Hands-on Dyeing and Weaving Intensive Workshop Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this multiple day hands-on workshop in which you will be able to dye a range of natural colors from organic pigments, and then weave your own small piece to take home. We can arrange this experience … Read more
Josefina and Women in Weaving Join us for a morning with the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, the village known for it´s use of natural dyes in the weaving of gorgeous “tapetes” (rugs) and other linens. Las Mujeres que Tejen were the first group of women to organize in Teotitlán, so that their … Read more
Hands in Clay: Black Pottery Enjoy this new clay experience based in San Bartolo Coyotepec where you will learn the ancestral technique of working with the black clay that is typical of the region. Sandra will take us step by step through the process of making black clay pieces, and you will explore your creativity … Read more
Hands in Clay Hands in Clay: A Pottery Experience with Women Artisans in Atzompa There are few things more grounding and inspiring than creating art with your own hands—especially when that art begins with the earth itself. We’re thrilled to introduce our new Hands in Clay experience in Atzompa, Oaxaca, where you’ll join generations of … Read more
Alebrijes: Paint and Sip This is our original alebrije-painting experience, featuring our favorite dynamic alebrije family from the village of Tilcajete, where this artisan tradition has been handed down for several generations. Join us in learning about the history and culture of this iconic colorful art form. Alex, our fourth generation alebrije artist, will walk … Read more
Alebrijes: Mystical Art, History, Culture And Practice If you have experienced alebrijes with us in the past, this is the same format as our original alebrije-painting experience, which many guests return to time and time again. We have moved this experience out to Tilcajete though, so that you can learn about this artform from our … Read more
Folkloric Basket Painting with Azu Paint your own folkloric design on a locally-woven basket in Tlayudona with Azu! We are pleased to present another in our new series of collaborations with emerging Oaxacan women artists and crafters. These experiences are flexible and easy to arrange. The best part? If you’re a solo traveler and don’t … Read more
“Sarcina” Basket Weaving Our host, Lucia, from the Sierra Norte is heading down the mountain to receive you in Tlayudona for this conveniently-located “Miércoles de Manualidades” (Craft Wednesday) basket-weaving experience. She will bring all of the materials you need to weave a small basket, earrings, or a coaster out of “sarcina”, or the pine needles … Read more
Cycles and Celebrations Drink Walk Drink your way through the heart of Oaxaca. Support our local economy while experiencing Oaxaca’s best flavors! This experience will take you on a sensorial journey through four local women-owned businesses and will bring you the best that Oaxaca has to offer in coffee, artisan beer, mezcal, and hot chocolate. … Read more
Oaxacan Engraving Workshop with Ludwing Oaxacan Engraving Workshop with Ludwing Make your own prints (grabados) in Tlayudona with Ludwing! You can’t go more than a block or two in the city center without recognizing how important printmaking is to the local community. It has been a pilar of the popular art movement in Oaxaca, and … Read more