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!
Songwriting Workshop with Catherine Feeny
Songwriting: the Art and the Business
One Three-Day Workshop
Tues July 12 9:30am – 12:30pm|
Day one will focus on awakening creativity. We will use exercises designed to open our ears to that unerring inner voice, and move us past blocks to honest expression. Students may use one of the exercises explored in class to begin writing a song in their free time on day 1.
Wed July 13 9:30am – 12:30pm
On day two, we will focus on what makes a song powerful, and explore the significance of writing as a tool for deeper connection with oneself and others. We will look at successful works and discuss our own songs in terms of tools like metaphor, melody and rhythm. Students who are open to workshopping their material may bring a song they started on day 1, or a song they wrote before the workshop for the class to hear and discuss. Sensitive souls, fear not — we will create a safe space for artists at their most vulnerable.
Thurs July 14 9:30am – 12:30pm
On day three, we will talk about the business of songwriting. Royalties, publishing companies, synch agents, collection agencies — the ins and outs of making money as a songwriter can be challenging to navigate. Come with questions and take away ideas about how to take your craft and your career to the next level.
Portland, OR-based songwriter Catherine Feeny has been a professional songwriter for ten years. She self-released her debut album in 2003, which garnered an audience in Europe that led to extensive touring abroad. Feeny moved to the U.K. in 2005, where her song “Mr. Blue” received an A-list at the country’s most listened to radio station, BBC Radio 2. After being dropped by record company EMI in 2008, she relocated to the Northwest and in 2013, won the Peace Promotion Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest with the song, “United.” The revolutionary anthem also caught the attention of writer/activist Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues), who commissioned Feeny to compose a song for her organization, One Billion Rising. Feeny has shared the stage with acclaimed songwriters The Indigo Girls, Suzanne Vega, John Prine and Wilco. The confessional “Afraid,” from her most recent album (on Fluff & Gravy Records) has received more than 700,000 plays on Spotify. Her songs have been featured in film and TV in Europe and in the U.S.
It is possible to RSVP for just 1 or 2 days of the workshop,
but preference is to sign-up for all 3 due to structure of teachings.
Cost $75 for all three days (preferred) or $30 each day.
Participants should bring their own musical instrument (unless they plan to write for vocal only) and a recording device (phone is OK). Also bring a notebook and a writing instrument, or a laptop for writing and notes. Please bring a snack if needed. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+ (exceptions made for very mature and interested younger teens). All skill levels welcome.
Max # of students:10.
STATUS:there is still availability souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Great Notion Filmmaking Workshop with Scott Ballard, Dicky Dahl, & Edward P Davee
One Three-Day Workshop
This will be a general production class in three parts, where we carry students from concept to shooting during the week – screenwriting, producing, directing, lighting, cinematography. We will teach as a team, breaking out into groups for more individual instruction.
Tues July 19 10am – 1pm
Wed July 20 10am – 1pm
Thurs July 21 10am – 1pm
Scott Ballard is an award-winning Director, Producer and Director of Photography with over12 years experience filming narrative features, shorts, documentaries, commercial work and music videos. His HD, Super 16mm and 35mm work has played in festivals around the world, garnering numerous awards. He holds an MFA in Film Production from Boston University. He is currently in pre-production on his forth feature film, FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE UNIVERSE. He teaches at Portland Community College and the Northwest Film Center.
Dicky Dahl sang for the art-pop band Stratotanker in New York City, planted trees amongst the Mayans of highland Guatemala and herded goats in the Spanish Sierra Nevada before turning his attention to independent filmmaking. He co-wrote and produced The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack, a documentary portrait of cowboy folksinger Ramblin’ Jack Elliott that won theSpecial Jury Prize for Artistic Achievement at the Sundance Film Festival and received wide theatrical distribution. His short film The Curio was a recipient of a project grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and an official selection of the 2011 Portland International Film Festival. The feature version of The Curio is in the festival circuit.
Edward P. Davee is an award winning writer/director whose films have screened in several film festivals, theaters, colleges, and art galleries around the world. His first feature, How the Fire Fell, won Best Feature Film at the Seattle Film Forum’s Local Sightings festival, had theatrical runs throughout the Northwest, and was distributed internationally by FilmBuff. In 2012, Davee won the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship and and additional grants from both the Oregon Arts Commission and the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day.
