Art Makes You Happy
Chu Chu Classes are designed to be super fun, packed full of information and teaches you the necessary techniques
to get you started on making something artistic and new!
Scroll down to see what's on offer or view our schedule by the month with our Class Calendar.
Pottery classes taught at community centers are all booked through the Vancouver Recreation website.
DIRECT CUSTOMERS
Purchase a class through it's website link and once we receive your order, we will send you a confirmation of your booking.
GROUPON STUDENTS
If you purchased a Groupon for Intro to Fluid Pour Painting, please ensure you read your voucher redemption instructions.
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- Variety of different creative art class types including pottery, painting and jewellery-making
- Pottery workshops allow you to make multiple pieces and offer a wide range of glazes to choose from
- Open, bright studio with ample space per person
- Positive classroom that encourage laughter, story-sharing and creative support
- Inclusive and promotes diversity and accessibility to all artistic levels (even if you think it’s none!)
- Small class sizes: 6-10 participants depending on workshop, lots of one-on-one attention (groups of 1-15 are welcome for private bookings depending on class)
- 20+ years of teaching experience in a variety of media
Group Classes
The calendar at the bottom of this page displays scheduled group classes that you can join. Everyone is welcome to book these classes including Groupon Voucher holders (Intro to Fluid Pour Painting only).
Many classes are rotated monthly so they are not available every single month.
*Please note the group classes only run if there are at least 4 participants registered.
Private Classes
See a class that you like and want to book a private lesson for just yourself or a group of your co-workers, family, and friends at my studio?
I offer custom workshops at my central Vancouver location, please request a price quote by filling out this Private In Studio Request form.
*there is a $250+gst minimum charge not including materials to book a private class, the more people you have in your group, the better pricing is per person!
Off-Site Classes
Team building, birthdays, bachelorettes, summer camps, schools and more! Off-site bookings are custom tailored to your group, pricing and availability varies depending on the type of class, location and number of participants.
Fill out this Off-Site Request form to get the conversation started!
*Private and off-site classes are not available for Groupon students
FAQ
There is a dedicated page answering commonly asked questions! Please see the FAQ page for more details.
What's New at Chu Chu
Specialty Workshops
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Mexican Taverna Tile Workshop
Chu Chu is partnering with La Casa Astilleros, a new Mexican restaurant in Chinatown for a special art workshop! Learn how to design a tile with enamel paint while sipping on a beverage and snacking on an appy of your choice!
Price includes tile workshop, one drink and one appy per person.
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$49.26
Wednesday March 10 sessions
Fridays March 19 | 6:00-7:30pm
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Cherry Blossom Resin Jewellery
Soak in the cherry blossom season and join this creative jewellery class where you learn how to use UV resin! There are loads of blossom frames to choose from and silicone moulds to create your pendants.
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$65 | 2 hours
Sat Mar 22 or Apr 26 | 10:00-12:00pm
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Cherry Blossom Pottery Tableware
From cherry blossom shaped trinket plates, to stenciled and hand-painted flowers, we'll explore a variety of surface decorations on dishware.
You have the option of adding colour with underglazes and a clear glaze will be applied for you later.
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$80 | 2 hours
Sat Mar 15 or Apr 12 | 10:00-12:00pm
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Art & Pottery Workshops
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Beginner Wheel & Handbuilding Spring Session with Chu Chu
Live your “Ghost” moment and join this beginner wheel throwing class where you’ll learn great techniques to start making your own cups, bowls and more! There will be a focus on proper centering and wall building with pro tips for each individual’s progression. Trimming and glazing will follow in later classes.
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$500 | 10 sessions
Fridays March 21 - May 30 | 3:00-6:00pm
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Botanical Imprint Pottery Tableware Class
Collect your favourite spring leaves and foliage and bring them to class to imprint them into clay to make your own tableware! In this two part specialty workshop you will learn how to prep your clay, make clean imprints of your botanicals and shape your final vessels.
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$100 | 4 hours
Sat Apr 5 and 19 | 10:00-12:00pm
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Fluid Pour Painting
Learn how to create marbling, swirling and cells with paint puddles!
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$60 | 1.5 hours
Fri Feb 28 | 5:30-7:00pm or
Sat Mar 15 | 2:00-3:30pm
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Pottery Painting Morning!
