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!

Jul
21
Sun
Clay Play
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

COMMUNITY CLAY PLAY

At Ilwaco Artworks

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 8/31: Soft Slab Cups

September Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 9/1: Carved Bowls
  • 9/8: Handled Cups
  • 9/15: Reliquaries (AKA Ornate boxes for special items)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!

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

Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist or if you experience any issues with checkout. If you are trying to register for multiple events and run into a checkout error please try purchasing them separately. Thank you! Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

 

Jul
23
Tue
The Magic of Color Woodcut Prints Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge
Jul 23 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm
The Magic of Color Woodcut Prints Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge

The Magic of Color Woodcut Prints 3-day workshop w/Charles Spitzack. 3-6p. $130.

Learn how to make colorful multilayered woodblock prints! Using safer oil based water soluble inks (cranfield inks), this process will focus on a simple hand printing technique using multiple plates to create layered colorful prints.

Bio – 

Charles Spitzack (b 1987) is a visual artist, educator, and carpenter living and working in the Pacific Northwest USA. Committed to communal aspirations, equality, labor rights, environmentalism, and leveling the playing field – Spitzack has found woodblock printmaking to be an excellent way to express his thoughts and feelings. www.charlesspitzack.com / @spitzattack on ig

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Jul
27
Sat
Clay Play
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

COMMUNITY CLAY PLAY

At Ilwaco Artworks

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 8/31: Soft Slab Cups

September Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 9/1: Carved Bowls
  • 9/8: Handled Cups
  • 9/15: Reliquaries (AKA Ornate boxes for special items)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!

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

Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist or if you experience any issues with checkout. If you are trying to register for multiple events and run into a checkout error please try purchasing them separately. Thank you! Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

 

Jul
28
Sun
Clay Play
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

COMMUNITY CLAY PLAY

At Ilwaco Artworks

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 8/31: Soft Slab Cups

September Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 9/1: Carved Bowls
  • 9/8: Handled Cups
  • 9/15: Reliquaries (AKA Ornate boxes for special items)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!

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

Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist or if you experience any issues with checkout. If you are trying to register for multiple events and run into a checkout error please try purchasing them separately. Thank you! Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

 

Jul
29
Mon
Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Studio Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jul 29 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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).

Jul
30
Tue
Kids Clay Art Camps @ Willapa National Wildlife Refuge & Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio
Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm

SUMMER CAMP IS NOW FULL PLEASE EMAIL SOUWESTERARTS@GMAIL.COM TO JOIN THE WAITLIST. PLEASE NOTE WHICH WEEK/S YOU’D LIKE TO WAITLIST. THANK YOU.

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Aug
3
Sat
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

 

 

Live Music: Kinsey Lee @ The Sou'wester
Aug 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Kinsey Lee Presented by Sou’wester Arts!

Kinsey Lee is a member of the American indie folk band, The Wild Reeds. The Wild Reeds are known for their beautiful harmonies, poignant lyrics, and captivating performances. Kinsey Lee’s vocals are a central part of The Wild Reeds’ sound. She contributes her distinct voice and songwriting abilities to the band’s repertoire. With 10 years of writing, touring, and performing on her resume she has begun to find her voice as a solo artist. Kinsey recently debuted her first solo track “Lover’s song” recorded by Duff Thompson and Steph Green of Mashed Potato Records. She is currently working on a record as a follow up. Kinsey hopes to be like Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Brandi Carlile,  and Lucinda Williams when she grows up. Musicians with strong lyrics, true grit, and a heartfelt story to tell. 

Aug
4
Sun
Clay Play
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

COMMUNITY CLAY PLAY

At Ilwaco Artworks

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 8/31: Soft Slab Cups

September Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 9/1: Carved Bowls
  • 9/8: Handled Cups
  • 9/15: Reliquaries (AKA Ornate boxes for special items)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!

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

Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist or if you experience any issues with checkout. If you are trying to register for multiple events and run into a checkout error please try purchasing them separately. Thank you! Inspiration photos are credited and linked in our “Ideas & Inspiration” page.

 

Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Aug 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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