Please bring : Concept for a SHORT scene – 2-3 pages, 2-3 actors – or if no original material, bring a scene from a film you like that we can help reblock using local locations. We’ll be providing 2 Canon 5D Mark III cameras and 1 Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera for use in shooting, but if student prefers they can bring their own camera. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. All skill levels welcome. Max # of students:20
souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Great Notion Filmmaking Workshop with Scott Ballard, Dicky Dahl, & Edward P Davee
One Three-Day Workshop
This will be a general production class in three parts, where we carry students from concept to shooting during the week – screenwriting, producing, directing, lighting, cinematography. We will teach as a team, breaking out into groups for more individual instruction.
Tues July 19 10am – 1pm
Wed July 20 10am – 1pm
Thurs July 21 10am – 1pm
Scott Ballard is an award-winning Director, Producer and Director of Photography with over12 years experience filming narrative features, shorts, documentaries, commercial work and music videos. His HD, Super 16mm and 35mm work has played in festivals around the world, garnering numerous awards. He holds an MFA in Film Production from Boston University. He is currently in pre-production on his forth feature film, FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE UNIVERSE. He teaches at Portland Community College and the Northwest Film Center.
Dicky Dahl sang for the art-pop band Stratotanker in New York City, planted trees amongst the Mayans of highland Guatemala and herded goats in the Spanish Sierra Nevada before turning his attention to independent filmmaking. He co-wrote and produced The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack, a documentary portrait of cowboy folksinger Ramblin’ Jack Elliott that won theSpecial Jury Prize for Artistic Achievement at the Sundance Film Festival and received wide theatrical distribution. His short film The Curio was a recipient of a project grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and an official selection of the 2011 Portland International Film Festival. The feature version of The Curio is in the festival circuit.
Edward P. Davee is an award winning writer/director whose films have screened in several film festivals, theaters, colleges, and art galleries around the world. His first feature, How the Fire Fell, won Best Feature Film at the Seattle Film Forum’s Local Sightings festival, had theatrical runs throughout the Northwest, and was distributed internationally by FilmBuff. In 2012, Davee won the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship and and additional grants from both the Oregon Arts Commission and the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day.
Please bring : Concept for a SHORT scene – 2-3 pages, 2-3 actors – or if no original material, bring a scene from a film you like that we can help reblock using local locations. We’ll be providing 2 Canon 5D Mark III cameras and 1 Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera for use in shooting, but if student prefers they can bring their own camera. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. All skill levels welcome. Max # of students:20
souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Come learn the art of healing with water and temperature applications! The uses of water in its various forms have been utilized as medicine in various cultures across the world, from the Chinese to the Greeks and Indigenous North Americans. This workshop includes a scientific overview of how water (as liquid, ice, and vapor) acts as a medicinal carrier of temperature, a group sauna and cold plunge, and discussion/practice of traditional folk remedies for home use. We will cover methods of reducing muscle pain, treating stress and insomnia, headaches, immune system enhancement and more.
$30 per person. Handouts included. Bring a bathing suit!
RSVP souwesterwellness@gmail.com OR call our front desk @ 360.642.2542
Space is limited to 8 folks
Let’s meet @ the wellness camper!
Great Notion Filmmaking Workshop with Scott Ballard, Dicky Dahl, & Edward P Davee
One Three-Day Workshop
This will be a general production class in three parts, where we carry students from concept to shooting during the week – screenwriting, producing, directing, lighting, cinematography. We will teach as a team, breaking out into groups for more individual instruction.
Tues July 19 10am – 1pm
Wed July 20 10am – 1pm
Thurs July 21 10am – 1pm
Scott Ballard is an award-winning Director, Producer and Director of Photography with over12 years experience filming narrative features, shorts, documentaries, commercial work and music videos. His HD, Super 16mm and 35mm work has played in festivals around the world, garnering numerous awards. He holds an MFA in Film Production from Boston University. He is currently in pre-production on his forth feature film, FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE UNIVERSE. He teaches at Portland Community College and the Northwest Film Center.
Dicky Dahl sang for the art-pop band Stratotanker in New York City, planted trees amongst the Mayans of highland Guatemala and herded goats in the Spanish Sierra Nevada before turning his attention to independent filmmaking. He co-wrote and produced The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack, a documentary portrait of cowboy folksinger Ramblin’ Jack Elliott that won theSpecial Jury Prize for Artistic Achievement at the Sundance Film Festival and received wide theatrical distribution. His short film The Curio was a recipient of a project grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and an official selection of the 2011 Portland International Film Festival. The feature version of The Curio is in the festival circuit.
