Chocolate making workshops in Calgary are one of the more indulgent creative experiences available, and they're more technical than you'd expect. A chocolatier walks you through tempering, flavouring, and moulding real couverture chocolate into finished pieces you can actually be proud of. You taste a lot along the way, which is part of the deal.
What It's Like
What to Expect
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Tempering chocolate
Tempering is what gives chocolate its glossy finish and satisfying snap. The instructor teaches you the method, which is part science and part feel.
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Flavouring and fillings
You'll choose or prepare fillings like ganache, caramel, or flavoured creams to pipe into your chocolates.
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Moulding and finishing
You'll pour and tap moulds, wait for them to set, and demould your finished pieces. It's deeply satisfying.
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Take them home packaged
Your chocolates are boxed up to take home. They make a great gift or a very enjoyable commute snack.
Insider Advice
Tips for Your First Chocolate Making Event
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Temperature control is everything in chocolate work. Even a few degrees off can affect the final texture.
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Work quickly when the chocolate is fluid. It sets faster than you'd expect once you start pouring.
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Calgary's dry climate is actually good for chocolate work. Humidity is the enemy of a clean temper.
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Dark chocolate is the easiest to temper for beginners. Milk and white chocolate are more sensitive to heat.
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Mixler lists chocolate making workshops in Calgary when they're added. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know first.
Common Questions
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Do I need any baking or cooking experience? +
No. The instructor covers all the techniques from scratch. Following direction carefully matters more than prior experience.
What will I make? +
Most beginner sessions focus on truffles, bonbons, or moulded chocolates. The event listing will tell you the specific project.
Do I take my chocolates home? +
Yes. Your finished chocolates are packaged for you to take home at the end of the session.
How long does the workshop take? +
Most chocolate making sessions run 2 to 3 hours. There's waiting involved as pieces set, but you stay busy throughout.