Santa Barbara, Chocolate Bar & Art Box Making Workshops

Experience a one-of-a-kind chocolate-making experience at our exclusive facility. Design your very own chocolate bar with an extensive range of toppings available. Additionally, take this opportunity to personalize a wooden box by hand-painting it, creating a delightful gift for yourself or someone special.

Upon embarking upon the journey through El Mercado, one shall discover Menchaca Chocolates Factory/Shop concealed within the recesses of the complex, nestled halfway down the structure. Upon entry, visitors are invited to partake in the service by hanging their belongings and subsequently attiring an apron before proceeding towards the heart of the establishment.

Herein, a diverse array of chocolate bar molds awaits, each housing thirty distinct components to select from. Additionally, three exquisite chocolates await: a dark 60% variant, oat milk, and a flavored white option featuring flavors such as strawberry, mango, and lemons. Visitors are then afforded the opportunity to personalize their very own chocolate bar by choosing their preferred wooden box size.

At The Art Bar, a plethora of artistic materials is available to enhance one’s creativity. These include various art supplies ranging from paints, stencils, stamps, and transfer techniques, allowing individuals to imbue their wooden boxes with intricate designs and patterns.

The process of creating one's personalized chocolate bar involves several steps. Initially, the chocolate undergoes a meticulous tempering procedure lasting approximately twelve minutes, during which time the chocolate hardens significantly. However, many patrons extend this period to allow ample time for them to meticulously engrave motifs onto their chosen wooden boxes. This endeavor typically requires anywhere between one and two hours.

Once completed, the artisanal chocolate is carefully removed from its mold, enveloped in either wax paper or biodegradable cellophane, and placed inside the newly crafted wooden box. The final touch is achieved by affixing decorative elements such as stickers, transfers, and washi tapes to further accentuate the aesthetic appeal of the finished product.