Aroma Candle Making Class in Luang Prabang: Craft Your Own Scent

Blend your own scent and pour it into handmade pottery in a charming heritage home.

An aroma candle making class in Luang Prabang held in a heritage house within an artisan village, where you blend your own scent from over 20 aromatic oils, pour it into pottery handmade by local villagers, and learn the traditional Lao tea ceremony. The two-hour workshop includes high-quality Lao tea and professional candle-making equipment. A live English-speaking guide leads the session, and children are welcome from age 8.

The experience

How do you create something that's entirely yours in two hours? You start by exploring the collection of over 20 aromatic oils in the heritage house, experimenting with combinations until you find the scent that matches your mood or personality. The workshop walks you through each step: selecting your oils, blending them with professional tools, then pouring the mixture into a pottery jar handmade by artisans in the nearby village. The candle goes home with you in a cotton bag, a piece you made yourself in a piece made by someone else's hands.

The setting matters here. The heritage house sits in a charming artisan village surrounded by a Lao garden, so the workshop isn't rushed or commercial. It's embedded in the place where the pottery comes from. After you finish pouring, you'll learn how to prepare and serve Lao tea ceremony, a quiet counterpoint to the creative work you've just done. High-quality Lao tea is included, and the guide speaks English throughout the session.

What’s included

• Professional candle-making equipment.
• high-quality Lao tea.
• instruction in the traditional Lao tea ceremony.
• a 100g scented candle in handmade local pottery.
• a cotton bag to carry it home.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the session.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gai Artisan Candles

Is this one for you?This class works best for small groups or solo travelers who want to make something tangible and take it home, rather than just watch a demonstration. The two-hour format fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating up a whole day in Luang Prabang.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What scents can I choose from when I'm blending my candle?

You'll have access to a collection of over 20 aromatic oils to experiment with, so you can create a scent that's entirely personal to you. The guide will help you explore combinations and show you how the oils work together.

Will I actually pour the candle myself, or is it a demonstration?

You pour the candle yourself into the pottery jar. The pottery is handmade by local artisans in the village, so each candle sits in a piece of local craftsmanship.

What happens after I finish making the candle?

You'll learn the traditional Lao tea ceremony and enjoy high-quality Lao tea in the heritage house garden. The finished candle goes home with you in a cotton bag.

How long does the whole workshop take?

The class runs for two hours, which covers the candle blending, pouring, and tea ceremony. It's a morning or afternoon activity that doesn't consume your whole day.