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Summer 2025 Newsletter
May 7th, 2025 | Volume 46 Summer Edition | In-store exclusive Mother's Day gifts, Summer Online Bronze Bell Sale dates, and a look at the restoration of Cosanti bells that survived the California fires from this past January. Explore new summer program options, tour times, and heat protocols to mind in the high heat of summer.
Winter/Spring 2025 Newsletter
March 3rd, 2025 | Volume 45 Winter/Spring Edition | New bell assemblies, hands-on workshops, and more coming this Spring! 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!
July 2024 Newsletter
July 5th, 2024 | Volume 44 Can't make it to our annual fall sale? Good news! This year we’re offering all of the bronze bells you love at our annual sale price during our one-day online-only bronze bell sale! Save the date for our fall annual bell sale and get a sneak peak at Cosanti Originals Ceramic Mugs, coming soon!
Artisan Spotlight
Cosanti Originals Artisan Works Spotlight: Chandelier Assemblies, Crafted by Christopher Hardy
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.
Valley Local Turned Cosanti Foundry Artisan: Landry Low
In this conversation with Foundry Artisan Landry Low, she shares her journey growing up in the Valley, moving to New York City, and returning to the desert where she's found herself at home, making bells in the foundry at Cosanti.
First Bronze Pouring With Richard Sanchez: An Artist Explores Collaboration in an Experimental Space
Richard Sanchez has had his first pour as part of his artisan experience at Arcosanti Cosanti Originals Foundry Artisans. He encourages others to visit Arcosanti and imagine a life with other artists and creative people.
Highlights
2025 Summer Online Bronze Bell Sale
Summer Online Bronze Sale is back June 11-13th! Enjoy 15% off all bronze bells, cause bells, bronze pots, and bronze tiles⎯online only! Start planning your shopping list now!
Summer Tours and Experiences
Explore brand new experiences this summer with Cosanti! Book a guided tour of our historic property, enjoy early morning summer gallery hours, or sign-up for our newest class, Casting Cosanti! Can bear to brave the heat? Bring Cosanti to you when you book a private Cosanti Experience class for your group!
Casting 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.
Stories
Restoring the Ring
After the Eaton Fire, Lisa Thlick-Khatchadourian discovered that her Cosanti bells had endured. In this thoughtful interview, she shares the stories behind each piece, the moment they were recovered from the rubble, and how Cosanti’s bell restoration became part of her family’s path toward healing.
Arcosanti Silt-Casting Process
A short film by Ana Catalina about The Cosanti Foundation's unique silt-cast process used by artisans at Arcosanti for over 50 years to make their renowned ceramic bells. Additional music provided by Jaden Chavez.
Coming Soon! Cosanti Originals Ceramic Mugs
The Arcosanti Ceramics Team is proud to introduce a special project they've been developing over the last couple of months⏤Ceramic Mugs. These handcrafted mugs are cast from the same original bell molds that have been used to create our iconic #706 and #733 bells for over 60 years.