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!
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Cloud Stretch: A Meditative Poetry Workshop with Ana Anu
I’ll first lead a guided somatic meditation, on theme with astrological happenings and current moon cycle, then open the meditation into a series of thematic questions, periods of meditative reflection, and written response. We’ll next spend some time in editing space…a time to refine and elaborate, stretch metaphors and challenge ourselves to dig deeper into our work and use of language. Here, we’ll reference the work of other poets, discussing poetic style and form.
We’ll then move into producing an 11X17 print of poetry. During this portion of the workshop, participants are invited to design and decorate a poem or an excerpt of their written work onto a one-of-a-kind print. We’ll close with sharing our work if so desired.
Ana Anu is a Portland based poet and multi-media artist. Her work seeks to reflect the state of the collective through mythology, natural cycles, deep intuition, and play. Her first published collection of poetry, Noon, explores the concept of big transitions whimsically and with heart. Her visual art collection explores intergenerational wild feminine in the abstract.
COST: $40
BRING: favorite writing, drawing, illustrating setup/tools. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack depending on your lunch schedule. Hot tea and coffee provided.
20 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Still Life Painting Workshop with Kristen Flemington
Portland based painter Kristen Flemington will lead an informative and experiential painting workshop exploring the fundamentals of still-life painting. We will review the basics of color theory and painting techniques, practice a few brief painting exercises, then complete a small still life painting that participants can take home with them. This workshop is a great introduction to painting or an excellent opportunity to flex well-formed artistic skills. We will be painting with acrylic paint. Supplies will be provided, but if participants would like to bring their own supplies, they are more than welcome to.
Kristen paints what’s around her: her friends and family, flowers, sometimes just the fruit off her counter top. She tries to capture these things simply, in honest and ordinary moments, hoping that, seen in this natural way and with the heart, something of their power or beauty might stand out. Kristen Flemington studied painting at Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and now does so in her studio in Portland, Oregon. She has hosted painting workshops over the past 4 years at Sou’wester and in her home city.
COST: $30 (plus a $10 material fee) Please pay material fee directly to the instructor.
BRING: Please wear clothes that are ok to get paint on. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Coffee and hot tea provided.
Great for beginners or more experienced painters who want to hone their skills. This class is for students age 12 years and up. 15 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
The Art of Seasonal Nourishment: An Ayurvedic “Cook, Learn & Eat” Dinner Party with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer
Come cook, learn and dine with Elyssia Maya Schaeffer, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, after a cozy day at the coast! We will explore winter seasonal foods, herbs and spices while preparing Ayurvedic Kitchari – a delicious traditional Ancient Indian one-pot cleansing dish – and a decaffeinated chai tea. Filled with fresh, nourishing ingredients to balance the energies of any season, Kitchari is an indispensable addition to your repertoire of home recipes.
Apply your new Ayurvedic cooking skills to make quick, healthy and filling school or work lunches, a hearty meal to share with loved ones or a supportive dish for your next cleanse. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn which foods are your best allies in winter time and gain a deeper understanding of why eating seasonally is so critical to our health through the wisdom of Ayurvedic principles.
Elyssia Maya Schaeffer is a Certified Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher, Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Wellness Coach living in Portland, Oregon with her fun loving husband and two cheeky chihuahuas. Elyssia found Ayurveda – the medical system of Ancient India, which translated from Sanskrit means “the knowledge of life” – through Yoga. After years of asana practice, she was drawn to the philosophical side of the Yoga tradition and from here was introduced to the sister science of Yoga – Ayurveda. In addition to teaching workshops and offering private consultations in Portland, Elyssia co-runs the monthly Center for Ayurveda and Yoga Study Clinic with a mentor and colleague. For information about upcoming workshops or appointments at the CAYS clinic, email Elyssia at anandamayaayurveda@gmail.com.
COST: $20
BRING: All supplies provided. Please bring an appetite!
Children welcome. 8 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Coptic Stitch Bookbinding with Jillian Barthold
Make your very own blank Coptic Stitch hand-bound book! In this workshop you’ll learn the basic tools used in bookbinding and the step by step process of making a hard cover coptic stitch book! Coptic stitch binding is one of the earliest forms of bookbinding and is sewn with thread leaving an exposed spine. You’ll leave with your very own blank book to use as a journal, recipe book, or sketchbook! Beginners to Advanced – All skill levels welcome!
Jillian Barthold is an illustrator, printmaker, bookbinder, and maker from nowhere. Her work acts as a magnifying glass to explore the everyday objects that surround us. She teaches screenprinting and book arts at the IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center), loves looking at maps, and wears glitter every single day. She is the co-founder of Fruit Salad Club, an unapologetically silly studio, community, and gallery space in Portland, OR.
