Come hang with us and paint a beautiful alebrije! Oaxacan alebrijes are surreal dream-like wooden sculptures composed of elements of different animals and/or mythical creatures and painted with brilliant colors and patterns that require dedication, patience, and a keen attention to detail. As you’ve probably seen on the streets, the Oaxacan alebrije tends to take … Read more
Drink your way through the heart of Oaxaca. Support our local economy and four awesome women-owned businesses while experiencing Oaxaca’s best flavors! This experience will take you on a sensorial journey through four local food & drink shops and will bring you the best that Oaxaca has to offer in coffee, artisan beer, mezcal, and … Read more
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 you through each stage … Read more
In a 1996 article, a New York Times correspondent described Oaxaca as an “artistic epicenter,” noting that the city has gained an international reputation for the descriptors attributed to it– “cultural Mecca“, “land of creation”–and its representation as an authentic, multicolored place with its past remaining “alive within the present“. This external vision conceives us, … Read more
Enjoy this unique Oaxacan hat or basket-painting workshop in our new line of Tlayudona experiences with young women artists and artisans! Take home a gorgeous souvenir to commemorate your time in our colorful city. Azucena will guide you through the techniques of choosing colors and designs that are emblematic of Oaxaca. Let your creativity soar, … Read more
We are back in Tlayudona with Alex and our favorite alebrije-painting family from the village of Tilcajete for this workshop. This seasonal variation is oriented toward Day of the Dead, with special figures to paint in commemoration of the holiday. (We will also have typical alebrijes available for painting.) You´ll get the basics–color, design, and … Read more
We are back in Tlayudona with Alex and our favorite alebrije-painting family from the village of Tilcajete for this workshop. You´ll get the basics–color, design, and some anecdotal information about the process that transforms copal into a woodcarving. This experience will launch directly into the practical side of this craft as you paint your piece. … Read more