SOU’WESTER EVENTS!
See what’s happening during your next stay or plan a visit around our free live music, workshops, wellness offerings and more!
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/9 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $140.
In this class, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the handbuilding fundamentals of pinching and coiling to create their own unique vessels.
Day One: We will cover the basics of handbuilding, including the essential techniques and skills required for working with clay. By the end of the first session, you will have begun creating a small vessel, giving you hands-on experience with the process.
Day Two: This session will focus on refining your first vessel. We explore form design principles, helping you understand the aesthetics and functionality of pottery.
Days Three: This session is dedicated to bringing your personal vessel project to life. With guidance and support, you will apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to create a personalized vessel. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and develop your unique style.
Wheel Throwing 3-Week Series w/Hans Miles.
9/5 through 9/19, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+.
This class will begin with the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel and guide learners towards their choice of one of three final projects: cups, bowls, or planters. The first session will cover the fundamental mechanics and process of throwing. The second session will focus on the nuances of form and technique for your specific project, while the third session will be dedicated to refining your work.
GLAZING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP W/HANS MILES
9/20, 5:30-7:30p. $50.
Designed to follow handbuilding &/or surface design fundamentals, in this class you will be working on bisqued work to learn underglazing techniques and all things glaze related.
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. 10a-1p.
In Collaboration with WINGS OVER WILLAPA FESTIVAL:
- 9/21: Bird Wind Chimes 2-5p
- 9/22: Bird Baths 10a-1p
- Register HERE
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks! (just 5min South of The Sou’wester)
No appointment needed. Come on in! We’ll set you up w/a project & everything you need! Session includes a demo + glaze & firings. Let your curiosity run free. You can choose to handbuild from a ball of clay or create from a pre-cut slab! Create tiles, trivets, magnets, mugs, bowls and more! Shipping available to visitors of finished work (Shipping + $15 Handling).
109 1st Ave N, Ilwaco WA
Introduction to Hand Brooms workshop with visiting artist, Sarah Benson at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion, 2-6p. For ges 16+. $60/person.
REGISTER
Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk’s tail hand broom in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms that will have you sweeping out the corners in style. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.
Sarah Benson is the founder and face behind Sun Bunny Studio based in Seattle, Washington. She has a background in fiber arts and began weaving brooms in earnest while homesteading in the San Juan Islands. When not crafting, she works at a local non-profit working on housing and food insecurity. Follow along on Instagram @sunbunnystudio for behind the scenes on broom making, handcrafts, and a little bit of whimsy.
The Sou’wester Lodge 3728 J Pl Seaview, WA
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. 10a-1p.
In Collaboration with WINGS OVER WILLAPA FESTIVAL:
- 9/21: Bird Wind Chimes 2-5p
- 9/22: Bird Baths 10a-1p
- Register HERE
Multi Media Embroidered Landscapes Workshop w/visiting artist, Chloe Jacobson
at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion, 12-4p. For ages 15+. $55/person.
Learn five embroidery stitches and basic techniques through stitching your favorite landscape. We will experiment with water coloring canvas fabric to create a multidimensional piece while gaining competency in embroidery.
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks! (just 5min South of The Sou’wester)
No appointment needed. Come on in! We’ll set you up w/a project & everything you need! Session includes a demo + glaze & firings. Let your curiosity run free. You can choose to handbuild from a ball of clay or create from a pre-cut slab! Create tiles, trivets, magnets, mugs, bowls and more! Shipping available to visitors of finished work (Shipping + $15 Handling).
109 1st Ave N, Ilwaco WA
Intro to Handbuilding 4-week Workshop Series w/Hans Miles.
9/9 through 9/23, 5:30-7:30p. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $140.
In this class, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the handbuilding fundamentals of pinching and coiling to create their own unique vessels.
Day One: We will cover the basics of handbuilding, including the essential techniques and skills required for working with clay. By the end of the first session, you will have begun creating a small vessel, giving you hands-on experience with the process.
Day Two: This session will focus on refining your first vessel. We explore form design principles, helping you understand the aesthetics and functionality of pottery.
Days Three: This session is dedicated to bringing your personal vessel project to life. With guidance and support, you will apply the skills and knowledge you’ve gained to create a personalized vessel. This is an opportunity to explore your creativity and develop your unique style.