Entry No. 57 — the Coeur d'Alene file — filed under: hands-on
Bungalow Candle Studio
A roving candle-making studio that runs pop-up classes around Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including evening sessions at The Culinary Stone in Coeur d'Alene. You create your own scent combinations and pour your own 100% soy candles with essential and non-toxic fragrance oils, around $65 per seat, then take your creations home.
The story
Bungalow Candle Studio doesn't maintain a permanent storefront where you can wander in off the sidewalk on a whim. Instead, it operates as a roving, nomadic workshop that materializes across Eastern Washington and North Idaho, popping up in borrowed spaces—most notably inside the back rooms of places like The Culinary Stone in Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone neighborhood.
The entire enterprise turns around scent-blending nostalgia. Beyond running classes, Bungalow produces lines themed specifically around regional landmarks—scents tied to Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint, and Schweitzer Mountain. In the workshop setting, you aren't just buying someone else's pre-mixed concept of pine or mountain air; you sit down with vats of warm 100% soy wax and a battery of essential and non-toxic fragrance oils to engineer your own custom blend before pouring it into a vessel to take home.
What it's like
Booking ahead is non-negotiable here. Because dates are strictly intermittent pop-ups, you have to snag a ticket online ($65 per seat) long before you arrive. When you walk into a host venue like The Culinary Stone at 2129 Main St, you'll find long tables set up with measuring tools, wick centers, and rows of scent vials. The instructor guides you through balancing top, middle, and base notes without overwhelming the room. Once you've poured your warm soy wax, the candle needs time to set—which is your cue to wander out into the host's attached gourmet food and wine shop to kill thirty minutes with a glass of wine or local cheese.
The move: Catch one of their Culinary Stone evening pop-ups, blend a scent as a pair, and pour candles, then linger at the attached wine and gourmet shop.
📍 Before you go Dates are intermittent pop-ups ('New Classes Coming Soon' at times) and ticketed in advance; watch bungalowcandlestudio.com or the Spokesman calendar for the next Coeur d'Alene date.
- 📍 Coeur d'Alene
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: Classes held at The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (studio is a roving host)
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Inland Candle Co. — Compare your DIY scent blends against Ransom and Sarah Storm's professional, small-batch soy pours in their tiny 400-square-foot shop on Lakeside Avenue.
- Thrw Pottery Studio — Swap hot wax for wet clay by scheduling a beginner wheel-throwing session just over a mile away.
- Earth Fairy Holistics — Keep the sensory, aromatic theme going down Government Way by browsing loose organic herbs and essential oils at this woman-owned apothecary.
Good to know
Where are the Coeur d'Alene classes located?
Classes don't have a dedicated building; they host roving evening pop-ups at partner locations, frequently setting up at The Culinary Stone (2129 Main St, Coeur d'Alene).
How much does a seat cost and what is included?
Tickets are around $65 per person, which covers all your materials—100% soy wax, wicks, custom non-toxic oils, vessel, and hands-on instruction—plus the candle you pour and take home.
How do I find out when the next pop-up is scheduled?
Because dates are intermittent, watch bungalowcandlestudio.com or local calendars like the Spokesman-Review event listings to grab tickets as soon as new dates drop.
What ingredients go into the candles?
You'll be working with pure 100% soy wax mixed with essential oils and non-toxic fragrance oils, avoiding parabens and phthalates.
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Further reading: Official site · spokesman.com · theculinarystone.com
last checked: 2026-06-24