{"product_id":"kids-clay-pottery-class-at-chu-chu","title":"Kids Clay Pottery Class at Chu Chu!","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExplore clay with Mapi from Chu Chu Chinatown and learn the properties and techniques of pottery through fun projects!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAges: 9-12\u003cbr\u003eMax: 8 students\u003cbr\u003ePick-up from Lord Strathcona Elementary for FREE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe will explore how to create trinket plates, play with textures, marble different colours, small sculptures and more!  Air-dry clay will be used to hone our skills and at least one project will be made with pottery clay that will be glazed and fired in a kiln.  Small projects will be completed in one class, other’s may require drying time and finishing in the second class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll materials included: clay, paint, underglazes, clear glaze, kiln firings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExamples of potential projects:\u003cbr\u003eTrinket plates with real leaves imprints\u003cbr\u003eTextured and patterned pencil holders\u003cbr\u003eMiniature sculptures of pets or creatures\u003cbr\u003eMarbled clay pinch pots\u003cbr\u003eTictac Toe gameboard\u003cbr\u003eTreasure Box with lid\u003cbr\u003eName plate\u003cbr\u003eCharms for pins or magnets\u003cbr\u003eDry erase marker board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Fall session will include a Halloween project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Winter session will include a Christmas\/Holiday project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass schedule:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3:00-3:05pm – meet outside Lord Strathcona Elementary school (Mapi will have a flag)\u003cbr\u003ePut on emergency lanyards, roll call|\u003cbr\u003e3:05-3:15pm – walk to Chu Chu Chinatown\u003cbr\u003e3:15-3:30pm – snack time (provided by parents)\u003cbr\u003e3:30-4:45pm – clay workshop\u003cbr\u003e4:45-5:00pm – clean up\u003cbr\u003e5:00pm – pick up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids Class Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur classes are designed for ages 9-12, unfortunately we can not accept kids younger than 9 as it will not be suitable for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eParents\/guardians will be sent a form to register their kid after the class has been purchased.  This will include kid's name, their birthday, teacher's name and parent's phone number, email, emergency 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e contact and agreement permission (including allergies, sensitivities, etc).  We understand that some of this info will not be available until closer to the school's start date.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eParents will be required to review the code of conduct prior to the session's start with their kids, our instructor will review this in the first class and repeat if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePick up at Lord Strathcona Elementary is FREE, the instructor will walk the kids to the studio.  Kids will wear a lanyard with instructor's name\/phone number, studio address, emergency contact while walking to the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eParents agree that a late fee will be applied if their kid is late for pick at Lord Strathcona Elementary of $15 for the first 15min or part therefor, $1\/min after 15min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eParents agree that a late fee will be applied if they pick up their kid late at Chu Chu Chinatown, $15 for the first 15min or part therefor, $1\/min after 15min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll instructors have a current Vulnerable Sector criminal check from VPD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe ask to be informed a least a day before if your kid is missing class the next day. Missed classes are not pro-rated or refunded.  Materials may be sent home (at the instructor's discretion) missed project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf the instructor sick, parents will be emailed and\/or called and a refund for the missed class will be issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe kindly ask that snacks provided do not contain peanut products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe encourage parents to book two back-to-back 6-week session in a row as projects are not repeated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVancouver-based Colombian self-taught sculptor and potter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMapi Acuña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from a long lineage of artists. Her life has been full of creative practice including a career in media arts, a major in photography, culinary arts and later in life, a passion developed in clay sculpture work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sparked an unexpected career shift was a pivotal moment when she discovered sculpting through modelling chocolate. What began as a playful experiment quickly evolved into a genuine passion for three-dimensional form and figurative expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of 2023, Mapi embraced ceramics as her primary medium, finding in clay the permanence, depth, and expressive possibilities she had been seeking. Working under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhenomena Sculpture \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, she creates figurative sculptures that celebrate the beauty, emotion, and complexity of the human form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn addition to her studio practice, Mapi has spent the past five years working with children as a daycare chef, teaching private art classes, and hosting creative birthday parties. She especially enjoys working with young artists, finding their honesty, kindness, and boundless creativity both inspiring and deeply rewarding. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShe is passionate about nurturing young artists, encouraging their curiosity and self-expression while helping them build confidence through the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phenomena_phenomena\/\"\u003ephenomena_phenomena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chu Chu Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Mondays Sept 14-Oct 26 (no class Oct 12) | 3:00-5:00pm","offer_id":42618303185065,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mondays Nov 2- Dec 7  | 3:00-5:00pm","offer_id":47249103913129,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5184\/8617\/files\/collage_kidsclay_05648929-ed21-4961-bce9-f2534c34d5e2.jpg?v=1783544005","url":"https:\/\/chuchu.ca\/products\/kids-clay-pottery-class-at-chu-chu","provider":"Chu Chu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}