Casting Cosanti: An Interactive Silt-Casting Experience

March 3, 2025

NEW HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AT COSANTI!

An Interactive Silt-Casting Experience

Discover a one-of-a-kind creative experience at Cosanti in Paradise Valley! This silt-casting workshop invites you to explore the desert’s artistic possibilities while diving into the rich history of Cosanti, the innovative site that paved the way for Arcosanti. Get ready to unleash your creativity in a fun, interactive environment that’s all about hands-on learning.

In this workshop, you’ll dive into casting using techniques that helped build Cosanti itself! Get your hands dirty (literally!) as you work with desert soil to create your very own personal keepsake.

We’ll explore the magic of silt molds, play around with positive and negative forms, and discover how the earth can be an artist’s best friend. Plus, you’ll have the chance to design, paint, and dig up your own plaster tile with the skills you pick up during the session.

Before you get started, we'll take you on a hour-long tour of Cosanti’s unique architecture and history. You might even catch some new bronze windbells being cast in the foundry! You'll learn about all of the ways architecture, art, and nature come together at Cosanti and get a glimpse of how the idea of Arcology was born.

This workshop is perfect for anyone ages 10 and up, no matter your skill level, so don’t worry, we’ll show you everything you need to know. Just make sure to wear comfy shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy since Cosanti is an outdoor space. Space is limited to 15 people per session, so don’t wait too long to sign up!