Ceramics
Code: VFC5004-25
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
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Virtual Workshop
Virtual Workshop, learn from the comfort of your own home.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Resonate Form: Designing and Building Ceramic Sound Sculptures
Dec 13, 2025
9:00AM MST
All Virtual Ceramics Workshops are 2-2.5 hours long and are scheduled in Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Tuition: $60.00
Studio Fee: $0.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
Concept
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of aerophone sounds and ceramic sculpture. This workshop is designed for both beginner and advanced artists to learn techniques for creating works that engage both the ear and the eye. Discover how to generate a variety of sounds through the design and construction of unique ceramic sculptural forms inspired by ancient pre-Hispanic cultures.
During the session, we focus on the sculptural modeling of forms and figures. We begin with a globular vessel as the initial module, using the pinch-and-pressure modeling technique. We then delve into the world of aerophones by designing a sound system within our sculptures.
Participants learn how the shape and size of the resonating chamber will influence the resulting sound, giving the artwork symbolic and aesthetic meaning. Join us for this unique experience where ceramics and sound merge to create a piece that resonates with your senses and emotions.
This workshop meets virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing software (downloadable for free from Zoom.com) and will be conducted in Spanish, with live, real-time English translation included. Review our Virtual Ceramics Workshop Welcome Guide to learn more about the workshop details.
Faculty
Julieta Bilbao
Julieta Bilbao and Martín Gastón Merlos, Argentine artists, have been exploring sound ceramics for 15 years. Their project, Nómada Cerámica, fuses ancestral techniques with a contemporary approach. Traveling internationally, they are dedicated to researching and sharing these techniques with the world. They have collaborated with prominent institutions and conducted over 400 events, including conferences, workshops, and concerts in Latin America and Europe since 2017. Through sound sculptural objects, they unite past and present, creating an aesthetic and sacred language that encompasses ceramics, sculpture, music, anthropology, and archaeology.
Martín Gastón Merlos
Julieta Bilbao and Martín Gastón Merlos, Argentine artists, have been exploring sound ceramics for 15 years. Their project, Nómada Cerámica, fuses ancestral techniques with a contemporary approach. Traveling internationally, they are dedicated to researching and sharing these techniques with the world. They have collaborated with prominent institutions and conducted over 400 events, including conferences, workshops, and concerts in Latin America and Europe since 2017. Through sound sculptural objects, they unite past and present, creating an aesthetic and sacred language that encompasses ceramics, sculpture, music, anthropology, and archaeology.
Tuition: $60.00
Studio Fee: $0.00
Registration Fee: $25.00
Workshop Details
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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