Sweeten up Father’s Day for dad with chocolate classes and treats at The Secret Chocolatier in Cotswold (2935 Providence Road, Suite 104, Charlotte).

• “Chocolate Truffle Making” will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 2:00-4:00PM. Led by Chef Bill Dietz, participants will make their own truffle ganache, learn about infusing flavors, and prep and use various treats in the finished ganache. This class is $60 per person and is geared for ages 14 and up.

• “Chocolate Tempering” will be held on Saturday, June 24 from 2:00-4:00PM. Led by Chef Bill Dietz, participants will learn the ins and outs of tempering chocolate through this hands-on class. Cost: $60 per person.

• “Bark Making” will be held on Saturday, July 1 from 2:00-3:00PM. Attendees will learn about chocolate, tempering, and choose from a variety of ingredients for making their own chocolate bark. Cost: $25 per person.

Class space is limited and reservations are required either in person at The Secret Chocolatier or online at https://squareup.com/market/the-secret-chocolatier. For questions, contact The Secret Chocolatier at info@thesecretchocolatier.com, 704-323-8178 or visit http://homemadechocolategifts.com/events-classes/. These classes are also available for private parties. The Secret Chocolatier has gift certificates available for those wanting to present any classes as a Father’s Day or other gift.

In celebration of Father’s Day, The Secret Chocolatier is also offering chocolate gifts that include:

• Chocolate Gifts and Collections – Range in price $20 - $100

Features various size boxes of assorted chocolates, truffles and other treats, as well as butter toffee, a savory sweet assortment, salted favorites and more!

• Chocolate Golf Balls – $6.75 (set of 3)

Tee up the perfect Father’s Day gift with hand-made chocolate golf balls. Available in dark, milk or white chocolate.

• “Dad” Brownie Pops – $2.50 each

Show dad he is No. 1 with hand-made Brownie Pops. Features rich fudge brownies that are hand dipped in chocolate and then decorated with white chocolate.

“Our chocolate classes are fun hands-on chocolate making for anyone and are a great opportunity to build palates, learn about chocolates, confectionary and the baking art,” said Robin Ciordia, co-owner of The Secret Chocolatier. “They make a perfect gift for Father’s Day, graduation, birthday or other special occasion.”

About The Secret Chocolatier

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., The Secret Chocolatier began operations in 2008, selling hand-made confections at regional farmers markets, sourced from natural ingredients. Today, the award-winning, family-owned chocolate shop is located in Cotswold. The Secret Chocolatier also offers wholesale programs, which allows shoppers to get their chocolate fix at area Harris-Teeter, Whole Foods Market in Charlotte, and other specialty grocery stores, wine and coffee shops, gift shops and boutiques. For more information, visit www.thesecretchocolatier.com.