The Secret Chocolatier is sweetening up the beginning of fall with four chocolate-making classes.

“Bark Making” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2:00-3:15PM at The Secret Chocolatier’s Ballantyne location at 11318 N. Community House Road, Suite 203 in Charlotte (28277). Attendees will learn about chocolate, tempering, and choose from a variety of ingredients for making their own chocolate bark. This class is $20 per person.

“Chocolate Truffle Making” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 26 from 2:00-4:00PM at The Secret Chocolatier’s Cotswold location at 2935 Providence Road, Suite 104 in Charlotte (28211). 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 gift.

“Our classes have been a big hit this year so we’re excited to offer more of them in the coming weeks,” said Robin Ciordia, co-owner of The Secret Chocolatier. “We look forward to giving people a wonderful hands-on experience and opportunity to learn about chocolates and confectionary.”

About The Secret Chocolatier

The Secret Chocolatier began operations in 2008, selling hand-made confections at regional farmers markets, sourced from natural ingredients. The family-owned company opened its retail shop in 2011, at the corner of Sharon Amity and Providence Road in Charlotte, and expanded to Ballantyne in Fall 2013. The Secret Chocolatier offers wholesale programs, which allows shoppers to get their chocolate fix at area Harris-Teeter and other specialty grocery stores, wine and coffee shops, gift shops and boutiques. For more information, visit www.thesecretchocolatier.com.