Chocolate School on decorating chocolate with color
Ecole Chocolat - Chocolate Making School

"The course far exceeded my expectations in all catagories.

Working with Joanne and her team was a wonderful experience. The course gave me the encouragement I needed to further my business and take it to the next step. I recommend this course for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, and for anyone who is afraid of color! This is all color, all the time! "

- Darcie, 2011 Graduate

Learning Chocolatier Skills

"I expected a lot from the class, and it delivered a lot. This was well worth the time and money for me.

Joanne and Carlos are both a wealth of information and so willing to share it. It was obvious they wanted us all to go away from the class feeling like we had gained from it. Great teachers, great class. Thank you. "

- Julie, 2011 Graduate

"Joanne and Carlos provided a great learning environment

where all our questions, queries and concerns were handled with professionalism. I feel that the class was quite comprehensive and am amazed by the amount of things I have learned."

- Cathy, 2011 Graduate

Master Chocolatier Program in Vancouver

Vancouver – This two-day, hands-on training program is focused on Mastering the Use of Color on Chocolate for six (6) students with Joanne Mogridge at Cocoa West Chocolatier, Bowen Island, B.C. Under Joanne's expert guidance, you will use professional airbrushes, equipment and techniques to decorate molded and enrobed chocolates with color.

Air Brushing on Chocolate
Next Chocolate Course

April 15 - 16, 2013

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Registration Fee

$750.00 US (U.S. or International Residents) or
$825.89 CAD
(Canadian Residents - includes exchange and GST)*

*Does not include travel, food and accommodation expenses.

Registration is now open for this program. Ecole Chocolat students and graduates should refer to the program overview in Learning Centre for registration details.

If you are not an Ecole Chocolat student or graduate but do have the equivalent qualifications or experience in professional chocolate making please contact us at: to arrange for enrollment in this program.

Joanne and her husband Carlos, an artist, spent a year developing this program for us – testing a number of different cocoa butters and airbrush equipment, perfecting the techniques until they felt prepared to take students through the processes.

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NOTES:

Program participants and travel companions must be 17 years of age or older. Also note that the program involves a lot of standing for long periods and walking (with bags at times) so good mobility and strength is important. Because we go into small towns, handicapped access is minimal.

Cancellation Policy:

Our Maitre Chocolatier Programs and Tours only accommodate a limited number of students and are usually full, with a waiting list. As these programs involve a travel component, we need to contact those on the waiting list in enough time to for them to make travel arrangements. We will do everything in our power to find a replacement in order to refund your registration fee, minus a $100.00US administration fee but cannot guarantee that we will be successful. Refunds will not be given after 45 days prior to the program start date. Please make sure that you are committed to the program before paying your registration fee. We also suggest that you take out travel insurance when booking your travel to and from the program in case of an emergency.

Making Chocolate Bonbons

Are you interested in qualifying for this hands-on program?

The Ecole Chocolat Professional Chocolatier Program is the only program of its kind that allows you to start learning the professional gourmet chocolate-making in your own home through our part-time 100%-online program.


our unique curriculum

This program is the next step forward for chocolatiers or aspiring chocolatiers who want to advance their skills in decorating chocolate with color.

During the program, students will learn a variety of artistic techniques to incorporate color into their chocolate making. Techniques range from applying color into molds and onto finished chocolates to creating custom transfer sheets and thin color plaques.

Color Techniques

Airbrushing color will be a significant part of the course, with students actively practicing linear, textural, and color blending possibilities of airbrushing. Some basic color theory will be discussed.

Airbrushing Chocolate Molds

Day One:

  • Color Theory
  • Working with Colored Cocoa Butter
  • Color in Molded Chocolates
  • Plaques
  • Custom Transfer Sheets
  • Types of Airbrush Equipment
  • Airbrushing Color on Acetates

Working with Colored Cocoa Butters

Day Two:

  • Revisit Color Theory
  • Airbrush
  • Acetates
  • Flat Molds
  • 3-D Molds
  • Finished Chocolates
  • Custom Transfer Sheets
  • Tricks and Decorative Elements

Cocoa Butter Airbrush Technique

The program fee includes a Paasche H airbrush set that you will practice with during the program to develop your skill and mastery of the machine under Joanne's guidance. You then take the airbrush home with you at the end of the program so you can start to work on your products immediately.

Custom Transfer Sheets

Itinerary:

* Itinerary subject to change: Every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as it appears here; however, the final itinerary may vary due to schedules, availability and factors beyond our control.

Monday and Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cocoa West, Artisan Square, Bowen Island, B.C.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Working with Color on Chocolate

505 Montgomery, San Francisco CA 1-213-291-8309 US or 1-604-484-1872 Canada