Edward P. Davee is an award winning writer/director whose films have screened in several film festivals, theaters, colleges, and art galleries around the world. His first feature, How the Fire Fell, won Best Feature Film at the Seattle Film Forum’s Local Sightings festival, had theatrical runs throughout the Northwest, and was distributed internationally by FilmBuff. In 2012, Davee won the Oregon Media Arts Fellowship and and additional grants from both the Oregon Arts Commission and the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day.
Please bring : Concept for a SHORT scene – 2-3 pages, 2-3 actors – or if no original material, bring a scene from a film you like that we can help reblock using local locations. We’ll be providing 2 Canon 5D Mark III cameras and 1 Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera for use in shooting, but if student prefers they can bring their own camera. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. All skill levels welcome. Max # of students:20
souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Join us for an exploration into the worlds of two renowned medicinal mushrooms coexisting in the forests of Cascadia. This workshop includes: an introduction to the classification of fungi, identification techniques for Reishi and Turkey Tail (including distinctions from common look-a likes), an overview of the medicinal constituents of each species and their histories in healing, conscious and sustainable wild harvesting skills, as well as medicine making techniques for tinctures, balms, and teas.
$30. Includes handouts and a balm sample.
RSVP souwesterwellness@gmail.com OR call our front desk @ 360.642.2542
Space is limited to 10 folks
Let’s meet @ the wellness camper!
Craft & DIY Workshops with Liz Rosino Wright & Brian Wright
Three One-Day Workshops: RSVP for 1 or all 3
Tues Aug 2 10am – 1pm
Leatherworking – Mason Jar Sleeve
Learn how fun and easy it is to work with leather! Become familiar with how to stitch, rivet, and tool one of nature’s most durable and beautiful materials. You’ll leave with a unique thermal sleeve with your own design that will transform a standard mason jar into a personalized camp mug that’s perfect for hot and cold drinks! You’ll also gain the skills and confidence you need to make all the leather goods your heart desires, such as wallets, belts, and jewelry.
Wed Aug 3 10am – 1pm
Block Printing – Fabric and Journals
Block printing is one of the most ancient types of printmaking and is an excellent way to make something truly by hand that can also be very easily replicated. In this class you will create your design, carve your block, and explore printing on various materials to make stunning tote bags, journals, or tea towels. Take the block home with you and continue printing on everything in sight! (Wear clothes that are ok for you,or others, to possibly get paint on.)
Thurs Aug 4 10am – 1pm
Macramé – Plant Hanger
Learn the relaxing technique of macramé, the art of tying cord into knots in such a way that creates useful and decorative shapes. You’ll learn the basics and apply your new skills to create a modern plant hanger that will bring life to a corner of your home. Once you’ve mastered the knots, there is no limit to the masterpieces you can create!
Started in 2016 by Liz and Brian Wright, Assembly PDX offers opportunities to make fun, unique and modern crafts and DIY projects. Helping people harness their creativity and feel empowered, Assembly provides well-organized educational events, kits, and supplies. Originally from Ohio, Liz Rosino Wright has a long history of creative projects and pursuits as a professional artist, designer, video producer, small business owner, and museum researcher. Liz founded Craftin’ Outlaws, an alternative craft fair in Columbus, Ohio that attracts thousands, now in its 11th year. She finds tools, materials, and processes from the usual to the unexpected to be a major source of inspiration in her work. Brian Wright, a native of Southwest Washington, is a busy Portland-based drummer, event producer, and lover of all crafts beginning with his addiction to sewing in 2010.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day paid to the Sou’wester.
Material fee for each class $15 paid to instructor. Classes geared for beginners but all skill levels welcome. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. Max # of students:15
Please RSVP by day before each workshop souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Craft & DIY Workshops with Liz Rosino Wright & Brian Wright
Three One-Day Workshops: RSVP for 1 or all 3
Tues Aug 2 10am – 1pm
Leatherworking – Mason Jar Sleeve
Learn how fun and easy it is to work with leather! Become familiar with how to stitch, rivet, and tool one of nature’s most durable and beautiful materials. You’ll leave with a unique thermal sleeve with your own design that will transform a standard mason jar into a personalized camp mug that’s perfect for hot and cold drinks! You’ll also gain the skills and confidence you need to make all the leather goods your heart desires, such as wallets, belts, and jewelry.
