Candle Making in Accra
Melt, scent and pour your own candles at a hands-on candle bar in Accra — then carry home the ones you made, still setting.
There’s a small magic in watching liquid wax turn solid around a wick you set yourself.
What is a candle-making class?
It’s a relaxed, hands-on session at a candle bar where you blend your own fragrance, melt and colour the wax, set the wick and pour your candles — start to finish. You leave with candles that are genuinely yours, made to a scent you chose. It’s a favourite for date nights, girls’ trips and anyone who likes making something with their hands.
What to expect
Blend your scentChoose and layer fragrance oils to design a candle that smells the way you want.
Melt & pourLearn to work the wax, set the wick straight and pour cleanly for a smooth finish.
Take them homeYour candles are yours to keep once they’ve set — a made-by-you souvenir.
Beginner-friendlyNo experience needed. Great for couples, girls’ trips, birthdays and groups.
The Candle-Making Experience
- ~2 hours at a hands-on candle bar
- Wax, wicks, vessels and fragrance oils provided
- The candles you pour, to keep
- Pickup & timing handled by the Akwaaba team
- All skill levels · groups & private options
Scents you can blend
Part of the fun is designing a fragrance that’s yours — mix and layer from families like these:
A slow, hands-on afternoon in Accra
Candle bars have become one of Accra’s favourite creative hangouts — a calm, sociable way to spend a couple of hours making something real. Pair it with a paint & sip or a craft day and you’ve got a full afternoon of hands-on Ghana.
Make it part of a bigger trip
Ceramic Painting →Paint your own mug, plate or vase to keep.
Bead-Making Class →String your own Ghanaian glass-bead jewellery.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a candle-making class in Accra?
Yes. Akwaaba runs a hands-on candle-making experience in Accra where you blend your scent, pour your own candles and take them home.
How long is the class?
About two hours — enough to blend a fragrance, pour your candles and let them start to set.
How much does it cost?
The experience starts from $33.97 per person. Group and private sessions are available on request.
Do I keep the candles I make?
Yes — the candles you pour are yours to take home once they’ve set.
Is it suitable for beginners and groups?
Absolutely. No experience is needed and it’s a favourite for couples, girls’ trips and birthdays.
Can I choose my own scent?
Yes — you blend your own fragrance from a range of oils, so every candle is personal.
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Book your candle-making class in Accra — hands-on, sweet-smelling, and yours to keep.
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