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!

Jun
15
Sat
Glazing & Surface Decoration Techniques Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Jun 15

Glazing & Surface Decoration Techniques Workshop

w/visiting artist, w/Charlotte Deason Robillard $80

Students will learn about a variety of ceramic surface decoration techniques. We will provide each student with a bisqued tumbler that they’ll decorate and glaze during the workshop; students are also welcome to bring a piece of their own bisqued work. We’ll go over masking and resistance methods, overlapping glazes, painting with underglazes, using stencils, and techniques for getting clean precise surface designs as well as more organic freehand designs. No previous ceramics experience is required.

Saturday 2-6p

Location: Ilwaco Artworks

 
Jun
16
Sun
Clay Play
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.

 

Jun
18
Tue
Workshop: Natural Pigment Making @ The Sou'wester Lodge
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm – Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm

June 18 & 19

Natural Pigment Making Workshop

w/Laura Wright $100

Natural Pigment Making: Local Foraging to Create Plant-Based Watercolors. In this workshop, we will make watercolor paints from plants found in the area around Sou’wester. During day 1, we will ethically forage local plants and begin the process of extracting their color.  We will also prepare a container for our finished paints.  In the second day, participants will learn how to filter out pigment and use it to create watercolor.  Each participant will leave with a set of watercolor paints created from the colors of the Sou’wester landscape.

  • Tuesday 3-6p
  • Wednesday 3-6

Location: Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion

Born and raised in Portland, Paige was introduced to ceramics at a young age to help with deficiencies in mainstream academia. She found her stride in making the human form, taking it into college, and earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Ceramics. In a constant pursuit to expand her practice, she has participated in many residences in the US and abroad. This passion led her to take ceramic-centric jobs such as production potter, glaze department supervisor, and adjunct ceramic faculty. Currently, she teaches weekly Ceramics classes and Workshops at Radius Ceramic Studio and in her own classroom The Wright Clay Studio in Portland. 

thewrightclay.com

Jun
22
Sat
Clay Play
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.

 

Making (Ceramic) Miniatures Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Jun 22

Making Miniatures

w/visiting artist, w/Korin Schneider $70

Come play with clay and channel your youthful spirit during this lighthearted hand building workshop. Create a collection of mini sculptures and keep them for yourself or give them as tiny treats for friends and family. The options are endless so let’s think big and make small! We will learn the basics of hand sculpting clay including attaching pieces, texturizing and smoothing surfaces, and decorating with underglaze. Each participant will be able to make as many pieces as they can fit into a small box provided.

  • Saturday 2-6p

Location: Ilwaco Artworks

Jun
23
Sun
Clay Play
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.

 

Jun
29
Sat
Clay Play
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.

 

Ceramic Charms, Beads & Good Luck Icons Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Jun 29 @ 2:00 pm – Jun 30 @ 4:00 pm

Jun 29 & 30

Ceramic Charms, Beads & Good Luck Icons

w/visiting artist, w/Emily Wright $120

Create meaningful and magical symbols for you and your loved ones. Carve your own icon of good luck, cast it in plaster, and make beaded charms for yourself and others.

Saturday 2-6p

Sunday 12-4p

Location: Ilwaco Artworks

Jun
30
Sun
Clay Play
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.

 

Jul
7
Sun
Clay Play
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

August Clay Plays | 10a-1p:

  • 8/25: Ilwaco Art Walk Drop-in  (1-4p no rsvp necessary): Mono Print Tiles.
  • 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)

Wings Over Willapa Festival Clay Plays:

Register for 9/21 or 9/22 Here

REGISTER for all other Clay Plays, Here

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.