Art Workshops
Make memories with friends while creating art together! Our visual arts & ceramics workshops are all about getting hands-on, having fun, and making something uniquely yours.
Ceramic Workshops
Our Ceramic Workshops offer a delightful variety of short creative programs. These are perfect for a variety of ages and all skill levels! Our workshops are a fantastic opportunity to try something new, make new friends, and create beatiful art.
April 1, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Bring your imagination to life in this playful, hands-on clay workshop! Using simple hand-building techniques like pinching and coiling, you’ll craft your very own quirky monsters, fantastical creatures, or whimsical characters.
Go wild with exaggerated features, silly expressions, and unexpected details—or even use molds and playful tools to add extra personality. These little clay companions can be functional, like a cute planter or a tiny dish, or purely decorative—perfect for adding charm and laughter to any shelf or desk. Instructors will guide you step by step, making it easy to let your creativity run free.
Come ready to experiment, giggle, and get a little messy while making a one-of-a-kind creature that’s full of character, imagination, and fun! Due to the kiln-firing process, finished mugs will be ready for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
April 15, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Nothing tastes better than a heaping bowl of pasta served in a bowl you made yourself! In this workshop, you’ll create your own wide, open pasta bowl using simple hand-building techniques.
Start by shaping your bowl with a mold for the perfect base, then let your creativity run wild—add fluted edges, playful patterns, or even little sculpted characters with silicon molds to give your bowl a unique personality. Choose a theme—nature, animals, or something completely wacky—and decorate with textures, colors, and designs that reflect your style.
By the end, you’ll have a functional, one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl ready to impress friends, family, or just make your mealtime extra special! Due to the kiln-firing process, finished mugs will be ready for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
May 20, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing a little handmade charm into your home? In this fun, hands-on pottery workshop, you’ll use the simple pinch-pot technique to create your very own tiny bud vase—perfect for showcasing a single fresh-cut flower from your garden or local market. Play with shapes, textures, and whimsical decorative details to make a vase that’s uniquely yours.
This workshop is ideal for welcoming the season, adding a touch of spring to your windowsill, or crafting a thoughtful, handmade gift for a friend or loved one. Instructors will guide you step by step, making it easy, enjoyable, and full of playful creativity.
Come ready to get a little messy, experiment with your ideas, and leave with a tiny piece of ceramic art that’s functional, beautiful, and full of personality! Due to the kiln-firing process, finished mugs will be ready for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
June 17, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on ceramics workshop! You’ll transform plain ceramic tiles into one-of-a-kind artworks using underglazes, brush techniques, and playful designs.
Choose to create decorative tiles, a mini wall art set, or functional coasters—perfect for gifts or brightening up your own space. You can choose between 4tiles of 4.25" x 4.25" or 2 tiles of 6" x 6". Instructors will guide you step by step, showing you how to experiment with colors, patterns, and textures while adding your personal touches. Whether you make a set of small tiles, larger statement pieces, or a ribbon-wrapped coaster set, you’ll leave with unique, functional ceramics that are as beautiful as they are personal.
Bring your imagination and have fun turning clay into art! Due to the kiln-firing process, finished mugs will be ready for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the workshop.
Visual Arts Workshops
Our Visual Arts Workshops offer a delightful variety of short creative programs. Whether it's a workshop with a local partner or fun activity at the Arts Centre, these are perfect for a variety of ages and all skill levels! Our workshops are a fantastic opportunity to try something new, make new friends, and create beatiful art.
March 4, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Become a self-published writer and illustrator in this Zine-Making Workshop! In this workshop, you’ll design and illustrate your own mini zine—from cover to content—and leave with a one-of-a-kind booklet to share or keep! This workshop will be led by local illustrator, Camila Szefler. All supplies are included, however you can bring any add-ons or inspiration you’d like from home. Drinks and snacks available to buy at Parkside Brewery.
Event location: The Parkside Brewery, 2731 Murray St, Port Moody
April 1, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 PM
This is not a joke! You really will be able to make your own beer coaster! Artist Suze Mercado will lead you in a fun and creative Beer Coaster Collage Workshop! Using art magazine images, you’ll transform simple coasters into mini works of art. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and leave with afunctional collage to take home. All supplies included. Drinks and snacks available to buy at Parkside Brewery.
Event location: The Parkside Brewery, 2731 Murray St, Port Moody
April 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Move into Spring with a new home for one of your plants! In this workshop, you will paint a plant pot (made here at PoMoArts!) using underglaze techniques AND create a macrame plant pot hanger. This workshop is four hours in length, which includes two hours per activity and a short break in between.
Join instructor Dasha Berezhnova for the first half of the workshop, where she will introduce a variety of fun and approachable underglaze painting techniques. You’ll get hands-on experience adding vibrant color to pre-fired ceramic pieces, experimenting with simple brushwork, layering, and creative designs. For the second half of the session, Kathleen Green will lead you every step of the way through the essential macrame knots and techniques.
No prior experience is needed—everything will be demonstrated step by step, so everyone can create beautiful, personalized pottery and macrame!
May 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day with PoMoArts and LIFT! Relax with LIFT’s Longevity Lounge after creating your personalized scent sachet. We are blending creativity and self-care for a day of rounded wellness.
This two-hour session will start with embroidering and customizing your own calming scent sachet led by PoMoArts instructor, Dasha Berezhnova, followed by an hour in LIFT’s Longevity Lounge with a traditional hot sauna and cold plunge experience that leaves you feeling refreshed, empowered, and deeply restored. Not to forget from that on-tap kombucha!
Motherhood shows up in different ways for everyone. No matter what it looks like to you, we want to celebrate with you this Mother’s Day! All art supplies, towels, and robes are provided. Please bring your bathing suit!