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For thousands of years, music and craftsmanship have been intertwined, serving as a powerful form of communication and self-expression. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll embark on a journey through time, exploring the ancient musical traditions of Central and South America while creating your own unique clay instrument. Reconnect with nature through the tactile experience of working with clay. Awaken your creativity by shaping and designing a traditional rattle. Experience the joy of sound and music-making, no matter your skill level. Guided by the expert instruction of teaching artist, Melissa Hyatt Foss, you’ll learn about the history and significance of these ancient instruments and craft your own functional clay rattle—a piece of history you can play! All materials, supplies, and firing are included, and no prior experience with clay, instruments, or music is necessary. Step into the past, create in the present, and leave with a one-of-a-kind musical treasure.

Born in Uruguay, guitarist Magdalena Duhagon has performed around the world and been hailed for her “refined expressiveness” and “the enchantment of her phrasing and transparent sound” (El Día). She holds a Master’s degree in Music in Guitar Performance and Pedagogy and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory and is a classical guitar professor at American University.