August Workshop 

with

Katie Swan

Thursday, August 13th

7-8:30

Instagram Live

We are excited to announce our next Instagram Live workshop with Katie Swan on Thursday, August 13th!  Our workshops have been a looking a little different at the KC Clay Guild as a result of Covid 19 and an effort to social distance in our space.  We are currently using Instagram Live as a platform to view our workshops.  In order to view our workshops in real time you can visit our Instagram page @KCClayGuild at 7pm.  Feel free to comment and ask questions throughout the workshop!

Ocarina Workshop: Give a little whistle 

An ocarina is an ancient wind whistle, similar to a small flute, dating back 12,000 years. It is traditionally made of clay. We will learn the origins of these sounds as well as basic hand-building techniques as well as a variety of surface designs to adorn your Ocarina with. This simple design can bring wonderful sounds into your home and makes a heartfelt gift. Give a Little Whistle workshop is a great way to begin making ceramic instruments. 

Katie Swan is an artist and educator living and working in Kansas City. She is originally from California where she attained her MFA in Studio art from Mills College in Oakland CA. She has a disciplined history in movement practices including throwing discus at UCLA, advanced Yoga Teacher certification, and dance. She traveled to Denmark to work as an artist assistant and later relocated to Bay Area to study under Nancy Selvin and other influential ceramic artists. She went on to start a community art studio, Merritt Ceramics, and manage other art spaces in the Bay. Her life passions of healing, somatic movement, and ritual are woven into her art practice and teachings.