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!

Feb
26
Sat
Tools, Toys and Things with Kaitlyn McKenzie Nelson @ Sou'wester Lodge
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

A 3D design and build workshop focusing on material exploration and object purpose. Students will have access to a variety of materials such as wood, wire, fabric, clay and other odds and ends to experiment with and sculpt into their own inventive objects. Materials fee for this workshop is $15

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Adult/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Scholarships Available
Mar
8
Tue
Cold Forged Wire Jewelry with Junko Iijima @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 8 @ 3:30 pm – Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm

Learn how to make simple jewelry out of copper and brass wire using the cold forging technique. Students will learn how to make simple rings, pendants, bracelets, and chain necklaces. Saturday’s workshop will be a more in depth exploration in cold forging techniques using simple tools such as a hammer, steel bench block, and pliers. Materials fee for this workshop is $30

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-school Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off
  • Scholarships Available
  • Transportation available from OB Schools
Mar
12
Sat
Cold Forged Wire Jewelry Workshop @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Learn how to make simple jewelry out of copper and brass wire using the cold forging technique. Students will learn how to make simple rings, pendants, bracelets, and chain necklaces. Saturday’s workshop will be a more in depth exploration in cold forging techniques using simple tools such as a hammer, steel bench block, and pliers. Materials fee for this workshop is $30

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Adult/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Scholarships Available
Mar
15
Tue
Sou’Wester Arts & Ecology Staff-Led Workshop @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 15 @ 3:30 pm – Mar 17 @ 5:30 pm

Immerse yourself in a sense of place and explore the ecology of the Long Beach Peninsula through an artistic and scientific lense. This unique series of workshops is led by one of our internal staff members and is offered every other week on T, W, and Th from Jan 18th – March 31st. Registration for the other Arts & Ecology staff-led workshops is recommended but not required.

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-school Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off
  • Scholarships Available
  • Transportation available from OB Schools
Mar
22
Tue
Upcycled Fashion Workshop @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 22 @ 3:30 pm – Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm

In this workshop we will turn unwanted garments into new fabulous creations! Bring in any piece of clothing you no longer want and we’ll make it into something completely new and unique! Learn to apply basic sewing skills to reimagine new styles. Materials fee for this workshop is $20

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-school Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off
  • Scholarships Available
  • Transportation available from OB Schools
Mar
26
Sat
Upcycled Fashion with Ophir El-Boher @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

In this workshop we will turn unwanted garments into new fabulous creations! Bring in any piece of clothing you no longer want and we’ll make it into something completely new and unique! Learn to apply basic sewing skills to reimagine new styles. Materials fee for this workshop is $20

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Adult/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Scholarships Available
Mar
29
Tue
Sou’Wester Arts & Ecology Staff-Led Workshop @ Sou'wester Lodge
Mar 29 @ 3:30 pm – Mar 31 @ 5:30 pm

Immerse yourself in a sense of place and explore the ecology of the Long Beach Peninsula through an artistic and scientific lense. This unique series of workshops is led by one of our internal staff members and is offered every other week on T, W, and Th from Jan 18th – March 31st. Registration for the other Arts & Ecology staff-led workshops is recommended but not required.

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-school Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off
  • Scholarships Available
  • Transportation available from OB Schools
Apr
1
Fri
Sou’wester ARTS WEEK 2022: Weekend Events
Apr 1 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 2 @ 10:00 pm

The Sou’wester Lodge is hosting a full weekend of in-person performances, music and installations, free and open to the public*, on Friday 5-10pm and Saturday 12-10pm April 1st and 2nd as part of the 3rd Annual Sou’wester ARTS WEEK.

Over the past 9 years we have held an event around this time of year to highlight the creative process and the experiential nature of the Sou’wester Residency Program. Each year this event brings amazing artists to this neck of the woods and shines creative light into the darkest heart of winter.

Performances, Installations and Events

Free and Open to the Public*

Friday April 1st 
5:00pm – 10:00pm

and

Saturday April 2nd
12:00pm – 10:00pm

 

All are invited to pick up map and schedule at The Sou’wester and tour the grounds, experiencing in-person what 33+ artists and artist collectives have created after their week-long Sou’wester Artist Residency.

 

*The entirety of this event will be held in a manner that meets all state mandates and Covid-19 precautions. This event is free and open to the public within safety guidelines.

 

book a stay at The Adrift or Salt Hotel using promo code “artsweek”

 

Arts Week 2022 Artists and Art Collectives

Anthony Alvarado & Jason Walker

Ana Anu

Rachel Blumberg

Laura Halsey Brown

Julia Canfield

Lindsay Clark

Brea Currey

Anouk De Clercq

Breana DePriest

Carolyn Hazel Drake

Ophir El-Boher

Elizabeth Goltz

Mikey Kampmann

Una Kim

Gino M Kline

Nicky Kriara & Cory Gray

Chris Lael Larson

Anis Mojgani

Phoebe Moore

Kaitlyn Nelson / The Gyer V Project

Emily Newton

Emily Pacheco

Jane Paik

Bobbie Robinson & Jordan Badger

Anna Rogers

Tracy Schlapp & Danny Wilson

Alison Segura

Adrian Shirk & Erin Adair

Andie Sterling

Jen Tam

Daren Todd

Kelda Van Patten

Fox Whitney / The Gender Tender Experiment

 

Apr
12
Tue
Artist-led After-school Program
Apr 12 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm

Led by local multimedia artist, Laura Brown, students will use various artistic properties and mediums to explore aspects of local ecology. Registration for the other After-school workshops is recommended but not required.

For youth ages 7 and up every T, W, Th 4-6PM April 12-June 9th. $75/week, includes all materials. Scholarships and bus transportation from OB schools is available. Email souwesterarts@gmail.com for more information

Register here

Apr
19
Tue
Artist-led After-school Program
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm

Led by local multimedia artist, Laura Brown, students will use various artistic properties and mediums to explore aspects of local ecology. Registration for the other After-school workshops is recommended but not required.

For youth ages 7 and up every T, W, Th 4-6PM April 12-June 9th. $75/week, includes all materials. Scholarships and bus transportation from OB schools is available. Email souwesterarts@gmail.com for more information

Register here