//This is a private outdoor "pulsera" weaving class held at our studio garden in central Antigua. It is a great option for children, taught with a ratio of one teacher per 1-2 students. Depending on the teacher, Spanish, English, and Kaqchikel instruction are possible. Please send us a message via WhatsApp at +502 5191 1991 or email us at hello@kakawdesigns.com to coordinate the date and time. We typically prefer 9:30am-11:30am for best weather. We are located at 1a Avenida Sur #4B in Antigua Guatemala.//
We created this offering specifically with children in mind, but this bracelet-making class is perfect for anyone wanting an introduction to backstrap weaving with the ability to take home a small finished product -- your own handwoven bracelet! Enjoy a calm morning at our lush studio garden in central Antigua, explore a simplified version of traditional backstrap weaving, and craft a beautiful memento to take with you!
This two-hour class includes:
- Personalized instruction by a master Kaqchikel backstrap weaver, starting from warping all the way to braiding the ends of the bracelet
- All naturally-dyed cotton threads (prepared by our partners at Lake Atitlán) to make your own bracelet to take home. Participants can choose their colors for both warp and weft, get creative!
- A small snack and drink
The instructors are able to teach up to two students at a time.
We recommend morning instruction (9:30-11:30am) to avoid harsh sun and rain.
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Kids:
We welcome interested creative children from 6 years on for this bracelet-making experience! Please note that the parent or adult guardian will need to be responsible for a child's participation. It is possible to coordinate a morning with adults participating in a backstrap weaving class and children in this bracelet making class, side-by-side. Please let us know if you would like to make this happen.
Our workshop sign-ups and textile travel deposits are non-refundable and excluded from discount codes. More
details here.
Questions? Write to us via WhatsApp at +502 5191 1991 or email us at hello@kakawdesigns.com
