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    District Candle Lab

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Our candle making set up
    Julia G.

    I made a reservation for my husband and I to make candles. We had a good time smelling and selecting our favorite scents. While we had a full hour, we were done in 30 minutes. A few things to be aware of: 1) Location - the site doesn't include directions. They are not IN the Union Market / food stall space but in the walkway behind it that has various shops. 2) Price - The $15 pp reservation fee goes towards the cost of the candle. You have a choice behind medium or large - the latter is $50 each - which I was a bit taken aback by since it wasn't listed on the site. 3) Time to pick up - We were told it would take 3 hours for our candles to be ready vs the 2 hours listed on the site. I had planned for us to walk around and have lunch but 3 hours was a bit too long so we opted to come back tomorrow.

    scent choice list
    Dona P.

    Fantastic candle making class! We were 20 minutes late due an accident and they still let us make them but informed us of the time limit. I still felt the young lady was super attentive and engaged with us! Quality of the oils they use seem to be high end and the finished product also is impressive. We have yet to light them but excited to do so ! We'd go back !

    Anya R.

    Check out district candle lab for a fun girls night out. We reserved the 4 PM appointment and had the candle lab to ourselves. It was really fun and we got to choose our favorite sense to make our own candle. They have many scents to choose from and you get to select your own candle jar which differ in color and size. I think the price is great seeing that you take the time to make your own candle with scents like fresh linen and santal. Reservations - A non-refundable $15 reservation fee will be applied to your candle purchase 30-45 minutes for the candle making process Candles will be ready to for pick-up 2 hours after being poured. After 4 pm or later, you would need to pick up the next day. $48 - 58 Metered Parking Available District Candle Lab & Fawne Union Market, DC

    Scents
    Kyla G.

    Place has a nice amount of space. The selection for scents was perfect. The service was great. The instructor was nice and friendly. Kinda wish they spaced out reservations by ten mins so everyone isn't crowded trying to smell the scents at one time. But great outcome. Wasn't as informative as previous candle making classes but still enjoyable. Cost was 50 I believe for the large candle. Not bad for a great experience something to do in dc with loved ones instead of just eating.

    Brandi B.

    I came to District Lab for a friend's birthday party. The staff was amazing and the store was nice! If you're having a celebration, you should stop by!

    Kyle Lee H.

    First candle making experience went well! I enjoyed it and left with a great smelling candle. District Candle Lab was a vibe. A vibe that let me know that I am in the wrong business. $45 for a small candle is a nice way to get a few bucks. The locations ducked off in an alleyway, so if you're in this industrial looking area, don't look past the alley lol. The interior has very nice decor, and the exterior is the same. They had plenty of scent choices that I enjoyed, that would be pleasing to anybody. The service was good. 1 thing to know is to give yourself time. It takes approximately 2-hours after making your candle to be able to pick it up as the wax has to fully set before DCL allows you to take your candle. They give you a week to return for pickup and if you don't then they will donate it. I give this experience a 3.5/5. It was fun and different, but I could see myself making my own candles for cheaper with wax and fragrance/essential oils and wooden wicks. I chose 4 earthy scents

    Becky D.

    Perfect Girls Day Out! Had such a great time making Candles with my girls! The staff were so fun and helpful! There are sooo many fragrances that you can mix. Once complete, candles must sit and solidify. Can pick up in two hours or up to 2 weeks later. So grab lunch in the area! There are 3 different candle sizes, smallest starting at $38. They also have a charm bar where you can make customized bracelets and necklaces.

    Deirdre G.

    Had a blast at DCL making candles with some friends! When we first arrived we were seated immediately and given some introductory information while we waited. They were already set up for our group so it was as easy as having a seat! Once we got started our instructor Sage walked us through each step and we had plenty of time to do each thing. My favorite part was smelling all the fragrances and picking out our favorite 6. Thank goodness for the coffee beans because after a while I surely couldn't even tell the difference! From start to finish it was just under an hour and the perfect activity for a date night or time out with friends! Since I had an evening appointment I had to wait to pick up "Jade" but I can't wait to take her home! A few notes: give yourself time to find parking so you're not late and try not to bring too much excess stuff with you. For $50 it was worth it! Thanks again to Sage, Lesly, and Jasmin! It is also worth mentioning that DCL shares space with Fawne charm bar. Fawne has some pre made jewelry you can grab or you also have the option of making your own charm bracelet and picking out some charms. My personal favorite were the zodiac necklaces on the back wall!

    My necklace & candle - end result
    Kendra M.

    Went to District Candle Lab as a girl's date with my friend. There was street parking but Union Market has garage space available as well. We participated in both candle making and charm necklace (both in the same location). Activity 1: Candle Making We were able to create customized one-wick candles of our dream! Definitely have to get into their new fall scents. Mixed in some base scents as well, but it's giving FALL! My scent choices: - Fireside Marshmallow - Cuban Tobacco - Black Currant Vanilla - Smoke House - Pumpkin Pecan Pie Activity 2: Charm Necklace We made charm necklaces with 5 charms to give it a fuller look. All necklaces are non-tarnish but the charms vary (labeled). So many charms to choose from & this experience truly awakened the child inside of me. You can make a bracelet, necklace, charm link for your purse...you choose! The prices were reasonable and vary depending on your choices. The instructors were very friendly and make both experience straight forward. 10/10

    Alexis S.

    This place is so adorable! If you are looking for a fun activity to do with a friend, sister, mother, or just by yourself... you should go make yourself a charm bracelet and/or a candle! The staff that work there are so kind and helpful. I would advise getting there right as it opens so that you can be first on the list to get your products made, since it is first come first serve. :)

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    Oo L.

    The service at District Candle Lab was amazing Keysha and Jasmin were super informative and patient with the candle making process. The cleanliness id the establish was top tier. The value of the candles are reasonable price to make and there is a huge selections to choose from.

    D C.

    I had a great time at District Candle! Safe, Lesly and Jasmine were super helpful. perfect girls night ! I also loved how organized and clear the instructions were. I am excited to burn my candle. Great price for night!

    Cassie D.

    I've gone here a couple times now to make candles and a charm necklace, and I'd keep coming back to make candles. It's a great activity for anyone visiting from out of town or just for a fun activity with friends/family. To make your candle, you sniff a bunch of the candles they have on the wall and narrow it down to 3-4 scents you want to mix together to make your own candle. I recommend making a reservation so you don't get turned away. I went once in August 2024 and then again in November 2024 to make a nice Christmas candle with their latest yummy holiday scents. If I could give one critique though, I would say to get rid of some of the candles that people don't like/use frequently because some of them don't smell the greatest... but to each their own!

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    How cool, how relaxing, how fun. Eli and Alec were so helpful and made sure our group knew the process and took our time.

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    Had an amazing time, definitely recommend coming here with friends, Sage and Alec were great instructors!

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    The service at District Candle Lab was amazing Keysha and Jasmin were super informative and patient with the candle making process.

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