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!
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.
July Clay Plays | 1-4p:
- 7/20: Slab Animals
- 7/21: Ceramic Mobiles, Rain Chains or Garland
- 7/27: Ceramic Bookends
- 7/28: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play. No rsvp necessary for 7/28.
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 Clay Play (1-4p): Mono Print Tiles. No rsvp necessary for 8/25.
- 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)
- 9/21: Wind Chimes
- 9/22: Garden Markers
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play (1-4p)
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.
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.
July Clay Plays | 1-4p:
- 7/20: Slab Animals
- 7/21: Ceramic Mobiles, Rain Chains or Garland
- 7/27: Ceramic Bookends
- 7/28: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play. No rsvp necessary for 7/28.
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 Clay Play (1-4p): Mono Print Tiles. No rsvp necessary for 8/25.
- 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)
- 9/21: Wind Chimes
- 9/22: Garden Markers
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play (1-4p)
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.
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.
July Clay Plays | 1-4p:
- 7/20: Slab Animals
- 7/21: Ceramic Mobiles, Rain Chains or Garland
- 7/27: Ceramic Bookends
- 7/28: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play. No rsvp necessary for 7/28.
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 Clay Play (1-4p): Mono Print Tiles. No rsvp necessary for 8/25.
- 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)
- 9/21: Wind Chimes
- 9/22: Garden Markers
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play (1-4p)
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.
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.
July Clay Plays | 1-4p:
- 7/20: Slab Animals
- 7/21: Ceramic Mobiles, Rain Chains or Garland
- 7/27: Ceramic Bookends
- 7/28: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play. No rsvp necessary for 7/28.
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 Clay Play (1-4p): Mono Print Tiles. No rsvp necessary for 8/25.
- 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)
- 9/21: Wind Chimes
- 9/22: Garden Markers
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play (1-4p)
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.
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/2 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
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 and Four: These sessions are 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.
Handbuilding Fundamentals Workshop
9/7. 10a-1p w/Hans Miles at Ilwaco Artworks
In this introductory level class you will learn the three foundations of handbuilding: pinch pots, coil building, and slab building. This workshop will prepare you to be self-directed in the clay studio and includes a demonstration of common tools and underglazes on greenware.
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.
July Clay Plays | 1-4p:
- 7/20: Slab Animals
- 7/21: Ceramic Mobiles, Rain Chains or Garland
- 7/27: Ceramic Bookends
- 7/28: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play. No rsvp necessary for 7/28.
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 Clay Play (1-4p): Mono Print Tiles. No rsvp necessary for 8/25.
- 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)
- 9/21: Wind Chimes
- 9/22: Garden Markers
- 9/29: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in Clay Play (1-4p)
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.
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/2 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
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 and Four: These sessions are 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.