UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Led by Sou’wester Artist-in-Residence instructors, our all-ages workshops give you hands-on experience so you can unleash your inner artist, acquire a new skill, and gain a deeper appreciation for craftsmanship.
Fri, Dec 27th
Mugs
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Dec 28th
K- 3rd Family Clay Play: Nocturnal Animal Night Lights
10am-11an & 11am-12pm
In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. For children Pre-K through 3rd grade & their accompanying adults/siblings. Thanks to a generous grant from ArtsWA, our Family Clay Plays are offered at no tuition cost! We have a sliding scale registration fee of $0-$25 per person, which includes all materials, glazing, and firing for 1-2 pieces. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Dec 28th
Handbuilt Bud Vases! w/visiting artist Laura Hoppenjans
2pm-6pm | $60.00
Learn or expand on the basics of handbuilding using coils and slabs to make expressive and fun bud vases! This class is for all-levels and includes everything you need to make one or two finished small ceramic vases. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Dec 29th
Wall Vases
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Dec 29th
All Things Glaze
2pm-5pm | $50.00
You will learn about underglaze, mineral washes, kiln processes and glaze chemistry as well as many different application methods. STUDIO COURSE BUNDLE – 3 Classes for only $90 when you register for all 3! ‘Working in the Ceramics Studio’, ‘Surface Explorations’, & ‘All Things Glaze.’ Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Fri, Jan 3rd
Ceramic Pipes
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat/Sun, Jan 4th & 5th
Mishima Mugs
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat/Sun, Jan 4th & 5th
Block Printing Workshop w/visiting artist Eleanor Elektra
10am-2pm | $95.00
Learn the basics of block printing and experiment with DIY techniques for creating unique print media at home. This class is open to beginners as well as intermediate level printmaking students; we will cover techniques for rendering images in the carving block, hand-pressing prints and developing creative ideas. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sat & Sun, Jan 4th & 5th
Handbuilt Vessels & Underglaze Decoration | All Level w/visiting artist Glenn Hendrick
2pm-6pm | $115.00
In this 2-day, beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create two bowls or tumblers. They will then explore two underglaze surface decoration techniques: sgraffito and water etching. Sgraffito involves carving through a layer of underglaze to reveal the clay beneath, creating intricate designs. Water etching uses wax resist to form patterns, allowing students to achieve a textured underglaze design. Tuition includes all tools, clay, glaze, and firing for two finished pieces. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Mondays, Jan 6th – Jan 27th
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels
2pm-4pm | $220
Whether you’re new to the wheel or have years of experience, this class is designed to elevate your pottery throwing skills. Each session begins with a brief demonstration, followed by hands-on instruction tailored to naturally advance your abilities toward your personal goals. For advanced students, the projects are open-ended, allowing for creative exploration, while beginners will receive one-on-one guidance to successfully craft chosen objects like cups, bowls, planters, and more. We’ll examine wedging, throwing, trimming, altering, and surface treatment in depth to ensure you develop a well-rounded skill set. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Thursdays, Jan 9th – Jan 30th
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels
2pm-4pm | $220
Whether you’re new to the wheel or have years of experience, this class is designed to elevate your pottery throwing skills. Each session begins with a brief demonstration, followed by hands-on instruction tailored to naturally advance your abilities toward your personal goals. For advanced students, the projects are open-ended, allowing for creative exploration, while beginners will receive one-on-one guidance to successfully craft chosen objects like cups, bowls, planters, and more. We’ll examine wedging, throwing, trimming, altering, and surface treatment in depth to ensure you develop a well-rounded skill set. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Fri, Jan 10th
Nerikomi Planters
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Jan 11th
Salt and Pepper Shakers
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat/Sun, Jan 11th & 12th
Sculptural Wireworking Workshop w/visiting artist Kristine Tollefson
10am-2pm | $95.00
Create small sculptural structures and jewelry elements using wire and techniques borrowed from fiber traditions. Learn how to use a small set of easily accessible tools and materials to build parts and pieces that are strong, flexible, and lightweight. Beginning students will focus on learning basic processes and creating a sampler of techniques; experienced students may make multiples or scale up to more complex constructions. All are welcome. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sun, Jan 12th
Small Lidded Jars
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Jan 12th
Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to Glazing
2pm-3:30pm | $25
