🍫 A Sweet Learning Experience – Educational Visits to Federation Chocolate

Looking for a unique and inspiring educational excursion? Federation Chocolate in Richmond offers hands-on learning experiences for school groups of all ages—where chocolate becomes a gateway to exploring big ideas like food science, ethics, entrepreneurship, and creativity.

Led by Helen Curtis, a qualified high school and college teacher with over 20 years of experience, our school programs are thoughtfully tailored to suit your class and curriculum. Whether you're studying food technology, business, agriculture, sustainability, or personal development, we’ll work with you to create a session that connects and inspires.

What Students Can Experience:

• 🍫 The Art of Making Chocolate – Dive into the bean-to-bar process and discover how ethically sourced cacao becomes fine chocolate.

• 🧑🍳 Make Your Own Chocolate Block – Students roll up their sleeves to create their very own chocolate block using our freshly made chocolate—an unforgettable, hands-on experience that brings the process to life.

• 🏷️ Small Business in Action – Get behind the scenes of a real artisan chocolate business and learn how purpose, ethics, and passion shape everything we do.

• 🌱 Farm to Factory – Explore the journey from cacao farms to finished product, and the importance of sustainability and fair trade.

• 💡 Finding Your Passion – Hear how Federation Chocolate turned a love of flavour and craftsmanship into a thriving family business.

Sessions are interactive, engaging, and—of course—delicious! Perfect for:

• Food Technology & Home Economics

• Agricultural Studies & Sustainability

• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship

• General interest, career exploration, and end-of-term rewards

📅 Sessions run for 60–90 minutes and can be tailored to both primary and secondary school groups. Every visit includes tastings, education, and a hands-on chocolate-making activity.

📞 Want to book or learn more?
Contact Helen Curtis directly on (03) 6250 3435 to discuss how we can create the perfect experience for your school.