Joy & Light: Holiday Candle Making Experience at NCMA

2110 Blue Ridge Road,Raleigh NC 27607

27 November, 2022

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Join Usu Company candles for Joy & Light: Holiday Candle Making Experience at NCMA!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 of gratitude 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 a private gallery experience of newly installed areas and private shopping at the NCMA Museum Store!Your Joy & Light : Holiday Candle Making Experience at NCMA (West Building) includes:*Luxury candle jar*Materials to make your 100% vegan Soy wax candle*Fall fragrance bar with up to 8 scented oils to test and blend*Complimentary Sips & Snacks*Hand-On instruction*Private gallery experience of newly renovated areas*Private shopping experience at NCMA Museum Store*Usu Company Candles Gift BagABOUT 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. Things to Know Before You Go:Get ready for Candle Making at the NCMA Museum Store on November 27! We thought we’d share some tips to help you make the most of your visit. Museum addressMuseum address 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607--West Building (919) 715-5923 Event time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Day and Date: Sunday, November 27, 2022 Location: North Carolina Museum of Art West Building Doors open at 4:00pm 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. *NO REFUNDS will be issued for this event.*