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!

Dec
16
Mon
3-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

12/2-12/16: 3-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels | Mondays, 2pm-4pm

Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA

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.

Dec
19
Thu
3-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Dec
20
Fri
Monoprint Coasters Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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!

$15 off any 3 Clay Dates. Location: Ilwaco Artworks

Dec
21
Sat
SOU’WESTER ARTS SOLSTICE CELEBRATION – ARTIST TALK, FILM SCREENING, LIVE PERFORMANCES, ART GALLERY OPENING @ THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SOU’WESTER ARTS SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

SAT, DEC 21ST | 6PM-10PM | FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

Sou’wester Arts proudly presents its inaugural Solstice Celebration: an enchanting evening of exhibitions and performances.

Dec
22
Sun
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!

 

 

Dec
27
Fri
Friday Night Clay Dates! @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT CLAY DATES

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!

Mugs Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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!

$15 off any 3 Clay Dates. Location: Ilwaco Artworks

Dec
28
Sat
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS

At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st ave N Ilwaco, WA.

In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects!

REGISTER

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.

Registration: Please purchase one ticket for each person in your party and note the ages of your party in the “Add a note to seller” section on the payment page. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Attendance Policy: We appreciate your understanding as we reserve spots for you and your family. If you cannot attend, please let us know at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel, please email souwestertv@gmail.com.

Waitlist: If the event is full, please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join our waitlist.

Shipping: For those visiting from afar, shipping is available for $15 plus shipping costs.

 

FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play
Dec 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Our first Family Clay Play series was such a hit that we’re launching a second one 11am-12pm!

FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS

At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st ave N Ilwaco, WA.

In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects!

REGISTER

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.

Registration: Please purchase one ticket for each person in your party and note the ages of your party in the “Add a note to seller” section on the payment page. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Attendance Policy: We appreciate your understanding as we reserve spots for you and your family. If you cannot attend, please let us know at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel, please email souwestertv@gmail.com.

Waitlist: If the event is full, please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join our waitlist.

Shipping: For those visiting from afar, shipping is available for $15 plus shipping costs.

 

Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!