Dip into several chocolate experiences at The Secret Chocolatier for Mother’s Day gift ideas, group gatherings and to learn more about chocolate.

The following chocolate classes will take place at The Secret Chocolatier at 2935 Providence Road, Suite 104 in Charlotte (28211):

• “Chocolate Tempering” will be held on Saturday, May 20 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, June 3 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.

• “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.

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 Mother’s Day or other gift.

In celebration of Mother’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, and a chocolate covered graham cracker and more!

• Chocolate Roses - $15

This is not your ordinary rose. It’s chocolate and flowers all in one. Offered for Mother’s Day in white and dark chocolate, each petal is hand formed and brought together to create a fully chocolate, edible rose. Each rose is sold as a single long-stem, 1/2 dozen, or full dozen, and wrapped and packaged as a real rose would be. Cost: $15 a stem.

“Our chocolate classes are a wonderful opportunity to build palates, learn about chocolates, confectionary and the baking art,” said Robin Ciordia, co-owner of The Secret Chocolatier. “With Mother’s Day around the corner, our classes and confections make a perfect gift for the moms in your life.”

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.