Cosanti offering unique classes in Paradise Valley this fall
Cosanti will offer two classes this fall, with participants invited to craft their own original work while learning about the unique facility.
(Photo courtesy of Cosanti)
Cosanti in Paradise Valley has announced two silt-casting experiences and one tile-making course scheduled this fall. These courses give participants a glimpse into the life of a Cosanti artisan, according to a press release, and participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique keepsake piece.
Each course begins with a guided tour of the property, located at 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., during which guests will learn about Cosanti’s structures and history. Participants may also have the opportunity to witness the casting of new bronze windbells in the foundry, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of Cosanti’s relationship with architecture, art and craft, as well as to discover how the ideology of Arcology was born from the cooperation of the built environment with the natural landscape.
The first fall course is called Casting Cosanti — An interactive silt-casting experience, which will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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Cosanti offering unique classes in Paradise Valley this fall
(Photo courtesy of Cosanti)
Cosanti will offer two classes this fall, with participants invited to craft their own original work while learning about the unique facility.
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Cosanti in Paradise Valley has announced two silt-casting experiences and one tile-making course scheduled this fall. These courses give participants a glimpse into the life of a Cosanti artisan, according to a press release, and participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique keepsake piece.
Each course begins with a guided tour of the property, located at 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., during which guests will learn about Cosanti’s structures and history. Participants may also have the opportunity to witness the casting of new bronze windbells in the foundry, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of Cosanti’s relationship with architecture, art and craft, as well as to discover how the ideology of Arcology was born from the cooperation of the built environment with the natural landscape.
The first fall course is called Casting Cosanti — An interactive silt-casting experience, which will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Tuesday, Oct. 28.
During this course, participants will be guided through the process of carving and shaping a mold made from desert earth and create a cast plaster tile using the same techniques that enabled the construction of Cosanti itself, according to the press release. Topics including composition, decoration, the utility of silt molds, the interface between positive and negative form, and the artistic possibilities of working in three dimensions will be discussed. The cost of this course begins at $125.
The second fall course is Tile Making 1: Design — Learn to design a Cosanti tile, offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9.
During this experience, participants will learn the techniques of shaping and designing clay from Cosanti ceramic artisans, and experiment with the importance of tool shapes, layering and composition to create various types of tiles and/or magnets. The cost for this course begins at $145.
Each course is limited to 15 participants to allow for a fully immersive and guided experience, the release continued. Walking shoes and comfortable, washable clothing are recommended. For more about each course and to register, visit cosanti.com/pages/hands-on-experiences. For more information about Cosanti, visit cosanti.com.
