SOU’WESTER EVENTS!
Discover what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!
Sat, Dec 28th, 2pm-6pm: Handbuild your own bud vase w/visiting artist, Laura Hoopenjans
at Ilwaco Artworks – 109 1st Ave N. Ilwaco, WA. Ages 10+ w/an adult or ages 14+. Beginner-friendly/all experience levels welcome.
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.
Laura Hoppenjans (she/they) is the artist behind Hop & Jans Studio, making fun ceramics to bring joy and color to your everyday life. They primarily focus on using handbuilding techniques to bring more expressive shapes and organic feels to their pottery. Visit hopandjans.com or follow @hopandjans on Instagram to learn more.
Live Music: Twin Bridges and Nate Norton
Twin Bridges’s melancholic aesthetic is the result of fusing classical and chamber music’s instrumentation and musicality with folk and indie-rock. Hailing from New Mexico, Twin Bridges currently resides in Portland, Oregon. “Born out of personal turmoil and heartbreak, Twin Bridges’ music is a testament to the healing power of art. “ – Voicemag UK
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.
Sun, Dec 29th: All Things Glaze. 2pm-5pm. $50
Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
In this class, you will explore all things glaze-related, including underglaze techniques, mineral washes, kiln processes, glaze chemistry, and various application methods.
NEW Studio Course Bundle – 3 Classes for $90 when you register for:
Working in the Ceramics Studio & All Things Glaze
This bundle will prepare you to be self-directed in the clay studio or for a punch card or membership. Discount auto-applied when you add all three to cart.
Drop-in Clay Session
Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day
For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.
Drop-in Clay Session
Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day
For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.
Drop-in Clay Session
Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day
For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.
Come make ceramic pipes!
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!
Drop-in Clay Session
Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day
For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.