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Spend a morning at Saint Croix Vineyards crafting a custom 14oz wood-wick soy candle with a Scent Consultant, plus a complimentary glass of wine or mocktail—perfect for gifts or a relaxed seasonal outing in Stillwater.
Spend a morning at Saint Croix Vineyards crafting a custom 14oz wood-wick soy candle with a Scent Consultant, plus a complimentary glass of wine or mocktail—perfect for gifts or a relaxed seasonal outing in Stillwater.
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Operated by T.S. Home Studio · Stillwater, Minnesota
On a crisp late-autumn morning at Saint Croix Vineyards; 6428 Manning Ave N., Stillwater, TS Home Studio stages a hands-on holiday workshop that pairs slow craft with Vineland calm. The Candle Making Experience is a three-hour session—scheduled this season on Sunday, November 1st at 11:00 AM—that guides small groups through scent blending, pouring, and finishing a 14oz wood-wick soy candle designed to crackle as it burns. What sets this class apart is its focus on scent composition: a Scent Consultant helps you choose and layer from a library of fifty premium fragrance oils so your finished piece captures a specific memory, season, or gift intention.
The setting matters. Saint Croix Vineyards sits on the river plain above the St. Croix River valley, surrounded by rows of cold-hardy grapevines and broad Midwestern skies. That vineyard landscape—flat rows, limestone-tinged soils, and late-season grasses—creates a quiet, low-contrast backdrop for a relaxed creative morning. Guests move through station-style steps along a guided flow: fragrance selection, blending trials, pouring into a 14oz vessel, and cooling. Expect to stand and circulate; the experience is limited to twenty participants so each pour receives direct attention from instructors.
Practical perks are built in. One complimentary glass of wine or a mocktail is included, and candles require about 1½–2 hours to cool, so you’ll spend time lingering on the lawn or inside the tasting room while your candle sets. The materials—100% natural soy wax and a wooden wick—produce a cleaner, longer burn and a subtle crackle that feels seasonal in a way electric wax warmers cannot mimic.
Why book this here? For travelers in Stillwater, the workshop doubles as an easy entry to local craft culture: makership, paired sipping, and slow, sensory learning anchored in a working vineyard. It’s ideal for visitors seeking a short, low-impact activity that yields a tangible souvenir and a story to bring home. It’s also suited to group gifting projects, date mornings, or solo creative time with a social pulse.
Logistics to note: reservations are required, the experience is station-based and standing, and you should allow extra time for cooling before traveling with your candle. If you’re after a seasonal, hands-on craft near the St. Croix River, TS Home Studio’s vineyard workshop is a compact, well-curated way to make something personal and memorable.
No prior craft experience is required; instruction is beginner-friendly and tactile, making it accessible to most adults and teens. Parking is available at the vineyard; tasting room provides rest seating if you need to sit while your candle cools. Because only twenty tickets are sold per session, workshops often sell out—book early to secure a weekend slot. These classes make thoughtful holiday gifts or a quiet pause on a Stillwater itinerary.
No. TS Home Studio provides step-by-step instruction and a Scent Consultant to guide beginners.
Candles require approximately 1½–2 hours to cool; plan to leave it to set or return later to pick it up.
Yes, one complimentary glass of wine or a mocktail is included with your ticket.
Sessions are limited to twenty guests to ensure hands-on attention.
Age policies are not specified here—contact TS Home Studio or Saint Croix Vineyards to confirm youth participation.
Meeting point is Saint Croix Vineyards; 6428 Manning Ave N., Stillwater as listed in the event details.
T.S. Home Studio is an Edina, Minnesota-based candle studio that offers guided candle-making experiences at local venues and private events. The business leads public classes at Southdale Center, Schram Vineyards, Grapeful Wine Bar, and Next Chapter Winery, pairing hands-on candle crafting with social settings like shopping centers and wineries. Each experience includes guidance from a scent consultant or expert who helps participants blend fragrances and create custom candles. Many sessions allow guests to choose from a curated selection of vessels and blend from over 50 scent options to personalize each candle. Public workshops vary by venue: the Southdale Center classes emphasize a creative outing with shopping and dining nearby; Schram Vineyards and Next Chapter Winery sessions combine candle making with the cozy winery atmosphere; Grapeful Wine Bar events often feature the option to sip wine while pouring a 14oz soy candle. Private Candle Making Experiences provide an extended, three-hour format for groups to craft multiple personalized candles with focused instruction and social time. T.S. Home Studio designs each class for all skill levels, offering step-by-step instruction, scent selection guidance, and hands-on pouring. Reservations are available for specific dates and private bookings. The studio’s approach centers on creativity, customization, and a guided, social crafting experience held across several recognizable Twin Cities locations. Private bookings accommodate groups and small gatherings at scheduled times and venues. Classes are suitable for beginners and experienced crafters who want guided scent blending and hands-on candle pouring in a social setting. Booking details are available online. Today.
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