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
1
Sat
Crafting and Nourishing Our Way into Winter with Lara Pacheco, Paige Common & Kate Coulton
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series

Crafting and Nourishing Our Way into Winter with Lara Pacheco, Paige Common & Kate Coulton

Join herbalists Lara Pacheco and Kate Coulton as we craft with natural dyeing and nourish with seasonal medicine making to bring us into the colder, quieter and darker months of the year.  Lunch will be provided by Chef, Paige Common from Eatin Alive.  Each participant will learn some basic steps of dyeing with plants and will be able to personalize their own dye bath for a skein of wool yarn.  Folks will also leave with elderberry syrup and herbal vinegar that we will make as well. There will be an optional Meet&Greet (and optional lesson on how to prepare your fiber/wool for dye) on Friday November 30th from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Sou’wester in the lodge living room. 



Kate Coulton of Pinion Botanicals and Lara Pacheco of Seed and Thistle Apothecary offer customized experiences around connecting folks to plant medicine, body and land.  They do this through education and herbal crafting.  Lara and Kate also offer a 11 month herbal apprenticeship program that delves deeper into these connections and supports folks in tapping into their ancestral medicine.

 

Paige Common started preparing plant-based foods in her Portland kitchen giving life to Eatin’ Alive in 2010.  Detroit born and bred, soulful living inspires this gal: healthy diets, hearty laughter and active lifestyle. She believes that a rainbow a day will keep the doctor away. Paige is available for one-on-one health coaching, recipe development, pre/post-natal consultations, small event catering, speaking engagements and classes.


COST: $60 plus a $30 material fee (Please pay material fee directly to the instructor.)

BRING: All supplies provided in addition to a catered lunch. Coffee and tea provided. Please wear clothes & shoes that are ok to get dye on.

Optional Meet&Greet (and optional lesson on how to prepare your fiber/wool for dye) on Friday November 30th from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Sou’wester in the lodge living room. 

All skill levels welcome. 20 students max.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Dec
8
Sat
Floral Bundle Dyeing Workshop
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series

Floral Bundle Dyeing with Brittany Boles

Floral bundle dyeing layers color the same way you make a delicious meal, thoughtful design, scent, texture, and delicious natural ingredients blend together. We’ll steam our fabric like textile dumplings to create lovely Monet-esque designs. We’ll use flowers grown in my dye garden, spices, extracts, and pigments to ceate beautiful water color effects on natural fabric. You’re invited to bring your own bouquet of dried flowers to immortalize as well. We’ll discuss the world of natural dyes and explore hammered leaf and flower prints (hapazome influences) on paper as well. Price includes a premordanted silk pillowcase and samples of raw silk noil and bamboo/cotton fabric and a handbook with home instructions.

Fiber artist and indigo grower, Brittany Boles, shares her knowledge of the world of plant colors in workshops along the north coast. She maintains a dye garden at NorthFork 53 Farm in Nehalem, specializing in Japanese Indigo pigment extraction. She’s passionate about collaborating with local artists and connecting with her local native dye plants in her small coastal town of Gearhart.


COST: $40 plus a materials fee of $25 (Please pay material fee directly to instructor.) 

BRING: Notebook, pen, dried flowers (optional), and a bag for transporting damp fibers home. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Coffee and tea provided. Please wear clothes that are ok to get dye on.

This workshop is for students age 10 and up. Max students 12.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Dec
15
Sat
4th Annual Handmade Bazaar
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

4th Annual Handmade Bazaar at The Sou’wester

We are hosting our 4th Annual Handmade Bazaar. Free and open to the public. The sale is on Sat Dec 15th from noon-6pm at The Sou’wester in 3 spaces: our large heated Pavilion, the Lodge Living Room and the Lodge Velvet Lounge Guest Room. Come meet a lovely bunch of talented artists/makers!
List of 19+ participating artists/crafters/makers/creative folk:
 
Josephine Banks (Ocean Park, WA)
– stained glass
Artist Julia Barbee as St. Nick of Seaview (Portland, OR)
– St. Nick of Seaview photo booth! A snowy beach scene photo op with Santa on a pre-Christmas Eve weekend getaway. A Polaroid camera with film will be available if you want to purchase a printed photo with St. Nick, otherwise you can use your phone.
– perfume made by Julia Barbee
– novelty felted snowballs
– organic wool covered chime or shaker— safe for babies and delightful for adults as well
Melissa Black of Blackloot Jewelry (Astoria, OR)
– handmade electroformed jewelry
www.blackloot.net
 
