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
8
Sun
Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to GlazingWorkshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

Dec
9
Mon
3-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 9 @ 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
12
Thu
3-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 12 @ 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
13
Fri
Travel Cups Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 13 @ 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
15
Sun
Slab Planters & Saucers Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Surface Explorations Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

In this class you will learn a variety of surface design techniques and take your pottery to the next level. You will make stamps, explore sgraffito using colored slips, learn basic monoprinting and play with texture. Students will be given tiles to practice these methods. Includes glazing and firing.

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.

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
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!