"The Day of the Dead is an ancient Aztec celebration of death, the bitter-sweet companion to life" (Luis San Vicencete, The Festival of Bones).  Students will learn about the history and traditions of this holiday, while building "sugar skulls" to honor the dead & celebrate life.  Participants will hand build the skulls from black and white clay bodies.  The skulls will then be carved, stamped, glazed, and otherwise adorned.  Suzanne Edds is a ceramic sculptor from Louisville, KY.  She has a BFA with an emphasis in clay and has exhibited her clay work locally and nationally.  Edds' work will be featured in the KMAC gallery shop during the Day of the Dead holiday celebrations.  NO previous art or clay experience necessary for this workshop. Mexican Hot Chocolate Provided!