eG Chocolate and Confectionery Workshop 2015

[RobertM]

Just to be clear folks - these are not commitments to attend the conference/master class, merely the gathering of interest levels.  

 

Conference

YetiChocolates

GWBYLS

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gwendolyn

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

 

Master Class

YetiChocolates

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

[Victor Antonio Padilla]

Please also consider making videos for us who live abroad!

[Sue Casey]

Just wondering if you have the dates for the 2015 conference.  Would be interested in the Master Class.

[RobertM]

We are trying to get the school for the weekend after Mother's Day - so that would be (tentatively) May 15, 16 & 17, 2015

[RobertM]

I will be traveling the next few weeks and may not have access to a computer to update this on a regular basis - rest assured I'm NOT ignoring you or the conference -

 

Conference

 

YetiChocolates

GWBYLS

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gwendolyn

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

 

Master Class

YetiChocolates

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

[carsondial]

I'm eager to finally make one of these if the timing is right! I'd be up for both courses too

[Bradchoc]

Definitely interested in attending. Owner of Bradley's Chocolate in Knoxville, TN

[RobertM]

Conference

YetiChocolates

GWBYLS

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gwendolyn

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

Carsondial

Bradchoc

 

Master Class

 

YetiChocolates

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

Carsondial

Bradchoc

[rhartley]

I'm the enthusiastic baker friend of Tikidoc!   I would definitely like to go to the conference.

[Kerry Beal]

Welcome!  We shall look forward to seeing you there.

[markwightman]

Hi. It will depend on cost as I will be travelling from Scotland but I am definitely interested in both conference and masterclass. Thanks,

-Mark

[RobertM]

Hi Mark and rhartley - You'll both be welcome to join us!!!  rhartley - are you interested in putting your name on the Master Class?

Edited October 10, 2014 by RobertM (log)

[RobertM]

Conference

YetiChocolates

GWBYLS

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gwendolyn

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

Carsondial

Bradchoc

rhartley

Markwightman

 

Master Class

YetiChocolates

Kerry Beal

Curls

Chocolot

Beth Wilson

Pastry Girl

Mette

Lebowits

Matthew Kirshner

Gfron1 (if life allows)

Tikidoc

Matthew Hayday

Sarahdwyer

Ashley Waters

dhardy

Sue Casey

Carsondial

Bradchoc

Markwightman

[richichi]

Is this open to any form of member? I am currently just signed up on here as a free member, that said if it is open I would certainly be interested.

[RobertM]

richichi - the conference is open for any member to join us, but there is a cost associated with the conference itself.  Therefore, anyone paying for the conference can attend.  (costs will hopefully be posted in the near future).  Travel and hotel costs as well are the responsibility of the attendee. 

 

With that said, we'd love to have you

 

Bob

[richichi]

I'm down tenatively for the conference, just need to make sure I can have the time off at work. We run off a seniority heirachy as far as time off goes.

 

Also quick question, at what skill level would you say the master classes are useful at? I am fresh out of culinary so I am not sure if my skills will be up to par based off of what I have seen posted here. You folks are fabulously talented and while I hope to get there I am not there yet.

[RobertM]

richichi - we still haven't finalized any of the topics for the Friday class but in general, I would say if you've had some experience working with chocolate, tempering, you'd be ok in the group.  It's not designed for beginners or only those with MOF

Once we finalize topics I feel safe to say you can then make a decision about the Master Class

[Matthew Kirshner]

Hi RobertM,

 

I am sorry to say i will not be able to attend the workshop in May.  My wife is expecting towards the end of May, so please take me off the list.  I did inform her I will be expecting to attended in 2016 where ever it may be held.  Good luck with the planning.

 

Matt

[rhartley]

Hi Mark and rhartley - You'll both be welcome to join us!!!  rhartley - are you interested in putting your name on the Master Class?

 

I guess it depends on what it is involved with the class because I am definitely a beginner.

[Deryn]

Congratulations to you and your wife, Matthew!

Any confirmation on conference dates yet, Robert? I might be able to make it during the time you mentioned.

I am a total chocolate novice, so I am sure the topics in the Master Class would be well above my pay grade - but, that said, does it really matter if I feel I could still get something out of at least watching and listening - and otherwise just pay and stay out of the way? It is a fair drive to DC from here so would be nice to get a full weekend out of the trip. But, you be the judge - and tentatively put me down for at least the conference, please.

[Prabha]

Count me in too please. Both for the workshop and the master class.

[prpltrmpt]

Wow, this sounds neat! I'm definitely interested in the workshop, and maybe the master class, depending on what it entails. (The only restrictive item would be if the cost is out of my budget.)

[RobertM]

Happy New Year!

 

I haven't been ignoring this thread - anything but - been trying to accomplish a few things behind the scenes. 

 

I've potentially found an instructor - more on that later when it's more of a sure thing.

 

For those who attended last time - did you like the hotel?  Would you like to see a different hotel?

 

About the school/venue - I've spoken to them many, many times and while they still say they are anxious to have us back they won't commit on the dates for the conference.  This is my big stumbling block at this time because I can't commit to an instructor, I can't commit to you who are coming, the hotel venues, and of course, you can't make plans

 

I'm going to see them again in about 10 days and hope to be able to make a positive report so everyone can begin to make travel arrangements.

 

I did mention to the school that most of us would like to see a "quick" lunch (sandwiches?) in lieu of a sit down lunch - giving us more kitchen time.  They liked that idea and are happy to make those changes.  Saturday night will still be the sit down - school chef/students prepared meal.

 

Looking forward to making some progress .....

[curls]

Happy New Year!

 

I haven't been ignoring this thread - anything but - been trying to accomplish a few things behind the scenes. 

 

I've potentially found an instructor - more on that later when it's more of a sure thing.

 

For those who attended last time - did you like the hotel?  Would you like to see a different hotel?

 

About the school/venue - I've spoken to them many, many times and while they still say they are anxious to have us back they won't commit on the dates for the conference.  This is my big stumbling block at this time because I can't commit to an instructor, I can't commit to you who are coming, the hotel venues, and of course, you can't make plans

 

I'm going to see them again in about 10 days and hope to be able to make a positive report so everyone can begin to make travel arrangements.

 

I did mention to the school that most of us would like to see a "quick" lunch (sandwiches?) in lieu of a sit down lunch - giving us more kitchen time.  They liked that idea and are happy to make those changes.  Saturday night will still be the sit down - school chef/students prepared meal.

 

Looking forward to making some progress .....

Happy New Year!

 

Hotel last time was nice; I'd be happy staying there again.

Lunch... would definitely prefer a quick lunch vs. a multi-course sit down plated lunch. Salads & sandwiches would be great (like we have had at NOTL & Vegas).

Saturday night sit down school chef/students prepared meal also sounds good.

 

Thanks for planning this. Would be glad to help out, just let me know.

[jdux999]

Hi Robert.  I'm fairly new to the forum but every time I log on, I find it very useful - just need more time to browse the topics!  I would be very interested in attending both the Workshop and Master Class.  Thanks for arranging this - it's very much appreciated.  John