COST: $30
BRING: All supplies provided, but students could bring some special paper for the front and back cover if they want! Please bring a snack if you’d like. Coffee and hot tea provided.
This workshop is for students age 14 and up. 10 students max.
RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Story is a Chance: Writing as Spiritual Practice with instructor Melissa Bennett
Gerald Vizenor (Anishinaabe) wrote, “Life is a chance, a story is a chance. That I am here is a chance.” Our lives are miracles tied to the lives of our ancestors and to the lives of our descendants. All of the moments, big and small, that brought us to this point have meaning and significance. In this workshop, we will utilize sitting and walking meditation practices as a way to slow down and take time to listen deeply to our own stories. We will utilize writing practice as a means of exploring the many chances our ancestors took to bring us to this moment, the chances we have taken to bring us to now, and how these chances impact the stories of our own lives and the lives of those who come after us. We will share our work with each other, trusting in the chance to create change in the world and imagine new possibilities for our future.
Melissa Bennett (Umatilla/Nimiipuu/Sac & Fox/Anishinaabe), M.Div. is a writer, storyteller, educator, and spiritual care provider. Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Melissa’s work focuses on social justice, culture, tradition, and spirituality. Melissa was a 2015 recipient of the Evergreen State College Longhouse Native Creative Development Grant. She is also a member of the Macondo Writers Workshop – an association of socially engaged writers working to advance creativity, foster generosity, and serve community.
COST: $40
BRING: pen, paper, and please wear appropriate clothing for walks on the beach, (optional items to bring: a small blanket or pillow for use during meditation practice and a small item for placement on altar – altar items will be returned to participants after class). Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Coffee and hot tea provided.
This workshop is for students over 18 years old. 15 students max.
*RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.c
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Shibori, Batik, & Dip-Dye Using All Natural Indigo with instructor Carolyn Hopkins
We’ll be making tote bags or scarves (depending on what you fancy). You will learn shibori and wax-resist techniques in order to create patterns on your naturally dyed indigo piece. I’ll walk you through the process of how indigo works, and you will leave with an item made by you!
Carolyn Hopkins holds an MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and her work has been shown internationally. Her focus is on the intersection of art and craft, and primary mediums are fibers, glass, and clay.
COST: $40 (plus a $10 material fee) Please pay material fee directly to the instructor.
BRING: Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dye on (or an apron) and shoes that can get wet. Bring a snack if you’d like. Coffee and hot tea provided.
This workshop is for students age 18 and up. 10 students max.
RSVP: via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.c
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Rope Basket Making
with instructor Jessica Pezalla
We will learn how to make hand-sewn rope baskets that are perfect for holding jewelry or small objects. I will provide dip dyed cotton piping in a variety of colors. Some hand sewing experience is useful, but is not required.
Jessica Pezalla is the creative director and founder of the design studio Bramble Workshop. She creates window displays, event decor, and custom art installations with a focus on paper and textiles. Jessica has designed window displays for Hermes, West Elm, Ella Moss, and Anthropologie. She’s also worked with event planning companies to create key pieces for events for Target, Old Navy, and Elle Magazine. In 2018 she created a paper flower installation for Crystal Bridges Museum in AR and is currently working on an installation for the Portland Airport.
COST: $48
BRING: all supplies provided as well as hot coffee and/or tea
This class is recommended for students age 12 years and up. 8 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
Intro to the Subtle Body Rainbow: An Introductory Journey Through the 7 Major Chakras with instructor Emily Dalsfoist
This class is part of a 2-day mini-wellness series on the energetic body. The classes are geared to be in tandem but are also “stand alone” workshops and may be attended separately. See below the details for the 1st class. (The 2nd class is The Subtle Body: Essential Oils, Movement, Mudra and Mantra to Balance the 7 Major Chakras and details can be found via title link.)
In this workshop, you will learn about the basic attributes of the subtle body (energy body) and it’s 7 major energy centers, or chakras. Explore the landscape of this system through meditation, art, movement and questions. You will be offered simple practices and insights that support alignment and balance throughout these energy centers in your own body. The intention is that each participant walks away with a deeper connection with their innate power and sense of Self.
Emily Dalsfoist is a musician, yoga teacher and essential oil lover and educator living in Portland, OR. During Emily’s first yoga teacher training in 2009, she developed an interest in the subtle body and chakra system. She is fascinated with the human body and the relationship between the subtle and the more tangible aspects of the human experience. Since 2010, Emily has completed multiple continuing education courses and has been a facilitator for teacher trainings as well as workshops and lectures on the subtle body system and essential oils. She guides her workshops through a trauma informed lens and with an intention of supporting her clients in their personal healing journey. She facilitates with a wholistic approach and includes a plethora of healing modalities that she has studied and experienced. “I am forever humbled and inspired by the continued adventure of self-inquiry, play and reflection and the bravery of each individual who shows up to do the work. It is a gift for me to be your guide and to learn from you.”
