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!
Sat, Feb 15th: Learning Linoleum-Cut Block Printing | 10am-2pm w/visiting artist, Heidi Keith at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion. 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA. Ages 10-13 w/an adult or ages 14+. All levels welcome.
Join Heidi to explore the vibrant world of lino block printing and take home your own stunning prints! This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn the process of creating beautiful linoleum prints. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the technique, ensuring they gain hands-on experience and develop their skills in this unique art form. This workshop promises to be both educational and fun.
Heidi Keith was raised in western Montana. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon where she paints and teaches studio art. She earned a Bachelor and Masters degree from Portland State University. Keith also attended Pacific Northwest College of Art as a post bachelorette studying painting. Keith’s work is informed by her community and the land of the Pacific Northwest. Her large scale landscape and figurative projects have been exhibited throughout the west coast.
2/15/2025: Serving Dish Workshop w/visiting artist, Taylor Stefanski
at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA. Ages 10+ w/an adult or ages 14+. All experience levels welcome. 2pm-6pm. $72/person
Impress your guests at your next dinner party with a serving dish made by you! In this workshop you will have the opportunity to create and decorate your own serving dish!
Weekend Clay Plays
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.
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
$55.00
In this class, you will explore all things glaze-related, including underglaze techniques, mineral washes, kiln processes, glaze chemistry, and various application methods.
FRIDAY NIGHT CLAY DATES
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!
FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS
At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st ave N Ilwaco, WA.
In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects!
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11/23 Leaf Impression Winter Decorations | 10am-11am
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12/28 Nocturnal Animal Night Lights
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1/25 Elk & Deer Antlers
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2/22 Bird Baths for Local Waterfowl
Thanks to a generous grant from ArtsWA, our Family Clay Plays are offered at no tuition cost! We have a sliding scale registration fee of $0-$25 per person, which includes all materials, glazing, and firing for 1-2 pieces.
Registration: Please purchase one ticket for each person in your party and note the ages of your party in the “Add a note to seller” section on the payment page. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Attendance Policy: We appreciate your understanding as we reserve spots for you and your family. If you cannot attend, please let us know at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel, please email souwestertv@gmail.com.
Waitlist: If the event is full, please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join our waitlist.
Shipping: For those visiting from afar, shipping is available for $15 plus shipping costs.
Our first Family Clay Play series was such a hit that we’re launching a second one 11am-12pm!
FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS
At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st ave N Ilwaco, WA.
In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about an aspect of local ecology through hands-on clay arts projects!
-
11/23 Leaf Impression Winter Decorations | 10am-11am
-
12/28 Nocturnal Animal Night Lights
-
1/25 Elk & Deer Antlers
-
2/22 Bird Baths for Local Waterfowl
Thanks to a generous grant from ArtsWA, our Family Clay Plays are offered at no tuition cost! We have a sliding scale registration fee of $0-$25 per person, which includes all materials, glazing, and firing for 1-2 pieces.
Registration: Please purchase one ticket for each person in your party and note the ages of your party in the “Add a note to seller” section on the payment page. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Attendance Policy: We appreciate your understanding as we reserve spots for you and your family. If you cannot attend, please let us know at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel, please email souwestertv@gmail.com.
Waitlist: If the event is full, please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join our waitlist.
Shipping: For those visiting from afar, shipping is available for $15 plus shipping costs.
Weekend Clay Plays
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.
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
FRIDAY NIGHT CLAY DATES
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!
$25.00
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.