Wed Aug 3 10am – 1pm
Block Printing – Fabric and Journals
Block printing is one of the most ancient types of printmaking and is an excellent way to make something truly by hand that can also be very easily replicated. In this class you will create your design, carve your block, and explore printing on various materials to make stunning tote bags, journals, or tea towels. Take the block home with you and continue printing on everything in sight! (Wear clothes that are ok for you,or others, to possibly get paint on.)
Thurs Aug 4 10am – 1pm
Macramé – Plant Hanger
Learn the relaxing technique of macramé, the art of tying cord into knots in such a way that creates useful and decorative shapes. You’ll learn the basics and apply your new skills to create a modern plant hanger that will bring life to a corner of your home. Once you’ve mastered the knots, there is no limit to the masterpieces you can create!
Started in 2016 by Liz and Brian Wright, Assembly PDX offers opportunities to make fun, unique and modern crafts and DIY projects. Helping people harness their creativity and feel empowered, Assembly provides well-organized educational events, kits, and supplies. Originally from Ohio, Liz Rosino Wright has a long history of creative projects and pursuits as a professional artist, designer, video producer, small business owner, and museum researcher. Liz founded Craftin’ Outlaws, an alternative craft fair in Columbus, Ohio that attracts thousands, now in its 11th year. She finds tools, materials, and processes from the usual to the unexpected to be a major source of inspiration in her work. Brian Wright, a native of Southwest Washington, is a busy Portland-based drummer, event producer, and lover of all crafts beginning with his addiction to sewing in 2010.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day paid to the Sou’wester.
Material fee for each class $15 paid to instructor. Classes geared for beginners but all skill levels welcome. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. Max # of students:15
Please RSVP by day before each workshop souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
Craft & DIY Workshops with Liz Rosino Wright & Brian Wright
Three One-Day Workshops: RSVP for 1 or all 3
Tues Aug 2 10am – 1pm
Leatherworking – Mason Jar Sleeve
Learn how fun and easy it is to work with leather! Become familiar with how to stitch, rivet, and tool one of nature’s most durable and beautiful materials. You’ll leave with a unique thermal sleeve with your own design that will transform a standard mason jar into a personalized camp mug that’s perfect for hot and cold drinks! You’ll also gain the skills and confidence you need to make all the leather goods your heart desires, such as wallets, belts, and jewelry.
Wed Aug 3 10am – 1pm
Block Printing – Fabric and Journals
Block printing is one of the most ancient types of printmaking and is an excellent way to make something truly by hand that can also be very easily replicated. In this class you will create your design, carve your block, and explore printing on various materials to make stunning tote bags, journals, or tea towels. Take the block home with you and continue printing on everything in sight! (Wear clothes that are ok for you,or others, to possibly get paint on.)
Thurs Aug 4 10am – 1pm
Macramé – Plant Hanger
Learn the relaxing technique of macramé, the art of tying cord into knots in such a way that creates useful and decorative shapes. You’ll learn the basics and apply your new skills to create a modern plant hanger that will bring life to a corner of your home. Once you’ve mastered the knots, there is no limit to the masterpieces you can create!
Started in 2016 by Liz and Brian Wright, Assembly PDX offers opportunities to make fun, unique and modern crafts and DIY projects. Helping people harness their creativity and feel empowered, Assembly provides well-organized educational events, kits, and supplies. Originally from Ohio, Liz Rosino Wright has a long history of creative projects and pursuits as a professional artist, designer, video producer, small business owner, and museum researcher. Liz founded Craftin’ Outlaws, an alternative craft fair in Columbus, Ohio that attracts thousands, now in its 11th year. She finds tools, materials, and processes from the usual to the unexpected to be a major source of inspiration in her work. Brian Wright, a native of Southwest Washington, is a busy Portland-based drummer, event producer, and lover of all crafts beginning with his addiction to sewing in 2010.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day paid to the Sou’wester.
Material fee for each class $15 paid to instructor. Classes geared for beginners but all skill levels welcome. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Workshop for students ages 16+. Max # of students:15
Please RSVP by day before each workshop souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542
So sorry folks….due to zero students signing up for this class we have to cancel it.
