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The year was 2018. Linn Williams had just graduated and was contemplating the concept of a “real job.” That’s when Williams’ friend Carolin showed her an episode of “Homebuddies” featuring Arcosanti. Then living in Norway, Williams and her friend were immediately intrigued. Williams signed up to do a landscaping internship, while Carolin opted for the archives internship. “We both share

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Watch a short film by Ana Catalina Vaz 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 Arcosanti workshop alum Jaden Chavez. Read more about the silt-casting process on the Cosanti blog, including which bells – in our online store and galleries –

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This past summer’s Archives and Construction Workshop, organized by Education Manager Taylor Morgan, carried a strong theme of history, preservation, and revitalization. Both workshop teams centered their focus on some of the oldest structures within an area known as “Camp.” A Brief History of Camp Camp’s cube houses and iconic Octagon Community Space. (The Cosanti Foundation Archives) Soleri’s seminal work

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Arcosanti and Cosanti have been very busy in the last few months: We’ve launched a new tile-making class at Cosanti and Clay Pit-Firing Weekend at Arcosanti, we’ve started to fill our calendar with events including HATCH this month, and larger music festivals on the horizon (stay tuned for more details). Our construction/maintenance crew has revitalized our Sun and Sky Suites and are currently working on renovating Camp. Of course, a

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Arcosanti is one of three sites chosen to grow out Hopi corn and beans as part of Dr. Michael Kotutwa Johnson’s efforts to revitalize indigenous foodways, supported through a grant provided by The Rockefeller Foundation’s Climate Exploration Fund. In this short piece by Arcosanti resident Ana Catalina, Dr. Johnson talks about why the corn is planted as a community of

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It’s been a busy November and December, and we have a lot planned for 2024! Read a recap of our last two workshops of the year, watch a spontaneous workshopper performance from the top of the ceramics apse, learn about our olive trees/harvest, and our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops (new alumni discount!). All in our

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With the arrival of cooling temperatures comes a rise in programming within the Cosanti Foundation. This year our annual bronze sale is featuring limited edition ceramic tiles, our schedule for the next few months of hands-on workshops is now available, and our performing arts spaces are being activated by Laark Productions! All in our October Newsletter, out now! To subscribe

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Channel 3 AZ News payed our Farm-to-Table workshop program a visit! Click here to watch as they explore our Terrace Garden, High-Tunnel Greenhouse and interview our Assistant Agriculture Manager, Walker Simpson (pictured above), Educational Manager, Taylor Morgan, and new workshopper, Jaden Chavez. Interested in our hands-on workshop programs? Click here to explore what we’re offering in the upcoming months!

There is so much to look forward to this fall! Our Annual Bronze sale is coming up fast, we have exciting performances and workshops happening all throughout the season, and check in on our blog to see what we have been up to! All in our September Newsletter, out now! To subscribe to our email list and receive future newsletters go

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Arcosanti has a bounty of Mesquite growing on our property. For many years residents tapped into this local food source through the celebration of an annual harvest followed by a mesquite pancake breakfast. This effort was led by alumni Colleen Reckow, who engaged the whole community for this annual event. This year, Ana Vazquez adopted this practice as part of

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