My friends took me here as a birthday activity and overall, we really enjoyed it. We did a walk in and were greeted by very friendly workers. We were then handed a sheet of paper and were told to choose 7-10 scents off the wall. Once we chose our list, we were seated to smell the bottles together to see how we would like the scents to be mixed. They recommended for us to mix 2-5 scents but we could also mix more if we wanted to. I went with 4 different scents and mixed it to my liking. The candle smells amazing! I don't even need to light it and my whole room smells amazing! Like I read in one of the other reviews, I loved my candle but I feel like the experience could've been more than just picking out scents and mixing it. read more

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Four of my friends and I had a fun and enjoyable experience during our scent blending session! We did this activity as part of my pre-bridal celebration, and we all had a great time checking out their wide selection of scents and blending our own individual custom scents. The staff was helpful and gave clear instructions. I made a reed diffuser, which has been working great for the past month! I combined 4 scents for my custom blend: bonsai, elderflower, sandalwood, and awapuhi. Note that if you make a candle, you have to come back to pick it up after 2 hours or on another day. This is a great group or date activity. It was easy to book a session on their website. Highly recommend it! read more

Moonshot Studio - Custom blend of 4 scents for my reed diffuser - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Moonshot Studio in Noe Valley is a cute DIY spot where you can create your own candles, diffusers, or room sprays. I visited with a group for a hangout, and we had such a fun time! We booked a session for 8 people and worked with the owner, Teresa. Teresa was amazing. She was so helpful and attentive throughout the entire process. She guided us through each step and gave tips whenever we needed assistance. The studio offers a huge variety of scents, including some seasonal options. It was so much fun exploring different fragrances and experimenting with combinations. By the end, everyone in our group left with their own unique candle scent! read more

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When my friend announced, she wanted to do a candle making class as a part of her birthday weekend I wasn't sure what to expect. I will say after having done it, I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the experience. Everyone who worked there seemed very nice and knowledgeable. They have a number of scents and you get to pick the ones that you like the most. There's no right or wrong answers. It's a simple process, but relaxing and enjoyable. If you've never done this, I highly recommend it. I was a party of five adult women. There was a couple there at the same time as us and when we went to pick up our items, they were at least two families with young children. This is a good experience for all ages. read more

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I came here as part of a group event to make candles. I've done this activity once before elsewhere and this was a far superior experience. The power, Teresa, guided us through the entire process from sniffing to pouring. It was fantastic and amazing! The space is wonderful and the workers are very knowdgable! read more

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My job took my coworkers and I here last Thursday, and it was wonderful! Our host Teresa was such a joy to meet and was incredibly helpful. There are so many scents to choose from and they guide you throughout the process. My candle was picked up yesterday and I can't wait to smell and burn it. She was also very transparent about price. They offered handmade candle pots and glass blow candle pots as well! read more

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Super cute space that makes booking and making things very easy. This is a good entry level "craft" since the only real hands on things you're doing are pouring and smelling things. All of the staff is like 11/10 helpful and they make it so simple in what could be a very overwhelming situation. read more

Moonshot Studio - The smelly list - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for a candle making class with some colleagues from work. The team at Moonshot was very helpful in walking us through the candle making process. There were so many scent options to choose from! After trial and error I was able to craft the perfect blend for my home and left with a wonderful candle. I loved the experience and look forward to coming back! read more

Moonshot Studio - Candle making - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great & fun hangout place- the staff were very nice & friendly. You can decide on whether you want to make candles, reed diffusers. Room/body spray, or fragrance oil. Then you can get a clipboard & pen to write down some of the fragrances that you want to explore. A huge selection of fragrance for you to select from. Then after that, the staff would pick out the bottles of the different fragrance oil for you then you can start combining and mixing. It was so fun, relaxing and my friend and I love interacting with the staff. A great place for bachelorette, birthday parties or hangout spot. Definitely will come back! read more

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What a fun date or hangout activity!!! We were pressed for time and don't live in San Francisco, so we opted to make reed diffusers instead of candles. Loved the process of choosing favorite scents and seeing what pairs well together. You get to choose a bottle and have it packaged so cutely for you. The experience was affordable and now I have something for the bathroom at home! read more

