Home Collections Week-long courses in Antigua Guatemala Private Backstrap Weaving Week with Room (Mon- Fri / 1 - 2 pax)
A master weaver and student creating a backstrap loom on the warping board, carefully placing and arranging the threads.
Step into our fully equipped Garden Guest Room in Antigua Guatemala
A student beginning to weave brocade patterns on the loom she created herself, using bright, warm colored threads.
Enjoy our lush garden space
Colorful flowers over historical Antigua buildings
A cozy Studio Guest Room with a double bed, featuring a blue and white striped bedsheet, a desk, chair, and windows with a view of greenery outside.
A master weaver and student weaving in the garden on a backstrap loom the student created herself, featuring earth tones and warm orange threads.
A backstrap loom featuring brocade designs that the student began creating with the guidance of her teacher, using vibrant red threads.
Enjoy the beautiful cobblestone-lined streets of Antigua, with views of nearby volcanoes.
Rolls of handwoven fabric at the studio
Yellow walls of Antigua against the blue sky.
Private Backstrap Weaving Week with Room (Mon- Fri / 1 - 2 pax)
Private Backstrap Weaving Week with Room (Mon- Fri / 1 - 2 pax)
Private Backstrap Weaving Week with Room (Mon- Fri / 1 - 2 pax)
The Garden Guest Room comes with a full size bed, a desk and chair, lamps, and closet.

Private Backstrap Weaving Week with Room (Mon- Fri / 1 - 2 pax)

$750.00

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Come make our central studio in Antigua Guatemala your home and enjoy a private, one-on-one weaving experience. We’ll tailor a schedule just for you, offering immersive classes in our beautiful studio garden. Stay on-site in one of our two sweet guest rooms (Garden Room or Volcano Room), and enjoy the lush garden and shared spaces throughout the property. To arrange your stay and classes, please contact us first at hello@kakawdesigns.com to check availability. The price is per person.

What's included?

  • 1 Warping class (3 hours, one-on-one, including materials)
  • 2 Weaving classes (2 hours each, one-on-one)
  • Studio guest room stay from Monday to Friday (extra nights may be arranged for an additional fee, when possible)
  • Our Intermediate Supplementary Weft Brocade Guide in PDF form, with professional videos to remember the brocade stitches
  • Access to our studio garden, where you can continue weaving at your own pace
  • Access to our studio textile library, featuring publications on Guatemala and beyond
  • A 30-min pre-trip call with Kakaw studio team to help plan your trip to Guatemala
  • A physical copy of our Antigua Guide with all our favorite spots in town
  • Pre-trip assistance via email including our Packing List for Antigua
  • 20% off all products in our studio, plus extra local deals

 

Additional options: 

  • More classes in our studio (weaving, embroidery, pompom-making, cooking, etc.)
  • Airport transfers

We can also connect you with a trusted travel agency to help organize other aspects of your trip.

Compare the different backstrap weaving course options in this blog post.

Please note: Discount codes are not applicable for this experience. If a discount code is used, we will need to adjust your invoice accordingly. This is a non-refundable reservation.

For availability and to book your weaving experience, email us at hello@kakawdesigns.com.

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