Ocarina Making | Crafting Melodies with Clay

$70.00

Come and unlock the magic of music & clay as you embark on a creative journey!
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Do you know what an ocarina is? It’s like a flute, but instead of a tube, the sound is produced in a chamber. Join us for an immersive and hands-on ceramic workshop where you’ll uncover the ancient art of crafting your very own ocarina, a whimsical and enchanting musical instrument. Throughout this comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of creating an ocarina from raw clay to a beautiful musical instrument.

Under the guidance of our instructor, Israel Basurto, you’ll delve into the world of ceramics, exploring essential techniques, and shaping clay with your hands. From molding the body of the ocarina to intricately carving the finger holes and crafting the mouthpiece, you’ll acquire the skills to bring your musical vision to life. Embrace your creativity as you personalize your ocarina with a variety of decorative techniques, such as incising patterns, adding texture, and experimenting with underglazes (…all time permitting! Some folks work faster than others). By the end of the workshop, you’ll have not only crafted a one-of-a-kind ocarina but also developed a deeper appreciation for the ancient craft of ceramics.
No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided.
Ages 12+ years or 8+ years with an adult.


• Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details.
• If this class is full, click here to be added to the Interest List.
• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.  

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Ocarina Making | Crafting Melodies with Clay
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San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • make@sandiegocraft.org

This course may be held outdoors depending on weather and our workshop schedule, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers, bring a jacket, hat, apply sunscreen (if needed) so you can adjust to the temperatures.
• Bring water/beverage if you need to be comfortable.
• Bring an apron or wear comfortable clothes that can get messy. You can buy an apron from us here.
• Wear closed-toe shoes.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
At 16, I enrolled in a clay class offered by an Anthropologist in Mexico City, expecting to dive into the art of firing ceramics. To my surprise, I spent most of my time grinding wild clay by hand under the sun. Despite not having kilns and the arduous process of that class, my passion for ceramics had only begun. It wasn’t until I relocated to California that I discovered ready-to-use clay and finally learned the next steps in the process. My undergrad studies focused on ceramics and graphic design, and after earning my BFA, I spent a semester in Spain doing advanced studies in ceramics. Today I make use of the primitive techniques I initially learned as well as wheel-throwing, and embellish my work with materials I was introduced to later on such as precious metal lusters. Much of my focus is also on exploring the inherent properties of terracotta such as its ability to filter water and aerate plants so that they thrive. – Israel Basurto

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