10/27/2026
We have something exciting planned Halloween for you! Join us for Pinched Clay Instruments and Sound Hike on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Antinori Pottery Studio Hambidge, followed by a sound hike on Cove Trail at sunset.
This hands-on clay instrument-making workshop is led by ceramic artist Ife Williams; participants will explore the playful intersection of clay, form, and sound. Using traditional pinch-pot techniques, participants will transform simple balls of clay into unique handheld instruments, including flutes and rattles. Designed to encourage experimentation, curiosity, and creative expression, the workshop invites participants of all skill levels to discover how sculptural forms can become instruments for making music.
Through guided demonstrations and step-by-step instruction, participants will learn foundational hand-building techniques to shape, construct, and refine their clay instruments. Time will also be provided to embellish each creation through carving, texturing, and the addition of sculptural elements, allowing instruments to take on the character of animals, insects, or imaginative abstract forms. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between shape, touch, and sound while embracing the unexpected possibilities of working with clay.
Following the 90-minute workshop, participants will join Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams for a 60-minute sound hike, extending the experience beyond the studio and into the surrounding landscape. This guided listening experience invites participants to tune into the sounds of the natural world, discover new ways of listening, and consider the connections between handmade instruments, music, and the environment.
Our free Community Workshops are supported in part by the Lake Rabun Foundation.
