SOU’WESTER EVENTS!
See what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/9 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $140.
In this class, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the handbuilding fundamentals of pinching and coiling to create their own unique vessels.
Day One: We will cover the basics of handbuilding, including the essential techniques and skills required for working with clay. By the end of the first session, you will have begun creating a small vessel, giving you hands-on experience with the process.
Day Two: This session will focus on refining your first vessel. We explore form design principles, helping you understand the aesthetics and functionality of pottery.
Days Three: This session is dedicated to bringing your personal vessel project to life. With guidance and support, you will apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to create a personalized vessel. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and develop your unique style.
Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles.
9/5 through 9/19, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide learners towards their choice of one of three final projects: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and process of throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third session will be dedicated to refining your work.
Wheel Throwing Techniques Workshop w/Hans Miles.
9/13, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class is designed for those who have taken the introductory class or have prior experience with the wheel. Instruction is individualized and tailored to the goals of each learner. Whether you are interested in honing the basics, expanding your forming abilities, mastering advanced throwing methods, or anything in between, this class will build on and expand your existing knowledge.
Surface Design Fundamentals
9/14. 10a-1p w/hans Miles. $50. At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio.
Designed to follow “Handbuilding Fundamentals”, in this class you will learn introductory surface design and texture techniques including stamp making, sgraffito and using colored slips on handbuilt projects.
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks! (just 5min South of The Sou’wester)
No appointment needed. Come on in! 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).
109 1st Ave N, Ilwaco WA
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:
- 8/4: Sake Sets- Pinch/coil-built simple pouring vessel/vase with wide belly and narrow neck. Set of 4-6 matching shot-glass sized vessels.
- 8/11: Incense Holders
- 8/17: “The Open Cube” / Five-walled objects – Slab built vases, catch-all’s, herb planters, seed starters, bonsai, wall vases, jewelry holders. Leather hard slab construction.
- 8/18: Wind Chimes
- 8/24: Soft Slab Impression Objects – Soft slabs rolled over local leaves/flora and slump formed over ready-made objects like cups, bowls, cans, etc.
- 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
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Tiles, Trivets, Magnets or House Numbers
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.
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks! (just 5min South of The Sou’wester)
No appointment needed. Come on in! 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).
109 1st Ave N, Ilwaco WA
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/9 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $140.
In this class, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the handbuilding fundamentals of pinching and coiling to create their own unique vessels.
Day One: We will cover the basics of handbuilding, including the essential techniques and skills required for working with clay. By the end of the first session, you will have begun creating a small vessel, giving you hands-on experience with the process.
Day Two: This session will focus on refining your first vessel. We explore form design principles, helping you understand the aesthetics and functionality of pottery.
Days Three: This session is dedicated to bringing your personal vessel project to life. With guidance and support, you will apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to create a personalized vessel. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and develop your unique style.
Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles.
9/5 through 9/19, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide learners towards their choice of one of three final projects: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and process of throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third session will be dedicated to refining your work.
Intro to the Wheel Workshop
9/6 or 9/20. 5:30p-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
In this class, we will cover the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel. Learners will explore wedging, centering, and forming clay on the potter’s wheel with the goal of creating the fundamental pottery form: a cylinder. This introduction aims to provide a brief yet immersive experience in pottery making and inspire further exploration.