Kendra Cooley of Yarrow Magik (Portland, OR)
– handmade lunar calendar
– zines and prints
Dierdre Duewel (Long Beach, WA)
– mosaic tables, birdhouses, mirrors & garden globes
 
Allan Fritz (Ilwaco, WA)
– book seller
A homemade book for people who like to paddle, pedal, row and or sail their car top little dinghies, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, or inflatables on flat water with the shore nearby. 70 launch sites are covered from Ocean Shores, east to Stella and Clatskanie, and south to the Nehalem River. Each given a page, map, address, directions and GPS coordinates along with area maps, suggested destinations and what to expect. I have visited each to insure accuracy and paddled over 40 as blogged about at: www.southwestwashingtonpaddletrips.wordpress.com
 
Forest Fox Designs (Astoria, Oregon)
Kay Beizel
– wire weave jewelry
– wire weave & wrapped trees with gemstones
www.facebook.com/forestfoxastoria
 
Sandra Gibbons of Severe Snacks (Portland, Oregon)
– comics, notecards & buttons featuring funny food fights and one POed feminist
– original framed art
– handmade soaking salts
 
Kathryn Holloway of Lovebird Paper (Long Beach, WA)
– paper cards and stationary designs
www.lovebirdpaper.com
 
HRAP Trash Talk (Cannon Beach, Oregon)
Haystack Rock Awareness Program
– jewelry & art made from marine debris
– DIY “Make & Take” workshop station to make your own creative piece with marine debris
Audrey Knippa of Gearhart Knitting (Gearhart, Oregon)
– hand knitted items: hats, scarfs, blankets & baby sweaters
Heather McLaughlin (Portland, OR)
– framed visual art
– calendars
– limited edition prints
– DIY “Make & Take” workshop station to print and decorate your own holiday cards
Roger J Porter Arts (Portland, Oregon)
– handcarved wooden whales painted
 
Dawn Stetzel (Seaview, WA)
Nature Nell’s Sister
– eco printed journals
– handmade cards 100% recycled materials
www.etsy.com/shop/naturenellssister
 
Tectonic Jelly (Eugene, OR)
Aaron Sullivan 
– watercolor postcards depicting colorful & enchanting worlds
– original portraits drawn on the spot
– comic & coloring books
Dennis Thomas (Warrenton, Oregon)
Thomas & Son Woodworks, LLC
– creative/functional woodcrafts
Catherine Watson/CWO Design (Long Beach Peninsula, Ocean Park, WA) C.Watson Originals
– one of a kind hand painted tops and aprons
– handpainted notecards
 
JoAnne Webster (Long Beach, WA)
– fairy furniture
– spirit dolls
– table-top shrines
 
Thrifty Pop-Up (Sou’wester Lodge Vintage Travel Trailer)
– “Thrifty” is our Vintage Travel Trailer turned into a thrift shop
– pop-up thrifty items curated and brought in special for this bazaar – visit new items inside and outside in thrifty pop-up tent
 
Visit the Sou’wester Swag table with totes, cups, wearables and more!
 
Stay or return for live music in the lodge by Brush Prairie 8pm-10pm free and open to the public.
 
The Sou’wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar
360-642-2542 front desk 9am-9pm
(sorry our vendor list is full and we cannot accept any other requests for artists/crafters)
 

The Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, WA is having a similar sale as well on this same day so swing by to visit them 10am-4pm on Saturday! (409 Sid Snyder Dr, Long Beach, Washington 98631, 360-642-2311) Here is a list of their event on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/306163463322558/ 

 
 
 

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Dec
22
Sat
Winter Solstice SoulCollage®: Letting the Light Back In with Josephine Banks
Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series

Winter Solstice SoulCollage®: Letting the Light Back In with Josephine Banks

During this time of Winter Solstice as the amount of light we receive lengthens, we gather with the Lightbearer in mind. What is the Lightbearer to you? Who or what brings the light for you? Although not always seen, the light is always there. Let’s explore the ever present light using SoulCollage®.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community developed by Seena B Frost. Tapping into the transformative power of imagination and intuition you will create personal collaged cards from images. The goal is to discover the unique inner and outer guides and challengers of your individual Souls, while in an environment that supports creativity and is safe for each person to explore and express his or her own unique soul in its lightness and shadow.

Josephine Banks, aka, Miss Begotten is a self-taught artist, writer, gardener, Domestic Goddess and SoulCollage® Facilitator living in Vancouver, WA. The beautiful Pacific Northwest and frequenting the Long Beach Peninsula as often as possible keeps her spirit alive, fresh and growing on a daily basis. Miss Begotten is currently sharing her art at The Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park, WA. Using SoulCollage® I have found that pulling up bits and pieces of myself that have been locked away is a beautiful process. I find it enriching and healing to my life and that of others.

