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Clay Planet gives workshops on various ceramic subjects.
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WORKSHOPS 2010
CLAY MUSIC - African Ceramic Drum 2 Day WORKSHOP
Learn the art of making authentic clay drums from
West Africa. Hand built & slip casted drums, firing and finishing designs for an Udu and Djembe drums.
DATE AND TIME
AUGUST 21 & AUGUST 28
10:00 am – 4pm
FEE: $220
This fee includes all materials & bisque firing. Bring your own tools and brushes as desired
DAY 1 WORKSHOP
Slab building, hand forming and clay handling.
Use of clay slip as glue, trim slip casted Udu drum.
Hand build small Djembe drum, mini Djembe.
Surface clean up and adding decorative features
as desired.
DAY 2 WORKSHOP
Items are dried and fired by now.
Discussion about glazes, surface design symbols
(handouts included) and drum heads installed.
Slide and video presentation.
Q & A and live performance!
Joe Agu is president and owner of Rhythms Exotic Afro Percussions LLC.
Born in Nigeria, he is of the Igbo ethnic group and an experienced ethno-musicologist of Afro-centric music and musical instruments. Mr. Agu has developed and re-engineered tribal musical instrument designs while honoring traditional methods of West Africa. He specializes in ceramic “Udu” drums, and is known internationally for his cultural, musical, and manufacturing knowledge.
Call Clay Planet to sign up.
Hosted by Clay Planet
1775 Russell Avenue, Santa Clara CA 95054
1-800-443-2529 | 408-295-3352
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