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Suzy Birstein

Ceramics, Paintings, Workshops


VANCOUVER WORKSHOPS for CHILDREN & ADULTS

 

Suzy's colourful ceramics, sculptures and paintings are exhibited, published and collected locally and internationally.

 

"Suzy's approach to teaching and creativity is rooted in a generous spirit, an uncanny perception of individuals, a joy of life, and a sense of humour that has made for an excellent workshop, and a release of freedom of expression for all involved."    Dona Nabata


Suzy has been teaching Children from her charming Kitsilano Garden Studio & Arts Umbrella since 1990

 

                               

She offers ADULT workshops from her studio and off-site workshops to specialty groups,locally and abroad.

 


           

ONGOING WORKSHOPS for CHILDREN

                 

Children will EXPRESS their CREATIVITY and EXPLORE an EXCITING Theme while developing Ceramic Hand Building techniques and surfaces using colourful glazes and paints!!

 

Read about Suzy's philosophy here - "The Power of Art to Inspire" 

For Children's Art see  - Children's Gallery page


                                                                                                     
                                                                      
"Clay Days" Ages 6-18yrs      Register NOW!! 

 WEDNESDAYS:  4:00-5:30          
                                                                                                 
  

FALL 

Sept. 19 - Dec. 5th - 11 classes

Cost: $275 

NB: no class Nov. 14th 


WINTER                                               
Jan. 9 - Mar. 13th - 9 classes
Cost: $225

NB: no class on Jan. 23rd

(cost includes instruction, materials, firings and FUN!!)

SPRING
TBA

"Springtime in Vancouver" Art Camp    Register in 2019
                                         
2 - one week camps during Spring Break   


Session 1:  March 18 - 22                                                        
Session 2:  March 25 - 29


Times:
Mornings - 9:30 - Noon &/or
Afternoons - 1:00 til 3:30


Cost:
$185 - half day
$370 - full day - 9:30 til 3:30
(NB: Special offer - 10% discount for referral)

    

 

"Summer in the City" Art Camps   Register in 2019             

 

4 - one week camps during Summer Break              Ages 6-18
Dates TBA
      

Times: 
Mornings - 9:30 - Noon &/or
Afternoons - 1:00 til 3:30 

Cost:
$185 - half day
$370 - Full day - 9:30 til 3:30
(NB: special offer - 10% discount for referral)

During CAMPS, children will experience the wonders of working with hand built ceramics, alongside painting and mixed media, inspired by an exciting theme!!

 

 

 

 
ONGOING ADULT WORKSHOPS      

 

Clay is for ALL AGES & ALL LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE!


Clay is a wonderfully expressive material to explore function and sculpture, texture and colour!

It’s a magnificent feeling to start with this sensuous malleable lump of clay and transform it - using your imagination, acquired skills and fire - to create colourful hand made works of art.


NEW!! Private Lessons @ Kits Garden studio   Register Now!!

Working one on one with Suzy and designed to meet your creative potential!

2 hour minimum - $75/hour (private)
                           $90/hour (semi-private)


 

"Come Clay with Me..."  Register NOW!
        

Wednesdays - 5 week sessions - ongoing Sept. - June

NB: when there is room, you can join in mid-session and continue... 

Dates:

Session 1: Jan.  9  - Feb. 13th
Session 2: Feb. 20 - Mar. 13th

               NB: no class Jan. 23r

Time: 

Mornings - 9:30 - noon 


Cost:   $245 (includes materials, firings, instruction and FUN!!)


       Spring sessions - TBA  
                     
 

Sundays    - 2 full days - Register with your group to arrange the dates!!

               

Day 1 – Create with Clay             

Day 2 – Surfacing fired Clay


Dates: Ongoing ...

Times: Noon - 5pm

Cost:   $200 (includes materials, firings, instruction and FUN!)


After final kiln firing, enjoy Celebratory Wine 'n Cheese Party & take home your creations!!!

 

            

ART/TRAVEL WORKSHOPS  - stay tuned for Art/Travel workshop to OAXACA!!

 

SUZY invites you to contact her for new workshop opportunities!!

To view Info & images for 2009 - 2017 “Mia Muse” Art/Travel to Skopelos, Athens & Greek Island Preludes see "Art workshop in Greece", Greek Gallery section & Contact Page.

 

Read about Suzy's philosophy here - "The Power of Art to Inspire" Images for Student Gallery, 6-19yrs
                                     

SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS upon Request    

Contact me!!

 

Artsy Birthday Parties - too much fun!!   

 

Interested in a Creative festive party taking place in an authentic artist's studio?

Children will create colourful & unique ceramics or paintings on a theme specially designed to delight your group. 


Parents are invited to provide food and/or birthday cake as we celebrate in Suzy's colourful home amongst her art collection!


Cost varies with # of children and particular projects.

 

"Family Fun" Ceramic Workshops  - Adult(s) & Child(ren)

 

Share the creative experience with your family and friends in this workshop designed especially for you!

 

"Picassiette with Suzette"  -  Intro to Mosaics

 

Day 1 - Beginning with "smashing demo" of found/recycled/ collectible objects to be attached to wood/clay/concrete or sculptural base, transforming Junk to Treasure!

 

Day 2 - Grout, Finishing, brainstorming future projects

      

 

                            

ONGOING at ARTS UMBRELLA -  FALL, WINTER & SPRING 

Clay Sculpture - Saturdays - 9:30 -6:30 - 5 Classes  - 6-19yrs 

           
Contact Arts Umbrella                                            
                                                     

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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