About Sanook Canuck
Sanook Canuck connects students from Canada and Southeast Asia through art, culture, and hands-on exchange. We foster creativity, global friendships, and meaningful experiences, blending education with adventure to inspire the next generation of world explorers. Sanook Canuck is an exchange program linking Canada and Thailand through art, culture, and hands-on learning. Rooted in ceramics and creativity, the program is a springboard for leadership, entrepreneurship, and cultural connection. We bring teachers, students, and communities together — from Franco-BC classrooms to Thai markets — blending tradition, sustainability, and play. The result: fresh ways of teaching, learning, and living well, across two of the world’s most vibrant cultures.
“The Sanook Canuck experience blends culture, creativity, and adventure into a seamless journey that inspires learning, connection, and fun.”
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Our Mission
Sanook Canuck: A Fusion of Fun, Culture, and Creative Adventure!
Sanook Canuck is a Canada↔Thailand exchange that fuses culture, creativity, and adventure. Through workshops, travel, and community projects, we bring people together to learn hands-on skills, explore new traditions, and build lasting friendships across borders.
On the Thai Side
Experience vibrant food, markets, temples, and creative studios. Learn by doing—cooking, music, and making—inside one of the world’s most inspiring cultures.
On the Canadian side
Discover qathet on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia—ocean, forest, and mountains in one place, known for exceptionally clean air. Share local food, music, and outdoor life while connecting across cultures.
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Sanook is about Finding the fun in everyday moments.
In Thai, Sanook means joy, fun, and a deep sense of enjoyment in everyday experiences. It reflects the spirit of our program—learning through creativity, cultural exchange, and adventure. Whether exploring Thailand’s vibrant arts scene or embracing the wild beauty of Canada, students immerse themselves in meaningful, hands-on experiences that inspire growth and connection.
Great Studio space in Thailand !
Ceramic Sculpture WITH Solene
Kintsugi with Natcha
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Our Partners
Our Partnerships
Our Education & Tourism Partners
Sanook Canuck is building strong ties in British Columbia — from innovative education programs to local tourism providers who showcase the best of the coast. Together, these connections help us enrich cultural and creative learning while highlighting the beauty of BC.
As the program develops, we are currently scouting for the right location to host Sanook Canuck’s first exchange experiences in Thailand. This is a growing initiative — and we’re excited to share more details as it takes shape.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Artists, Teachers & Cultural Hosts
Our team brings together Canadian and Thai creatives — from ceramicists and musicians to cultural facilitators and local guides. Each of us shares skills, stories, and inspiration to make every exchange meaningful and fun.
Solene
Creative Director & Ceramic Instructor
Patrick
Program Lead & Host
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What Will You Experience With Sanook Canuck?
From hands-on ceramic workshops to cultural exchanges in Thailand, you’ll learn by doing, exploring, and connecting. Every step is about creativity, community, and discovery — and for Thai student teachers, the program also offers the chance to earn academic credit while gaining real international experience.
Create
Stay & Clay Adventures
Discover the joy of clay through our Stay & Clay workshops. From hand-building to sculptural experiments, we explore ceramics as both craft and adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, our courses blend play, technique, and community in a creative environment
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Live, learn, and be inspired by Thai traditions.
Immerse yourself in Thailand’s rich traditions while enjoying authentic, comfortable accommodations. From bustling markets to serene temples, we learn directly from Thai culture — through food, art, and daily life. Every stay becomes a journey of discovery, connection, and inspiration.
practicum
Bring Thai culture to BC schools
When Thai student teachers visit Canada, they gain hands-on experience teaching in BC schools while sharing their own culture through ceramics, Muay Thai, entrepreneurship, and the Sanook way of life. They also earn academic credit from their home universities, making the exchange both practical and transformative.
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