Handmade Clay Flutes
with Rena Ekmanis
Saturday, March 14, 11:30-4:00pm
$85 | Ages 14+ (with accompanying adult)
This class will introduce you to the world of handmade clay flutes, or ocarinas. The instructor will walk you through how to make a hollow shape either by pinch pot technique or by joining two bowl shapes together. From there you will learn how to add a sound hole, fipple, airway and a mouthpiece. This is a simple form but it requires precision, focused attention and fine motor skills. The class will be focused on refining and completing at least one clay flute per student including a single coat of glaze. After the class the clay will be bisque fired to completion and available for pick up during the VAC’s regular open hours. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for the clay to dry and be fired before they will be ready for pick up. We will notify all students when they are ready.
Deadline to register is March 12
Scholarships may be available. If funds are a barrier to learning, please CLICK HERE to request financial assistance.
To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we kindly encourage guests to consider attending fragrance-free in support of those with allergies and sensitivities.
About the instructor: Rena Ekmanis is a multi-media artist and illustrator living on the majestic Oregon Coast. Her art expresses a love and fascination with the natural wonders of our magnificent earth. A majority of her work is about the ocean and marine life, especially endangered species. She works in a variety of mediums including acrylics, watercolors, clay, wood and most recently mosaics made with micro plastic marine debris.