About this Event
Indulge your creativity (and your sweet tooth) in our Truffle Chocolate Making Workshop, a hands-on, skill-building experience designed for chocolate lovers who want to learn the art behind truly luxe confections. Guided step-by-step, participants will master the fundamentals of working with chocolate—from properly chopping and melting chocolate to creating a smooth, perfectly balanced ganache. You’ll learn professional techniques for rolling truffles, then finish them with elegant dipping and decorative touches that look just as luxurious as they taste.
All supplies are included, so you can focus on the fun and the craft. Each participant will leave with half a dozen handcrafted chocolate truffles, recipe cards to recreate the magic at home, and a keepsake apron to remember the experience. Whether you’re celebrating, learning something new, or simply treating yourself, this workshop is equal parts delicious, creative, and unforgettable.
Workshop Outline:
Our Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop is a two-hour, hands-on experience where guests learn to craft luxury truffles in bold, elevated flavors like Chocolate Chili, White Chocolate & Peach, and Sea Salt Bourbon Dark Chocolate. (truffle menu rotates by season) The workshop is set to a carefully curated playlist. This workshop blends technique, creativity, and vibe for an experience unlike any other.
- All About Chocolate Truffles
- Tools Needed For Chocolate Making
- Chocolate Preparation (Chopping Chocolate)
- Melting Chocolate & Creating Ganache Filling
- Hand Rolling Chocolate
- Decorating Chocolate
All Supplies are Included
Dietary & Allergen Notice: This workshop involves dairy, nuts, soy, and alcohol-infused ingredients. While some ingredients may be optional, we are unable to accommodate all dietary restrictions or guarantee an allergen-free environment.
Price: $95 Per Participant
Take Home 6 Luxury Chocolate Truffles
About your Instructor, Ogi Emiabata:
I’m a self-taught cook shaped by generations of professional domesticators—my grandmothers, who were exceptional maids and cooks, taught me that food is both skill and love. My culinary journey has taken me from being featured on Food Network’s Food Junkies with Kelly Rizzo, to owning and operating brands like Xtra Good Cornmuffins, Cupcakes & Cornmuffins (located at the Fashion Outlets Mall in Rosemont, IL), and The Soulful Bite featuring Front Porch Truffles*. I’m also the founder of Above Average Candle Studio, where hands-on, sensory-driven workshops bring people together through craft, creativity, and shared experience. Today, I continue sharing soulful, plant-forward creativity across my platforms TheNiftyFiftyVegetarian on TikTok, Lemon8, Instagram, and Facebook—celebrating heritage, flavor, and the joy of learning by doing.
Important Info
• Please arrive on time — we suggest you arrive 10 minutes early
(there is no grace period for this workshop)
• Late arrivals are not eligible for entry or refunds (class credits available)
• All bookings are final
• Valid ID required at check-in
• Studio monitored for safety
📱 773-657-5507 (text or call)
About Above Average Candle Studio -
We're celebrating our 5th year in Business! Our cozy, vibe worthy and carefully curated garden level studio can host up to 30 people per session. To date we have hosted over 20K people since opening in early 2021.
The space has an art section (Showcasing Art from A Printed Soul), candle art (Showcasing Pastry Candles from Sweet Dreams Candle Co.) and Handmade Vegan Body Care (Above Average Vegan Body Care) that can be custom scented with your newly created signature fragrance. We also offer exclusive in studio only offers (VIP Class Pass Deal) and tons of photo ops. Don't leave without signing our Candle Makers Wall of Fame!
It's more than making candles, it's an Above Average experience!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3414 W Foster Ave, 3414 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 103.22 to USD 204.59