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This was a really fun activity. We did team building here and it was a blast!! Theresa and her assistant were helpful and clear on instructions, received a little bit of education on different types of wicks (fun information). This was my first experience and it won't be my last and I'm ready to go back to experience it again with friends and family. Variery of options of the Candle holder and scents. Overall experience 10/10. read more

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it was a cute activity to do with friends but overall kind of disappointing. the 'candle making' activity is essentially more or less just choosing 2-4 scented oils to mix, then you pay ~$40 for a small 8 oz candle... it took about 30 min total with a lot of socializing - you are smelling so many things that honestly you just lose your sense of smell by the end. after choosing the scents, you mix the oils then they basically do all the work pouring melted wax into your container and pouring your oil in read more

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Unique experience, friendly staff, wide selection, bit pricey. I came here with my partner for as a date night and we had a nice time experiencing all the base scents and making our own. We came just before close at 6pm and were the last people to be helped - the employee did not make us feel rushed while we were there. While it's a bit overwhelming to sample such a large number of scents and figure out what you like, it does ensure that your candle can be truly unique. I also enjoyed being able to control the ratio of each scent in the final product by dropping everything myself in the concentrated solution. I would suggest keeping the number of scents to a minimum and smelling them again before using to confirm what you like! You also have the option to choose from a few different candle containers (varying prices) and stick a small note on the bottom afterwards (good for gifting). Would recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Such a fun experience! Getting to smell dozens of scents, guided by trustworthy people working there who knew so much to make my own unique scent. You can choose between candle making, reed scents, and body spray/room spray making. Had an awesome time. read more

Reserved a candle making class (50 mins) for a group of 7. We got there and the owner introduced herself before passing it over to two of her employees. We were told to pick up around 6 scents along the wall. After we selected the scents, we would return to the table but they didn't give us instructions unless we asked. The employees seemed like they didn't want to be there so when we asked for help, it felt like we were inconveniencing them. It definitely wasn't a great experience because I would've wanted an overview of what to expect after we come back from scent selection and more guidance throughout the process. We felt rushed and even finished 10 minutes early. The scents available are unique, for example they have wasabi, peppercorn, dad's den, and old books. read more

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Super fun friend activity. We had a blast making candles and chatting. Cute ambience. The staff was friendly and helpful. The owner told us to go wild with the scents. Lol. Its super fun. read more

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Birthday treat to self, with some friends. I was seeking something creative and an fun activity that could be shared, during the holidays. The experience was great and well worth the fees, not to mention you walk away with your own candle. The owner, Teresa was knowledgeable and a delight to work with. Highly recommend, especially if you love candles!!! read more

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My husband & I had am amazing time making a custom candle for our Wedding Anniversary. Ken was so awesome and knowledgeable about the scents and gave us great recommendations of the city. read more

Yesterday, I took my daughter and myself to a candle-making experience, but from the moment we walked in, the vibe felt off. The two workers there seemed uninterested and bored. The entire experience lasted about 10 minutes--we went in and right out, with no real engagement. I tried to make the best of it by recording the process, but the worker assisting us abruptly told me "no recording" without even saying "please" and had a dry, unwelcoming attitude. The music was playing, but at volume zero, which added to the lifeless atmosphere. I don't mind spending $36+ on a candle, but I expected to enjoy the experience, not just the product. I went for the experience, not to worry about the price. Unfortunately, this was not worth the $78 we spent. I rated it a 1, but honestly, it felt more like a 0. Never again. read more

My friend and I took the day off work to explore the city when we opted for a craft day. I saw this place on The Nudge and had to add this to the stop. Since it was a late afternoon during the week there weren't anyone else in the shop, which was fine by me! This was the second time I've made a candle from scratch, but I will say it was an even better experience than my first try at a different place in Texas. The place is gorgeous, very clean and chic. The owner was our guide through the process, she was so friendly and so helpful! They have amazing scent options, the selection of containers was a bit limited to me, but I still found something I liked. Would definitely recommend checking this place out! Experience 10/10 read more

The service from Tresa was awesome! It's hard to keep the mixed scent from the beginning to the end. She was very helpful with identifying which scent is not enough. Really in love with the scent we made! Will go there again! read more

