Sculpting, pottery, and mosaic are some of the most satisfying art forms to practice. With the tactility of moulding with your hands, or guiding clay on a wheel, it’s easy to enter a natural sense of flow. That’s where the sweet spot is for inspiration, and it’s an incredibly therapeutic feeling to find. So, with the days getting a bit shorter as autumn continues and winter looms, why not try your hand at one of these local art workshops? They’ll work wonders for your creativity, your mental health, and of course, your home decor!
9234 Glover Road , Fort Langley
No matter your level as a sculptor, J Pottery is ready to teach you the basics and give you a solid bedrock to grow from. Primarily focusing on wheel throwing, this community studio is a fantastic place to be creative and social all at once!
1440 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver
While it may not technically be pottery, the art of glass blowing scratches a lot of the same creative spots as using clay, just at a much hotter temperature, obviously! Join a class or book a private lesson, the master glass blowers here will take you through everything you need to know about this unique art.
1475 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
A fantastic all-ages pottery studio, this is a local favourite for creative family outings. Offering a wide variety of workshops, including ceramic/paint-your-own pottery painting, glass fusing, mosaic work, and wheel classes, you’re never far from a chance to make your next masterpiece!
332 Columbia St, New Westminster
Great for parties or group outings, Mosaic spotlights the beautiful tradition of Turkish art. Learn traditional ceramic painting from their friendly staff, who will guide you through the historic designs and techniques. They even have a Turkish coffee workshop where you’ll learn how to brew a cup using hot sand!
2585 132 Street, Surrey
The hands-on instructors here are sure to make a potter our of you! Whether you join for a series of classes or you take part in an intensive workshop, Potters is known for its experienced instructors who easily communicate the technical side of clay work. You’ll learn all about wheel throwing and trimming, and they even have a dedicated Christmas ornament class!
665 Columbia St, New Westminster
With walk-ins always welcome to their art classes, Palette is ready for you whenever inspiration strikes! The family-friendly studio has everything you need to unleash creativity, whether you’re looking to sculpt your own pottery or just give pre-made pieces a fresh, colourful coat. Run by artist Narges Aghahosseini, she calls the studio “a sanctuary for artistic expression, learning, and joy.”
Whistler
Specializing in hand-building small figurines, animals, and portrait busts, artist Stephanie Lowe shares her passion and craft with each student who attends her courses. Lowe’s work brings a natural sense of humour and whimsy to each piece, and her hands-on instruction is a great introduction to finding different tones and emotions in your sculpting.
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