Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca
This is more than just a weaving workshop — it’s a full cultural immersion led by a native Zapotec artisan in the heart of Teotitlán del Valle. You will connect directly with a living tradition that has been passed down for generations.
We use only natural dyes and fibers, prepared by hand using ancestral methods. Guests are not just spectators — they actively participate in every step: from learning about local plants and insects used for color, to weaving their own piece on a traditional loom.
The experience also begins with a Zapotec cleansing ritual and includes a homemade meal, making it a warm and meaningful human exchange — not just a class, but a window into our way of life.
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Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca
Pickup included
What's included in Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)What to Expect During the Workshop Upon arrival, you will experience a traditional cleansing ceremony using herbs and copal to welcome positive energy. Afterwards, we will enjoy a Zapotec breakfast featuring yema bread, chocolate, and other local snacks. Next, we will introduce and discuss all the natural materials used in our weaving process, including the collection of plants and the use of carrizo (reed) to make the loom's tubes. Then, we will move on to washing the wool and threads, followed by the natural dyeing process using plants and insects. After a light meal, we will continue with the weaving, where you will create a small piece that you can take home as a unique souvenir of your experience.
Inclusions
- natural wool, natural dyes, cochineal, indigo etc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note that transportation is not automatically included in the experience. Travelers are welcome to arrive directly at our workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, and we will send the exact location after booking. If needed, we can arrange a meeting point in Oaxaca City (such as El Llano park or the baseball stadium), but transportation from the city to the workshop must be organized in advance and may require an extra fee. Feel free to contact us with any questions—we’re happy to help you plan your visit
Meeting / End Points
- To reach the workshop in Teotitla del Valle, it is located between Progreso Street and 2 de Abril, two block from the church an municipal market. From the church walk two blocks up, look for a wooden door shaped like an arch, that is the entrance to the workshop.