 

 


COST: $50

BRING: All supplies provided in addition to lunch; I will be sharing a pot of soup and some lovely bread. Please feel free to bring any snack you may need for the duration. Coffee, tea and water provided.

This workshop is for students age 16 years old and up. 12 students max.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Fall/Winter 2018 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Jan
11
Fri
Exhibit:”Vertellen”
Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Art Exhibit, Vertellen, by artist Andie Sterling

January 11 through February 24, 2019

A new art installation of collected sound, abstract waterscapes and drifting velella in a vintage travel trailer turned into a permanent art gallery, at The Sou’wester Lodge

 

OPENING RECEPTION on Friday January 11, 6pm-9pm.

OPEN: Fri/Sat/Sun 9am-9pm (and by request: visit the lodge front desk and we’ll open the gallery for you)

Art Gallery & Opening Reception free and open to the public.

 

Andie Sterling is a “west Texas born and raised, westward wanderer” currently living in Astoria, Oregon. She received her MFA in Sculpture/Installation from the University of North Texas and recently completed her Residency via Astoria Visual Arts. Andie Sterling’s work includes site specific installation, space design, public art, murals and performance collaboration.

 

This trailer is a 1960’s Aloha made in Aloha, Oregon. It was rescued from a neglected RV park in the northern part of the Long Beach Peninsula. Now repaired and transformed into an art space, this art gallery is part of our Artist Residency Program and our non-profit organization, Sou’wester Arts.

 

The Sou’wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

360-642-2542 9am-9pm, www.souwesterlodge.com, souwesterlodge@gmail.com

 

Jan
26
Sat
Cloud Stretch: A Meditative Poetry Workshop with Ana Anu
Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Winter 2019 Workshop Series

Cloud Stretch: A Meditative Poetry Workshop with Ana Anu

I’ll first lead a guided somatic meditation, on theme with astrological happenings and current moon cycle, then open the meditation into a series of thematic questions, periods of meditative reflection, and written response. We’ll next spend some time in editing space…a time to refine and elaborate, stretch metaphors and challenge ourselves to dig deeper into our work and use of language. Here, we’ll reference the work of other poets, discussing poetic style and form.

We’ll then move into producing an 11X17 print of poetry. During this portion of the workshop, participants are invited to design and decorate a poem or an excerpt of their written work onto a one-of-a-kind print. We’ll close with sharing our work if so desired.

 

Ana Anu is a Portland based poet and multi-media artist. Her work seeks to reflect the state of the collective through mythology, natural cycles, deep intuition, and play. Her first published collection of poetry, Noon, explores the concept of big transitions whimsically and with heart. Her visual art collection explores intergenerational wild feminine in the abstract.


COST: $40

BRING: favorite writing, drawing, illustrating setup/tools. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack depending on your lunch schedule. Hot tea and coffee provided. 

20 students max.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Feb
2
Sat
Still Life Painting Workshop with Kristen Flemington
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Winter 2019 Workshop Series

Still Life Painting Workshop with Kristen Flemington

Portland based painter Kristen Flemington will lead an informative and experiential painting workshop exploring the fundamentals of still-life painting. We will review the basics of color theory and painting techniques, practice a few brief painting exercises, then complete a small still life painting that participants can take home with them. This workshop is a great introduction to painting or an excellent opportunity to flex well-formed artistic skills. We will be painting with acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided, but if participants would like to bring their own supplies, they are more than welcome to.

Kristen paints what’s around her: her friends and family, flowers, sometimes just the fruit off her counter top. She tries to capture these things simply, in honest and ordinary moments, hoping that, seen in this natural way and with the heart, something of their power or beauty might stand out. Kristen Flemington studied painting at Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and now does so in her studio in Portland, Oregon. She has hosted painting workshops over the past 4 years at Sou’wester and in her home city.


COST: $30 (plus a $10 material fee) Please pay material fee directly to the instructor.

BRING: Please wear clothes that are ok to get paint on. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Coffee and hot tea provided.

