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!
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.
- 10/5: Candy Bowls
- 10/6: Ghost Luminaries
- 10/12 & 13: Teapots (2-day)
- 10/20: Mortar & Pestles
- 10/26: Hanging Planters
- 10/27: Mugs
- Ideas & Inspiration for upcoming Clay Plays
- Please email ilwacoartworks@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
- Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
- Visiting workshop attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus the cost of shipping.
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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.
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.
CLAY DATES
- NOV 1ST: Set of ORNAMENTS
- NOV 8TH: Pair of BUD VASES
- NOV 15th: Pair of PLANTERS
- NOV 22nd: Pair of NERIKOMI TUMBLERS
- Nov 29th: Pair of PET BOWLS
Connect over clay with a loved one! Handbuild ceramic art and lasting memories. Clay Dates include a handbuilding demo, all materials needed and firing. When registering, one ticket ($70) is good for two people. No experience necessary.
Capacity: 10 (5 couples)
Age: 10-14 w/an adult or 14+
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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
- 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
- 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!
- Working in the Ceramics Studio – Wedging to Glazing
- Surface Explorations
- All Things Glaze
Discount automatically applied when you add all three classes to your cart.