Casting Cosanti and Ceramic Bell-Making Workshops to Take Place at Cosanti Originals in MARCH

This March, Cosanti Originals is pleased to host two exciting workshops that invite participants to “get their hands dirty” and learn about the unique time-honored techniques used by Cosanti artisans themselves for decades. These events include:

Casting Cosanti

Friday, March 6 |9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This unique hands-on opportunity melds artistic expression informed by the desert with an exploration of Cosanti’s innovative and experimental historic site. Participants will be guided through the process of carving and shaping a mold made from desert earth and will create a cast plaster tile using the same techniques that shaped the construction of Cosanti itself. Schedule is as follows:

• 9-9:15 a.m. — Sign-in and orientation
• 9:15-10 a.m. — Guided tour of Cosanti
• 10-11:30 a.m. — Silt designing, pigmenting and casting
• 11:30 a.m.-noon — Short break, guests are welcome to bring a boxed lunch
• Noon-12:30 p.m. — Excavation, photos and conclusion

This activity is $125 per person, plus taxes and fees. It is limited to 15 participants.

Slip Cast 1: Bell Making Workshop

Friday, March 20 |10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This class is designed for Cosanti bell enthusiasts and anyone who has wondered how these beautiful pieces of art are made. The workshop guides participants through the 70-year tradition of casting and carving ceramic bells. Schedule is as follows:

• 10-10:15 a.m. — Sign-in and orientation
• 10:15-11 a.m. — Guided tour of Cosanti
• 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Casting and carving demonstration
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Designing and carving a bell
• 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. — Photos and conclusion

The cost for this workshop is $165 per person, plus taxes and fees. The course is limited to just 10 participants.

To learn more about these events, visit https://cosanti.com/pages/hands-on-experiences. To register, visit https://book.peek.com/s/4fb69620-ba8d-4cfe-88af-ff1247b1ddae/6aYp0.

For more about Cosanti, visit https://cosanti.com.

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