BEAN TO BAR: CHOCOLATE MAKING BASICS
WITH DUNCAN ELLINWOOD
Monday, December 8th, 2025
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of bean to bar chocolate making. We will explore the process of transforming raw fermented cocoa beans into chocolate, with a focus on how you can do the same in your home kitchen. Along the way we will discuss where cocoa beans come from and how they are processed at the farm before arriving to the chocolate maker. Come prepared to taste lots of chocolate and explore all the amazing flavors and aromas chocolate has to offer.
Class Details
Age Requirement: this class is for adults 18+.
Location: Corvallis Museum
Students bring: a small or medium size stainless steel bowl is helpful to bring if you have one.
Tuition: $50
Materials fee: $30
To join the waitlist, please email us at info@tarweedfolkschool.com.
Accessibility note: most of this class will take place seated, but some standing and kneeling may be involved. Some hand strength and dexterity are helpful.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.