The Chocolate Studio is situated on the 'helter - skelter' road to Riber Castle in Matlock, on the edge of the Peak district. While working with chocolate, you'll be able to enjoy the Panoramic views of Matlock - Matlock Bath - Heights of Abraham Cable cars - and the hills towards Chatsworth. But be careful not to spill any chocolate while doing so.

The courses are ideal as a Gift to a 'chocoholic', - to further your skills in chocolate work, or if you've always been curious on how all things chocolate work

We offer a few different ½, 1, 2 - 5 day 'hands-on' courses, lessons are also adapted according to season  and personal requirements*. (*we do not teach how to make chocolate wedding/birthday cakes!)

All Courses are One to One!

Half day chocolate course

Making Chocolate Truffles, either during the morning 9.00am - 12.00noon or afternoon 1.00pm - 4.00pm

£99.00 per person. Phone - Email for a date

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1, 2 - 5 day courses from 9.00am - 4.00pm

£175.00 per person per day. Phone - Email for a date

After an espresso and introduction, you'll be tempering chocolate by hand (we do not have machines), + making ganaches, - nougat dur and/or caramelise nuts, piping chocolates, making and filling moulds, hand roll chocolate curls, make chocolate roses and not to forget taste chocolate. You'll be going home with some recipes to practice at home with, plus all your own created chocolates to 'share' with your friends and Family?

Please note that I do Not currently teach how to make Chocolate Wedding/Birthday Cakes!

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Perfect 'GIFT' idea, a Chocolate Course @ ChocART, you can purchase the course before hand as a Gift to family/friends

Who inturn can arrange a suitable date with us

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Comments:

I recentley attended a day's chocolate course at Taeke Oosterwouds studio in Starkholmes, Matlock. The course was bought for me as a birthday present as I am a trained chef and was keen to develop my knowledge of chocolate work.

The course was great in every way - on my arrival there was fresh coffee! and some literature on the course content along with some guidance on tempering different chocolate. Taeke's friendly nature took me through the day producing truffles, moulds, decorations all the while taking time to guide me in the areas I needed as well as giving me space to make my own mistakes!
The attention to detail as well as his obvious mastery and passion for his work helped me to get a lot from the day in terms of knowledge acquired and skills learned.

All in all, this is a good guy to learn from - highly skilled with a friendly but respected approach that actually taught me more than a year at catering college!

Highly recommended.
Sam North

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Just wanted to thank you for the two days while I was in Matlock. I very much appreciate the class as it was great and helped gain some valuable knowledge in the field of chocolate. I think it was very nice especially because of the one to one tutorial with you.

Also unlike many other instructors you were always there to answer my questions and guide me through. Apart from the above you have also been so kind to help me with transportation from my B & B.

All in all I can say it was a great two days and hope to visit you in a few months time to learn something new from you.

Thank you and Sue for being very kind,

Kind Regards

Sinclair Pinto

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This professional chocolate course was inspirational.
It was a privilege working with such a professional chocolatier who was
willing to share his expertise and recipes.

Taeke is a perfectionist who produces the most creative
and delicious chocolates; his knowledge, skills, and commitment to the art of chocolate making
ensures that his students have a memorable and unique experience.

This is without a doubt value for money

Best wishes
Trish

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Just to say a big thank you for a truly memorable and extremely enjoyable day.I seemed to have come away with the chocolate fix of wanting to make some delicious chocolates! The ones we made were the best I have tasted for a very long time. Thank you Taeke.

Kim Robinson

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Thanks for a Fantastic time. The kids loved the chocolate cats

Best Wishes, Julie

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FOR DATES, PLEASE PHONE or send an Email!

{courses are on a One to One basis Only! and are being held Monday's - Friday's, 9.00am - 4.00pm}

Below are a few links which may be useful for your visit to Matlock.

If traveling by car please click here for route: MAP if snow we advise you Not to drive up Riber Road, please park on Starkholmes Road and walk Up the hill.

You can get to Matlock by train, with trains running from Derby.

Local bus is M2 from bus station, get off @ Starkholmes Village Hall, then 5 min. walk up hill.

Nearest Airport is East Midlands (Approx. 50min drive)

In need of a Hotel - B&B:

Matlock Tourist Office Crown Square Matlock

there are a lot of B&B's around Matlock & Matlock Bath, please check with Tourist Office for your choice

Here follow a few recommendations:

Hearthstonefarm is just above us on top of the hill, you could walk it:

Sherrif Lodge B&B, comes highly recommended by our students is in town centre and also ideal for your family to stay and explore the delights of the area while you are on a chocolate course, 5 min drive SherrifLodge

Riverbank House B&B, in town next to the park on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Station, 5 min drive , RiverbankHouse

Ellen House B&B, next to train station approx. 5 min drive, Ellen House B&B

East Lodge Hotel Rowsley - approx. 10 Min. drive, Matlock, East Lodge

Alison House Hotel approx. 5 min drive, Alison House Hotel

'If you are staying in Matlock itself and you've travelled by public transport, I may be able to pick you up from your B&B or Hotel if pre-arranged?'

Click on the link below to enquire about our Chocolate Courses

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