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

10/7-10/28: 4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels | 5:30pm-7:30pm

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.

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CLAY PLAY AT ILWACO ARTWORKS COMMUNITY CLAY STUDIO 10am-1pm

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.

November Clay Plays:

• Sat 11/2: Sugar Skulls
• Sun 11/3: Tree Luminaries
• Sat 11/9: Wine Cups
• Sun 11/10: Handled Cups
• Sat 11/16: Soap Dishes & Spoon Rests
• Sun 11/24: Ornaments & Winter Decor
• Sat/Sun 11/30 & 12/1: Gingerbread Houses

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• Inspiration for upcoming Clay Plays
• Please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
• Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
• Visiting attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus the cost of shipping.
• Returns: We understand that sometimes plans change. For Clay Plays: We will issue a full refund up to 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be issued a refund OR credit towards a future class minus a $15 cancellation fee if notified. No refunds if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows.

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

CLAY PLAY AT ILWACO ARTWORKS COMMUNITY CLAY STUDIO 10am-1pm

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.

November Clay Plays:

• Sat 11/2: Sugar Skulls
• Sun 11/3: Tree Luminaries
• Sat 11/9: Wine Cups
• Sun 11/10: Handled Cups
• Sat 11/16: Soap Dishes & Spoon Rests
• Sun 11/24: Ornaments & Winter Decor
• Sat/Sun 11/30 & 12/1: Gingerbread Houses

REGISTER

• Inspiration for upcoming Clay Plays
• Please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
• Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
• Visiting attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus the cost of shipping.
• Returns: We understand that sometimes plans change. For Clay Plays: We will issue a full refund up to 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be issued a refund OR credit towards a future class minus a $15 cancellation fee if notified. No refunds if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows.

Sun, Nov 3rd: Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to Glazing. 2pm-3:30pm. $20

Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. Ages 10-13 w/an adult or ages 14+. All levels welcome.

This class will prepare you to be self-directed in the ceramics studio, making it ideal for anyone considering a studio membership or punch card! We encourage participants to have taken at least one ceramics class in the past to establish a foundation for this course. You’ll build on your existing knowledge and learn the essentials of studio work, including prepping your clay and workspace, using basic tools, handbuilding techniques, different clay body types, and reclaiming clay. The course also covers moisture content, wrapping and storing, glazing, firing cycles, and finishing your work.

STUDIO COURSE BUNDLE – 3 Classes for only $90 when you register for all 3!

1. Working in the Ceramics Studio – Wedging to Glazing
2. Surface Explorations
3. All Things Glaze

Discount automatically applied when you add all three classes to your cart.

Mondays, Nov 4th – Nov 25th: 4-Week Handbuilding Series – Global Traditions of Ceramics w/Hans Miles at Ilwaco Artworks. 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. All levels welcome. Ages 10-13 w/an adult or ages 14+. 2pm-4pm.

In this class, students will learn essential handbuilding techniques like pinching and coiling to create vessels inspired by a historical object (e.g., a Jomon pot, Minoan octopus vase, or Incan Moche vessel). A great way to incorporate personal narrative and explore ceramics’ rich history. 

The course enhances handbuilding skills and concepts through in-depth practice and discussions on techniques, surface decoration, and materials, alongside perfecting fundamentals like wedging and glazing.

Day One:

Students will cover basic handbuilding techniques and complete their first, smaller vessel, gaining hands-on experience. The instructor will provide resources for researching the historical object for the second project.

Day Two:

This session focuses on refining the first vessel and starting the second. Students will learn about form design principles, discuss their chosen object’s history, and explore ways to integrate personal stories into their work.

Days Three and Four:

These sessions are dedicated to developing the personalized vessel project. With guidance, students will apply their skills to create a unique vessel that reflects their creativity and evolving style.

Nov 7th-21st: 3-Week, 4 Session Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels | 5:30pm-7:30pm w/Hans Miles at Ilwaco Artworks. 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. All levels welcome. Ages 10-13 w/an adult or ages 14+.

Dates: November 7th, 14th, & 21st

PLUS One 30-minute private lesson + 2.5 hours of wheel time (arranged on the first day of class).

This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide students towards their choice of creating one of three final forms: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and processes of wheel throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third and fourth sessions will be dedicated to refining your work.