Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, holds profound significance in Oaxaca, Mexico. This vibrant celebration is a time to honor and remember those who have passed away. Families gather to create beautiful altars, filled with marigolds, papel picado, and favorite foods, to welcome and celebrate the spirits of their loved ones. In the … Read more
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. During this special seasonal experience, you will learn how to make your own black pottery skulls for the day of the dead celebration! Sandra will take … Read more
Step into the vibrant world of Arrazola, Oaxaca, where tradition and artistry come alive through the fascinating craft of Alebrijes. These colorful, fantastical wooden carvings are a hallmark of Oaxacan culture, bringing to life mythical creatures with intricate designs and vivid hues. We are excited to invite you to a special workshop where you’ll not … Read more
Make your own linoleum engraving and prints (grabado) for this Day of the Dead season in Tlayudona. What better medium to explore the axis between the living and the dead, light and dark, and positive & negative space than the art of engraving & printmaking? Learn about this art form in the context of this … Read more
Celebrate the Day of the Dead season by learning to make traditional Oaxacan dishes used as offerings on familial altars. Call your loved ones over from the other side with the rich aromas of mole tamales and the sweet scent of hot chocolate! Here’s the perfect opportunity to not only taste these Oaxacan delicacies but to make … Read more
Come spend the day with us in the beautiful campo of San Agustín Yatareni as we learn to make tortillas and salsa completely from scratch. This process, called “nixtamalización”, is just one of the ancestral culinary treasures that we tend to replace with mechanized processes in the bustle of the restaurant scene around the world. … Read more
Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this two 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. Join us and the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, … Read more
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 and develop new skills in … Read more
Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this two 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. Join us and the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, … Read more
Our dyeing host from Teotitlán, Doña Josefina from the women´s collective, is hosting this workshop in which you will be able to weave your own small piece to take home. Join us and the women´s weaving collective in Teotitlán del Valle, the village known for it´s use of natural dyes in the weaving of gorgeous … Read more