{"title":"Karigar Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"candlemakingworkshop","title":"Candlemaking Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasala Bazaar Candlemaking Workshop – Create Your Own Signature Home Scent!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked away in the heart of Parnell you will find our\u003cstrong\u003e intimate candle making workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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As it is attached to the store it is less private if you are booking for an event like a birthday party. It is imagined to be the alleyway in a bazaar where artisans are working on their craft - a hidden treasure trove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/333 Parnell Road is\u003c\/strong\u003e secluded, equipped with a sink and curated for occasions like birthday parties where attendees choose to bring a cake. It is better for bookings that are private events or a long awaited catchup. It is imagined to be a home away from home atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e is our restaurant partner location. It is perfect for larger groups looking to host bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers or more. 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We work with our class and tailor each experience to your personalities. With over 60 fragrances to choose from, we provide all the tools needed to blend a custom scent for a soy wax candle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e💡\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Building?\u003c\/strong\u003e Teams love this experience because they learn something new about their colleagues and have the opportunity to get creative without mess or paints - just their imagination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\" data-removefontsize=\"true\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e🕯️\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxing?\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes for a perfect wind-down, mindful and wellness activity with a splash of laughter and fun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome join us if you’re looking for a \u003cstrong\u003efun date night, birthday celebration, team-building event, or a relaxing self-care session,\u003c\/strong\u003e our workshops spark joy, meaningful conversations and create core memories at the \u003cem\u003ebazaar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌟 Spots fill up fast—secure your booking today! 🌟\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Gift – Give the Gift of Experience! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur\u003cstrong\u003e candlemaking workshop gift vouchers\u003c\/strong\u003e make a\u003cstrong\u003e thoughtful and unique gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Once purchased, vouchers are emailed directly to your inbox, ready to gift!  Looking for a custom time? We can tailor bookings for your private group or corporate event! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs – Everything You Need to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Book Your Spot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1. Select your preferred date from the available options. \u003cbr\u003e2. Add the number of attendees to your cart. \u003cbr\u003e3. Check out and select any of the free shipping options. \u003cbr\u003e4. Mark your calendar and get ready for a relaxing, creative experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the difference between locations? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e165 Parnell Road\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for individual bookings or groups of two. As it is attached to the store it is less private if you are booking for an event like a birthday party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5\/333 Parnell Road is\u003c\/strong\u003e secluded, equipped with a sink and curated for occasions like birthday parties where attendees choose to bring a cake. It is better for bookings that are private events or a long awaited catchup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Boutique\u003c\/strong\u003e is our restaurant partner location. It is perfect for larger groups looking to host bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers or more. We recommend larger group bookings for this location. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan kids come?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Yes ofcourse they can! We think its a great activity for kids. However, we do need to know if they are younger than the age of 7 so we can prepare their experience for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I make more than one candle?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Yes! Additional candles can be made for\u003cstrong\u003e $20 per candle.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can request this on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill It Get Messy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We take care of all the messy parts for you, like the wax melting but there is still a small risk of droplets of wax or fragrance oils on your clothes as it is ultimately a creative craft workshop. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe recommend bringing an apron or  to wear something that you don’t mind getting a bit of wax on it - it doesn’t happen often but just in-case! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo I need prior experience? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e No you don’t. We take care of all the science - so you can focus on the fun.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I book for a private corporate workshop? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For off-site corporate events (up to 40 people) you can email us to create a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom workshop experience\u003c\/strong\u003e for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can host workshops anytime between 10 AM – 9 PM and have successfully hosted memorable workshops for Harbour Grounds, My Food Bag, Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Russell McVeagh and Cotton On Group. Let us make your next work social one to remember!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer anything special for bridal showers, baby showers or birthday parties?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Yes! We can host a special occasion workshop at Chocolate Boutique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor $55.00 per person this includes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandlemaking Workshop for a 120g soy candle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA signature Chocolate Boutique hot chocolate and signature dessert \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a booking for this private event for over 15 people please email us at store@masalabazaar.co.nz or contact us at \u003ca href=\"tel:0274627252\"\u003e0274627252\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a discount code on booking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We do not offer any further discounts on the bookings of our workshops - we have set up our discount codes for product sales to not be valid on workshops and if a discount code is used on workshop bookings unfortunately we will have to cancel your booking until the full amount is paid.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a minimum booking requirement? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Yes! 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