TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN
POTTERY WORKSHOP
UDU DRUM
by Frank Giorgini

Three-Day Workshop
July 12, 13 and 19, 2008

GIORGINI STUDIO
4425 County Route 67, Freehold, NY 12431
Tel: 518-634-2559 (or 1-800-UDU DRUM) Fax: 518-634-2559
www.udu.com or fgiorgini@mhcable.com

Explore the concepts and techniques underlying the construction and decoration of Nigerian pottery, while experiencing the actual forming of pots and drums by traditional hand building methods. African tribal design motifs and symbolism are discussed and utilized as surface decoration. Each participant completes several pots or UDU drums during this trans-cultural experience. The final day culminates in an outdoor primitive type firing, pot-luck meal, and musical drum jam session around an open fire in the evening.
ITINERARY (subject to change)

SATURDAY JULY 12
10 AM Orientation
11 AM Search and gathering of traditional tools and start of demonstration
12 PM Picnic lunch (bring food & drink or deli is nearby)
1 PM Slide presentation
1:30-5PM Hands on construction of pots and drums

SUNDAY JULY 13
10 AM-5 PM Continue work on pots and drums, picnic lunch same as Sat.

SATURDAY JULY 19
10 AM Outdoor primitive pit type firing of finished pots and drums
5 PM Pot Luck Dinner
Dusk Bonfire and Drum music jam session

NO PREVIOUS CLAY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED -- ALL LEVELS WELCOME
All clay and tools provided, but bring along your clay kit if you have one. Wear casual clothes; bring food, swimsuit, and towel. Local lodging or camping is available.
COST: $325.00 includes Tuition and Materials ($50.00 deposit required)