About The Hidden Flame
The Hidden Flame is a candle making workshop in Passaic, New Jersey where creativity, intention, and craftsmanship come together.
Here, candle making becomes more than a craft. It becomes an experience. Guests are invited to slow down, connect with their creativity, and create something meaningful with their own hands.
During each workshop, participants will create their own custom candle from start to finish. Guests choose their fragrance, select colors, and personalize their candle by adding elements such as gemstones, roses, glitter, and other decorative touches. Many also choose to set a personal intention while creating their candle, turning the experience into something both creative and symbolic.
Our workshops are welcoming to everyone and are offered in both English and Spanish.
What We Offer
At The Hidden Flame, we host candle making workshops where guests can create their own custom candle while learning the art and science behind the craft.
During the workshop, guests will:
- Choose their fragrance
- Select colors for their candle
- Add decorative elements such as gemstones, roses, or sparkles
- Set personal intentions if they wish
- Learn the candle making process step by step
Each guest leaves with their own handcrafted candle along with the knowledge of how candles are made.
Our workshops are perfect for:
- Date nights
- Birthday celebrations
- Private parties
- Creative experiences with friends
- Anyone looking for a unique activity in Passaic, New Jersey
The Founder
The Hidden Flame was created by Christian Velez Cano, an entrepreneur with a passion for craftsmanship, creativity, and meaningful experiences.
Christian is also the founder of Crystals and Candle, a candle and gemstone studio in Montclair, New Jersey where guests design custom crystal candles. Through that experience, he discovered that people were not just interested in buying candles — they were fascinated by the process of making them.
The Hidden Flame was born from that idea: creating a space where people can gather, learn the art of candle making, and leave with something they created themselves.
What started as a simple idea inside a warehouse space quickly evolved into a workshop designed to bring people together through creativity.
Our Philosophy
We believe that creating something with your own hands is powerful.
In a world that moves fast, candle making invites people to slow down, focus, and enjoy the process of creating. The flame represents warmth, creativity, and intention — something small that can transform the atmosphere of a space.
At The Hidden Flame, every candle tells a story because it was created by the person who lights it.