 and 3 train station at West 96th Street and Broadway. There is cross-street parking and parking garages a block away on 95th, between Broadway and Amsterdam and between Amsterdam and Columbus Ave.



The 1.5 hour workshop includes:

  • Personalization of two, 12 oz candle vessels
  • A variety of colors from which to choose
  • Bestselling fragrance selection to design your own custom scent
  • All candle making materials
  • Candle making instruction
  • A shopping bag to transport your masterpieces
December Dates
Monday, December 12 @ 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13 @ 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 15 @ 6 p.m. and @ 8 p.m.
Friday, December 16 @ 6 p.m. and @ 8 p.m.

Location: Private Classroom inside Little Shop of Crafts, 711 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY
(NE corner of Amsterdam and West 94th St. in the Upper West Side.)

Price: $80 per person early bird. $100 regular price.

Extra Add-ons During Event:
Additional Candle Pour - $30
Shea Butter Soap Pour - $20

Age Requirement: 12 and up. Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by paid guest (2 tickets).
Each attendee/seat requires paid registration. 

Bio: Marla Bosworth is the CEO of Back Porch Soap Company. She leads special events, workshops and corporate experiences in candle, soap, skincare and perfume making.

Planning a corporate event or experience? Planning a special event, maybe a wedding shower or get together? If you are interested in our private events, please reach out via phone 781-934-8100 or visit this link on our website. 

Copyright @ Back Porch Soap Company. Blog Design by KotrynaBassDesign