Team building activities · Chicago area Team building that’s actually fun.
A hands-on, screen-free candle or perfume workshop for your team, clients or staff appreciation — at our Skokie studio or at your Chicago-area office.
10–36 guests · in store or at your office
Why it works
Something people talk about Monday.
Hands-on, no screens
Everyone creates something — a natural way for teams to talk, laugh and collaborate.
Everyone takes one home
Every guest leaves with a candle they made — a team-day keepsake that gets used.
We come to you
Bring the full workshop to your office — we handle setup, guidance and cleanup.
How it goes
Your party, start to finish.
01
Plan with us
Pick a date, headcount and in-store or onsite.
02
We set up
Tables, supplies and fragrance library, ready when your team arrives.
03
Create together
Guided candle or perfume making, start to finish.
04
Take it home
Candles set in about an hour, or we’ll hold them for pickup within 30 days.
Pricing
Simple per-person pricing.
Events are $65 per guest plus a 22% service charge. It supports your event team and the cost of running your event. It is not a gratuity; tips for your hosts are optional. Events at your office add a 10% commuting fee (about $85.80 per guest before tax), plus parking at cost. ACH and cash have no fee; cards add 3% for offsite events.
- Full workshop instruction and all supplies
- Setup, breakdown and cleanup
- Gift packaging and screen printing (add-ons)
- Invoicing with a 50% deposit
At our bar
$65
per guest
- + 22% service charge
About $79.30 per guest before tax
At your office
$65
per guest
- + 22% service charge
- + 10% commuting fee
About $85.80 per guest before tax
Good to know
Questions we hear a lot.
What do you need at our office?
One 8–10 ft table, two 110V outlets within 25 ft, a seat and 12″ × 12″ workspace per guest, a climate-controlled room (66°–75°F) and easy loading access.
Can we order branded candles too?
For branded client or employee gifts, see our corporate gifting program.
How long does it take?
Most events run 2 to 3 hours depending on group size: 2 hours for 10–18 guests, 2½ for 19–27, and 3 for 28–36.
How do we pay?
A 50% deposit reserves the date. ACH and cash have no fee; cards add a 3% surcharge for offsite events.
Request a date
Let’s plan it together.
Tell us your date, group size and occasion. Our events team replies with availability and a quote, and a 50% deposit reserves your date.
events.skokie@blankmason.com
847.410.7550
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