COST: $35 (plus a $10 material fee) Please pay material fee directly to the instructor. Special discount of $60 for both this class and the class on March 30th. (Material fee remains $10 for each class.)
BRING: yoga mat and any desired props for light movement, sack lunch/snack, water, pen and journal (Coffee and hot tea provided.)
This class is recommended for students age 12 years and up.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Winter 2019 Workshop Series
The Subtle Body: Essential Oils, Movement, Mudra and Mantra to Balance the 7 Major Chakras with instructor Emily Dalsfoist
This class is part of a 2-day mini-wellness series on the energetic body. The classes are geared to be in tandem but are also “stand alone” workshops and may be attended separately. See below the details for this, the 2nd class. (The 1st class is Intro to the Subtle Body Rainbow: An Introductory Journey Through the 7 Major Chakras and details can be found via title link.)
Have you experienced butterflies in your stomach before giving a presentation, or trying something new? Do you get a “frog in your throat” when you have something really meaningful to say but don’t necessarily know how to express it? Have you noticed your bowel movements shift when you have traveled, changed jobs or homes? These are some of the ways our subtle body imbalances ripple into our physical experience. In this workshop, you will be encouraged to explore your personal relationship with your 7 major energy centers, or chakras, of the subtle body through multiple senses and activities that are fun, safe, simple and inquisitive. You will gain a deeper knowledge of your own energy and be offered simple practices and insights to practice at home that support alignment and balance within your own energy. The intention is that each participant walks away with a deeper connection with their innate power and sense of Self.
Emily Dalsfoist is a musician, yoga teacher and essential oil lover and educator living in Portland, OR. During Emily’s first yoga teacher training in 2009, she developed an interest in the subtle body and chakra system. She is fascinated with the human body and the relationship between the subtle and the more tangible aspects of the human experience. Since 2010, Emily has completed multiple continuing education courses and has been a facilitator for teacher trainings as well as workshops and lectures on the subtle body system and essential oils. She guides her workshops through a trauma informed lens and with an intention of supporting her clients in their personal healing journey. She facilitates with a wholistic approach and includes a plethora of healing modalities that she has studied and experienced. “I am forever humbled and inspired by the continued adventure of self-inquiry, play and reflection and the bravery of each individual who shows up to do the work. It is a gift for me to be your guide and to learn from you.”
COST: $35 (plus a $10 material fee) Please pay material fee directly to the instructor. Special discount of $60 for both this class and the class on March 27th. (Material fee remains $10 for each class.)
BRING: yoga mat and any desired props for light movement, sack lunch/snack, water, pen and journal (Coffee and hot tea provided.)
This class is recommended for students age 12 years and up.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Winter 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/calendar to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.
Spring/Summer 2019 Workshop Series
Embodied Creativity Workshop with Liz Asch Greenhill
In this Saturday workshop we will play with creative imagery as a source for generative writing. This workshop will include guided visualization, breathing techniques, brainstorming, sharing, writing, and ideaphoria focused on creative process. You will learn to integrate energetics and embodiment techniques into the ways you source ideas. This is a place to be experimental, curious, creative, and open to new discoveries. If you’ve been feeling stuck on a novel chapter or a design project or need to recalibrate your art-making, this workshop will help you shift your perspective to uncover new solutions.
Liz Asch Greenhill is a visual artist, writer, acupuncturist, and creativity consultant. She holds an undergrad degree from Vassar College, an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from EOU and a Masters in Oriental Medicine. Liz has worked as a printmaker, bookbinder, artist’s assistant, studio hand, healthcare practitioner, herbalist, and educator. Her publications include The Rumpus, The Collagist, Entropy, Gertrude Press, Sinister Wisdom, Phoebe, and Bust, among others. You can find her online at www.lizasch.com and www.nightskyacupuncture.com.
COST: $30
BRING: journal and pen/pencil, wear comfortable clothes, and if you’d like to, bring a pillow or blanket. Please do not wear scents or fragrances. Please bring a sack lunch and/or snack depending on your lunch schedule. Hot tea and coffee provided.
This workshop is for students age 13 and up. 15 students max.
RSVP: souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360-642-2542 between 9am-9pm
The Sou’wester Lodge at 3728 J Place, Seaview, WA 98644
This class is part of the Spring/Summer 2019 Workshop Series. All classes are open to the public and all skill levels welcome. Visit www.souwesterlodge.com/art/workshops to see the full schedule of artist-led workshops.