A woman wearing a gray sweater and gloves, pouring a colored cloth into a large stainless steel pot on a stove in a cozy kitchen.
A person sewing a yellow knitted garment with a sewing machine.
A variety of colorful mushrooms of different sizes and shapes arranged on a tree stump outdoors.
Winter is for staying in the clay. If you’ve taken at least two Clay Plays with us, a membership can give you the flexibility to work on projects on your own time, without waiting for the next class session. Studio memberships are ideal for fol
Just some impressive works in our gallery from members and staff 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
How darling are those garden gnomes? Thank you everyone for showing up and putting your creative spin on these little wise fellows! See our upcoming classes at ilwacoartworks.org
Classes are a wonderful introduction. Membership is where the practice deepens. If you’ve taken at least two Clay Plays with us, a studio membership gives you the flexibility to return regularly, work at your own pace, and stay connected to a c
The amazing Amanda Gladics ladies and gentlemen! “I started pottery just over a year ago with a 4 week wheel class in January 2025, and am so excited that I was able to make a series of mugs for the FisherPoets Gathering in a few weeks. Prett
If you’ve taken at least two Clay Plays with us, a membership may be your next step. Memberships offer self-guided access to the studio, tools, wheels, slab roller, glazes, and firings, so you can keep building skills and momentum beyond one-of
Colorful tie-dye and batik blankets hanging on a clothesline outdoors, with trees and a fence in the background.

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Our Arts & Ecology workshops are led by Sou’wester Artist-In-Residence Instructors, giving you hands-on experience so you can learn a new skill or trade and take home a tangible memory. For both youth and adults.

Workshops now take place at Ilwaco Artworks! Just 4 minutes South of The Sou’wester. 109 First Ave N Ilwaco, WA (across from City Hall). Same exciting programming, new, amazing space!

BROWSE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS