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
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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Small Lidded Jars Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

$40.00

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.

Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to Glazing Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

$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.

Jan
13
Mon
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels | Mondays, 2pm-4pm

Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA

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
15
Wed
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 15 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
16
Thu
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 16 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
17
Fri
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 17 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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Heavily Textured Cups/Kurinuki Clay Date @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jan 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

$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
18
Sat
Drop-In Clay Session
Jan 18 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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Learn Cameraless Photography with Cyanotype @ The Sou'wester Lodge Pavilion
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – Jan 19 @ 2:00 pm

San/Sun, Jan 18th & 19th: Learn Cameraless Photography w/visiting artist, Michaela Anderson. 10am-2pm at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion. 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA. Ages 10+ w/an adult or ages 14+

Discover the timeless art form of cyanotype through cyanotype weaving! Learn about the history behind this fun and unique photographic process while making paper weavings and creating beautiful textures to be exposed into photograms. Create your own stunning Prussian-blue prints and gain knowledge about bleaching and toning your prints to create dynamic designs. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary.

Michaela is a passionate photographer, educator, and weaver who enjoys teaching others about the joys of cameraless photography. She loves to spark creativity within learners of all ages through hands-on workshops. Michaela has expertise and a background in digital and film photography and loves to share about her experience with all kinds of photo processes. She hopes to cultivate a supportive learning environment and show others how easy it is to create stunning photographs and photograms right at home.