Our story

Clearbase Aroma Guild began as a Saturday scent swap in a tiny studio. Makers arrived with soy, beeswax, and coconut-apricot experiments, and left with practical feedback and new friends. Today our Guild delivers structured, science-based courses that keep the playful heart of those early meetups.

Mission

Empower makers to create safe, expressive candles and build sustainable brands—without hype or shortcuts.

Values

  • Community before competition
  • Evidence over guesswork
  • Playful, coral-and-amber energy

Promise

We teach techniques and frameworks—never inflated claims. Your craft, your pace.

Milestones

2019 • First open studio

We hosted weekend pours and troubleshooting jams that later shaped our curriculum.

2021 • Live online labs

We launched remote workshops with mailed lab kits and structured testing protocols.

2025 • 15,000th enrollment

We grew into an international community while keeping sessions warm and practical.

Meet the team

AK

Ava Kim — Head of Curriculum

Chemist-turned-maker who loves the intersection of precision and play. Favorite scent: citrus basil.

DL

Diego Lopez — Studio Lead

Community organizer and wick whisperer. Favorite scent: smoky vanilla and cedar.

SR

Sofia Rami — Compliance & Safety

Ensures labeling accuracy and safe SOPs for every pour. Favorite scent: herbal lavender.