{"product_id":"weaving-together-telar-de-pie-en-momostenango","title":"Weaving Together: foot loom in Momostenango - March 5 to 12, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight days learning wool weaving on a foot loom in Momostenango. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates: March 5 to March 12, 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1 · Arrival and pickup at La Aurora Airport. Lunch in Tecpán on the way to Xela and welcome dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2 · Jun B'atz' studio in Momostenango. Raw wool-to-yarn spinning workshop and natural dyes workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 3 · Visit to a mountain flock, Momostenango market, and introduction to the foot loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 4 · Day of inspiration in villages near Xela and an afternoon at the Fuentes Georginas hot springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 5 · Return to the studio. Design, color selection, and starting on the loom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 6 · Full day of weaving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 7 · Final weaving session, photos of the pieces in or around Xela, and farewell dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDay 8 · Breakfast together and private transfer to Guatemala City airport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSeven nights of lodging in Quetzaltenango.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily private transport between Xela and Momostenango, and airport transfers upon arrival and departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSessions at the Jun B'atz' studio, with a loom and all necessary weaving materials throughout the program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural dyes workshop with our founder Mafer Hernández.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisits 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFuentes Georginas hot springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfasts and lunches on program days, welcome dinner, and farewell dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSupport, coordination, and translation from the GRACIA team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Take With You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe piece you wove during the week, a natural dye sampler, and all the knowledge to apply in the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDinners on free nights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (highly recommended).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal purchases and alcoholic beverages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHotel nights outside of program dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Whom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eByron 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDates: March 5 to March 12, 2027. Unique edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGroup: 4 to 8 people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrice per person: $1,950 USD in a shared room or $2,250 USD in a private room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLodging in Quetzaltenango. Momostenango is one hour away by car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo prior weaving experience required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRequires moderate physical activity: walking on uneven terrain, traveling on winding roads, and spending time at altitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deposit is non-refundable. Dates cannot be changed after booking. 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