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!
Introduction to Hand Brooms workshop with visiting artist, Sarah Benson at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion, 2-6p. For ages 16+. $60/person.
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Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk’s tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.
Sarah Benson is the founder and face behind Sun Bunny Studio based in Seattle, Washington. She has a background in fiber arts and began weaving brooms in earnest while homesteading in the San Juan Islands. When not crafting, she works at a local non-profit working on housing and food insecurity. Follow along on Instagram @sunbunnystudio for behind the scenes on broom making, handcrafts, and a little bit of whimsy.
The Sou’wester Lodge 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA
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. 10a-1p.
In Collaboration with WINGS OVER WILLAPA FESTIVAL:
- 9/21: Bird Wind Chimes 2-5p
- 9/22: Bird Baths 10a-1p
- Register HERE
Monday 9/16 and Monday 9/23: 2-Week Beginner Wheel Throwing | 4:30pm-7:30pm at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
For the beginning or intermediate pottery enthusiast! (Folks with previous wheel experience welcome). Class includes the preparation of clay, the techniques of centering and throwing, texturing, trimming and glazing your work. Fee includes clay, glazing and firing.
As part of Ilwaco Art Walk you can drop by our community clay studio and create a ceramic work of art! 1-6p!
No appointment needed. 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).
10/3-10/24: 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.
- 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.