Artisan Chocolates for Nonprofessionals
Join us for this popular artisan chocolate class for beginners! This 4 hour hands on course will focus on handmade artisan chocolates. To the amazement of your friends and family, you will create molded bonbons, handrolled truffles and other impressive chocolate confections that you can recreate in your own home!
9 am to 1 pm
| Date | Name | Level | Price | Language | Brand | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2010 | Artisan Chocolates for Nonprofessionals | consumer | USD 100 | English | All brands | Chicago, US | Available |
Other course date(s): Nov 13, 2010 (English)
More info:
Teacher Amanda Snouffer,
Course level,
About Us,
Our Chocolate Academy
Amanda Snouffer
Guest teacher
Amanda studied Culinary Arts at the Johnson County Community
College and Fine Arts at the University of Kansas. In 1999, she
competed with the J.C.C.C. Culinary team at the Junior Olympic
Tryouts where they were awarded a Silver Medal. Amanda spent the
years prior to joining the academy in southern California at the
Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel and Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel and
Spa.
Amanda joined the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, Chicago in
November of 2008.
Consumer
Courses designed specifically for the general public who would like to learn more about chocolate and its application in home cooking.
Classes are taught in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Class sizes vary by course from 8-12, but a typical class size is
about 10 people.
Professional level classes are held from 8:00 am
to 4:30 pm Central Time and include a continental breakfast and
daily lunch.
Consumer level classes typically are held on a
Saturday morning from 9 am to 1pm, unless otherwise noted and
include a continental breakfast.
All classes are for adults 18+ only, unless otherwise specified in
the course description.
REFUND POLICIES
Professional Classes: Full refund will be provided if you cancel 45 days or more prior to the first day of the class you have registered to attend. If you cancel within 45 days of the start of your class, you will receive a credit which you can use toward a future class within a year from the cancellation date.
Consumer Level Classes: As classes are unique and may or may not be repeated in the future, all class registrations for consumer level classes are final and no refunds or credits will be provided for a cancellation or a missed class.
Lodging and Transportation
We have preferred rates with hotels - list available upon request. E-Mail Alexis_Karter@barry-callebaut.com for more information.
O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airportare the both convenient to the Chocolate Academy. Renting a car is not necessary as Chicago has a subway and bus system which can get you from the airports and around the city, as well as plenty of taxis. The office building the Academy is located within is adjacent to two hourly parking lots. We are unable to provide validation for parking.
Chocolate Academy Chicago, US
We offer practical and theoretical courses for chocolate artisans, pastry chefs, confectioners, bakers and caterers. The curriculum includes beginner, advanced and specialized courses on chocolate processing and a range of techniques and applications - from molding, enrobing and sculpting to decorations and flavorings.
In Chicago, our head Technical Advisor and Chef - Jerome Landrieu and his teaching staff will help you develop new products, techniques, and recipes. Courses at the Chicago Chocolate Academy are certified for continuing education hours by the American Culinary Federation and the Research Chefs Association.
In addition to our technical advisors, the teaching staff at the Chocolate Academies regularly includes members of our Ambassadors Club. We have about 70 Ambassadors who are world renowned chefs that help us test and develop new products and recipes, as well as help us with customer training.
In an effort to provide individual attention to all students, space is limited. We recommend you review the course options and register early. We look forward to sharing our passion for chocolate with you!