SOU’WESTER ARTS WORKSHOPS

Led by Sou’wester Artist-In-Residence Instructors, our workshops give you hands-on experience so you can learn a new skill or trade and take home a tangible memory. For both youth and adults.

Fall 2023 Workshops Coming Soon!

Summer 2023 Workshops

May 13

Nerikomi Clay

with Ally Bruser $70

Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay and experiment using “nerikomi techniques – the process of pressing or folding multiple colors of clay to achieve unique surface designs.

May 20

We Hold the Light: Cyanotype Quilts

with Cordy Joan $65

Learn to make cyanotypes out of gathered natural materials and incorporate words into the batting so that your finished quilt will reveal a secret message when held up to a light source.

May 27

Intuitive Multimedia Embroidery

with Chloe Jacobson $60

Learn 5 basic embroidery stitches while experimenting with expressive abstract multimedia techniques. We will play with stitching on top of watercolor washes on canvas fabric or fabric of choice.

June 10

Clay Teacup Making

with Midori Hirose $65

Explore clay and create a one-of-a-kind tea cup with Midori Hirose. All levels and fun clay making tools are welcome!

July 1

Stop Motion En Plein Air!

with Aarica North $70

Who says you have to animate alone in the dark? Each student will build their own puppet with organic material, then the group will play a collaborative game outside where we create a stop motion animation together. Students will receive a copy of the final animation, and can bring their puppets home with them.

July 15

Sculpting with Nature

with Ana Anu $60

Working with the beautiful dune grasses of Discovery Trail, we’ll discuss biodiversity, invasive species, and land protections. We’ll responsibly harvest dune grasses, then work together to shape the grasses into poetic sculptures.

July 22 (FULL)

Intro to Handbuilding with Clay

with with Mariam Matheson $60

Learn handbuilding techniques and create an object. This half day workshop includes all materials and tools needed to create a piece of handbuilt pottery. Pieces will be glazed fired and can be shipped to attendees.

July 29 (FULL)

DIY Screenprinting

w/ Azenath Lizárraga & Ian Greer $55

Screenprinting is a hands-on medium that allows students to reproduce any artwork they want in multiple colours and on many mediums. Our workshop, aimed at beginner students, will show how to undergo the entire printing process using a combination of recycled, homemade and a few purchased tools.

Aug 5 (FULL)

Intro to Handbuilding with Clay

with with Mariam Matheson $60

Learn handbuilding techniques and create an object. This half day workshop includes all materials and tools needed to create a piece of handbuilt pottery. Pieces will be glazed fired and can be shipped to attendees. Can be taken as a series or independently of other Intro to Handbuilding classes.

Take 10% OFF a weekend stay at The Sou’wester when you register for any workshop! Use promo code: “art”

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