March Subscribers Prize Drawing–ceramic flute by Meadowlark Flutes!
Congratulations to Charles Koci, the winner of this months drawing!
This months subscribers prize has been donated by John Kulias of Meadowlark Flutes. John specializes in creating his beautiful flutes from clay, and using the ancient technique of pit firing them to make them into unique works of visual art that look as good as they sound! You have to see and hear these flutes to believe them–totally amazing.
John explains: “The process begins by creating the shape of the flute and finding its voice. Once the flute is kiln-fired and tuned for a second time, it is then pit fired to attain its earthy colors. The pit firing process is one that is done in a large, outdoor open pit. This fire gives the flutes their color by infusing gases from organic materials being ignited in the fire. Using this process, no two flutes will ever look the same! Another feature of a ceramic flute is they will never have issues with “wet-out”. The clay absorbs the moisture from the breath. They can be played outdoors in widely varying temperatures and never have “wet-out” be an issue. There is no special care required except to give them lots of playing time and enjoyment.”
This flute is in the key of high B. Would you like to see some more pics and hears some sound samples? Just click HERE to go to the Meadowlark Flutes web site.
The prize drawing is open to all subscribers. Not a subscriber? Learn how you can participate in the drawing and support the Flute Portal at the same time! Click HERE for more information.
