A candle shaped like your favorite drink sounds fun. This Paris 1e workshop lets you make one from scratch with step-by-step help from Kim, in a small class limited to just eight people. It’s a hands-on, take-home souvenir workshop, guided in English and built for people who want something more personal than another photo stop.

I love how practical it is: you learn techniques while you’re actively making, and everything needed is supplied so you do not arrive hunting for tools. I also like the end result: your candle is designed to match the look of a drink you choose, with a focus on great aroma and a stylish finish. The one catch to think about is that it requires good weather, so if conditions are poor, your session may be moved or refunded.

Key Things I’d Bet on Before You Go

• Eight-person limit keeps the class feeling personal, not rushed.
• Kim’s step-by-step guidance means you’re not guessing what comes next.
• Your drink-inspired design turns a normal candle into a true conversation piece.
• All materials provided so you can travel light.
• Photo moments included so you leave with more than just wax.
• English instruction for an easy, no-stress learning experience.

A Candle Workshop With a Drink in Mind

This is not a craft class where you mostly watch. You’re making a candle yourself, and the goal is specific and fun: create a candle shaped and styled to resemble a drink you love. Think of it as Paris meets a maker mindset, with the bonus that your finished piece looks intentional, not homemade-in-a-bad-way.

What makes it feel different from generic souvenirs is the personal design choice. You choose the drink, then work toward matching its look while getting the fragrance right. That combination matters because a candle is sensory. It’s one thing to bring home an object. It’s another to bring home an object that smells good and reminds you of a moment.

Finding the Studio Near the Louvre (Paris 1e)

You meet at 57 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. It’s in central Paris, and the location is near public transportation, which is a big deal in a city where walking can swing from easy to annoying depending on the day. The workshop also includes a stop near the Louvre Museum, so you can fit this into a Louvre-area day without it feeling like an out-of-the-way detour.

Practical tip: plan to arrive a few minutes early. Small-group workshops run on time because everyone needs room to work. When you show up on schedule, you get the full class flow instead of feeling like you’re sprinting.

What Happens During the 1 Hour 50 Minute Class

The session runs about 1 hour 50 minutes. After a brief intro, you get guided instruction and hands-on time. This is the kind of schedule where you do not want to be distracted by a tight itinerary—give yourself some buffer so you can actually enjoy the making process.

Here’s the rhythm you should expect:

• You start with an introduction and setup.
• Kim guides you through the process step-by-step.
• You create your candle and refine it with hands-on practice.
• You finish up and take your candle home.
• You also get photos from the workshop, which helps you remember it without needing to stop the class for constant picture-taking.

The “about two hours” length hits a sweet spot. It’s long enough to learn and produce something satisfying, but not so long you feel stuck in one place all afternoon.

Kim’s Step-by-Step Guidance and How Your Candle Takes Shape

The biggest strength of this workshop is the teaching style. Kim is described as giving clear, precise guidance and taking the time to help you get things right. In a class with only eight participants, that matters, because you’re not competing for attention or stuck waiting for someone to notice you.

The workshop is designed around technique, not luck. You’re shown how to build a candle that looks like your chosen drink and how to get a good aroma. That second part is important. A pretty candle that smells weak is a letdown. Here, the focus is on aroma quality along with appearance.

Also, the class atmosphere is described as calm and professional. That’s a good sign for your experience because crafts go better when people feel comfortable asking questions. Small classes tend to do that naturally.

Scent, Aroma, and Making It Look Exactly Like a Drink

This is the fun part: translating something edible-looking and colorful into wax. The workshop aims for candles with both great aroma and a look that matches your favorite drink. You’ll have hands-on practice during the session, so you’re not just decorating—you’re shaping.

How to think about it as a traveler:

• Pick a drink you can describe easily. Something with a clear silhouette helps.
• If you care more about the look than the smell (or vice versa), you can use the workshop guidance to steer your priorities.
• Remember you’re making a souvenir. Aim for a final result that feels intentional, not perfect, because the goal is enjoyment and keepsake value.

If you’re the type who likes small projects with a visible outcome, you’ll probably love this. You end up with something you can hold, photograph, and actually use.

