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!!
"Summer in the City" Art Camps
in Suzy's Kitsilano Garden Studio Register NOW!!
4 - one week camps during Summer Break Ages 6-17
Dates:
Session 1: July 16 - July 20th
Session 2: July 23 - July 27th
Session 3: July 30 - Aug. 3rd
Session 4: Aug. 6 - Aug. 10th
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)
Children will experience the wonders of working with hand built ceramics, alongside painting and mixed media creations!!
Read about Suzy's philosophy here - "The Power of Art to Inspire"
For Children's Art see - Children's Gallery page
"Clay Days" Ages 6-17yrs
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00-5:30
FALL
October 16-Dec. 18 - 9 classes
Cost: $210
WINTER
Jan. 8 - March 12 ( Monday classes)
Cost: $200
(NB: no classes Feb 5-19th. Optional make up classes)
Jan.10 - March 14 ( Wednesday classes)
Cost: $200
SPRING
April 4 - June 6th - 10 classes
Cost: $250
(cost includes instruction, materials, firings and FUN!!
Register NOW!!
"Springtime in Vancouver" Art Camp
Register NOW!!
2 - one week camps during Spring Break
Session 1: March 19 - 23
Session 2: March 26 - 30
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)
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.
"Come Clay with Me..."
Wednesdays - 5 week sessions - ongoing Sept. - June
NB: when there is room, you can join in mid-session and continue...
(with exception of Spring Break & a bit of travel)
Dates:
Session 1: Jan. 10 - Feb. 7th
Session 2: Feb. 14 - Mar. 14th
Session 3: Apr. 4 - May 2nd
Session 4: May 9 - June 6th
Time:
Mornings - 9:30 - noon or Evenings - 7:30 - 9:30pm
Cost: $245 (includes materials, firings, instruction and FUN!!)
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
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..jpeg)
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 -4:45 - 4 Classes - 6-19yrs
Contact Arts Umbrella