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!

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Clay Play 10:00 am
Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
All Things Glaze Workshop 2:00 pm
All Things Glaze Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All Things Glaze Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels 2:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series 5:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing - 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Found Object Impression Bowls Workshop 5:30 pm
Found Object Impression Bowls Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Found Object Impression Bowls Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Oxide Washed Vases Workshop 10:00 am
Oxide Washed Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm
Oxide Washed Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
Coastal Foraging Baskets Workshop 10:00 am
Coastal Foraging Baskets Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Coastal Foraging Baskets Workshop @ The Sou'wester Lodge
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[...]
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours 2:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!    
Live Music: John Lensing 7:00 pm
Live Music: John Lensing @ The Sou'wester
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Music: John Lensing @ The Sou'wester
John Lensing LIVE at The Sou’wester Lodge 12/7/2024 | 7pm Free & open to the public! https://johnlensing.bandcamp.com/album/america-needs-therapy   John Lensing started out as a street performer, writing songs and driving around the US to play[...]
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Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to GlazingWorkshop 2:00 pm
Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to GlazingWorkshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Working in the Ceramic Studio: Wedging to GlazingWorkshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
This class will prepare you to be self-directed in the ceramics studio, making it ideal for anyone considering a studio membership or punch card! We encourage participants to have taken at least one ceramics class[...]
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4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels 2:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series 5:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing - 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Travel Cups Workshop 5:30 pm
Travel Cups Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Travel Cups Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Live Music: A Beat Happening presents Luvjonez and SuckerForLights 7:00 pm
Live Music: A Beat Happening presents Luvjonez and SuckerForLights @ The Sou'wester
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Music: A Beat Happening presents Luvjonez and SuckerForLights @ The Sou'wester
A BEAT HAPPENING Presents LUVJONEZ x SUCKERFORLIGHTS Live at The Sou’wester Lodge 12/14/2024 | 7pm Free and open to the public! A BEAT HAPPENING: A Beat Happening is a free, monthly, all ages, all genres, all[...]
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Slab Planters & Saucers Workshop 10:00 am
Slab Planters & Saucers Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Slab Planters & Saucers Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
Surface Explorations Workshop 2:00 pm
Surface Explorations Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Surface Explorations Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels 2:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series 5:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing – 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Intermediate Wheel Throwing - 3-Week Series @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Monoprint Coasters Workshop 5:30 pm
Monoprint Coasters Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Monoprint Coasters Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Layered Lines and Color – Bowls Workshop 10:00 am
Layered Lines and Color – Bowls Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm
Layered Lines and Color - Bowls Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
n this workshop students will create detailed and colorful bowls by layering underglazes and freehand newsprint stencils.  We will spend the first day of this workshop creating large bowls that will serve as canvases for[...]
Horse Hair Raku Fire 1:00 pm
Horse Hair Raku Fire @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Horse Hair Raku Fire @ Ilwaco Artworks
In this hands-on class, you’ll explore alternative firing methods in a communal kiln firing setting such as Horsehair and Obvara. Option one $40: Pick up 2lbs of raku clay at the studio any time after purchase[...]
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Clay Studio Drop-in Hours 2:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!    
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4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels 2:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4-Week Wheel Throwing Series | All Levels @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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Mugs Workshop 5:30 pm
Mugs Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mugs Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
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FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play 10:00 am
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play @ Ilwaco Artworks
FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio – 109 1st ave N Ilwaco, WA. In collaboration with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about an[...]
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play 11:00 am
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play
Dec 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE K-3rd Family Clay Play
Our first Family Clay Play series was such a hit that we’re launching a second one 11am-12pm! FREE FAMILY CLAY PLAYS FOR KIDS K-3RD & THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULS/SIBLINGS At Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio –[...]
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours 2:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!    
Handbuilt Bud Vases Workshop 2:00 pm
Handbuilt Bud Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Handbuilt Bud Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Sat, Dec 28th, 2pm-6pm: Handbuild your own bud vase w/visiting artist, Laura Hoopenjans at Ilwaco Artworks – 109 1st Ave N. Ilwaco, WA. Ages 10+ w/an adult or ages 14+. Beginner-friendly/all experience levels welcome. Learn[...]
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Wall Vases Workshop 10:00 am
Wall Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wall Vases Workshop @ Ilwaco Artworks
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[...]
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours 2:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Clay Studio Drop-in Hours @ Ilwaco Artworks
Create with clay for the day at our community clay studio, Ilwaco Artworks!    
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