This article is sponsored by Crystals & Candle.
It’s easy to miss the little details in life: a fragrance that sparks a memory, a particular crystal’s energy, the joy of a DIY project. Crystals & Candle is all about celebrating those little details to make, create, and keep memories alive. Located at 195 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair, this local gem — pun intended — is a hands-on candle shop that hosts make-your-own candle classes, sells handcrafted candles, and even creates one-of-a-kind candles for special occasions. If you’re looking to add some creativity to your next celebration, Crystals & Candle in Montclair knows exactly how to make any gathering an unforgettable experience. Keep reading to learn more about this unique shop in Montclair, New Jersey.
Crystals, Candles, and All the Good Vibes
Crystals & Candle is more than just a shop — it’s a creative space where you can create your own custom, energized candles. The studio has hour-long classes each day from 11:30AM to 5:45PM every day of the week except Mondays. These custom-make-your-own-candle classes will guide you as you choose your fragrance, handpick crystals that resonate with your energy, and pour your wax to create a one-of-a-kind piece. With trinkets and treasures for sale throughout the store, you’ll be inspired to get creative and maybe find something else to take home.
“We’re here to spark joy, ignite creativity, and bring people together,” owners Christian & Shantelle shared with The Montclair Girl. “Whether you’re joining us for a hands-on candle-making class, browsing our curated selection, or celebrating life’s special moments, we make every experience fun, meaningful, and full of good vibes.”
The local shop always knows how to have a good time and can bring hands-on classes to parties or events, making it a light-filled celebration.
Experiences That are Hand-crafted with Love
Crystals & Candle specializes in creating personalized, hand-crafted candles and even has DIY crafting experiences such as:
Custom Candle-Making: daily classes where guests can create personalized, crystal-infused candles. Choose fragrances and gemstones that are meaningful to you — then, hand-pour the wax, choose the crystals that resonate with you, and mix in scents to finish.
Wedding Favors + Keepsakes: the team helps couples design wedding favors with scents and gemstones that represent their love.
Private Events + Parties: Crystals & Candle also hosts fun, hands-on candle-making classes, making it a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other milestones.
Storefront + Experience: the storefront is a creative space where you can also browse a selection of curated candles, crystals, and other treasures.
Crystals + Candle is located at 195 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair.
Call 973-457-0064 or email [email protected] for more info.
The Clairidge in Montclair to Serve Beer, Wine, + Canned Cocktails Starting 3/14
Movie lovers in Montclair can now enjoy drinks with their popcorn and candy, and we're not talking soda. The Clairidge, located at 486 Bloomfield Avenue, has announced that it will add a few bar items, featuring drinks like beer, canned cocktails, and more, to its concession stand starting on Friday, March 14th. Read on for what we know about this exciting new addition to The Clairidge in Montclair, New Jersey.
The Details
The Clairidge has served the Montclair community as the town's go-to theater since its establishment in 1922. Under Montclair Film, the cinema provides locals showings of blockbuster and indie films, BYOB events (that being bring-your-own-baby events), and more. Now, the six-screen art-house theater is expanding its options even further to serve alcoholic drinks at its concession stand. Starting on Friday, March 14th, local movie-goers can enjoy wine, beer, hard cider, and canned cocktails with their theater snacks.
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About The Clairidge
The Clairidge is a historic gem in Montclair. Opening in 1922, it began as a single-screen movie palace, serving the community and local film lovers. It expanded to a three-screen cinema in 1983 and then to a six-screen cinema in 1997. During that time, the theater began to focus on independent films, documentaries, and foreign language films.
In 2021, The Clairidge linked with Montclair Film, a nonprofit organization that provides educational programs, special events, and the annual Montclair Film Festival, and officially ran as an independently-run movie house.
In addition to the endless stream of film screenings, The Clairidge also hosts conversations with filmmakers, kid-friendly events, and other programs for the local Montclair community. See the calendar of upcoming films and events at The Clairidge here.
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