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Make Your Own Backstrap Loom in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Antigua's lush colonial gardens provide the perfect backdrop for a hands-on journey into the vibrant world of backstrap weaving. This intimate three-hour workshop invites you to connect with Guatemala's rich textile heritage through personal instruction from a master Kaqchikel Maya weaver.
- 🧵 Private Weaving Workshop: Enjoy a personalized experience as you create your own traditional backstrap loom, complete with all necessary materials provided.
- 🌼 Immerse yourself in the tranquil setting of our garden studio, just three blocks from Central Park, making it an ideal morning activity.
- 🎨 All materials are included, featuring colorful cotton threads, wooden rods, a belt, rope, and a canvas bag to carry your finished loom.
- 🍵 A light snack and refreshing drink will be served during the class, ensuring you stay energized as you weave.
- 📚 You'll receive a Backstrap Weaving Resources List in PDF form to continue your learning journey at home.
- 👩🏫 Benefit from one-on-one instruction tailored to your pace, honoring the traditional teaching methods of master weavers.
- 🗣️ Enhance your Spanish skills as you engage with your instructor; some teachers also speak beginner and intermediate English.
- 👶 Families are welcome, with provisions for infants and small children to join in comfortably.
- 🐾 Service animals are permitted, ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.
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Make Your Own Backstrap Loom in Antigua Guatemala
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- All materials to make your own loom (approx. 9" x 23") - cotton threads, wooden rods, belt, rope
- A light snack and drink
- Backstrap Weaving Resources List in PDF form
- A canvas bag to take home your loom
- One-on-one instruction from a master Kaqchikel Maya weaver (Spanish and English possible)
Meeting point
Our address is 1a Avenida Sur #4B in Antigua Guatemala. You can find us on Google Maps for directions. Please ring the bell and we'll open the gate to welcome you into our studio space! We're the only property around that opens up to a lush courtyard with a fountain.
Return details
Our address is 1a Avenida Sur #4B in Antigua Guatemala. You can find us on Google Maps for directions. Please ring the bell and we'll open the gate to welcome you into our studio space! We're the only property around that opens up to a lush courtyard with a fountain.
Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s rich weaving traditions during this private three-hour workshop with a Kaqchikel Maya master weaver. In the peaceful setting of our lush Antigua garden studio, you’ll create a traditional backstrap loom entirely by hand—all yours to take with you to continue weaving (approx. 9" x 23").
All materials are provided: cotton threads in a variety of colors, all wooden rods necessary for the loom, a belt, rope, and a canvas bag for carrying your finished loom. A light snack and refreshment are also included in the middle of the class. This is a private class, taught one-on-one just as the teachers themselves were taught.
Under your weaving teacher’s patient instruction, you’ll learn to warp on a traditional wooden warping board, forming the weaver’s cross and keeping the tension constant. After that, you'll learn how to setup the loom step by step. By the end of the session, your unique loom will be all ready for weaving.
We encourage participants to take this intimate opportunity to practice their Spanish as much as possible. Some of our teachers speak English (beginner and intermediate levels); please select the language preference when booking.
All materials are provided: cotton threads in a variety of colors, all wooden rods necessary for the loom, a belt, rope, and a canvas bag for carrying your finished loom. A light snack and refreshment are also included in the middle of the class. This is a private class, taught one-on-one just as the teachers themselves were taught.
Under your weaving teacher’s patient instruction, you’ll learn to warp on a traditional wooden warping board, forming the weaver’s cross and keeping the tension constant. After that, you'll learn how to setup the loom step by step. By the end of the session, your unique loom will be all ready for weaving.
We encourage participants to take this intimate opportunity to practice their Spanish as much as possible. Some of our teachers speak English (beginner and intermediate levels); please select the language preference when booking.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Make Your Own Backstrap Loom in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua, Central Highlands, Guatemala
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!