Animation & Painting Workshops with Rachel Blumberg
Three One-Day Workshops: RSVP for 1 or all 3
Tues Aug 9 10am – 2pm
Stop Motion Animation Workshop: Found Object Fun
You are invited to enter the wonderful world of stop motion animation! In this workshop you will learn a few simple stop motion techniques and make your own short film using materials we’ll collect on a nature walk, as well as anything you’d like to bring from home. Bring your imagination and learn the magical art of animated storytelling! Fun for kids and adults alike.
Each student or parent/kid team will need
Animation Tools:
- A laptop computer with a compatible digital camera and tripod.
- OR an ipad with stand or tripod.
- OR a smart phone with a tripod.
- AND the charging device for what they are bringing.
And An Animation Program:
- iStopMotion 3 https://boinx.com/
istopmotion/mac/ - OR Stop Motion Recorder app – https://itunes.apple.com/
us/app/stopmotion-recorder/ id373313019?mt=8 - OR the Smoovie app – http://www.smoovie.com/
Please bring an additional material fee of $10 paid directly to the instructor.
Wed Aug 10 10am – 2pm
Stop Motion Animation Workshop: Colors and Shapes
You are invited to enter the wonderful world of stop motion animation! In this workshop you will learn a few simple stop motion techniques and make your own short film using cut paper shapes and characters. Bring your imagination and learn the magical art of animated storytelling! Fun for kids and adults alike.
Each student or parent/kid team will need
Animation Tools:
- A laptop computer with a compatible digital camera and tripod.
- OR an ipad with stand or tripod.
- OR a smart phone with a tripod.
- AND the charging device for what they are bringing.
And An Animation Program:
- iStopMotion 3 https://boinx.com/
istopmotion/mac/ - OR Stop Motion Recorder app – https://itunes.apple.com/
us/app/stopmotion-recorder/ id373313019?mt=8 - OR the Smoovie app – http://www.smoovie.com/
Please bring an additional material fee of $10 paid directly to the instructor. Bring a pair of scissors too!
Thurs Aug 11 10am – 1pm
Painting Workshop: Make Your Own Tea Towels
Make your own beautiful household art. In this class you will learn several water based painting on fabric techniques and discuss how to choose subject matter with a focus on storytelling and narrative in art. Painting experience is not necessary. This is great relaxing fun for kids and adults alike!
Please bring an additional material fee of $15 paid directly to the instructor. Please wear clothes ok for you, or others, to get paint on.
Rachel Blumberg is a multi-media artist and educator who works in the fields of visual art, music, and stop motion animation. As a visual artist she makes paintings, drawings, found object pieces and other work inspired by dream land, folklore, history, nature, and people’s stories. She shows regularly as well as creating many commissioned works. As a musician she has performed, toured and recorded with many widely acclaimed artists including The Decemberists, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, Califone, Norfolk & Western, Laura Gibson, Death Vessel, Tara Jane O’Neil, Michael Hurley and many more, as well as composing and performing her own music. As a stop motion animator she has created shorts and music videos for Nada Surf, Tom Hagerman (Devotchka), and Musee Mechanique among others. As an educator she teaches drums and general music, stop motion animation, painting, and mixed media arts to kids and adults privately, in workshops, camps, and has also worked for many public and private schools and non-profits. Originally from Portland, OR, she now lives in Rhode Island.
Annie Beedy grew up riding horses, drawing spaceships and skipping class in the idyllic wilds of Northern California. After a failed attempt at institutionalized education, she headed to the Pacific Northwest where she became involved with that region’s incredibly vibrant music and arts scene. These days she identifies as a nature based designer and photographer. Often she can be found covered in dust in her woodshop handcarving kitchen tools, plant stands and furniture as well as designing gardens, interior spaces and floral arrangements. Best known photographically for her casual, photojournalistic portraiture, she captures intimate, real moments in human lives. Annie shoots with natural and available light. No bells and whistles needed, just a good instinct for light and recognition of the right moments. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin, Vogue, Nylon, Dwell and more – and on the sides of Portland’s Tri-Met buses and countless blogs.
Cost $75 for all three days or $30 each day.
Parent-guided kids ages 6-11 welcome. All kids age 12 and up welcome! Adults welcome! All parent/kid teams welcome! All skill levels welcome. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Hot tea and coffee provided. Max # of students:10
Please RSVP souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360 – 642 – 2542