Name: Wine + Candle-Making Workshop
Start: 2026-10-07
End: 2026-10-07

Downtown location serving up Ann Arbor coffee favorites like Lobster Butter Love and AA Cowboy.

RoosRoast Coffee is a life, art, and food project that turned out to become a successful coffee shop.

RoosRoast - Liberty St.

Argus Farm Stop is a new model for selling locally grown produce, meats and dairy -- a next generation of the traditional farmers market model - making it easier to purchase local goods and produce from your favorite local farmers!

Offering farm-fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, coffee bar, pastries, baked goods and more.

Argus Farm Stop - Packard Rd.

AATA offers convenient and reliable public transit service as well as paratransit, carpool, and vanpool services for commuters into and within the greater Ann Arbor area.

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority - TheRide

**What is Venue?**

Venue is a restaurant, co-working, and event space offering customers an unmatched range of superior food and beverage choices. There are four food lines designed by Chef Thad Gilles, formerly of Ann Arbor's Logan Restaurant, that are available for dine-in or take-out, as well as a full bar, lounge, and market.

**Is Venue open to the public?**

Yes! Venue is open to the public Tuesday - Sunday. They are located at 1919 S. Industrial Hwy near Michigan Stadium.

**Can I eat there?**

Venue offers an amazing dining experience featuring 4 delicious menus cooked and curated by local Ann Arbor Chef Thad Gilles. Additionally, we have a beautiful, artfully designed, and spacious environment to accommodate groups of all sizes, free parking, and a full-service bar. Dine in or takeout available. [Make your reservation today](https://www.exploretock.com/venue-annarbor).

Come dine-in or take food to go and select from one of our many good lines - Mesa Taqueria, Pasta Forum, Pizza Forum, and Brasserie for provincial French cuisine. Favorite dishes so far: the Venue Burger, Sweet Chili Chicken Wings, Carbonara and the Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza.

**Someone mentioned co-working too?**

We have a variety of co-working offerings available to fit your personal needs. Grab a daily pass, a dedicated desk, or your own office and enjoy the benefits of setting up shop in Venue.

**What else should I know?**

In addition to the restaurant, bar, market and lounge, Venue also offers customizable catering and events that we can tailor to your needs. Whether you want to host a basketball-watching party, wedding, work off-site meeting or intimate dinner with friends, our event team can work to meet your every request. We look forward to welcoming you in soon.

Venue by 4M

Venue Coffee, located on the East side of Venue by 4M in Ann Arbor, MI, offers high-quality Mighty Good coffee, chef-prepared grab-and-go meals, and fresh pastries. They also proudly serve products from Zingerman's Bakehouse, Blank Slate Creamery, Tea with Tae, and Rumi's Passion among others.

It provides free WiFi and a welcoming space for co-working, with similar space available in the Venue dining room. Venue Coffee is open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm and is closed on Sundays.

Venue Coffee

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspired menu of fresh pita sandwiches, soups, salads, falafel, hummus and ore.

Pita King

The 104,000 square foot building provides the Wolverines with a modern complex that rivals elite practice structures throughout college and professional football. Highlighting the development is a full-size indoor practice field that features a state-of-the-art FieldTurf playing surface. The field has a 20 feet run-off behind each end zone and 25 feet clearance on both sidelines

U-M Al Glick Fieldhouse

Bahna Wrestling Center houses comprehensive training and support facilities for the Wolverine wrestling program. One of only two stand-alone collegiate wrestling training facilities in the country, the Bahna Wrestling Center features 7,500 square feet of mat space, locker rooms, coaches offices, an athletic training room with a separate hydrotherapy room and a second-floor strength-and-conditioning area.

U-M Bahna Wrestling Center

22.000 sq. Ft training facility for UM Women's gymnastics team. Competitions are held in Crisler arena.

U-M Donald Shepard Training Center

The 10,500 square-foot facility features loose-foam and resi-pits for a safer training environment for all six competitive events. It is one of the top facilities in the nation for elite level men's gymnastics training and will help in the recruitment of high-level gymnasts.

U-M Newt Loken Training Center

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

An evening designed for trying something new, getting creative, and having a really good time!  
  
Join us for a relaxed candle-making experience where beautiful scents, hands-on creation, and a warm tasting room atmosphere come together. Sip wine, laugh, connect, and enjoy the process — no experience needed.  
  
Whether you’re coming with friends or treating yourself, this workshop is all about slowing down, creating something with your hands, and leaving with a candle you’ll love (and a great memory).  
  
✨ What’s Included  
• A guided candle-making workshop using 100% pure soy wax  
• All candle-making materials provided  
• One handmade candle included  
o Upgrade option: Add a second candle (+$15)  
• One complimentary glass of wine of your choice  
• A cozy, welcoming atmosphere to relax and connect  
  
✨ What to Expect  
• 6:00–6:15 – Arrival & Welcome: Settle in, grab your wine, and get comfortable.  
• 6:15–7:15 – Candle-Making Workshop: Learn the candle-making process and create your own custom soy candle, infused with intention and your favorite scent.  
• 7:15–7:30 – Sip, Play & Connect: Enjoy your wine, games, and conversation while your candle finishes setting.  
• 7:30–8:00 – Candle Decoration: Decorate your candle to make it uniquely yours.  
  
✨ Why Join?  
• Try something new and creative — no experience needed  
• Play with scents and create a candle that feels uniquely yours  
• Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with great company  
• Slow down, laugh, and be present for a couple of hours  
• Leave with a handmade candle you’ll actually love — and a really good memory  
  
✨ Meet the Host  
Renata – Candle Maker & Wellness Facilitator – @the.universe.stuff  
  
Renata is the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a holistic wellness brand rooted in mindfulness, creativity, and intention. She handcrafts soy candles and other wellness products designed to support balance and self-care, and she hosts workshops that invite people to slow down, connect, and create. Based in the Ann Arbor area, Renata loves bringing people together through meaningful, hands-on experiences.  
  
✨ About the Space  
York – yorka2.com  
  
This workshop will take place at York, a thoughtfully designed community space in Ann Arbor where creativity, local businesses, and meaningful gatherings come together.  
  
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and beautifully curated spaces, York brings together a collection of local vendors, makers, and experiences under one roof. The venue regularly hosts markets, workshops, and community events that celebrate connection, creativity, and collaboration.  
  
With its open, inviting layout and vibrant community energy, York provides the perfect setting for a relaxed and social candle-making experience — where beautiful scents, hands-on creativity, and great conversation come together to create a memorable evening.

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