Great for beginners or more experienced painters who want to hone their skills. This class is for students age 12 years and up. 15 students max.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Feb
9
Sat
The Art of Seasonal Nourishment: An Ayurvedic “Cook, Learn & Eat” Dinner Party with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
Feb 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Winter 2019 Workshop Series

The Art of Seasonal Nourishment: An Ayurvedic “Cook, Learn & Eat” Dinner Party with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer

Come cook, learn and dine with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, after a cozy day at the coast! We will explore winter seasonal foods, herbs and spices while preparing Ayurvedic Kitchari – a delicious traditional Ancient Indian one-pot cleansing dish – and a decaffeinated chai tea. Filled with fresh, nourishing ingredients to balance the energies of any season, Kitchari is an indispensable addition to your repertoire of home recipes.

Apply your new Ayurvedic cooking skills to make quick, healthy and filling school or work lunches, a hearty meal to share with loved ones or a supportive dish for your next cleanse. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn which foods are your best allies in winter time and gain a deeper understanding of why eating seasonally is so critical to our health through the wisdom of Ayurvedic principles.


Elyssia Maya Schaeffer is a Certified Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher, Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach living in Portland, Oregon with her fun loving husband and two cheeky chihuahuas. Elyssia found Ayurveda – the medical system of Ancient India, which translated from Sanskrit means “the knowledge of life” – through Yoga. After years of asana practice, she was drawn to the philosophical side of the Yoga tradition and from here was introduced to the sister science of Yoga – Ayurveda. In addition to teaching workshops and offering private consultations in Portland, Elyssia co-runs the monthly Center for Ayurveda and Yoga Study Clinic with a mentor and colleague. For information about upcoming workshops or appointments at the CAYS clinic, email Elyssia at anandamayaayurveda@gmail.com.

 


COST: $20

BRING: All supplies provided. Please bring an appetite! 

Children welcome. 8 students max.

RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.


 

 

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Feb
16
Sat
Coptic Stitch Bookbinding with Jillian Barthold
Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Winter 2019 Workshop Series

Coptic Stitch Bookbinding with Jillian Barthold

Make your very own blank Coptic Stitch hand-bound book! In this workshop you’ll learn the basic tools used in bookbinding and the step by step process of making a hard cover coptic stitch book! Coptic stitch binding is one of the earliest forms of bookbinding and is sewn with thread leaving an exposed spine. You’ll leave with your very own blank book to use as a journal, recipe book, or sketchbook! Beginners to Advanced – All skill levels welcome!


Jillian Barthold is an illustrator, printmaker, bookbinder, and maker from nowhere. Her work acts as a magnifying glass to explore the everyday objects that surround us. She teaches screenprinting and book arts at the IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center), loves looking at maps, and wears glitter every single day. She is the co-founder of Fruit Salad Club, an unapologetically silly studio, community, and gallery space in Portland, OR.


COST:  $30

BRING: All supplies provided, but students could bring some special paper for the front and back cover if they want! Please bring a snack if you’d like. Coffee and hot tea provided.

This workshop is for students age 14 and up. 10 students max.

RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm


 

The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.

Feb
23
Sat
Story is a Chance: Writing as Spiritual Practice
Feb 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Winter 2019 Workshop Series

Story is a Chance: Writing as Spiritual Practice with instructor Melissa Bennett

Gerald Vizenor (Anishinaabe) wrote, “Life is a chance, a story is a chance. That I am here is a chance.” Our lives are miracles tied to the lives of our ancestors and to the lives of our descendants. All of the moments, big and small, that brought us to this point have meaning and significance. In this workshop, we will utilize sitting and walking meditation practices as a way to slow down and take time to listen deeply to our own stories. We will utilize writing practice as a means of exploring the many chances our ancestors took to bring us to this moment, the chances we have taken to bring us to now, and how these chances impact the stories of our own lives and the lives of those who come after us. We will share our work with each other, trusting in the chance to create change in the world and imagine new possibilities for our future.

 

Melissa Bennett (Umatilla/Nimiipuu/Sac & Fox/Anishinaabe), M.Div. is a writer, storyteller, educator, and spiritual care provider. Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Melissa’s work focuses on social justice, culture, tradition, and spirituality. Melissa was a 2015 recipient of the Evergreen State College Longhouse Native Creative Development Grant. She is also a member of the Macondo Writers Workshop – an association of socially engaged writers working to advance creativity, foster generosity, and serve community.

 


COST: $40

BRING: pen, paper, and please wear appropriate clothing for walks on the beach, (optional items to bring: a small blanket or pillow for use during meditation practice and a small item for placement on altar – altar items will be returned to participants after class). Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Coffee and hot tea provided.

This workshop is for students over 18 years old. 15 students max.

*RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm. *Pre-registration begins on January 1st for those identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Registration opens for all on January 10th. 


The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644

 

This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.

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