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!
Pottery classes taught at community centers are all booked through the Vancouver Recreation website.
DIRECT CUSTOMERS
The Class Calendar and online scheduler is easy to use but if you would like detailed instructions on how to register for a class, please click here.
GROUPON STUDENTS
If you purchased a Groupon for Intro to Fluid Pour Painting, please ensure you read these directions before you book your class or follow the instructions above the class calendar.
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 East Van location, please request a price quote by filling out this Private In Studio Request form.
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.
Ceramic Pottery Specialty Classes
Learn the process of clay building, firings and properties of glazes in specialty workshops available atChu Chu Studio, West End Community Centre and West Point Grey Aberthau Pottery Studio.
Pottery at Chu Chu Studio
Pottery at Community Centers
Registration Dates:
West Point Grey | December 10 at 9am
West End | December 13 at 7pm
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Firing Glass on Pottery
Create beautiful decorative pieces with jewel-like pooled glass surfaces and light reflection from crackling on your ceramic wares.
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West Point Grey Community Center: Jan 16 and 30 | 3:00-5:00pm
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Botanical Tableware Pottery
Collect your favourite leaves and foliage and bring them to class to imprint them into clay to make your own tableware!
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West End Community Centre: Jan 26 and Feb 2 | 6:30-8:30pm
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Modern Tableware Pottery
We will be creating a few dishes with minimal modern design that will be food-safe and ready to be used at your next dinner party.
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West End Community Centre: Feb 9 and 16 | 6:30-8:30pm
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Minimalist Japanese Tableware
Explore the world of minimalist surface design with gestural dry-brushing, flicking and edging. We will also be adding Japanese wagara (textile patterns) to our pieces.
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West Point Grey Community Center: Feb 13 and 27 | 3:00-5:00pm
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Glaze Intensive
A glazing workshop that covers everything from prepping your bisqueware, properties of glazes and variations on dipping techniques.
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West End Community Centre: Feb 23 | 6:30-8:30pm
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Everything About Underglazes
Discover the world of underglazes, how to use them, variations and a multitude of techniques. We will cover topics such as stenciling, sgraffito, mishima, bubble, and marbling.
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West End Community Center: March 2 and 9 | 6:30-8:30pm
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West Point Grey Community Center: March 13 and 27 | 3:00-5:00pm
Underglaze Image Transfers and Screenprinting
Ever wanted to transfer your own custom images on to pottery? Instructions will be given on how to prep your images files, create your underglaze transfers, and applying it to your greenware.
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West Point Grey Community Center: March 6 and 20 | 3:00-5:00pm
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.
The workshops are rotated on a monthy basis so 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!
These classes are also available to book privately for team building, corporate companies, birthdays, bachelorettes and celebrations.
Intro To Fluid Pour Painting
$55+GST (promo $40 class fee, $15 material fee) Regular price is $75+GST
Availability: Monthly group classes and private bookings
Reveal paint marbling and cells like magic! Lots of paint colours to choose from.
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Intermediate Fluid Pour Painting
$75+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
$55+GST and up (includes materials)
Availability: Rotating monthly and private bookings
Make two full size candles while learning professional techniques to colour your wax. Over 50+ fragrances to choose from! -
Personalized Metal Stamping Jewellery
$55+GST 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
$55+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
$55+GST and up (includes materials)
Availability: Private bookings only
Create abstract flowers, organic shapes or feathers in this creative class using string and chains. -
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.
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Add Ons
Fluid Pour Painting DIY Art Kit - Pacific Ocean
Chu Chu Classes e-Gift Card