This class will prepare you to be self-directed in the ceramics studio, making it ideal for anyone considering a studio membership or punch card! We encourage participants to have taken at least one ceramics class in the past to establish a foundation for this course. You’ll build on your existing knowledge and learn the essentials of studio work, including prepping your clay and workspace, using basic tools, handbuilding techniques, different clay body types, and reclaiming clay. The course also covers moisture content, wrapping and storing, glazing, firing cycles, and finishing your work. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Fri, Jan 17th
Heavily Textured Cups
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Jan 18th
Toothbrush and Q-tip Holders
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
San/Sun, Jan 18th & 19th
Learn Cameraless Photography w/Cyanotype w/visiting artist Michaela Anderson
10am-2pm | $95.00
Discover the timeless art form of cyanotype through cyanotype weaving! In this two-day workshop we will explore both traditional and experimental techniques with cyanotype printing. We will learn the basics of cyanotype from coating paper with light sensitive material to developing striking Prussian-blue prints. We will cover how to intensify our prints by using hydrogen peroxide. Lastly, we’ll have the opportunity to experiment with the wet cyanotype method from creating unpredictable and beautiful results. This workshop is great for beginners and for those who enjoy a more hands-on approach to photography. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sat, Jan 18th
Selecting, Designing, & Applying Decals to Glaze-Fired Mugs w/visiting artist Aj Wahl
2pm-6pm | $100.00
In this class, students will learn how to apply overglaze decals to glaze-fired ceramics. The instructor will provide wood-fired mugs and a variety of decals to choose from. The workshop will also cover applying decals to your work, purchasing overglaze decals online, designing simple custom decals, and the firing process needed to complete your decorated pieces. Participants may bring their own glaze-fired piece to decorate in addition to the provided mug (maximum size: 8 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter). Your finished work will be fired after the workshop and ready for pickup the following day, January 19th. For visiting attendees, shipping of finished pieces is available for $15 plus shipping costs.
Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Jan 19th
Handled Cups
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Jan 19th
All Things Glaze
2pm-5pm | $55
You will learn about underglaze, mineral washes, kiln processes and glaze chemistry as well as many different application methods. STUDIO COURSE BUNDLE – 3 Classes for only $90 when you register for all 3! ‘Working in the Ceramics Studio’, ‘Surface Explorations’, & ‘All Things Glaze.’ Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Fri, Jan 24th
Fish Wall Hangings + Relief Carving
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Jan 25th
Family Clay Play – Elk & Deer Antlers
11am-12pm | Sliding scale $0.00 – $25.00
Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects! Thanks to a generous grant from ArtsWA, our Family Clay Plays are offered at no tuition cost! We have a sliding scale registration fee of $0-$25 per person, which includes all materials, glazing, and firing for 1-2 pieces.
Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat/Sun, Jan 25th & 26th
Relief Prints on Fabric Workshop w/visiting artist Natalie Woodlock
10am-2pm | $95.00
In this 2-day workshop we’ll make a small (9″ x 6″) decorative wall hanging, celebrating something or someone that is iconic to us. We’ll start by carving an image into a linoleum block, then hand-print it onto fabric. Using a template, we’ll cut the fabric into a decorative shape, sewing the edges with fringe and trim. Students will take home a decorative wall hanging of their own design, as well as extra prints on fabric. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sat/Sun, Jan 25th & 26th
Faces and Forms: Expressing Emotion Through Clay W/National Visiting Artist, Carli Giese
2pm-6pm | $250
Join us for an engaging workshop with our first national visiting artist, Carli Giese!
In this class we will explore the expressive potential of clay by focusing on the human figure and face. Participants will coil-build a small bust conveying an emotion of your choice, using clay as a means of self-expression and storytelling. Through hands-on guidance you will learn techniques for capturing likeness and feeling in your sculptures. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and will give you a chance to experiment, make mistakes, and explore your creative instincts in a supportive environment. Together we will delve into the nuances of facial expression and form, helping you develop your skills and deepen your connection with the material. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Jan 26th
Reliquaries / Ornate Boxes for Special Things
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Fri, Jan 31st
Terracotta Planters
5:30pm-7:30pm | $35
A beginner-friendly session, where you’ll learn handbuilding skills to craft a decorative or functional object. Clay Dates are open to solos, duos or friend groups and include a demo, clay, glaze, firing, and plenty of lasting memories for.
Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Bring friends and enjoy a group discount on additional tickets! Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Feb 1st
Intro to Natural Dye Workshop w/visiting artist Katey Rissi
10am-2pm | $65.00
Learn about the magic of creating color with plants in this introduction to natural dye workshop. This class will lay a solid foundation down to help you understand the fundamentals of how natural dyeing works, so you can continue a dye practice yourself. We will discuss the history of plant color, what fabrics to use, how to prepare fabric for dyeing, and of course, which plants to work with. Students will leave the class with a dye swatch book and a bundle dyed bandana. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sat, Feb 1st
Faces on Functional Forms: Slab-Built Cups W/National Visiting Artist, Carli Giese
2pm-6pm | $250
Join us for an engaging workshop with our first national visiting artist, Carli Giese!
In this class we will explore the expressive potential of clay by focusing on the human figure and face. Participants will coil-build a small bust conveying an emotion of your choice, using clay as a means of self-expression and storytelling. Through hands-on guidance you will learn techniques for capturing likeness and feeling in your sculptures. This workshop is designed for all skill levels and will give you a chance to experiment, make mistakes, and explore your creative instincts in a supportive environment. Together we will delve into the nuances of facial expression and form, helping you develop your skills and deepen your connection with the material. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Feb 1st
Dinner Plates
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sun, Feb 2nd
Whiskey Cups & Chiling Stones Clay Play
10am-1pm | $40
Clay Plays are casual, beginner-friendly pottery sessions where you will learn basic ceramic handbuilding skills to create functional or decorative objects. Ages 10+ with an adult or ages 14+. Pieces are glazed, fired and ready for pick up in 3-6 weeks. Shipping is available for our visiting attendees for $15 plus shipping costs. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Feb 8th
Create Your Own Candlestick Holders! w/visiting artist Nickolas Hurlbut
2pm-6pm | $75.00
Create your own candlestick holder set! This beginner-friendly class provides all the essentials, including tools, clay, glaze, and firing for at least 2 candlestick holders.You will learn how to create candlestick holders through two methods of hand building- sculpting and slab building. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Feb 15th
Learning Linoleum-Cut Block Printing w/visiting artist Heidi Keith
10am-2pm | $65.00
Learn about the magic of creating color with plants in this introduction to natural dye workshop. This class will lay a solid foundation down to help you understand the fundamentals of how natural dyeing works, so you can continue a dye practice yourself. We will discuss the history of plant color, what fabrics to use, how to prepare fabric for dyeing, and of course, which plants to work with. Students will leave the class with a dye swatch book and a bundle dyed bandana. Location: Sou’wester Lodge
Sat, Feb 15th
Serving Dish Workshop w/visiting artist Taylor Stefanksi
2pm-6pm | $72.00
Create your own candlestick holder set! This beginner-friendly class provides all the essentials, including tools, clay, glaze, and firing for at least 2 candlestick holders.You will learn how to create candlestick holders through two methods of hand building- sculpting and slab building. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Feb 22nd
Family Clay Play – Bird Baths for Local Waterfowl
11am-12pm | Sliding scale $0.00 – $25.00
Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects! Thanks to a generous grant from ArtsWA, our Family Clay Plays are offered at no tuition cost! We have a sliding scale registration fee of $0-$25 per person, which includes all materials, glazing, and firing for 1-2 pieces.
Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, March 29th
A View of the Vessel w/Chris Baskin
2pm-6pm | $75
With visiting artist, Chris Baskin! Make your own ceramic vessel – a form created by human hands for 14,000 years or more and still going strong – with artist, educator and potter Chris Baskin. Explore clay bodies and forming methods. Create and decorate your own unique vessel. Consider form, function, utility and necessity with your hands and heart Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat & Sun April 5th & 6th
Handle with Care – Elements of Cup Design w/Joe Hochman
2pm-6pm | $115
Dig deeper into the concepts, conversations and techniques that produce great cups. Through discussion and demonstration, we will develop a systematic approach to the myriad decisions that come together to produce intentional and refined drinking vessels. We will explore various cup forms, trimming techniques and handle making approaches. Students should expect to come away with a few finished mugs, and a deeper understanding of how to engage in the design and production of thoughtful cups. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat & Sun May 17th & 18th
Potted Cactuses w/Marsha Mack!
