Bonbon Artistry – A Hands-On Painted Chocolate Bonbon Workshop
Unleash your inner chocolatier with our Bonbon Artistry Workshop – a vibrant, hands-on experience designed for food lovers, creatives, and anyone curious about the magic of fine chocolate.
In this skills-based session, you'll learn to paint with colourful cocoa butter, shell bonbons like a pro, and craft indulgent fillings that taste as good as they look.
You'll leave with your own box of stunning, handmade bonbons and the know-how to keep creating at home. Ideal for adults, foodie groups, creative events, and corporate experiences.
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Keep an eye out for upcoming dates near you – or get in touch if you’d like to host this workshop at your workplace, event, or venue.
Facilitator: Vicky Thurkettle
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Ideal Group Size: 6–10 participants
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Workshop Overview
Bonbon Artistry is a hands-on, skills-focused chocolate workshop where participants learn to create glossy, beautiful, and delicious painted shelled bonbons from start to finish.
Designed for food enthusiasts, creatives, and anyone curious about the world of fine chocolate, this immersive session will cover the artistry of cocoa butter painting, the science of shelling, and the balance of flavour in ganache fillings. Attendees leave with a box of their own handmade bonbons and the skills to recreate them at home.
Who It’s For
This workshop is ideal for:
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Food lovers and creative adults
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Aspiring chocolatiers or keen home bakers
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Birthday or celebration activity with a difference
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Team-building or corporate wellness groups
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What’s Included
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Introduction to bonbon moulds and shelling technique
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Guided cocoa butter painting using brushes and splatter tools
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Professional insights on chocolate tempering and mould preparation
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Hands-on experience creating a ganache filling
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Shelling, capping, and de-moulding finished bonbons
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Tips on storage, flavour design, and home setup
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All materials, packaging, and ingredients included
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Workshop Highlights
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Learn how to temper chocolate using simple home techniques
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Explore colour theory and techniques for painting bonbons
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Make and pipe your own ganache filling (seasonal or signature flavour)
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Receive a take-home guide with recipes and step-by-step instructions
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Take home a box of 12 beautifully finished bonbons
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Fees & Pricing
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£65 per person
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All tools, ingredients, and packaging included
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Minimum 6 participants.
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Option for gift vouchers, private parties, or team-building bookings
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Practical Notes
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Workshop is led by an experienced chocolatier using ethically sourced, unroasted chocolate
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Plant-based chocolate used; allergens disclosed in advance
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Optional upgrade: custom aprons or take-home chocolate kits
Let’s Work Together
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