Chocolatiering (Level 2) - Coming Autumn 2026

Chocolatiering (Level 2)

Tempering, Truffles, Fillings & the Art of Elevated Chocolate Craft

Advanced Class — Choose Your Format
TBA - Autumn 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm MST

Choose your experience

• In-Person Experience — $95

• Online Experience — $65

In-Person: Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)
Online: Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)

Take your chocolate-making skills to the next level

Ready to move beyond basic chocolate making and step into the world of chocolatiering?

In this immersive advanced class, Chef Alex Hamilton will guide you through the techniques, textures, and artistry behind elevated handmade chocolate creations.

You’ll explore the fundamentals of tempering chocolate—a highly requested skill—as well as the creation of ganache, truffles, filled chocolates, and more.

Whether you’ve previously taken Chocolate Alchemy (Level 1) or already have some experience working with chocolate, this class will deepen your understanding and expand your creative possibilities in the kitchen.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• The fundamentals of chocolate tempering

• How to work with texture, shine, and snap

• Techniques for creating ganache and fillings

• How to make handcrafted truffles and elevated chocolate treats

• Ways to customize flavour using herbs, spices, and superfoods

• Tips for improving consistency and presentation

What you’ll experience:

• Guided tasting of handcrafted chocolate creations

• Live demonstrations and chocolatiering techniques

• Behind-the-scenes insight into elevated chocolate craftsmanship

• Inspiration for creating beautiful chocolate treats at home

Choose your experience:

In-Person Experience

• Full tasting experience

• Direct interaction and Q&A

• Immersive, hands-on classroom environment

Online Experience

• Join live from home

• Full teaching + Q&A

• Great for those outside Calgary or unable to attend in person

Continue your learning:

Recommended previous or related classes:

• Chocolate Alchemy (Level 1)

• Chocolate Alchemy: A Tasting & Introduction

While previous chocolate-making experience is helpful, it is not required to participate in this class.

Who this is for:

• Chocolate lovers wanting to refine their skills

• Home creators interested in artisan chocolate techniques

• Anyone curious about tempering, truffles, and filled chocolates

• Those wanting to elevate their chocolate creations beyond the basics

Instructor

with Chef Alex Hamilton

Alex is currently the chef and culinary wizard at the Light Cellar and has a catering business called Feast. He has been cooking professionally for 23 years. He has cooked in many of Calgary’s top restaurants and even worked in China and Los Angeles. Having experience in all aspects of cooking and baking, he loves exploring other cultures' food and applying techniques to local ingredients. His current focus is foraging and fermentation, getting to know the Calgary area’s flora and fauna. He is deepening his understanding of the local supply chain and how to best utilize it and lessen waste.  He explores how to make delicious food healthy and healthy food delicious, integrating time honored food traditions that promote better well being.   There is a deep importance for a healthier and more synergistic relationship with food and the energy systems of our body. 

After you register:

All participants will receive:

• A reminder email with full event details

• The link to join live (for online attendees)

• Access to the session recording after the class

• Recipes and supporting class resources

If you can’t attend live, you’re still welcome to register and watch the replay.