2pm-6pm | $115
Using various hand building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab, in this two day workshop participants will create tabletop potted cactus, succulent, and plant sculptures. Glazed in a variety of methods, materials, and surface design techniques, these houseplants are guaranteed to thrive in any environment. Participants should expect to create one to three potted plant sculptures between 6-12 inches tall. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Sat & Sun July 26th & 27th
How To Make Something Look Interesting and How To Look To Make Things Interesting w/national artist, Stanton Hunter
2pm-6pm | $250
This workshop is designed to inspire potters and sculptors to move beyond technical skills and tap into their aesthetic sensibilities, unlocking new strategies and possibilities in their creative process. Through hands-on clay projects focused on contemporary 3D design, visual experiments, engaging discussions, and curated image presentations, participants will explore ways to break through creative blocks and deepen their artistic expression. Whether you’re seeking fresh perspectives or looking to take your work to the next level, this workshop will help you approach your art with renewed creativity and purpose. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
Shipping: Visiting workshop attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus shipping.
Cancellations: We understand that sometimes plans change. For Clay Plays: We will issue a full refund up to 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will receive credit towards a future, scheduled Clay Play or a refund minus a $15 cancellation fee (by request). No refunds or transfers if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows. For all other workshops: We will issue a full refund up 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be issued a refund minus a $30 cancellation fee (by request). No refunds if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows. Please email souwestertv@gmail.com to cancel.
Workshop Archive
2024
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Hand built Yoni Altars Workshop w/Lynz Brightly
- Large Lidded Jars Workshop w/Taylor Stefanski
- “Kurinuki” – Carving Bowls, Cups & Vases 2-day workshop w/Gelindo L. Ferrin
- Handbuilt Ceramic Shelves/Altars w/Celina Roseman
- 4-Week All Levels Wheel Throwing w/Hans Miles
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- Introduction to Hand Brooms workshop w/Sarah Benson
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- All Things Glaze w/Hans Miles
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- 2-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing Series w/Hans Miles
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- Intro to the Wheel w/Hans Miles
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- Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles
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- Sculptural Coiled Pots w/Taylor Stefanski
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- Refresher/Beginner Wheel Throwing w/Hans Miles
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- Surface Decoration Intensive w/Courtney Murphy
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- Raku Class w/Hans Miles & Thandi Rosenbaum
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- The Magic of Color Woodcut Prints w/Charles Spitzack
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- (ceramic) Ceramic Charms, Beads & Good Luck Icons w/Emily Wright
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- Making (ceramic) Miniatures w/Korin Schneider
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- Glazing & Surface Decoration Techniques Workshop w//Charlotte Deason Robillard
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- Ceramic Butter Dishes w/Taylor Stefanski
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- All About Raku w/Thandi Rosenbaum
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- Ceramic Sculptures: Making faces with clay w/Paige Wright
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- Beach Books and Zines w/Jessica Hoffman
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- Traditional Japanese Shibori Dying and Sashiko Stitching w/Jodie Cord
