About Surf Soup School
Fun, Learning, and Imagination for Everyone
Surf Soup School is a place where creativity comes alive. Whether through storytelling, art, or movement, we help students of all ages explore their imagination, share ideas, and develop confidence. Our programs are interactive, engaging, and designed to make learning playful and inspiring.
Surf Soup School
Where Imagination, Storytelling, and Creativity Come Alive!
Surf Soup School is a creative hub founded by Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau, designed to inspire students of all ages. Our mission is to help children, teens, and adults explore storytelling, art, animation, and movement in a fun, interactive way.
From reading excerpts of Surf Soup books to drawing characters, creating mini comics, or moving with Prana the Piranha, every session encourages imagination, confidence, and creative expression.
Whether you’re joining a workshop, book club, or interactive class, Surf Soup School is a place to play, learn, and share your creativity with a supportive community.
- Interactive online classes via Zoom (max 40 minutes)
- Hands-on art and storytelling activities
- Story-driven fitness adventures
- Small class sizes for personal attention
- Open to kids, teens, and adults
Sign up for updates and be the first to know about upcoming workshops, book clubs, and creative adventures!
Join the Creative Wave!
Open Studio – Teens & Adults
Explore, Create, and Connect!
Open Studio is designed for teens and adults who want to dive into storytelling, art, animation, and creative exercises. Through interactive workshops, goal-setting sessions, and story-driven fitness with Prana the Piranha, students develop confidence, learn new skills, and connect with a supportive creative community.
Classes run on Zoom for 40 minutes, with hands-on activities, Q&A, and optional creative challenges to keep learning engaging and fun.
- Storytelling and animation workshops
- Creative exercises and mini projects
- Fitness and movement inspired by characters
- Small class sizes for personal guidance
Book Club – Kids
Read, Imagine, and Create!
The Surf SoupBook Club is for kids who love stories and want to bring them to life. Students read excerpts from Surf Soup books, discuss characters and plots, and participate in mini creative activities like drawing, comics, and storytelling exercises. Parents are welcome to join and support their child’s creativity.
Classes are 40 minutes on Zoom, interactive, and designed to spark imagination and confidence in young readers and creators.
- Read and discuss Surf Soup books
- Guided creative activities (drawing, writing, mini comics)
- Interactive Q&A with author Donna Kay Lau
- Age-appropriate sessions for 5–12
Gift Cards
- Gift cards are available for Surf Soup School classes and are a perfect way to share creativity with family or friends.
- Gift cards can be redeemed for any upcoming class (Book Club or Open Studio).
- To purchase a gift card, please contact us via email or use our online PayPal payment option.
“Creativity is the joy of exploring your imagination and sharing it with the world. At Surf Soup School, we help every student discover the fun in creating their own stories and art.” —
Donna Kay Lau, Emmy-honored animator and author
Join a Surf Soup School Class!
Choose your class, reserve your spot, and dive into creativity!
Classes are $10 each and held live on Zoom (40 minutes).
After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your class link and any materials you’ll need.
My Oscar-Qualifying Animated Short!
🎉 We Did It! 🎉
Thanks to YOU, we successfully Kickstarted Surf Soup® Buttons — my Oscar-qualified animated short!
I’m now on my way to Academy Award submission — and the journey has just begun.
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