{"title":"Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"candle-making-workshop","title":"Candle Creation Workshop - 9\/12\/2025","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDate:  September 12,  2025 (Friday)\u003cbr\u003eTime:  5-7pm\u003cbr\u003eLocation: House Of Akasi |  115 Razades Way #106 (Camp North End) - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/115+Razades+Wy+%23106,+Charlotte,+NC+28206\/@35.2454385,-80.9167872,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8856a11e4ba71e73:0xd4654f2e10cfeae8!2m2!1d-80.8343861!2d35.2454664?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParking: There is both street parking and two parking lots (one paid\/one free)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this \u003cem\u003eCandle Creation Workshop\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll craft two signature scent candles after decorating your candle jars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is perfect as an introduction to candle making for those whoi would like to pursue it as a hobby or as a side-hustle.  This DIY workshop will allow you the time needed to create your signature candle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy 10% off products in our retail space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere will be a raffle where one participant will be refunded for their class in full, essentially taking the class for free!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THE WORKSHOP:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour reservation includes the materials to curate your candle using pre-blended oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour candle should be ready to take home that evening; however, if not, you may have to  pick it up at a later date (we can also ship for a fee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshops are intimate, and space is limited. 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