Make Your Own Chocolate Bar and Chocolate Bonbons Workshop

Craft, temper, and create: Chocolate mastery starts here.


Patisserie Le Marais
Patisserie Le Marais
5.0 (393)
1k likes

3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $200 - $240 (Afterpay available) ($240 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $225/guest for 4+ guests, $219/guest for 8+ guests, $200/guest for 10 guests)

A hands-on chocolate experience like no other.
Step into the world of fine chocolate making with this immersive class led by renowned pastry chef Joël Barda. This workshop is designed for anyone with a love for chocolate — whether you’re a curious beginner or a confident home baker looking to refine your skills.
During the session, you’ll learn how to:
  • Temper chocolate for a glossy finish and satisfying snap
  • Work with moulds to create elegant filled bonbons and shaped chocolates
  • Create the show-stopping Dubai Chocolate Bar — rich, refined, and covered in gold leaf and gourmet toppings
  • Explore coloured cocoa butter techniques for eye-catching designs
  • Package your chocolates beautifully to gift… or indulge yourself
Expect expert tips, precision techniques, and Joël’s signature French touch — all in a relaxed and inspiring environment. You’ll leave with a beautiful collection of handmade chocolates and the confidence to recreate them at home.
What you'll get
Boxes to store your creations
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
What to bring
Water and closed shoes.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Shop 6/1094 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW

Make Your Own Chocolate Bar and Chocolate Bonbons Workshop location
More about this class

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Your teacher

Patisserie Le Marais
Patisserie Le Marais

5.0 (393)
1k likes
female Women-owned

Originally trained in France, Joël Barda has over 30 years of experience as a pastry chef, including years running his own café and patisserie in Sydney. He also spent five years teaching at Le Cordon Bleu Sydney, where he trained future pastry chefs from around the world.
Today, Joël shares his passion for French patisserie through hands-on workshops designed to inspire and empower. His teaching style is clear, detailed, and encouraging — helping students not just follow recipes, but truly understand techniques so they can recreate them confidently at home.
Whether you’re learning to temper chocolate, master croissants, or build beautiful choux pastries, you’re in expert hands. Joël’s classes are about more than baking — they’re about connection, creativity, and learning a skill you’ll be proud of.

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