Chocolate Classes

DWI truffles                                                    Sept. 5 Thurs. 6-8 PM

Chocolate Magic                                           Sept.10 Tues. 6-9 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Sept. 13 Fri. 6-9 PM

Polycarb Molding                                          Sept. 17 Tues. 6-9 PM

Chocolate Tempering                                   Sept. 19 Thurs. 6-9 PM

Dipping and Finishing Techniques              Sept. 23 Mon. 6-9 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Sept. 26 Thurs. 6-9 PM

Truffles (Level II)                                            Oct.9 Wed. 6-9 PM

DWI truffles                                                    Oct. 11 Fri. 6-9 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Oct. 21 Mon. 6-9 PM

Chocolate Tempering                                   Oct.23 Wed. 6-9 PM

Kids Halloween class                                   Oct. 26 Sat. 1-3 PM

Kids Halloween class                                   Oct. 27 Sun. 1-3 PM

Polycarb Molding                                          Oct. 28 Mon. 6-9 PM

Fruit & Wine Jells                                          Nov. 1 Fri. 6-9 PM

Truffles (Level III)                                           Nov. 4 Mon. 6-9 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Nov. 8 Fri. 6-9 PM

Dipping and Finishing Techniques               Nov. 12 Tues. 6-9 PM

Marvelous Mousse                                        Nov. 14 Thurs. 6-9 PM

Chocolate Tempering                                    Nov. 18 Mon. 6-9 PM

DWI truffles                                                    Nov. 20 Wed. 6-9 PM

Kids Thanksgiving class                               Nov. 23 Sat. 1-3 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Nov. 26 Tues. 6-9 PM

Chocolate Magic                                           Dec. 3 Tues. 6-9 PM

Holiday Confections                                      Dec. 6 Fri. 6-9 PM

Introduction to Truffles                                 Dec. 11 Wed. 6-9 PM

DWI truffles                                                    Dec. 13 Fri. 6-9 PM

Kids Christmas class                                    Dec. 14 Sat. 1-3 PM

Kids Christmas class                                    Dec. 15 Sun. 1-3 PM

Holiday Confections                                      Dec. 17 Tues. 6-9 PM

Fruit & Wine Jells                                          Dec. 19 Thurs. 6-9 PM

Chocolate Magic

            Learn some professional tricks and techniques working with chocolate. Hands on. We will make chocolate caraque, curls, cigarettes, transfer sheets, flowers, spiral strips, plaques, chocolate glass cages, nests, and imprints as well as demo use of blisters.

Chocolate Tempering

Hands-on class dealing exclusively with tempering chocolate. Learn five different methods of tempering, and how to conquer and command chocolate. We will use different techniques to temper chocolate, then melt it and try it again- we will not make centers. Bring your questions and problems to solve.

Christmas Kid’s Classes                                               

            This class is hands-on designed for the younger chocolatier. They will make suckers, chocolate pizza, and truffles with holiday accents.  All decorated and finished by themselves. Parents not required to stay. They will scamper home with a box full of goodies they made themselves

Dipping and Finishing Techniques

            Hands-on class. Hand dip centers, plus learn fork dipping secrets and a multitude of ways to finish and decorate your products. Emphasis is on hand dipping multiple shapes and finishing them creatively. Take home a box of hand dipped chocolates to prove your new expertise.

DWI    This is an adult only class.

             We will learn how to make a rum truffle, an incredible wine truffle, and a super boozy liqueur chocolate, as well as learning the secrets of making pure liquor filled chocolates- all to be taken home, and not consumed until you get off the road!

            We will create pâtes de fruits from scratch. Learn the technique to create your own unique combinations using real fruits; no artificial flavorings. We will apply the same technique to create wine gels. Cut them up, roll in sugar, and take a large box of impressive gels home to savor and share. Technique and procedure is critical in these creations, so we will go into detail and explain this thoroughly to allow you to proceed in the future with fruits of your choice.

Holiday Confections

            In this class we will make caramels, fudge and barks. And in addition we will make fondant and use it to create cherry cordials.

Introduction to Chocolate Truffles

            For beginners with no experience. Learn the principles of making tasty ganaches and create four different truffles: a bar truffle, a French truffle, a hand dipped truffle, and a molded truffle. You will also learn background information on tempering and the science behind chocolate. Take home a box of premium truffles to enjoy.

Kids Halloween Class

            This class is designed for the younger chocolatier. This is hands on with good chocolate. They will make suckers, chocolate pizza, and eyeball cake pops.  All decorated and finished by themselves. Parents not actually required. They will scamper home with a box full of goodies they did themselves.

Marvelous Mousse

            We will make a classic chocolate mousse, a fruit mousse, and a liquor flavored mousse, as well as a simplified, safer mousse. Learn how to ruin a mousse and how to avoid such mistakes. Learn festive ways to present, add texture to, and decorate your mousse. Take them home to share, enjoy, and compare. This is a great anytime dessert.

Polycarbonate Molding

            Hands-on class working with professional polycarbonate molds. Learn how to use molds efficiently and learn several methods of adding pizzazz and elegance to the finished product: learn to spot, splatter, stripe, and brush and finger paint the molds.  We will also introduce use of the airbrush to accent pieces with colored cocoa butter. Lastly, we will use transfer sheets and structure sheets and make our own transfer sheets. Practice, then take home a box of molded truffles you make.

NOTE: Truffles Level II, III, and IV do not have to be taken in sequence, but should follow the Introduction to Chocolate Truffles class

Truffles Level II

            For those with some experience working with chocolate. We will make three truffles out of four ganaches. We will create a classic buttercream ganache and chocolate boats to pipe it into, we will make two variations of gianduja and use them to create a two-layered hazelnut truffle, and we will use strawberries and fresh basil to create an herb-infused fruit ganache. As always, bring home a box of incredible truffles to hoard or share.

Truffles Level III

            For those with some experience working with chocolate. We will make three truffles out of four ganaches. We will use local fresh fruit (or frozen) and create our own fruit puree to incorporate into a ganache, we will use fresh citrus to create a wonderful white chocolate ganache, and we will create a ganache and fruit gel layered truffle. As always, bring home a box of incredible truffles to hoard or share.

Truffles Level IV          For those with some experience working with chocolate. We will make four truffles: a wine truffle, a burnt sugar based ganache, a sour cream ganache, and finally a coconut milk ganache   As always, bring home a box of incredible truffles to hoard or share.