Candle Making Near Nashville:
MADE @ The Local
$30/person. BYOB welcome. Walk-ins Wednesday–Saturday. About an hour from Nashville.
How Candle Making at MADE Works
Choose Your Scents
Browse a library of fragrance oils and blend your own custom scent. Warm vanilla, citrus, woodsy, floral — the combinations are yours.
Pour Your Candle
Once your blend is dialed in, you pour. The MADE team guides you through so everything sets properly.
Take It Home
Your finished candle goes home with you that day. Custom scent, hand-poured, made by you.
$30 per person.
- ✦Your vessel
- ✦All wax and materials
- ✦Full scent library access
- ✦Staff guidance throughout
- ✦Finished candle to take home
Nashville candle studios charge $39–40 for the same experience. Walk-ins welcome here.
For Groups, It Just Makes Sense
Bachelorettes, birthdays, girls' trips — $30/person for groups of 3–16 guests. Book at made/book. BYOB turns a craft activity into a real event.
See bachelorette ideas →Make a Full Day of It
Candle Making
~45 minutes to 1 hour. Custom scent, hand-poured, take it home today.
Pottery Painting
~1–2 hours. Paint pre-made bisque pieces. Fired in on-site kilns, pickup in 7–14 days or shipped.
Both activities, one studio, one visit. Plan on about 2–3 hours for the full creative afternoon.
About an Hour from Nashville
US-70 West through the Harpeth River valley. Past the Loveless Cafe, through Fairview, into Centerville. Free parking on the square. No interstate required.
The drive itself is one of the best scenic routes in Middle Tennessee — rolling hills, farmland, and small-town charm the whole way.
← Back to Day Trip HubMADE @ The Local
- 📍 111 S Public Square, Upstairs, Centerville, TN 37033
- 📞 (931) 729-8459
- 🕐 Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- 🚶 Walk-ins: Always welcome
- 🍷 BYOB: Welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does candle making take?
About 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how long you spend on scent blending (it's harder to decide than you'd think).
Do I take my candle home the same day?
Yes — your candle is finished and goes home with you that day. Unlike pottery, there's no waiting for kiln firing.
Can I do candle making and pottery in the same visit?
Absolutely. Many visitors do candles first, then pottery. Plan on about 2–3 hours for both.
What's included in the $30?
Everything: your vessel, all wax and materials, access to the full scent library, staff guidance, and your finished candle.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome Wed–Sat, 12–7 PM. For groups of 8+, book online at /made/book.
Ready to Experience The LOCAL Place?
Order ahead, call us, or book your studio time — we’re ready for you.