SOU’WESTER EVENTS!
See what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!
Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles.
9/5 through 9/19, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide learners towards their choice of one of three final projects: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and process of throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third session will be dedicated to refining your work.
Intro to the Wheel Workshop
9/6, 5:30p-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
In this class, we will cover the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. Learners will explore wedging, centering, and forming clay on the potter’s wheel with the goal of creating the fundamental pottery form: a cylinder. This introduction aims to provide a brief yet immersive experience in pottery making and inspire further exploration.
Working in the Ceramic Studio 101: Wedging to Glazing
9/7. 10a-1p w/Hans Miles at Ilwaco Artworks
9/7: Working in the Ceramic Studio 101: Wedging to Glazing. 10am-1pm. $50
This class will prepare you to be self-directed in the clay studio and qualify you for a studio membership or punch card! You will learn the foundations of studio work including prepping your clay and workspace to the use of basic tools, handbuilding methods, clay body types, and clay reclaiming. We will also cover moisture content, wrapping and storing, glazing, firing cycles and finishing your work.
COMMUNITY CLAY PLAY
At Ilwaco Artworks
Clay Play is a casual, beginner-friendly session where you can learn handbuilding skills to create a finished piece! Ages 10+ w/an adult or ages 14+. $35/person. Register for any four Clay Plays for $100.
August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:
- 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
- 8/31: Soft Slab Cups
September Clay Plays | 10a-1p:
- 9/1: Carved Bowls
- 9/8: Handled Cups
- 9/15: Reliquaries (AKA Ornate boxes for special items)
Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:
Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here
REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here
Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.
email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist or if you experience any issues with checkout. If you are trying to register for multiple events and run into a checkout error please try purchasing them separately. Thank you! Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.
Global Traditions of Ceramics – Intro to Handbuilding 3-week Workshop series w/Hans Miles.
9/9 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $140.
In this class, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the handbuilding techniques of pinching and coiling to create two unique vessels. The first vessel will serve as an introduction to these fundamental skills, while the second will be inspired by a historically significant object, such as a Jomon pot, a Minoan octopus vase, or an Incan Moche vessel. This second project will challenge your skills and allow you to incorporate your personal narrative, deepening your understanding of the rich history of ceramics.
This class is a great way to build up your handbuilding skills while also broadening your creative abilities with a wider understanding of the history of influential ceramic works. We will go in depth on techniques, processes, surface decoration, textures and materials in this open-ended series but also spend time perfecting your fundamentals toolkit of wedging, glazing and forming.
Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles.
9/5 through 9/19, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide learners towards their choice of one of three final projects: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and process of throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third session will be dedicated to refining your work.
Wheel Throwing Techniques Workshop w/Hans Miles.
9/13, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class is designed for those who have taken the introductory class or have prior experience with the wheel. Instruction is individualized and tailored to the goals of each learner. Whether you are interested in honing the basics, expanding your forming abilities, mastering advanced throwing methods, or anything in between, this class will build on and expand your existing knowledge.