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- Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Workshop w/Kaitlyn Nelson
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- Nerikomi Plates & Platters w/Ally Bruser
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- Ceramic Handbuilding 101 w/Shelly Hedges
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- Playful & Sculptural Ceramic Cups! w/Ashley Campbell
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- Sgraffito Vases: Ceramic Surface Design w/Jo Pfeifer
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- Clay Creatures & Miniature Things Ceramic Workshop w/Kaitlyn Nelson
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- Ceramic Trinket Trays & Watercolor Palettes w/Kimberly Gottschalk
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- Sculpted Hats: Wet Felted Millinery w/Mikal Robinson
2023
- Basic Handbuilding Series: “In the Kitchen” w/ Shelly Hedges
- Japanese Decorative Paper & Bookbinding w/ Yuka Petz
- Screenprinting With Natural Dyes w/ Katey Rissi
- Handbuilding a Fermentation Crock 3-day w/ Jo Pfeifer
- Handbuilt Pitchers 3-day ceramic w/ Taylor Stefanski
- All About Sauerkraut – How to make it, eat it, and why it rules w/ Sash Sunday
- DIY Screenprinting w/ Azenath Lizárraga and Ian Greer
- Intro to Handbuilding with Clay w/ Mariam Matheson
- Sculpting with Nature w/ Ana Anu
- Clay Teacup Making w/ Midori Hirose
- Intuitive Multimedia Embroidery w/ Chloe Jacobson
- Singing in the land: earth magic, song, and the body w/ ell rieke
- We Hold the Light: Cyanotype Quilts w/ Cordy Joan
- Nerikomi Clay w/ Ally Bruser
- Block Printing on Fabric w/ Ashley Quick
- Activist Printmaking with Karim Shuquem
- Concrete Jewelry Making w/ Arielle Brackett
- The Magic of Moku Hanga/Japanese Woodblock w/ Charles Spitzack
- Not-Knowing: Experiments in Writing w/ Quinn Gancedo and Katie Savastano
- This is Me: Mixed Media Collaging about Identity w/ Angie Ebba
2022
- Analog Film Textures in Super 8 and 16mm Film w/ Stephanie Hough
- Build A Bath Bomb w/ Hannon
- Embroidered Botany w/ Chloe Jacobson
- Printmaking With or Without a Press w/ Jane Pagliarulo
- Sculptural Painting w/ Ondrea Levey
- Working w/ Natural Materials: A Small Basket In Bark and Leaf w/ Rose Covert
- Blue Mood: Cyanotype on 16mm Film w/ Stephanie Hough
- Memoir Writing w/ Nick Jaina
- Upcycled Fashion w/ Ophir El-Boher
- Cold Forged Wire Jewelry w/ Junko Iijima
- Tools, Toys and Things w/ Kaitlyn McKenzie Nelson
- Explorations in Natural Dye w/ Iris Sullivan
- Woodland Wonders in Clay w/ Jess Graff
- Intro to Printmaking w/ Jess Graff
2021
- Drawing as Seeing: The Acceptance of Chaos w/ Heather McLaughlin
- Alternative Process Photography & Pinhole Cameras w/ Rose Swartz
- Comic Books and Zine Making w/ Kaitlyn Nelson
- DIY Screen Printing w/ Kaitlyn Nelson
- Building Furniture with Reclaimed Materials w/ Rose Swartz
- Foraged Crafts w/ Maggie Doss
- The Ocean in Clay w/ Jess Graff
- Drawing & Painting The Natural World w/ Jess Graff
- Feast Tables & Treasure Maps w/ Iris Sullivan
- Dye Tales & Silk Fireworks w/ Iris Sullivan
- Flower Pillows w/ Iris Sullivan
- Fresh Leaf Indigo Silk w/ Iris Sullivan
- Pigment and Water w/ Daniela Molnar
- Repurposed Objects Animation w/ Cynthia Star (Youth)
- Nature Animation w/ Laura Medina
- Pattern Making Using Relief Printing w/ Heather McLaughlin
- Animal Parade w/ Heather McLaughlin (Youth)
- Drawing as Seeing: Natural Textures w/ Heather McLaughlin
- Fundamentals of Wabi Sabi & Clay w/ Veronica Hwang
- Interactive Figurines w/ Kaitlyn Nelson
- Clay Creatures & Miniature Things w/ Kaitlyn Nelson
2020
- Accessing Ancestral Medicine: A Silent Writing Retreat w/ instructor Melissa Bennett
- Traditional Rug Hooking: Basics plus Embellishments w/ Heidi Grevstad
- Sorry, Knot Sorry: A Creative Healing Macramé w/ Nicole Boyer
- Beginning Traditional Rughooking w/ Heidi Grevstad
- Knots and Sailing Basics w/ instructor Randi Whipple
- Real Red, True Blue & Fast Yellows: Using Ancient Natural Dyes to Create Lasting Beauty w/ instructor Iris Sullivan Daire
- “Workshop Kits” were available 2020-2021. All materials and a video link were provided for people to follow along and craft an object at home or in their accommodation as part of social distancing.
