Candle Making at NCMA Museum Store

2110 Blue Ridge Road,Raleigh NC 27607

25 September, 2021

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DIY Candle Making Experience at NCMA Museum Store Join Usu Company candles for the first ever DIY candle making experience at the North Carolina Museum of Art! During this DIY Candle Making Experience, Usu Company owner Stacy Ahua will lead you step-by-step to learn about all of the materials you need to make a candle and the candle making process. You'll also have a chance to sample, select and blend a one-of-a-kind scent for your candle. Finally, you'll add a unique story to commemorate your candle making experience. At the end of the evening, you'll leave with your own unique creation!*As an added bonus, you'll enjoy private after-hours shopping at the NCMA Museum Store and a curated gift bag with specialty items from NCMA and Usu Company! Your DIY Candle Making Experience at NCMA Museum Store Includes:*11oz luxury candle jar with custom event label + candle story card*Materials to make your 100% vegan Soy wax candle*Fall fragrance bar with up to 10 scented oils to test and blend*Hand-On instruction*Private shopping experience at NCMA Museum Store*Gift Bag with specialty items from NCMA + Usu Company Things to Know Before You Go:Get ready for Candle Making at the NCMA Museum Store on September 25! We thought we’d share some tips to help you make the most of your visit. Following local ordinances visitors are required to wear a mask inside all buildings, including restrooms and concession buildings. For the safety of everyone, we ask that all outdoor event attendees wear masks both outdoors and indoors. Learn more about these updates at ncartmuseum.org/covid19. Museum addressJoseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 715-5923 Event time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Day and Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021 Location: North Carolina Museum of Art Museum Store Doors open at 3:45pm Event starts at 4:00pm Parking Free parking is available on campus in lots along Blue Ridge Road and close to the main Museum buildings. Accessible parking is available in the Plaza between East and West buildings and behind West Building. Accessibility Visitors with wheelchairs or limited mobility may be dropped off in the circular Plaza near the entry gates or park in an accessible parking space. Wheelchair seating and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. Please contact Felicia Ingram, manager of interpretation, accessibility, and diversity, with questions or to arrange assistance in advance. ABOUT USU COMPANY Stacy Ahua is the founder and owner of Usu Company Candles, established in 2020. The youngest of 3 daughters born to Nigerian parents from the Tiv tribe, Ahua created Usu Company as a tribute to her culture. Translated from the Tiv dialect, "Usu" (pronounced "ooo-sue") can mean ‘light’ or 'fire’. In addition to providing quality, hand-poured candles with custom-blended scents, Usu Company uses storytelling and scent memory to make connections with people from all walks of life. Each candle includes a story card that recounts a personal message, a memory, or a reflection of Nigeria that inspired the candle's name and scent. Each exclusive NCMA candle is with the same storytelling ideas in mind; using elements of art, culture, lineage and meaning to create scents that evoke emotion and connection. Ahua uses her company's platform and products to encourage others to honor who they are, where they come from, and what they are passionate about--to blaze their own trail.