Moonshot Studio - Wonderful experience! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The shop is very cute and the staff was lovely! My friend's and I went for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed it! There's a lot of different scents to choose from! The staff can also offer guidance if you aren't sure about the combination. After you finish, you have to come back after 1-2hrs to pick up your candle (for the other items you can take them home right away). Fortunately, there's a lot of cute places close by to pass time (restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bookstores, etc.) TLDR: It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to come back!! Super fun activity to do with others!! read more

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A great place for a date! A studio where you can make your own candles/body sprays/diffusers. They have over 80 scents to choose from and you can decide which container you'd like for your candle depending on the size and shape. I made a candle and had a tough time deciding which scents to use! My nose was tired by the time I smelled 50 scents. The scents range from the simple everyday ones like eucalyptus to very different ones like baked bread and dad's den. The process is simple and you can use as many scents as you like. Would personally not recommend more than 3-5 scents if you really want to be able to smell each one and savour it. Studio representatives and the owner are very sweet, fun, and will happily guide you through the process, along with providing recommendations for combinations. The candle has to be cured after it is made, which can take anywhere between 1.5 to 3 hours (depending on the size) and it can be burned 48 hours after it was made. One can also just buy a ready made candle, but those have only one scent as opposed to have different scents blended together. They also have a discounted section for candles that are less than perfect. Prices differ depending on the size of the candle and it includes studio time, cost of materials, and the curing. You get the experience of making a candle to your taste and enjoying the process without having to spend an obscene amount - a good deal and great people! read more

Moonshot Studio - Candles after they were done. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a pre birthday activity with a friend! It's cool that you can just walk in a do it and don't have to come at specific start times like a class would have. My friend and I came in at 6pm and they closed at 7pm. It takes about 45mins - 1 hr to complete the activity. The lady who helped us gave us a lot of great pointers on how to select our scents and she was very knowledgeable. I selected mango, grapefruit and verbena. Cant wait to pick up the candle when it's done. Storefront is super cute and it's clean and organized inside. They support a local SF artist who makes some of the vases. read more

I made some candles with family. I wanted to be sustainable and reuse the containers to add the same scented candles. No go. No discussion. No matter if I asked for no discount. Not very graceful about it. Way to go to make more waste when you're absolutely equipped to be a model of sustainability in the neighborhood. What a wasted opportunity. read more

I love coming to Moonshot studio with family and friends to do a fun activity. I had my birthday party here and the staff was amazing especially Teresa for helping plan it. They have many different sents to choose from when making your candle, making it easy to find what you like. They have a selection of small or large candles or a mist etc.. The prices are reasonable and I would definitely recommend coming here for an activity or a celebration! read more

+ vibe , + service, +selection. I think I should have gotten the candle or reed diffuser. The body spray is in an oil carrier so it's more like a scented body oil. They were so patient with the explanation. If you get a candle come back in 3 hrs or another day. I would love to attend another event held here or bring someone from out of town for a fun activity and good souvenir. read more

If you are looking for a place to speed a weekend doing a small craft I would go here. This studio is great and the service is excellent well worth the our of playing around with fragrance to make a candle, Reed diffuser, or a fragrance oil. The area has amazing restaurants so you can do this activity and then got to lunch with the friend group. Had a great time making something I will be using. Will come back. read more

The service was great, we were help by two wonderful employees. They explained the scents so well like how what scent goes well with another. It got where I wanted to be. The diffuser scent is subtle but I flip the sticks once a week and it's always a nice burst of scent. Honestly, I paid around$40 for the experience and it was worth it. I would recommend anyone to do this and would love to do this again. If you're thinking of making a candle, come two hours earlier before close time in order to take it home same day. read more

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We had an amazing time on May 6 2025 for my daughter's b'day! Georgia stayed lately for uz!! We had do much fun! Georgia was very knowledgable and super friendly read more

We took our daughter there and as a family we each made our own candle with our custom blended scent. We had over 80 scents to choose from. The staff was incredibly helpful and guided us through the process. We picked a bunch of scents, narrowed them down to "best 3" and then proceeded to blend them to create a signature scent. We then chose a candle vessel and the staff filled it with hot wax. We mixed in our scents and added the wick. The staff took over from there and made sure the finishing touches were done. Our 11yo daughter loved the creative process and wants to return again! She said this would be a great place to do a birthday party. The owner said they definitely do parties and have a private space they can do such events. read more