Choose your bisqueware (handmade by moi, not factory made!) and spend the morning painting some sweet designs. I'll be clear glazing them for you and they will be 100% food safe!
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$50 | 2 hours
Sat Mar 8 | 10:00-12:00pm -
Wheel Throwing for Two
A private lesson ideal for a "Date" or "Bestie" afternoon or night! Take two wheels for a spin and try your hand at throwing for the first time! Or if you have previous experience, come in and improve your technique with expert one-on-one advice.
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$190 per pair | 2.5 hours
(this is also available as a private class for 3-6 people)Includes clay, 2-3 pieces you wish to keep will be trimmed, glazed and fired for you. Class time will include 20-30min of clean up.
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Available on weekday afternoons and some evenings, inquire to arrange a date/time!
Pottery at Community Centers
These courses are taught by Chu Chu at Vancouver community centres.
Registration for these classes are done through the Vancouver Recreation site.
Winter workshop registration:
West Point Grey Aberthau: Dec 14 | 9:00am
West End Community Centre: Dec 3 | 7:00pm
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Beginner Wheel Throwing with Chu Chu
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Handbuilding Intensive with Templates
Have you ever wanted to prevent your handbuilt pottery from warping? Or improve your joints so they don't crack? In this intensive, we will be learning how to master handbuilding with well formed slabs and techniques using templates to create a variety of dishes.
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West End Community Centre:
Feb 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 6:30-8:30pm
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Modern Minimalist Tableware
A fan favourite! Make your own set of modern tableware with minimalist surface decoration.
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West End Community Centre:
Jan 9 & 23 | 6:30-8:30pm -
Wheel Throwing Intensive-Centering and Wall Building
Have you ever wanted to improve your centering and wall structure? This multi-part skill building class helps you practice your throwing by repetition of the basics.
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West End Community Centre:
Mar 6, 13, & 20 | 6:30-8:30pm
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Creative Art Classes
Interested in a painting, jewellery or a candle workshop? These classes are taught at my East Van private studio at 1630 Pandora Street.
These classes are available to book privately for team building, corporate companies, birthdays, bachelorettes and celebrations. There is a minimum charge of $250+ gst plus materials to book a private time slot. The more you have in your group, the better the price is per person!
Some of these workshops are occasionally offered to the general public, if you don't see the class you want now, check back later. Better yet, sign up for my newsletter to know in advance what's coming up!
Intro To Fluid Pour Painting
$60 (promo $40 class fee, $20 material fee) Regular price is $80+GST
Availability: Monthly group classes and private bookings
Reveal paint marbling and cells like magic! Lots of paint colours to choose from.
Available for Private Bookings
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Intermediate Fluid Pour Painting
$80+GST and up (includes materials)
Availability: Rotating monthly and private bookings
Advanced techniques on planning composition, controlling flow of colours and adding tricks to your repertoire! Two paintings are made in this workshop. -
Terrazzo and Colour Block Soy Candles
$65 and up (includes materials)
Availability: Private bookings only
Make two full size candles while learning professional techniques to colour your wax. Over 50+ fragrances to choose from! -
Personalized Metal Stamping Jewellery
$60 and up (includes materials)
Availability: Private bookings only
Customize a variety of metal blanks for a unique necklace that is one-of-a-kind.
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Resin Jewellery Class
$65+GST and up (includes materials)
Availability: Rotating monthly and private bookings
Choose to make a pair of geometric earrings or two necklaces using a variety of techniques and inclusions available in class.
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Pulled String Art Painting
$60+GST and up (includes materials)
Availability: Private bookings only
Create abstract flowers, organic shapes or feathers in this creative class using string and chains.*please note that material fees will be increased to $20 starting April 1, 2023
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Beginner Knitting or Crocheting
$45+GST and up
Availability: Private bookings only
Learn basic stitches and proper technique with a certified instructor in fibre arts.
MORE INFO
Chu Chu Class Calendar
Class dates are only posted 4-5 weeks in advance, please check back for future dates.
STUDIO RULES: Please check our FAQ page for full details.
GROUPON CUSTOMERS: Please check redemption instructions on your voucher and contact us at classes@chuchu.ca to register.
Don't see the class you want or have more questions? Feel free to contact classes@chuchu.ca