Materials Supplied, No Packing Needed

One of the most traveler-friendly details is that all materials are supplied. You do not need to bring anything. That’s rare in Paris craft experiences, where people often end up discovering they need tools, containers, or special items right after they’ve already packed like a normal human.

You also get the benefit of being guided with the materials on hand. That reduces frustration because you’re working with a system that the instructor already knows how to teach.

If you hate packing extra stuff, this is a big win. If you like DIY projects, you’ll still enjoy it because you’re creating with real technique and a clear result.

Photos, Souvenirs, and Bringing It Home

At the end of the workshop, you take your candle home. That alone makes it more satisfying than a class where you leave with only memories. And you’re also supposed to receive many beautiful photos of you during the workshop.

From a practical standpoint, those photos help you remember the experience without turning the workshop into a phone-in-front-of-everything contest. It also gives you a chance to actually enjoy making instead of spending the whole time documenting.

One more thing to consider: since your candle is your final product, treat it like a delicate souvenir. Have a plan for carrying it back through Paris streets, especially if you’re combining it with other sightseeing.

Price and Value: When $75.86 Makes Sense

The price is $75.86 per person for a roughly 1 hour 50 minute class. That’s not the cheapest activity in Paris, but the value makes sense if you look at what’s included.

You’re paying for:

• A small class size with a guide focused on your hands-on progress (max eight people).
• Step-by-step instruction in English.
• All materials supplied, so you do not add extra costs or packing stress.
• A take-home candle shaped and styled like your chosen drink.
• Workshop photos included.

If you were to buy a custom candle afterward, you’d likely pay more than this, and you wouldn’t get the satisfaction of making it yourself. If you’re visiting with friends or family, note that there are group discounts, which can make the value even stronger.

Overall: this is a “quality souvenir” price. You’re not paying only for entertainment—you’re paying for instruction and a finished product you’ll use or display.

Best Timing and How to Pair It With a Louvre-Loop Day

Since you start in the Louvre area zone (with the Louvre Museum mentioned as a stop), you can pair this with a classic Paris day without needing complicated logistics. The workshop doesn’t ask you to be an expert or to dedicate a full afternoon to art history. It asks you to show up, learn, and make.

A good way to schedule it:

• Do your bigger “see and walk” block before the workshop, when your energy is high.
• Leave some breathing room afterward, since you’ll be carrying your candle and may want time to cool off and enjoy dinner.

Because it requires good weather, plan for an alternate day if the forecast looks shaky. Craft experiences can be sensitive to conditions when they’re operating in certain setups, so it’s worth building flexibility into your trip.

Who This Workshop Is For (and Who Might Skip It)

This workshop fits best if you want a break from passive sightseeing. You’ll enjoy it if you like hands-on learning, like craft projects, or just want a memorable souvenir that feels personal.

You might skip it if:

• You want a long museum-style activity at the Louvre area. This is not a museum ticket.
• You’re only interested in quick “see it and go” tours.
• You hate spending time in one place. This is a guided class, so you’ll be focused for about two hours.

It also works well for groups, since the class is small and controlled. With up to eight participants, group energy tends to stay fun instead of chaotic.

Should You Book This Drinking Candles Workshop?

I’d book it if you’re the type who appreciates small-group creativity and a finished take-home product. The combination of Kim’s guidance, a tight group size, and the promise of a drink-shaped candle with good aroma makes this feel like a high-success activity. You leave with something real, not just photos and a vague memory.

If you’re traveling with a tight schedule, check your day for weather resilience. And if you’re someone who needs every activity to be “high-energy sightseeing,” this one may feel calmer than you expect. But if you want a clever, hands-on Paris experience, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

How long is the Paris 1e Drinking Candles Workshop?

It lasts about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Is the workshop offered in English?

Yes, it’s offered in English.

How many people are in the class?

The workshop has a maximum of 8 travelers.

Do I need to bring any materials?

No. All materials are supplied.

Where does the workshop start?

The meeting point is 57 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, France.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If canceled less than 24 hours before, the amount paid is not refunded.