Two hours learning the craft of bonbons and truffles in Hamilton’s Chocolate studio

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Two hours learning the craft of bonbons and truffles in Hamilton’s Chocolate studio

A hands-on 2-hour Masterclass where Chocolate Tales teaches tempering, shelling, decorating and how to pack home your own bonbons and truffles.

Two hours learning the craft of bonbons and truffles in Hamilton’s Chocolate studio.

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Location
Hamilton
Operator
Chocolate Tales
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set inside Chocolate Tales’ Hamilton studio at 430 York Blvd., the Chocolatier MasterClass is a compact, hands-on workshop that walks participants through chocolate basics, tempering, bonbon and truffle construction, and advanced decorating techniques so they leave with a bag of their own finished chocolates.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CRAFT

Bonbon & Truffle Making, Hands-On

In a practical session designed for all skill levels you’ll mold, fill and finish bonbons and truffles, practicing the techniques that produce smooth shells and consistent centers.

THE TECHNIQUE

Tempering and Decorating

The class covers the principles of tempering chocolate and introduces cocoa-butter colors, powders and piping tools so you can execute glossy shells and detailed surface designs.

THE TAKEAWAY

Packaged Creations to Take Home

Participants leave with a bag of their own beautifully decorated chocolates—packaged on site—so the session doubles as a practical lesson and a tangible souvenir.

What the day feels like

What the workshop feels like

Over a focused two-hour session the instructor moves the group from an introductory overview of chocolate types into tempering demonstrations, then onto hands-on molding, filling and decorating; the pace is workshop-driven and meant to get every participant crafting and finishing their own pieces.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this MasterClass suits—and who should reconsider.

1
Creative BeginnersBeginners are welcome; the class is taught to accommodate first-timers and focuses on core skills and simple decorative techniques.
2
Aspiring ChocolatiersThose wanting to learn tempering and professional decorating tools will find the concentrated instruction useful for developing technique.
3
Families with TeensThe class accepts participants aged 12 and up, making it suitable for teens accompanied as appropriate.
4
Gift Seekers & FoodiesIf you want a hands-on creative experience that yields a packaged edible gift, this short MasterClass delivers a finished take-home product.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The workshop runs for two hours.

Location & Meeting Point

Meet at Chocolate Tales, 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R3K8.

What to Bring

Bring your imagination—the operator highlights creativity as the primary personal provision.

Age Requirement

Participants must be 12 years or older.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Chocolatier MasterClass?

The session lasts two hours.

Where does the class meet?

The workshop takes place at Chocolate Tales, 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R3K8.

Is the class suitable for beginners?

Yes. The MasterClass is designed for all skill levels and covers chocolate basics through advanced decorating techniques.

What will I learn in the workshop?

You will learn chocolate basics, an introduction to tempering, bonbon and truffle making, and decorating techniques using cocoa-butter colors, powders, molds and piping bags.

Will I take anything home?

Yes. Participants pack a bag of their own decorated chocolates to take home.

What is the minimum age to attend?

Participants must be at least 12 years old to join the MasterClass.