You're invited to an exclusive tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate at MODA, accompanied by an in-depth chocolate tasting hosted by Xocolatl, an Atlanta-based craft chocolate maker.
Laura Flusche & Susan Sanders, members of the 805 community and MODA staff members, will welcome the group with a sparkling beverage and a tour of MODA's new exhibition. Following, we'll all sit down for a 45-60 minute guided chocolate tasting by Xocolatl in which you'll:
- Taste your way around the world with a curated collection of single-origin dark chocolates, each expressing the unique terroir of the region where its cacao was grown.
- Learn how chocolate is made—from the hands of small-scale farmers who grow and ferment the beans, to the ethical and sustainable methods Xocolatl uses to craft every bar.
- Engage all your senses as you explore cacao from fruit to confection: smell, touch, taste, and savor the journey from cacao pod to finished chocolate.
Perfect for chocolate lovers, curious minds, and anyone eager to experience the complexity and beauty of craft chocolate.
About Xocolatl
Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate (pronounced sho-koh-la-tul) is an Atlanta-based craft chocolate company founded by Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt in 2014. Inspired by their time living off-grid in Costa Rica, Xocolatl creates bold, ethically sourced, and minimally processed chocolate that celebrates the true flavor of cacao.
Xocolatl’s offerings—from two-ingredient bars to drinking chocolate and cacao tea—are made with a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and community impact. Named after the original Aztec word for chocolate, Xocolatl honors chocolate’s cultural roots while imagining a more just, delicious future.
Accessibility: Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
Cancellation Policy: MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is the only museum in the Southeastern United States exclusively dedicated to the study of design. Our exhibitions feature various design industries and showcase the power of design to inspire change, transform lives, and make the world a better place! Located in the heart of the Midtown Arts District, MODA is a community hub for all things design including design conversations, hands-on workshops, youth programs, and more!
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