Joy’s Velitas

The vibe and atmosphere is amazing! She's super sweet and guides you every step of the way. Every month is a new theme! The presentation is on point! Perfect date night with loved ones!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Joy's candle workshop was soooooooo much FUN!!!! I've been eyes her business since February. Finally got the opportunity for a little girl time and scheduled some candle making time. I invited my sister and one of my good friend to join me and it was the perfect month to go since it was FRIENDS themed. Scheduling is easy via her website. She has many dates and times available (60mins per session). Each month is a different theme. Her shop is easy to find. Located on the side of Tioga sequoia brewery inside Sun Stereo Warehouse. Street parking available. Small and beautiful interior, very calming and comfortable vibes. During our workshop it was our group of 3 and another group of 4 it was nice and intimate. Joy is very kind and sweet. She walked us through the whole process and she was very patient. She had so many different fragrance oils, you can mix and she would also tell you if they went together. Themed trinkets and dried flowers to decorate your candle, everything was laid out. I loved all the themed decorations everything was so cute. She really put some thought into her workshops. She gave us complimentary macarons and they were delicious. I've never made a candle before it was a different, fun and relaxing experience. I loved how our candles turned out. It smelled good and they all came out so beautiful. Highly recommend and I'd love to go back every month.

What a lovely experience from start to finish! Nestled downtown in the Sun Stereo Warehouse. Be sure to reserve ahead of time as it gets busy and they often book up for the month. We went as a group of 5 and were given all of the materials we needed. We started off with non alcoholic fizzy beverages. There are an assortment of scents you can choose from to really customize your candle. I chose vanilla butter-beer. It smelled amazing! The themes change every month and ours was Harry Potter. Highly recommend coming on your own, with friends or for a fun date night!

This was such a fun and unique activity! My girlfriends and I did this as a little day activity for us to have some adult time and it was fun. Joy is very kind and helpful, and her instructions are super easy to follow. When you arrive her shop has the cutest little setup and she even gives you refreshing drinks (nonalcoholic) to enjoy, edible flower included. If you are looking for something unique and different to do, give this a shot!

Joy is such a nice person and her shop is so much fun! I love how she patiently walks us through the candle making workshop and love how thoughtful she is when thinking about each months candle theme. We went during halloween and the little trinkets and charms we got to put in our candle were sooo fun! I can't wait to go back another time! Such a fun and unique experience that's definitely worth the price!

I have been to Joy's Velitas twice over the course of the year! Each month is a different theme and they are SO fun! Joy is knowledgeable and a great teacher. She walks you through each step, from choosing the scent to decorating your candle! The scent selection has something for everyone, from fruity to musky even coffee! She adds to the immersive experience with complimentary NA drinks and a sweet treat at the end!

So fun! Joy is so nice. She goes above and beyond; the theme changes each month with so many little details. She really puts in the effort to create a whole experience. Great idea for girls night or date night!

I have been to Joy's Velitas twice and both times it did not disappoint! The first time I took my friend for her birthday, and the second time my mom took me for my birthday. Every month there's a new theme, and the workshop is very interactive. You leave learning so much about candles, and with your own homemade candle. The whole experience takes about an hour, and it is perfect for date nights or a girls night. They also offer non-alcoholic drinks, which are a plus. I highly recommend coming here but you do have to make reservations and book your appointment. I have time on their website. For the month of August they will have a Barbie theme.

Very aesthetically pleasing place, smells great, looks great, very fun, owner was very nice and very detailed in explaining the process in what we were doing. Very wide variety of scents to pick from and some were made by her! Was served a mood drink which was very refreshing. Price is expensive but for a small business it's all justified and worth it. Would go again!

Making candles here was such a fun experience! My boyfriend and I found Joy's Velitas on a random video on Instagram and decided to check it out and I am glad we did. As soon as you walk in, you are welcomed with amazing scents, a themed atmosphere, and honestly calming vibes. The experience came with (non-alcoholic) drinks, cool selections to choose from when it came to the scents and to the decorations of the candle, and fun interactive moments throughout the process. We went in October so we got to make Halloween candles and have a spooky themed experience.Joy was very helpful and walked us step by step throughout the process of making our candles. You can tell she takes a lot of time and effort in the themes she chooses.I highly recommend checking this out for a date night or just with a group of friends. There's also cool shops nearby you can check out while you're in the area. She also has shaped candles for sale and ceramic creations too. We made sure to buy one and it's now one of our favorite pieces in our living room. Definitely worth stopping by!