Sounds of Clay Workshop
On the 31st of May, sound artist Gemma Luz Bosch will lead a workshop on creating a sound instrument from clay. Bosch works with clay in diverse ways, producing large ceramic sculptures that can be played with water, as well as various types of flutes and close-to-the-ear “Clay Breath” instruments.
The workshop
During the workshop, you will engage in a hands-on process to create your own ceramic flute. The focus will be on making an ocarina. A small, hollow wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes, originating from pre-Columbian cultures of the Andes and Central America. Special attention will be given to crafting the mouthpiece, where precision is essential, while the shape of the resonant chamber will allow for experimentation. You will not need to wait until the instrument is finished to hear it. While the clay remains wet, they will already be able to blow, listen, adjust, and test their creations. The process of making an ocarina becomes an act of shaping sound by hand.
The workshop will conclude with a live performance by Bosch from 19:00 to 20:00, featuring her clay instruments. All workshop participants are invited to attend this performance, with no additional ticket required.
If you don’t wish to take part in the workshop and would just like to watch the performance, you can buy a separate ticket for €7.50 here.
