//This is a non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot for the Weaving & Culture trip happening during Semana Santa, April 12 - 20, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Mari at mari@kakawdesigns.com. Registration deadline is December 15th, 2024. Not applicable for store discounts (we will correct the discount in your second invoice).//
Join us for the world-famous Holy Week festivities in our home town of Antigua Guatemala! We are overjoyed to be able to share this colorful week with you. Let's explore Guatemalan textile traditions, spend quality time weaving in our studio garden, and explore Antigua together. We'll visit local artisan markets, share with you our favorite restaurants and spots around town, and of course, take a look at the awe-inspiring fresh "alfombras" or carpets made in the streets with colored sawdust, fresh flowers, vegetables, and fruits. This is our favorite part of Semana Santa every year, hands-down!
Mornings are filled with group workshops and tours, afternoons are free for exploring the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City on your own (don't worry, we'll give you plenty of suggestions for places to visit!). Come learn from our partner master makers in a safe small-group setting, with workshops held in our open-air courtyard and other outdoor areas. This is a great option for the independently-minded traveler who enjoys taking some time on their own to explore and take it all in.
This is a small-group offer with backstrap weaving instruction ratio 2 students per 1 master weaver.
Total $2075 per person in a single room / $1700 in a shared double room when signing up with a friend.
The remaining payment will be due on when the minimum is met for this itinerary, or after the deadline to sign-up. More information to follow upon registration via email, including participant forms for you to fill out.
What's included?
- 8 nights at our favorite hotel in central Antigua
- 7 morning activities together (workshops, talks, tours and visits around town including 1-2 museums)
- All materials for creating your own backstrap loom to take home with you
- 3 mornings of backstrap weaving instruction with maximum ratio 2 students per master weaver teacher. Kakaw staff to help facilitate and translate when necessary
- Kakaw staff to guide through our home town to share our favorite aspects of this spectacular week
- Trip communication and facilitation to prepare for this international adventure (packing list, customs form, pre-trip Zoom call)
- 2 group meals together, with other optional meals together
- Transport to and from the Aurora Airport in Guatemala City and our hotel in Antigua
- Kakaw's printed Antigua Guide full of our favorite locations around town for you to explore
Add extra classes:
Let us know if you'd like to stay after Semana Santa to continue weaving or more.
Trip Cancellation Policy
If the trip is canceled by the participant:
- Up to two months to the start date of the itinerary: full amount in credit form for future travel with Kakaw Designs to be used within 365 days of the original trip dates, minus the non-refundable deposit.
- Less than two months to the start of the itinerary: 50% trip cost in credit form for future travel with Kakaw Designs to be used within 365 days of the original trip dates, minus the deposit.
- Less than one month to the start of the itinerary: no refund or credit.
- Delay in joining the group for any reason: no refund or credit for missed time in Guatemala.
- Early return home or disruption of travel with the group for any reason, including missed meals or group activities: no refund or credit and traveler is responsible for any extra expenses incurred (transportation, etc.).
*Min 4 pax / Max 6 pax workshop participants
*Reserve your spot with a non-refundable $350 deposit.
*COVID-19 vaccination required to participate.
Interested? Have questions? Let us know by emailing hello@kakawdesigns.com
