Ritual Rattle
Clay Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll turn two simple pinch pots into a one-of-a-kind ceramic rattle. You’ll make two matching forms, fill them with tiny bits of dried clay to create the sound, seal them together, and add a comfortable handle.
No experience needed! Pinch pots are one of the oldest and most accessible ways to work with clay, and your hands are the most important tools you’ll need.
What You’ll Learn
Pinch two matching pots: Learn how to create two forms with even walls that fit neatly together.
Build the rattle: Join the pots, add ceramic trimmings for sound, seal the seam, and pierce the clay so air can escape during firing.
Add a handle: Create a simple wraparound handle that feels secure and natural in your hand.
Make it your own: Play with texture, symbols, surface decoration, or even experiment with the shape.
The process is part puzzle, part experiment, and part magic. Every rattle will sound a little different depending on its shape, size, and what’s inside.
For those who want to go deeper, we’ll also explore the rattle as an instrument of intention that can be used for meditation, personal ritual, grounding, calling in energy, or letting go of what no longer serves us.
By the end, you’ll have a handmade ceramic rattle that is completely your own, with its own unique sound and character.
This rattle is intended for ritual or personal use and is not a children's toy.
Please Note:
*Long nails are not recommended for the pinch pot technique.
ROGUE OPTIONS:
Use the clay and tools provided to form and customize two small bowls or trinket dishes
VIBE:
Our cozy worktables provide the perfect setting to relax and get into your creative while enjoying a cup of tea.
FIRING AND PICK UP:
Once your piece is complete, choose your glaze option and leave it with us to fire. After a few weeks, return to pick up your finished piece. We work with mid-fire stoneware and your piece will be dishwasher and microwave-safe.
AGE:
This workshop is suitable for ages 14 to 100, minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
ACCESSIBILITY:
If you need any accessibility accommodations to participate in our workshops, please contact us in advance so we can best support you.
Registration and Attendance Policy:
To ensure a quality experience for all registered participants, our workshops are designed for those who have signed up in advance. Please note that extra guests are not permitted to attend or observe the workshop unless they have registered themselves. This includes children—our workshops cannot accommodate unregistered minors. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the integrity and focus of our sessions.
COST:
$48
**If you have multiple people in your party, please select the correct quantity on the next page to see which dates are available for that number of people.