Moonshot Studio - Finished product (we made three, this was the first one ready. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was pretty horrified by the treatment I got here. As soon as I arrived, the owner started complaining that she didn't want to let us in because she wanted to go home by 6:30 and only accepted customers by 6 (we were there 6pm sharp). She never directly addressed me and instead complained to her staff member in front of me (and later pulled her aside to complain about me again which I thought was pretty unprofessional). The only reason I can think of her obviously rude and hostile treatment is that I'm obviously a person of color visiting a rather gentrified and wealthy area. I was very saddened to hear that she is usually nice to her customers but felt the need to pick on me in particular. I know this review won't make much of a difference, but if this convinces anyone to rethink coming here I'd sleep better at night. It's sad there are still people like this in the world. read more

Moonshot Studio in Noe Valley is a unique shop where you can create custom-scented products including candles (most popular item), room & body sprays, and reed diffusers. After choosing one of the many candle pots offered, I picked a few of the 80+ scents and tested them out by sniffing different scent combinations. I went for a super sweet scent mix of Chai and Vanilla and the owner, Teresa, gave some great recommendations of other scents to add to it like Earl Gray and Bergamot. She poured the wax into the glass pot and I poured in the liquid scent I mixed. You can decorate a sticker label that goes on the bottom. The next day, the candle was ready to be picked up! Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended for 4+ people. Parties and group events (4-35 people) are their specialty as they have a private room in the back for birthday parties, bridal/bachelorette parties, team building and client events. read more

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my review comes a lil late but me my mom & auntie came here to celebrate my moms birthday & when i say i had the best time!! it was definitely a fun experience. so many scents to chose from & combine to make your signature scent ! Thersa i believe her name was... im sorry not good w names! BUT she was very informative & fun throughout the whole process! i actually felt like a scientist mixing & matching scents lol 10/10 experience AAAAANNNDDD the owner gave my mom a free birthday candle , such a sweetheart! read more

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Such a sweet, novel, sensory experience for me and two 11 year kids, and a unique way to spend a little time together. I appreciated the transparent pricing (the price tag on the vessel that each participant chooses to use includes the price of the whole experience - materials and time - excluding tip). The kids and I had a great time sniffing the scents to choose from, and we found it interesting to learn about the similarities and differences in one another's preferences. The staff (especially Teresa and Eden) was friendly, patient, welcoming and encouraging. They created a very comfortable environment, which says a lot, especially for kids who are prone to frustration. The staff was easily available when we needed advice or help. They chatted with us while we worked in a way that felt very genuine, without hovering or making us feel rushed. I also think that gift card for a scent-making experience would make a nice gift for kids or adults (and would also support a small local business). Kid 1 and I each made a candle (hers sweet/fruity, mine crisp and earthy). Kid 2 made a body spray they named "I Dropped My Sandwich On The Sidewalk" with notes of bread, bacon, basil and petrichor that literally makes you want to vomit, but hey, different strokes for different folks! read more

My friend and I came to this place for a girls night and it was great! So many scents to choose from, and staff are great at recommending scents that compliment each other! read more

Moonshot Studio - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a long overdue review. My daughter had an amazing birthday party here! Yes, kids party :) kids enjoyed the whole process of candle making, especially picking their own scent. We even rented the backroom and hired a magician. Kids had a blast! Teresa was very accomodating and organized. Love this place. Thank you Teresa! read more

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I found Moonshot Studio through ClassBento, where I and my youth (15 yr old) signed up for a candle-making class. Our instructor (and also the owner) was Teresa and she was so sweet, enthusiastic, and informative. I learned so much about candles that I never even knew to ask questions about! It look about 1.5 hours for us to complete our candle-making activity and once done, Teresa asked us to either return in 90 mins to pick up the finished candles or come back another day (we chose the former). My youth especially enjoyed the experience, so if you're looking for an activity for teenagers--this is it! read more

My daughter had her 9th birthday party here last week with 7 of her friends and it was perfect. Theresa was so sweet and everyone had a great time smelling and mixing their own candles. I highly recommend this place. read more

Best candle making experience! I booked the private session for a large group and we all truly enjoyed it. The staff is super welcoming and warm! Would definitely do it again. read more