Learn directly from the artisans of the Chazutino and Kechwa Lamista culture
A unique program that takes ceramicists out of their comfort zone and into the indigenous communities. We will visit the home of Kechwa Lamista and Chazutino artisans. If you are able to hike we can collect the clay by hand and grind the Shano (already fired pots) which is added to the clay with the feet. We can visit the home of Guillermina in the back streets of an indigenous town, learn how to make a basic traditional shape, and how to fire our pot on a shuntu fire. Venezuelan artist Jesus teaches ancient techniques, how to build an under-earth kiln and ceremonial instruments.