2019
- Write Your Own “Snapshot” Memoir w/ Heather Douglas
- Artful Correspondence w/ Melissa Favara
- SoulCollage®: Building Your Deck w/ Josephine Banks
- The Crucible: Feminist Art Weekend
- Floral Bundle Dyeing w/ Brittany Boles
- Natural Fiber Dyes w/ Kate Coulton
- DIY Screen Printing w/ Contact Paper Stencils w/ Heather McLaughlin
- Spice Rack Remedies : DIY Kitchen Medicine for Common Ailments w/ Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
- Intro to Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Wild Mushroom Foray
- Drawing as Seeing and the Acceptance of Chaos: A Sumi Ink Wash Drawing w/ Heather McLaughlin
- Women and the Frontier: Memoir Writing w/ Marianne Monson
- Sandalmaking w/ Rachel Sees Snails Shoes
- Guided Group Meditation w/ Larkin
- How the Light Gets In w/ instructor Suzie Kassouf
- Channeling the Creative Self Through Tarot and Magic
- The Art of Wandering: A Walking and Writing w/ Erica Trabold
- Radiant Fearlessness: Embracing Your Best YOU with the Tools of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation
- Crafting and Nourishing Our Way into Summer w/ Lara Pacheco, Paige Common & Kate Coulton
- Find Your Golden Thread: A Writing w/ Madeleine Eno
- Expanding Macramé: Taking Your Macramé Practice To The Next Level w/ instructor Emily Katz
- Natural Dyeing Bag of Tricks w/ Iris Sullivan Daire
- Embodied Creativity w/ Liz Asch Greenhill
- The Subtle Body: Essential Oils, Movement, Mudra and Mantra to Balance the 7 Major Chakras
- Intro to the Subtle Body Rainbow: An Introductory Journey Through the 7 Major Chakras
- Rope Basket Making w/ Jessica Pezalla
- Shibori, Batik, & Dip-Dye Using All Natural Indigo w/ Carolyn Hopkins
- Story is a Chance: Writing as Spiritual Practice
- Coptic Stitch Bookbinding w/ Jillian Barthold
- The Art of Seasonal Nourishment: An Ayurvedic “Cook, Learn & Eat” Dinner Party w/ Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
- Still Life Painting w/ Kristen Flemington
- Cloud Stretch: A Meditative Poetry w/ Ana Anu
2018
- Winter Solstice SoulCollage®: Letting the Light Back In with Josephine Banks
- Floral Bundle Dyeing with Brittany Boles
- Crafting and Nourishing Our Way into Winter with Lara Pacheco, Paige Common & Kate Coulton
- Busy Hands Quiet Minds: Weaving as Meditation with Samantha LaMont & Natalie Novak
- Ecstatic Dance with Scott Schaeffer
- Climactic Dialogue for the Climactic Story Teller: A Writing with Diana Kirk
- Exploring Color: Silk Painting with Jess Beebe
- Mycopigments: Mushroom Dyed Silk Scarf with Alissa Allen
- Spore Printing: A Mushroom’s Unique Mark with instructor Kyla Sjogren
- Printmaking Without A Press: Relief, Monotypes, & Collagraphs Using Akua Non-Toxic Inks with Jane Pagliarulo
- Arabesque Quilling: Bridging Cultures With Art
- Chocolate and Coffee Making with Becca Roebber & Ryan Rabaca
- Dance Therapy/Healing Through Movement Practice and Creation with Sarah Brahim
- Doodling for Creativity with Cynthia Mosser
- Paint Your Pet: Painting with Cindy Geffel
- Can You Learn To Be A Poet?: A Writing with Nick Jaina
- Artful Correspondence with Melissa Favara
- The Art of Seasonal Nourishment: An Ayurvedic “Cook, Learn & Eat” Dinner Party with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
- Reconnecting Mind, Body & Spirit (Let That Shift Go!) with Shanna Gillette
- The Art of Wandering: A Writing and Walking with Erica Trabold
- Hand Papermaking with Ivy & Joel Ricci
- Writing Through the Cracks: self-forgiveness and compassion in memoir writing
- Leatherworking Class: Mason Jar Coozie with Liz Wright
- Fermented Vegetables & Fermented Lunch! with Sash Sunday
- The Creative Flash: Writing with Chelsea Werner-Jatzke
