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!

Nov
29
Fri
Clay Dates @ Ilwaco Artworks
Nov 29 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

CLAY DATES

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+

Nov
30
Sat
Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

November Clay Plays:

  • 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

REGISTER


  • 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.
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Nov 30 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!

 

 

Dec
1
Sun
Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

November Clay Plays:

  • 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

REGISTER


  • 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.
All Things Glaze Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Dec
2
Mon
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

12/2-12/23: 4-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.

Dec
5
Thu
Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Dec
6
Fri
Found Object Impression Bowls Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Dec
7
Sat
Coastal Foraging Baskets Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sat, 12/7: Coastal Foraging Baskets workshop w/visiting artist, Jacinthe Demmert

REGISTER

at The Sou’wester Lodge Pavilion – 3728 J Place Seaview, WA. 2pm-6pm. $65. All Ages.

Learn to weave cedar bark into a miniature coastal foraging basket. In this course, you will learn to prepare Western red cedar bark and weave a small basket.

Jacinthe Demmert is a textile artist from the Haida Nation. She weaves natural fibers of the Pacific Northwest into vessels that interact with the environment Jacinthe was raised in Hydaburg, Alaska. She is of the Stáas’taas clan and her crests include eagle, beaver, sculpin, and frog. Jacinthe learned the art of Haida basketry from her mother, Vicki LeCornu. She learned the art of Haida form-line and woodcarving from her father, Adrian LeCornu. Jacinthe explores functional forms with environmental interactions. She continues to work on innovative and sustainable textiles in Shoreline, Washington

Oxide Washed Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm

2-Day Clay Play – Oxide Wash Vases: Learn to create beautifully layered and textured vases using oxide washes. On day one we will handbuild our vases. On day two we’ll explore techniques to highlight surface textures and add depth through oxide washes, enhancing the natural character of the clay. You’ll learn how to mix and apply oxides, experiment with different washes, and discover techniques for blending, layering, and wiping away washes to achieve striking visual effects. This workshop is open to all skill levels.