Masala Bazaar Candlemaking Workshop – Create Your Own Signature Scent!

Tucked away in the heart of Parnell you will find our intimate candle making workshop. We offer a unique, hands-on experience where you’ll explore the power of scent, nostalgia, and creativity while crafting your own custom scent for a soy wax candle.

You can choose to have your workshop at one of our three locations

• 165 Parnell Road ($30.00 In-Store Studio) 
• 5/333 Parnell Road ($35.00 Off-site Studio)
• Chocolate Boutique ($55.00 Combo Deal with Drink & Dessert)

Whether you're after a cozy experience by the fireplace at our in-store studio or a private workshop for an occasion - our studio locations have it taken care of. Designed to be fun, interactive, and beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed!

What to Expect in Our Candlemaking Workshop 
Guided by our expert hosts, you'll:
✔ Curate your bespoke scent using premium fragrance blends (and your imagination)
✔ Create a soy wax container candle in a 120g glass jar 
✔ Customize your candle with a personalized label
✔️ Take it home the same day

How It Works
⏳ Duration: The candle-making process takes up to one hour. Afterward, your candle needs another hour to set before pickup.
🍵 While You Wait: We recommend grabbing a treat from Juice Up or Cha Bliss, just a short walk away!
📅 Flexible Booking: If our listed times don’t work for you, get in touch—we'll do our best to accommodate. For groups of over 8 people for private events, birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and corporate events we host with Chocolate Boutique which include a signature dessert and drink in the price!

Come join us if you’re looking for a fun date night, birthday celebration, team-building event, or a relaxing self-care session, our workshops spark joy, meaningful conversations and create core memories at the bazaar.

🌟 Spots fill up fast—secure your booking today! 🌟

The Perfect Gift – Give the Gift of Experience! 
Our candlemaking workshop gift vouchers make a thoughtful and unique gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Once purchased, vouchers are emailed directly to your inbox, ready to gift!  Looking for a custom time? We can tailor bookings for your private group or corporate event!

FAQs – Everything You Need to Know

How to Book Your Spot
1. Select your preferred date from the available options.
2. Add the number of attendees to your cart.
3. Check out and select any of the free shipping options.
4. Mark your calendar and get ready for a relaxing, creative experience!

What is the difference between locations? 

165 Parnell Road is perfect for individual bookings or groups of two. As it is attached to the store it is less private if you are booking for an event like a birthday party.

5/333 Parnell Road is secluded, equipped with a sink and curated for occasions like birthday parties where attendees choose to bring a cake. It is better for bookings that are private events or a long awaited catchup.

Chocolate Boutique is our restaurant partner location. It is perfect for larger groups looking to host bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers or more. We recommend larger group bookings for this location. 

Can kids come?

Yes ofcourse they can! We think its a great activity for kids. However, we do need to know if they are younger than the age of 7 so we can prepare their experience for them. 

Can I make more than one candle?

Yes! Additional candles can be made for $20 per candle. You can request this on the day.

Do I need prior experience? 

No you don’t. We take care of all the science - so you can focus on the fun.   

How do I book for a private corporate workshop? 

 For off-site corporate events (up to 40 people) you can email us to create a custom workshop experience for you.

We can host workshops anytime between 10 AM – 9 PM and have successfully hosted memorable workshops for Harbour Grounds, My Food Bag, Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Russell McVeagh and Cotton On Group. Let us make your next work social one to remember!

Do you offer anything special for bridal showers, baby showers or birthday parties?

 Yes! We can host a special occasion workshop at Chocolate Boutique. 

 For $55.00 per person this includes 

• Candlemaking Workshop for a 120g soy candle
• A signature Chocolate Boutique hot chocolate and signature dessert 

To make a booking for this private event for over 15 people please email us at store@masalabazaar.co.nz or contact us at 0274627252.

Can I use a discount code on booking?

 We do not offer any further discounts on the bookings of our workshops - we have set up our discount codes for product sales to not be valid on workshops and if a discount code is used on workshop bookings unfortunately we will have to cancel your booking until the full amount is paid.  

Is there a minimum booking requirement?

 Nope! We host workshops even if only one person signs up—everyone deserves a great experience.

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
🎟 All ticket purchases are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend or arrive more than 15 minutes late, your ticket will be converted into store credit for Masala Scents products.
👶 For bookings with children under 7, please contact us in advance.
🎉 Celebrating a special occasion? Let us know in advance if you’d like to bring food or non-alcoholic drinks so we can accommodate. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
🚨 Unexpected Changes: In rare cases (e.g., maintenance, weather, staffing), the location of your workshop may change—we’ll notify you in advance.

Got questions? Need a custom booking? Contact us, and we’ll make it happen!

At Masala Bazaar, we honor our heritage by inviting you to step into our world and create instead of consume. Our candlemaking workshops are curated to connect people to their inner artisan through scent and imagination.