Eight days learning wool weaving on a foot loom in Momostenango. Dates: March 5 to March 12, 2027.
Spend a week between Quetzaltenango (Xela) and Momostenango learning with Jun B'atz', the studio of Byron and his family of weavers. You will walk through the entire wool process: get to know the territory and its sheep, clean and spin the fiber, dye it naturally with plants, and finish by weaving your own piece on a foot loom. Between the study days, there is time for markets, scenery, and rest.
Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival and pickup at La Aurora Airport. Lunch in Tecpán on the way to Xela and welcome dinner.
Day 2 · Jun B'atz' studio in Momostenango. Raw wool-to-yarn spinning workshop and natural dyes workshop.
Day 3 · Visit to a mountain flock, Momostenango market, and introduction to the foot loom.
Day 4 · Day of inspiration in villages near Xela and an afternoon at the Fuentes Georginas hot springs.
Day 5 · Return to the studio. Design, color selection, and starting on the loom.
Day 6 · Full day of weaving.
Day 7 · Final weaving session, photos of the pieces in or around Xela, and farewell dinner.
Day 8 · Breakfast together and private transfer to Guatemala City airport.
What's Included
Seven nights of lodging in Quetzaltenango.
Daily private transport between Xela and Momostenango, and airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
Sessions at the Jun B'atz' studio, with a loom and all necessary weaving materials throughout the program.
Natural dyes workshop with our founder Mafer Hernández.
Visits to the markets of Momostenango and Salcajá, San Andrés Xecul, the COPAVIC blown-glass cooperative, and Almacén El Comercio, a yarn store open since 1937.
Fuentes Georginas hot springs.
Breakfasts and lunches on program days, welcome dinner, and farewell dinner.
Support, coordination, and translation from the GRACIA team.
Welcome bag.
What You Take With You
The piece you wove during the week, a natural dye sampler, and all the knowledge to apply in the future.
Not Included
International flights.
Dinners on free nights.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Personal purchases and alcoholic beverages.
Hotel nights outside of program dates.
With Whom Byron and his family of weavers at Jun B'atz', their studio in Momostenango. Weaving has been part of life in this region for generations, and today, fewer young people are continuing it. From their studio, they teach and collaborate to keep these techniques active. This program was born from a multi-year collaboration between GRACIA and the Jun B'atz' family.
Details
Dates: March 5 to March 12, 2027. Unique edition.
Group: 4 to 8 people.
Price per person: $1,950 USD in a shared room or $2,250 USD in a private room.
Language: English.
Lodging in Quetzaltenango. Momostenango is one hour away by car.
No prior weaving experience required.
Requires moderate physical activity: walking on uneven terrain, traveling on winding roads, and spending time at altitude.
Reserve your spot with a $300 USD deposit (or its equivalent in quetzales, Q2,310.00). After the deposit, we will send you instructions to pay the remainder, in a single payment or in installments.
The deposit is non-refundable. Dates cannot be changed after booking. All reservations are final sale.
