# The Candle Bar Su

> The Candle Bar Su is a candle-making studio in Paramaribo, Suriname. Guests make their own scented candle in a guided, sensory workshop with scents inspired by Suriname's nature, food and culture. It also sells handmade candles and home fragrance online, and makes branded corporate gifts.

- Address: Van Roseveltkade 36, Paramaribo, Suriname (free parking along the Van Roseveltkade)
- Founded: October 2022 by Jenilva Bree, born and raised in Paramaribo
- Studio hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–14:00. On tour and off-site (mobile candle bar): Monday to Sunday, time on request
- Languages: English, Dutch and Sranan Tongo
- WhatsApp (business): +597 7668215
- Email: info@thecandlebarsu.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecandlebarsu · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecandlebarsu · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecandlebarsu
- Prices are in EUR; payment in SRD at our current exchange rate is possible
- No experience needed; children 5+ welcome with parental guidance

## Workshops and experiences

- [Signature Candles & Tea Souvenir Making](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/signature): The most-loved first visit. Explore the scent collection, blend your own scent, pour and label your candle, with tea and a treat. 1.5–2 hours, small groups up to 10. € 38,50 per person (min. 2 guests); solo € 45.
- [Couples & Connection](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/couples): For partners, best friends and sisters. Create one shared scent and pour together. 1.5–2 hours. € 60 per pair (one shared candle) or € 77 per pair (two candles).
- [Mother & Child](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/mother-child): For mothers, grandmothers and aunties with their children. 1.5–2 hours. € 60 per pair (one candle made together) or € 77 per pair (two separate candles).
- [Celebrations](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/celebrations): Birthdays, bridal and baby showers, reunions. Styled table and personalised labels; every guest takes home a candle they made. Min. 10 guests, price on request.
- [Teams & Private Groups](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/teams): Team outings and client evenings, optionally with logo labels or a custom team scent. About 2.5 hours. Min. 10 guests, price on request.
- [Retreats & Travel Groups](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops/retreats): For tour operators, hotels, retreats and cruise groups. A scent journey through Suriname with a handmade souvenir. Partner rates.
- [All workshops](https://thecandlebarsu.com/workshops) · [Book a workshop](https://thecandlebarsu.com/book)

## Shop

- [Shop](https://thecandlebarsu.com/shop): Signature candles (Sranan Busi, Markoeza, Bojo Cake), cultural candles (Prodo Misi, 6oz, in Sranan Busi, Vanilla Bojo, Lemongrass Greentea or Lavender & Sage), personalised candles, room and linen sprays, car diffusers, closet scent hangers, shower steamers, electric lighters and DIY candle-making kits.
- Delivery in central Paramaribo every Tuesday and Friday, 10:00–14:00, delivery fee SRD 150. No international shipping yet.
- In-person shopping at retail partners Teasee (Van Roseveltkade #36, Paramaribo) and the Torarica Gift Shop (Mr. L.J. Rietbergplein, Paramaribo).
- Events: Mini Soso Lobi Bar (up to 20 guests, from € 575) is the most chosen package; Paramaribo Signature Bar (up to 60 guests) price on request.

## Gifts

- [Corporate gifts](https://thecandlebarsu.com/corporate-gifts): Branded candle gift boxes for companies, with custom labels, logos or an own brand scent. Invoice in company name, 50% deposit.
- [Owru Yari Collection](https://thecandlebarsu.com/owru-yari): Seasonal year-end gift collection with limited scents (minimum 10 per gift).

## More

- [Discover your scent quiz](https://thecandlebarsu.com/discover-your-scent): Find your scent personality (Watra Soul / Water Soul, Busi Keeper / Forest Keeper, Famiri Spark / Family Person, Kukru Princess / Kitchen at Heart, Alen Dreamer / Rain Lover).
- [Scents](https://thecandlebarsu.com/scents): The scent collection, inspired by Suriname.
- [Scent Circle](https://thecandlebarsu.com/scent-circle): Free loyalty programme; earn 1 Wick per € 1 spent, 25 welcome Wicks.
- [Events](https://thecandlebarsu.com/events): Mobile candle bar for events, markets and venues.
- [Partners](https://thecandlebarsu.com/partners): Retail and hospitality partners.
- [Our story](https://thecandlebarsu.com/our-story): Founder letter and values.
- [FAQ](https://thecandlebarsu.com/faq): Booking, cancellation (free rescheduling up to 48 hours before), delivery, returns and corporate gift questions.
- [Contact](https://thecandlebarsu.com/contact)