Upcoming Classes

Fonta Flora Brewery - Optimist Hall

Join Christi Kisela, founder of Aura & Ember, for a hands-on perfume and cologne workshop where creativity meets chemistry. You’ll explore the art of fragrance design — learning how top, middle, and base notes work together to create balance, personality, and lasting scent. Christi will guide you through blending your own signature fragrance using high-quality oils and perfumer’s alcohol while sharing insider tips on scent layering and formulation. By the end of class, you’ll take home a custom perfume or cologne roller bottle that’s uniquely yours.

None - all materials are provided

This class is perfect for beginners and fragrance lovers alike — no experience required!

$42 

Free Range Brewing - NoDa

Join Christi Kisela, founder of Aura & Ember, for a hands-on candle-making experience that blends creativity with craftsmanship. You’ll learn the fundamentals of candle making — from choosing waxes and wicks to blending custom fragrances inspired by the charm of Charlotte. As you pour your own luxury candle, Christi will share insider tips on scent design, clean-burning ingredients, and the artistry behind small-batch production. Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet, a new hobby, or just a relaxing afternoon, you’ll leave with a hand-poured candle and a deeper appreciation for the power of fragrance.

None - all materials will be provided

This class is perfect for beginners — no experience required! It’s a fun, creative experience ideal for a girls’ day out, a unique date afternoon, or anyone curious about learning how to make candles from scratch. Students will enjoy a relaxed, hands-on environment where they can sip, pour, and take home a beautiful, hand-poured creation of their own.

$45