Chocolate Courses

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', or if you've always been curious how all things chocolate work, or to further your skills in chocolate work.

We offer a few different 1 and 2 day 'hands-on' courses, lessons are also adapted according to season

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

Beginners course 1 day 9.00am - 4.00pm £150.00 per person per day (Max. 2 pers.)

After an esspresso and short introduction, you'll be tempering chocolate, piping chocolate ganache, enrobing and moulding chocolate and of course tasting. You'll be going home with all your own created chocolates to 'share' with your friends and family?

2 Day Chocolate course 9.00am - 4.00pm £275.00 per person for both days (Max. 2 pers.)

After an esspresso and introduction, you'll be tempering different chocolates, making ganaches, making nougat dur and/or caramalise 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 all your own created chocolates to 'share'with your friends and Family?

1 Day Choc work-shop with a Personal touch 9.00am - 4.00pm from £150.00 per person per day (Max. 2 pers.)

A special course specifically created around your requirements. I.E: to enhance your presentations, help with tempering, ganaches etc.

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From 2009 there will be the chance to learn how to make chocolate Sculptures! Info on this to follow in due course.

Wednesday 8th October 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Tuesday 14th October 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  

Monday 20th October

Tuesday 21st October

9.00am - 4.00pm 2 Day Choc Course  

Monday 27th October

Tuesday 28th October

9.00am - 4.00pm 2 Day Choc Course  
Tuesday 4th November 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Wednesday 5th November 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Tuesday 11th November 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Wednesday 12th November 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  

Monday 17th November

Tuesday 18th November

9.00am - 4.00pm 2 Day Choc Course  
Monday 24th November 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Few dates in December to be confirmed    
Monday 12th January 2009 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Tuesday 13th January 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
Monday 19th January 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course Fully Booked
Tuesday 20th January 9.00am - 4.00pm 1 Day Choc Course  
More dates to follow ....      

Please Phone or E-mail first to book a date.

Deposit required £50.00 (Non refundable), Full balance due 4 weeks prior to course.

 

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.

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

In need of a Hotel - B&B:

The White Lion Pub is a short walk just down the hill from us, White Lion Pub

Riber Hall is a short walk just up the hill from us, Riber Hall

East Lodge Hotel Rowsley, Matlock, East Lodge

 

Click on the link below to enquire about our Chocolate Courses

 

Please complete our Enquiry Form for more information