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!

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

 

Oct
2
Sat
Saturday Workshop: FLOWER PILLOWS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Workshop: FLOWER PILLOWS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Flower dyeing silk to capture summer sunshine. In this workshop we will use flower petals to bundle dye silk pillow covers with many colors for wintertime dreaming. 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/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Sign up for all Natural Dye Saturday Workshops (four total) 25% off
  • *Scholarships Available
Oct
5
Tue
After-School Workshop: RED ROOTS & BUGS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 5 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 7 @ 5:30 pm
After-School Workshop: RED ROOTS & BUGS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Madder and Cochineal are ancient and rare red dyes with fascinating stories. One comes from a root, the other an insect – both profoundly impacted the world. This week we will explore these fabulous dyes using printing and painting to create patterns that appear magically in the dye pot. 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
  • Sign up for 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
Oct
9
Sat
Saturday Workshop: DYE TALES & SILK FIREWORKS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Workshop: DYE TALES & SILK FIREWORKS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Once upon a time… traditional dye stuffs are filled with myths and stories, in this workshop we will hear some of them, then use the raw dyes to create bold colors that look like fireworks on large square silk scarves that can be worn, or used to make a play cape. 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/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Sign up for all Natural Dye Saturday Workshops (four total) 25% off
  • *Scholarships Available
Oct
12
Tue
After School Workshop: ADVENTURE BAGS – The Titans, Star Magic & Tree Secrets with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 12 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 14 @ 5:30 pm
After School Workshop: ADVENTURE BAGS - The Titans, Star Magic & Tree Secrets with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Did you know that iron comes from stars? Why is Titanium named after the Titans? Find out more during this week as we will gather leaves to print onto cotton bags with the help of Iron and titanium. Because nature adventurers and treasure hunters always need a good bag. 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
  • Sign up for 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
Oct
16
Sat
Saturday Workshop: FEAST TABLES & TREASURE MAPS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Workshop: FEAST TABLES & TREASURE MAPS with Iris Sullivan @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

Botanical printing, or Eco-Printing, is a way to make clear images of leaves, like portraits of plants. In this workshop we will print leaves onto cloth and paper to create table runners, and a leaf printed paper for drawing treasure maps on. 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/Youth Saturday Workshop (under 12 accompanied by an adult)
  • $50 + materials fee
  • Sign up for all Natural Dye Saturday Workshops (four total) 25% off
  • *Scholarships Available
Oct
19
Tue
After-School Workshop: DRAWING & PAINTING THE NATURAL WORLD with Jess Graff @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center
Oct 19 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm
After-School Workshop: DRAWING & PAINTING THE NATURAL WORLD with Jess Graff @ Sou'Wester Arts & Ecology Center

In this workshop students will investigate and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks. Scientific specimens may include animal skulls, insects, plant materials, and other natural materials. Students will work in pencil and pen with options to include ink and watercolor media. This program teaches various art making techniques while encouraging observational skills, critical thinking, literacy, spatial awareness, and informing on natural sciences. Materials fee for this workshop is $3.

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
  • 20% off when you sign up for all After-School Workshops!
  • Sibling discount an additional 10% off.
  • *Scholarships Available