- Wild Forage: Forage for Health/Spring Seasonal Transition with Lara Pacheco & Paige Common
- Beginner’s Embroidery with Liz Wright
- Shibori, Batik, & Dip-Dye Using All Natural Indigo with Carolyn Hopkins
- Into the Whirl: Cross-Step Waltz with Steve Carruthers
- DIY Screen Printing & Contact Paper Stencils with Heather McLaughlin
- Plant The Seed Writing: The Magnificent Practice of Getting Out What Your Heart & Guts Have To Say with Franciszka Voeltz & Jennifer Morales
- Hands on Healing for the People with Jason Tschimperle
- Busy Hands Quiet Minds: Weaving as Meditation with Samantha LaMont & Natalie Novak
- Creative Songwriting, Arranging and Rhythm: Tell Your Story through Song with Katie Sawicki & Zanny Geffel
- Type/Writing: Experiments in Creative Nonfiction & Zinecraft with Melissa Favara
- Poetry Through List Making with Heather Douglas
- Objects / Belongings: Writing and Drawing about Our STUFF with Kate Bingaman-Burt
- The Micro Essay and the Prose Poem with Martha Grover & July Westhale
- The Gut-Brain Connection, How to Maintain Mental Health from a Nutritional and Herbal Perspective with Geena Barker & Ingrid Abbate
- Let’s Make a Sandwich with Tommy Habetz & Jason Cohen
- Writing Your Conservative Relatives with Jenny Forrester
- Yoga & Ayurveda for Winter Vitality with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
- How We Share Nature: with Pete Brook, Dicky Dahl & Melissa Laurie
2017
- Plant Allies and Writing Rituals: Shifting into a New Year of Personal Resilience with Lara Pacheco & Abby Chroman
- Drawing as Seeing: The Figure, Nude & Costume with instructor Heather McLaughlin
- Creating a Travel Journal with Fay Malloy & Marilyn Zornado
- Coptic Stitch Bookbinding with Jillian Barthold
- Cut It Up Art Card Party: “Put A Bird On It” with Mark Elliott
- Settle Your World: Self Empowering Techniques for Fostering a Calm Life in a Wild World with Jason Tschimperle
- Drawing as Seeing & the Acceptance of Chaos: A Sumi Ink Wash Drawing with Heather McLaughlin
- Partner Dancing 101 with Sarah Riddle
- Salsa QuickStart with Sarah Riddle
- Writing is Magic: Mythological Writing with Nick Jaina & Olivia Pepper
- Mushroom Medicinals with Jason Tschimperle
- Shibori, Batik, & Dip-Dye Using All Natural Indigo with Carolyn Hopkins
- Shorebirds, Seabirds & Little Brown Birds with Mark Elliott
- Nourishing Ourselves into Winter with Food and Herbs with Kate Coulton & Paige Common
- Radio Muse: Writing with Meg Weber
- Ayurvedic Nutrition and Self Care for Autumnal Equinox with Elyssia Schaeffer
- Kinchaku Kago: Japanese Basket Purse with Donna Crispin
- Cedar and Willow Tray with Donna Crispin
- Fermented Vegetables 101 with Sash Sunday
- DIY Succulent Planters with Jamin London Tinsel
- Writing Through the Cracks: Self-Forgiveness & Compassion in Memoir Writing with Cooper Lee Bombardier & Gina Senarighi
- Time/Travel: Experiments in Typewriting Creative Nonfiction about Place and Movement with Melissa Favara
- Custom Mosaics with Damon Ayers & Christy Wiesenhahn
- Yoga in the Sweet Sweet Summertime with Ivy Ross Ricci
- Drawing as Seeing and the Acceptance of Chaos: A Sumi Ink Wash Drawing with Heather McLaughlin
- Experiments in Writing & Zine Making with A.M. O’Malley & Grant Gerald Miller
- Macrame Wall Hanging with Liz & Brian Wright
- Writing is Magic: Mechanics with Nick Jaina & Olivia Pepper
- Writing is Magic: Story Structure with Nick Jaina & Olivia Pepper
- Type/Writing: Experimental Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, and Zinecraft with Melissa Favara
- Winter Vitality with Elyssia Schaeffer
- Yoga: Service & Self-Care with Ivy Ross Ricci
- Herbal Plant Walk and DIY Elderberry syrup and Herbal Vinegar with Lara Pacheco
- Prose Writing with Nick Jaina