Candle + Canvas events
In the heart of Downtown Akron, everyone has a seat at the creative table. Our studio turns any outing — morning, afternoon, or evening — into a hands-on creative adventure! Whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a cozy gathering, our candle-making and guided art-making experiences spark creativity, laughter, and lasting memories for every guest.
Upcoming events
Smells Like Snow: Ornament Painting
Join us on November 1st at Lock 3 during Downtown Akron's annual Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival for food, fun, and crafts! Select a time slot between noon and 3:00 pm, pop into the Ornament Painting tent with your registration and get creative hand-painting your own ceramic ornaments!
Freestyle Paint Night
Unleash your creativity with a Freestyle Painting Session! Enjoy a full artistic freedom where you provide the imagination, and we supply everything else. Each artist receives paint, an 11x15 canvas board, brushes, and all the supplies needed to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just looking for a fun, relaxing way to spend your Friday, this session is your chance to let your creativity soar—and leave with a hand-painted masterpiece to take home!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Candle Making Sip + Pour: @ Nauti Vine Winery
Join us for a fun night of candle making and wine sipping with lake views!
Indulge yourself in a wide variety of candle fragrances to create your custom scent and make your own candle while enjoying an endless selection of wine (sold separately) and scenic views of Portage Lakes!
FRIENDSGIVING: Candles + Charcuterie Potluck
What is Friendsgiving?
It’s Thanksgiving it's a casual pre-Thanksgiving celebration among friends (old + new)! Come alone or with your holiday crew, and leave full in spirit, with new connections, and a candle to commemorate the warmth of the gathering.
We'll provide the charcuterie starters and cider, with plenty of room for you to add to the spread.
We invite you to bring your favorite item to add to the charcuterie table — we can’t wait to see your creative additions!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Candle Making Sip + Pour: @ Nauti Vine Winery
Join us for a fun night of candle making and wine sipping on the lake!
Indulge yourself in a wide variety of candle fragrances to create your custom scent and make your own candle while enjoying an endless selection of wine (sold separately) and scenic views of Portage Lakes!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Candle Making Sip + Pour: @ Nauti Vine Winery
Join us for a fun night of candle making and wine sipping on the lake!
Indulge yourself in a wide variety of candle fragrances to create your custom scent and make your own candle while enjoying an endless selection of wine (sold separately) and scenic views of Portage Lakes!
Moss Topiary Ball Workshop
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Topiary Ball Workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to craft beautiful, decorative moss topiary balls perfect for adding a touch of natural elegance to any space. We’ll guide you step-by-step through selecting and shaping moss, assembling your topiary, and finishing your piece with stylish accents. Whether you're decorating your home or office, these lush moss centerpieces bring a fresh, living element to your décor. Join fellow art enthusiasts in this fun and interactive session—reserve your spot today and take home a unique, handcrafted piece of living art!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Akron Knits x Street Craftery
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Open House Candle Party
Join us for a candle party during our Open House on August 8th, 2025! Check out our new space and create your own 2-wick custom scented candle for just $25! Tour our new space, explore our fragrance gallery, and collection to create a candle to take home that perfectly captures your vibe!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
Made with Mom Candle Making Event
Join us for a sensational time with Mom!
In this workshop, you’ll create your hand-made candles filled with 100% soy wax and infused with only your favorite scents! Select from over 90 fragrances on our scent wall to create the fragrance that captures your favorite memories best!
Whether it’s a childhood memory you want to recapture or a favorite vacation destination you want to relive, you’re sure to find it here!
Leave your candle to cure while enjoying a bite to eat or other Downtown fun! Or, or stay a while and be mesmerized as your candle solidifies!
NOTE: *Ticket price includes one (1) single admission
Textured Art on Canvas
Get hands on and unleash your creativity with textured artmaking. Explore the world of minimalist chic and natural art as you learn to create stunning textured masterpieces. In this in-depth workshop, you’ll select from various components to create depth, texture, and visual interest as you construct your handmade abstract masterpiece to take home.
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
Praise n Paint: Blocking The Noise
In this workshop you’ll be encouraged to tune out the noise in your life and set your intentions on connecting with God, our creator. Offer yourself a moment of peace and tranquility as you quiet the busyness of the mind and dial into His voice.
This workshop is all about setting aside time to connect with God, our creator and to create a beautiful work of art.
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
SAKURA FEST: PAINT IN THE PARK
Pick the time slot that works for you and join us for a fun and interactive guided painting session on the canal! Surrounded by Japanese Cherry Blossoms, live music, and rich cultural experiences, you're sure to have a great time and leave with stunning artwork to take home!
Sakura Candle Making
Sakura Candle-Making Downtown Akron 🌸
Join us for a fun and aromatic candle-making experience on April 5th during the Sakura Festival! Pick the time slot that works for you! In these mini-sessions - you'll start by exploring our fragrance gallery where you'll select the scents and candle vessel of your choice to create your own custom scented candle. Finish it off with a FREE Cherry Blossom add-in!
Enjoy the festival and pop back in before you leave downtown to to grab your fully-cured candle and take a piece of the festival home with you!🌸
SPLATTER DAY: 50% OFF KIDS SPLATTER PAINTING
Stop in for out-of-school fun and SAVE BIG on Splatter Painting for children ages 2 - 17 years!
Admission includes up to 15 minutes (per child) of solo-splatter in our Splatter Alley studio! Let them enjoy the music, dance, sing, and fling paint onto canvas as they make frame-worthy art to take home!
Textured Art on Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Textured Art on Canvas class! Explore the world of minimalist chic and natural art as you learn to create stunning textured masterpieces. Join us for a hands-on experience that will ignite your artistic passion and leave you with a unique artwork to cherish. Book your spot now and let your imagination run wild!
SPLATTER DAY: 50% OFF KIDS SPLATTER PAINTING
Stop in for out-of-school fun and SAVE BIG on Splatter Painting for children ages 2 - 17 years!
Admission includes up to 15 minutes (per child) of solo-splatter in our Splatter Alley studio! Let them enjoy the music, dance, sing, and fling paint onto canvas as they make frame-worthy art to take home!
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Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!
Spring Garden Candle Making
Learn how to make a succulent candle for the perfect spring refresh!
In this workshop, our studio artisans will guide you step-by-step through creating your custom fragrance, wicking your vessel, and mixing in the wax to make your candle. Plus, select from our succulent add-ins to create this spring garden look!
The Art of Pour Painting
Unleash your inner artist at our exclusive Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop! Dive into the vibrant world of fluid art and create mesmerizing masterpieces with our expert guidance. Join us for a hands-on experience that will inspire creativity and leave you with stunning artworks to cherish. Book your spot now and let your creativity flow freely!
Moss Art On Canvas
Unleash your creativity in our Moss Art Workshop on Canvas! Dive into the world of living art and create your masterpiece using vibrant moss. Join a community of art enthusiasts as you learn the techniques to craft your own stunning moss art on canvas. Book your spot now and let your artistic talents flourish in this unique and inspiring workshop!