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!

Jul
20
Tue
Workshop: DRAWING AS SEEING: NATURAL TEXTURES with Heather McLaughlin (Adult only) @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 22 @ 5:30 pm
Adult workshops (15+) are 3 PM – 5:30 PM.
 
 
In this workshop, we will be collecting textures and utilizing drawing exercises as we build up to a large-scale drawing. Using charcoal, Conte, oil stick and ink students will work in black and white in this advanced study of natural forms and textures. Together workshop participants will be identifying and discussing the local flora, fauna, land history, and ecosystems. Using this research, discussion, and visual exploration, students will develop the subject matter for their large-scale work.
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Jul
27
Tue
Workshop: ANIMAL PARADE with Heather McLaughlin (Youth only) @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – Jul 29 @ 5:00 pm
Weekly workshops are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Youth (7-14) program is 10 AM – 5 PM.
 
 
In this workshop, students will create paper masks and foam plate prints of animals. Students will work collaboratively to create prints and visual works representing real or imaginary ecosystems. Students will also use the masks they make to perform as their animals.
 
 
 
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Workshop: PATTERN MAKING USING RELIEF PRINTING with Heather McLaughlin (Adult only) @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 29 @ 5:30 pm
Adult workshops (15+) are 3 PM – 5:30 PM.
 
 
Drawing inspiration from the landscape, participants in this workshop will gain experience creating repeating patterns. Using soft blocks, students will carve their patterns into a reusable matrix from which to print. Students will be using water-based inks to print on paper and fabric, with opportunities for collaboration. Students are encouraged to bring additional materials to print on, such as cotton yardage, tote bags, pillowcases, or clothing items.
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Aug
3
Tue
Workshop: NATURE ANIMATION with Laura Medina @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – Aug 5 @ 5:00 pm
In this workshop, students will collect natural elements from their surroundings to create interesting patterns and designs that will come alive through animation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Aug
10
Tue
Workshop: REPURPOSED OBJECTS ANIMATION with Cynthia Star (Youth only) @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm
In this workshop students will work with simple apps to make unique stop motion animations using everyday objects like LEGO’s, clay, and more! On our last day we will end with an animation festival of our creations. Instructor Cynthia Star has fabricated for Laika movies Coraline, ParaNorman and Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Aug
17
Tue
Workshop: PIGMENT AND WATER with Daniela Molnar @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm
Weekly workshops are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Youth (7-14) program is 10 AM – 5 PM.
Adult workshops (15+) are 3 PM – 5:30 PM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In this workshop students will explore the two main elements of watermedia painting: pigment and water. We will play with questions such as: What does it mean to work with different water sources? Where do pigments come from and how are they made? We will explore the ecological, sociopolitical, historical, chemical, material, emotional, and spiritual aspects of these questions. Students will create at least one finished painting and several smaller experiments to inspire future work.
 
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Aug
24
Tue
Sou’Wester Summer Camp Workshop: MASK MAKING with Kaitlyn Nelson @ Sou'wester Arts Center
Aug 24 @ 10:00 am – Aug 26 @ 5:00 pm
Weekly workshops are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Youth (7-14) program is 10 AM – 5 PM.
Adult workshops (15+) are 3 PM – 5:30 PM.
 
In this workshop, students will create a wearable soft sculpture mask using the processes of armature building, patterning, gathering, refining, and adornment. In addition to the project essential supplies, students are invited to bring personal supplies and sentimental materials to incorporate into the mask-making process. Items such as family heirloom fabrics, stones, and favorite textural materials are a few examples of great additional elements to include.
 
 
Youth Weekly– $200 + materials fee
Adults Weekly– $150 + materials fee
Sign up for more than 3 sessions for a 10% discount!
or 20% off when you sign for all summer sessions – $1600 + materials fees.
Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
*Scholarships Available
Sep
21
Tue
After-School Workshop: INDIGO STARS & FLOWERS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Sep 21 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 23 @ 5:30 pm
After-School Workshop: INDIGO STARS & FLOWERS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Indigo! The way plants and people bring the blue of sky and sea to cloth. Students will learn about fascinating indigo. Together we will make an indigo vat, and learn to fold cloth to create patterns. This class is great taken in conjunction with the other dye workshops, but not required. Materials fee for this workshop is $30.

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30 with possible transportation from LB Elementary
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • All youth Natural Dye Workshops (Four weeks and four Saturdays): 25% off
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-School Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
  • *Scholarships Available

 

Sep
25
Sat
Saturday Workshop: FRESH LEAF INDIGO SILK with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Workshop: FRESH LEAF INDIGO SILK with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Direct dyeing silk with Japanese Indigo plants creates beautiful turquoise blues, colors that can’t be created in any other way.  Come immerse yourself in the magic of fresh indigo. This class is great taken in conjunction with the other dye workshops, but not required. Materials fee for this workshop is $30

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Adult Saturday Workshop (youth under 12 accompanied by an adult) 10AM – 2PM
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Sign up for all Natural Dye Saturday Workshops (four total) 25% off
  • *Scholarships Available
Sep
28
Tue
After-School Workshop: YELLOW LIKE THE SUN with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Sep 28 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 30 @ 5:30 pm
After-School Workshop: YELLOW LIKE THE SUN with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

In this class students will explore using common local plants to create a variety of yellows, greens, oranges and blacks to make a joyful string of flags for autumn bunting. This class is great taken in conjunction with the other dye workshops, but not required. Materials fee for this workshop is $30

Register here then follow the link in the registration confirmation to submit payment.

  • Youth After-School Program Ages 7-11
  • T, W, Th 3:30-5:30 with possible transportation from LB Elementary
  • $75/week + materials fee
  • All youth Natural Dye Workshops (Four weeks and four Saturdays): 25% off
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-School Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
  • *Scholarships Available