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!

Jan
8
Wed
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 8 all-day

Drop-in Clay Session

Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day

For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.

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Jan
9
Thu
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 9 all-day

Drop-in Clay Session

Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day

For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.

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4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

$220.00

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.

Jan
10
Fri
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 10 all-day

Drop-in Clay Session

Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day

For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.

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Nerikomi Planters Clay Date @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fri, 1/10: Nerikomi Planters Clay Date | 5:30pm-7:30pm

$35.00

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!

Jan
11
Sat
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 11 all-day

Drop-in Clay Session

Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day

For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.

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Salt & Pepper Shakers Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

$40.00

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!

Sculptural Wireworking Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge Pavilion
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm

Sat/Sun, Jan 11th & 12th: Sculptural Wireworking | 10am-2pm w/visiting artist, Kristin Tollefson at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion. 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA. Ages 16+

Create small sculptural structures and jewelry elements using wire and techniques borrowed from fiber traditions. Learn how to use a small set of easily accessible tools and materials to build parts and pieces that are strong, flexible, and lightweight. Beginning students will focus on learning basic processes and creating a sampler of techniques; experienced students may make multiples or scale up to more complex constructions. All are welcome.

Kristin Tollefson is a Tacoma-based artist and educator whose work embraces the relationship between the body, the senses, and the environment. Her practice includes sculpture, jewelry, installation and writing. Kristin earned an MFA in Metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BA in Art History and Sociology/Anthropology from

Carleton College. She has received Fulbright US Scholar awards for research in Slovakia and Iceland, and multiple American-Scandinavian Foundation awards for work Iceland. Find her work at kltollefson.com or on social media @kltollefson.

Live Music: Reptaliens @ The Sou'wester
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC BY THE REPTALIENS 

JANUARY 1ST 2025 | 7PM | FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

Reptaliens began in 2016 as a bedroom recording project for Bambi to musically explore surreal realms of high-concept synth pop music.  Utilizing analog synths, strings, effects, and layering melodies, her obsessive interests in cult mentality, conspiracy theories, and high concepts were created.

Reptaliens are a dreamy, psychedelic band who’s sound is carefully curated for your listening pleasure.  The band consists of Bambi, Thomas Hoganson, Julian Kowalski, Graye Guidotti, Kyle Indigo, and KC Jonze.  

Seeking to delight all senses, the live performance is accented with skits and characters that appear throughout the set. 

 

Jan
12
Sun
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 12 all-day

Drop-in Clay Session

Wed-Sun By Appointment | $30.00/person | Up to 6 people per day

For people who’ve worked with clay. Drop-in for self-guided creative time! $30 Includes 2lbs. of clay, up to 3 hours fo studio time, glazing and firing. Please select a day and time from the lists below. Please purchase one ticket per person. Work will be ready in 3-6 week for pick up or option to have it shipped for shipping + $15 handling. No experience? No problem! Come create a beginner-friendly ceramic tile.

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