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| This creative arts tour, will focus on
clay sculpting and the manner practiced by Mexicos "artesanos" who live on
nearby ranchos. Participants will learn about the natural properties of clay earth and the
refining process practiced, and prepare their own clay objects for exhibit. |

Day 1
- 2 Buena Vista
Arrive in Los Cabos and motor coach
to Buena Vista. Transfer to Rancho Buena Vista Hotel (***) for seven nights stay.
Experience the diversity of Baja, rich in both land and sea; the desert a rival to the
endless stretch of white sandy beaches. Enjoy an evening with local "artesanos"
with clay objects, pictures, and video. Visit an "artesano" ranch workshop. Find
and dig out clay earth and learn about its natural properties and the refining
process. |

Day 3 - 6 Buena Vista
Process and refine clay at the
Rancho Buena Vista pottery workshop. Learn from a variety of objects from clay. Bisque
fire clay pieces. Learn about the chemistry of the different ways of firing pottery. Work
on designs for decorating pottery and decorate clay objects. Enjoy the leisure time for
relaxing by the pool, or at the beach, or participate in other activities. |
Day 7 Buena Vista
Work on your clay pottery in
the workshop. Help arrange
the pottery exhibit for a dinner reception for hotel guests
and members of the community. |
| Day 8
Depart to Los Cabos airport for return flight home.

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