New bell assemblies, hands-on workshops, and more coming this Spring!
March 3rd, 2025 | Volume 45
Winter/Spring Edition
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
STARTING 2025 OFF BRIGHT
As we transition from Winter to Spring in this new year, we are thrilled to shed some light on the projects⏤new and old⏤in the works at Cosanti Originals for 2025!
COSANTI ORIGINALS ARTISAN WORKS SPOTLIGHT:
Chandelier Assemblies, Crafted by Christopher Hardy
Privately commissioned custom chandelier assemblies by Christopher Hardy
Photographed by J. David Tabor
If you've visited Cosanti lately, you may have been lucky enough to get a first-hand look at these one-of-a-kind chandeliers, inspired by archival light fixtures crafted by artisans under the tutelage of Paolo Soleri⏤some of which can still be see around the site at Cosanti (pictured below).
Archival light fixtures, on display at Cosanti, Photographed by J. David Tabor
Using a combination of carefully selected bells that feature iconic designs from artisans across both of our foundries, along with a myriad of irregular castings that would otherwise be melted back down (such as hangers and parts that didn't turn out quite right or don't meet our quality standards), Hardy repurposes each part and piece to become essential linkages and elements in these grand assemblies.
Photo by J. David Tabor
Each masterpiece is a demonstration of the power and beauty built through community and diversity. Every individual piece⏤model or misfit, large or small, complete or raw⏤has a place it belongs, working together, to create an assemblage that is far more valuable than the sum of its individual parts.
We look forward to celebrating and further building community together with you in this year, and years still to come.
If you lovebig bell assemblies, then we have BIG news for you....
CLASSIC BELL ASSEMBLIES ARE COMING BACK FROM THE ARCHIVE!
#310 Bronze Bell Assembly
Returning This Spring
This beloved sculptural bell assembly is one of two retired bronze & aluminum bell assembly models that were once a part of our classic catalog of bells.
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, 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.
Dates:
• Thurs, March 20
• Thurs, April 3
• Thurs, April 17
Schedule:
10:00-10:15am| Sign-in & Orientation
10:15-11:15am | Guided tour of Cosanti
11:15am-12:30pm | Silt designing, pigmenting, and casting
