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.
ALL THINGS GLAZE WORKSHOP
9/20, 5:30-7:30p. $50.
10/13, 2pm-5pm. $50
BYOP (Bring your own pottery). In this class you will be working on bisqued pottery to learn about all things glaze related. You will learn about underglaze, mineral washes, kiln processes and glaze chemistry as well as many different application methods.
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. 10a-1p.
In Collaboration with WINGS OVER WILLAPA FESTIVAL:
- 9/21: Bird Wind Chimes 2-5p
- 9/22: Bird Baths 10a-1p
- Register HERE
Introduction to Hand Brooms workshop with visiting artist, Sarah Benson at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion, 2-6p. For ages 16+. $60/person.
REGISTER
Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk’s tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.
Sarah Benson is the founder and face behind Sun Bunny Studio based in Seattle, Washington. She has a background in fiber arts and began weaving brooms in earnest while homesteading in the San Juan Islands. When not crafting, she works at a local non-profit working on housing and food insecurity. Follow along on Instagram @sunbunnystudio for behind the scenes on broom making, handcrafts, and a little bit of whimsy.
The Sou’wester Lodge 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA
Olivia Awbrey Live at The Sou’wester Lodge
9/21/2024
Free & open to the public
Olivia Awbrey is an Oregon-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work blends traditional folk with modern indie-rock and fingerpicking blues. She has released two EPs, one full-length album, and is the recipient of arts grants from RACC, the Grammy Foundation, and Oregon Arts Commission. Her debut album, Dishonorable Harvest (Quick Pickle Records), showcased at festivals and venues across the Pacific Northwest and the UK. She lives in Willamina, Oregon.
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. 10a-1p.
In Collaboration with WINGS OVER WILLAPA FESTIVAL:
- 9/21: Bird Wind Chimes 2-5p
- 9/22: Bird Baths 10a-1p
- Register HERE
As part of Ilwaco Art Walk you can drop by our community clay studio and create a ceramic work of art! 1-6p!
No appointment needed. We’ll set you up w/a project & everything you need! Session includes a demo + glaze & firings.
Let your curiosity run free. You can choose to handbuild from a ball of clay or create from a pre-cut slab! Create tiles, trivets, magnets, mugs, bowls and more! Shipping available to visitors of finished work (Shipping + $15 Handling).
