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!
Sun, Nov 24th: Surface Explorations. 2pm-5pm. $50.
Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
In this class you will learn a variety of surface design techniques and take your pottery to the next level. You will make stamps, explore sgraffito using colored slips, learn basic monoprinting and play with texture. Students will be given tiles to practice these methods. Includes glazing and firing.
STUDIO COURSE BUNDLE – 3 Classes for only $90 when you register for all 3!
- Working in the Ceramics Studio – Wedging to Glazing
- Surface Explorations
- All Things Glaze
Discount automatically applied when you add all three classes to your cart. These courses recur monthly, if any of them are not currently released they will be soon!
In this class, students will learn essential handbuilding techniques like pinching and coiling to create vessels inspired by a historical object (e.g., a Jomon pot, Minoan octopus vase, or Incan Moche vessel). A great way to incorporate personal narrative and explore ceramics’ rich history.
The course enhances handbuilding skills and concepts through in-depth practice and discussions on techniques, surface decoration, and materials, alongside perfecting fundamentals like wedging and glazing.
Day One:
Students will cover basic handbuilding techniques and complete their first, smaller vessel, gaining hands-on experience. The instructor will provide resources for researching the historical object for the second project.
Day Two:
This session focuses on refining the first vessel and starting the second. Students will learn about form design principles, discuss their chosen object’s history, and explore ways to integrate personal stories into their work.
Days Three and Four:
These sessions are dedicated to developing the personalized vessel project. With guidance, students will apply their skills to create a unique vessel that reflects their creativity and evolving style.
CLAY DATES
- NOV 1ST: Set of ORNAMENTS
- NOV 8TH: Pair of BUD VASES
- NOV 15th: Pair of PLANTERS
- NOV 22nd: Pair of NERIKOMI TUMBLERS
- Nov 29th: Pair of PET BOWLS
Connect over clay with a loved one! Handbuild ceramic art and lasting memories. Clay Dates include a handbuilding demo, all materials needed and firing. When registering, one ticket ($70) is good for two people. No experience necessary.
Capacity: 10 (5 couples)
Age: 10-14 w/an adult or 14+
CLAY PLAY AT ILWACO ARTWORKS COMMUNITY CLAY STUDIO 10am-1pm
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.
- Sat 11/2: Sugar Skulls
- Sun 11/3: Tree Luminaries
- Sat 11/9: Wine Cups
- Sun 11/10: Handled Cups
- Sat 11/16: Soap Dishes & Spoon Rests
- Sun 11/24: Ornaments & Winter Decor
- Sat/Sun 11/30 & 12/1: Gingerbread Houses
- Inspiration for upcoming Clay Plays
- Please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
- Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
- Visiting attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus the cost of shipping.
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Returns: We understand that sometimes plans change. For Clay Plays: We will issue a full refund up to 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be issued a refund OR credit towards a future class minus a $15 cancellation fee if notified. No refunds if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows.
CLAY PLAY AT ILWACO ARTWORKS COMMUNITY CLAY STUDIO 10am-1pm
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.
- Sat 11/2: Sugar Skulls
- Sun 11/3: Tree Luminaries
- Sat 11/9: Wine Cups
- Sun 11/10: Handled Cups
- Sat 11/16: Soap Dishes & Spoon Rests
- Sun 11/24: Ornaments & Winter Decor
- Sat/Sun 11/30 & 12/1: Gingerbread Houses
- Inspiration for upcoming Clay Plays
- Please email souwestertv@gmail.com to join a waitlist!
- Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
- Visiting attendees can have their pieces shipped! We will invoice you for $15 handling, plus the cost of shipping.
-
Returns: We understand that sometimes plans change. For Clay Plays: We will issue a full refund up to 7 days from the event. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be issued a refund OR credit towards a future class minus a $15 cancellation fee if notified. No refunds if canceled the same day as the event. No refunds for no call, no shows.
Sun, Dec 1st: All Things Glaze. 2pm-5pm. $50
Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA
BYOP (Bring your own pottery). In this class you will be working on bisqued pottery to learn about all things glaze related. You will learn about underglaze, mineral washes, kiln processes and glaze chemistry as well as many different application methods.
NEW Studio Course Bundle – 3 Classes for $90 when you register for:
Working in the Ceramics Studio & All Things Glaze
This bundle will prepare you to be self-directed in the clay studio or for a punch card or membership. Discount auto-applied when you add all three to cart.
12/2-12/16: 3-Week 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.
Take your wheel-throwing skills to the next level in this dynamic 3-week class, designed for those with prior throwing experience. We’ll explore techniques including form alterations, darting, faceting, and various texturing methods. You’ll also learn how to create spouts and lids. With personalized guidance, Hans will help you develop projects that match your creative goals, expanding your form vocabulary and pushing you toward exciting new possibilities on the wheel.
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!
$15 off any 3 Clay Dates. Location: Ilwaco Artworks
