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Two Hours to Shine and Snap: A Hands‑On Chocolate Tempering Workshop in Hamilton
A focused, two‑hour class that teaches the techniques and science of tempering chocolate and ends with your own confections packed to take home.
Two Hours to Shine and Snap: A Hands‑On Chocolate Tempering Workshop in Hamilton.
Set in Hamilton, this Tempering Workshop distills the chemistry and craft of chocolate into an intensive two‑hour session. Designed for beginners and chocolate lovers alike, the class walks you through why correctly tempered chocolate has that mirror‑bright sheen and satisfying snap, then moves into hands‑on methods so you leave with molded treats boxed up as gifts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master the Science of Tempering
The workshop explains the science behind tempering chocolate—the crystallization that gives finished chocolate its shine, snap and velvety texture—so you understand not just the how but the why.
Learn Tabling and See the Seeding Method
Participants get a hands‑on introduction to the tabling method while instructors demonstrate seeding, letting you practice the core tempering techniques used by chocolatiers.
Mold, Package, and Take Home Your Creations
After tempering, you apply the tempered chocolate to molds, finish your pieces and pack them into a takeaway gift box to bring home.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Over the span of two focused hours you move from explanation to practice: a short primer on tempering leads into hands‑on tabling work, a demonstration of seeding, then molding and packaging your finished chocolates—an efficient, tactile course in chocolatiering.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours.
Meeting point: 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R3K8.
Classes are limited to up to 8 people and are open to participants aged 12 and up.
The listing does not specify required personal gear; finished chocolates are packaged by the class in a takeaway gift box.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tempering Workshop?
The workshop duration is two hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
How many people are in a class?
Classes are limited to up to eight people.
Will I take my chocolates home?
Yes—after molding and finishing, you pack your homemade chocolates into a takeaway gift box to bring home.
What techniques are taught in the class?
The program covers the science of tempering, hands‑on tabling, a demonstration of the seeding method, molding and packaging.
Where does the workshop take place?
The workshop location is 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario.