Introductory Mapuche Weaving Workshop

Schedule

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

La Peña Cultural Center | Berkeley, CA

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Bringing Mapuche weaving kimün (knowledge) to the Bay Area: FREE lecture + 3 hands-on workshops. All materials included!
About this Event
  • Esta pagina corresponde al Taller #1 de la serie. / This eventbrite page is for Workshop #1 only.
  • Los talleres serán bilingües (inglés/español) / Workshops will be bilingual (English/Spanish)

[ESPAÑOL]

La Comunidad Catrileo+Carrión, Caracol Collective y La Peña Cultural Center se unen para traer el *kimün* (conocimiento) del tejido mapuche al Área de la Bahía. Esta serie de talleres se centra en el *witral*: la práctica ancestral de tejido Mapuche proveniente de Chile y Argentina que transmite lenguaje, memoria y formas de vida ancestrales a través de generaciones.

Más que una simple confección textil, el *witral* es una práctica colectiva de tejer relaciones, fortaleciendo la empatía, el sentido de pertenencia y la comunidad a través de las diásporas. Dirigida por los tejedores mapuche Antonio Catrileo y Manuel Carrión, esta propuesta comparte un enfoque decolonial y de "dos espíritus" (*two-spirit*) hacia el tejido, honrando la tierra, a los ancestros y la diversidad de identidades de género. El *witral* se convierte así en un espacio de sanación, conexión e intercambio de saberes intergeneracionales.

Esta serie cuenta con el apoyo de la iniciativa cultural Caracol Collective —liderada por Natalia Neira—, la cual ofrece caminos hacia la sabiduría interior y ancestral a través del coaching y la revitalización cultural.


[ENGLISH]

Comunidad Catrileo+Carrión, Caracol Collective & La Peña come together to bring Mapuche weaving kimün (knowledge) to the Bay Area with a FREE lecture and a series of three hands-on weaving workshops –with all materials included!

This workshop series centers witral—the ancestral Mapuche weaving practice from Chile and Argentina that carries language, memory, and lifeways across generations. More than textile-making, witral is a collective practice of weaving relationships—strengthening empathy, belonging, and community across diasporas.

Led by Mapuche weavers Antonio Catrileo and Manuel Carrión, this offering shares a two-spirit, decolonial approach to weaving that honors land, ancestors, and the diversity of gender identities. Witral becomes a space for healing, connection, and intergenerational knowledge sharing.

This series is supported by the cultural initiative Caracol Collective, led by Natalia Neira, which offers pathways to inner and ancestral wisdom through coaching & cultural revitalization.


SESIONES / SESSIONS:

Encuentro Introductorio (Charla y Taller #`1) / Introductory Gathering (Lecture + Workshop #1) – Domingo 26 de abril de 2026 / Sunday, April 26, 2026

Un punto de entrada accesible para quienes sienten curiosidad por aprender, conectar y dar sus primeros pasos. / An accessible entry point for those curious to learn, connect, and begin.

  • Charla / Lecture: 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM | Gratis / FREE
  • Taller / Workshop: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | $10-50 | Materiales includos / All materials included.

Los participantes podrán / Participants will:

  • Aprender el contexto cultural e histórico del *witral* / Learn the cultural and historical context of witral
  • Interactuar con los textiles a través del tacto y la observación / Engage with textiles through touch and observation
  • Crear una cuerda tradicional como primera práctica manual / Create a traditional rope as a first hands-on practice

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Talleres de Aprendizaje Continuo (Taller #2 y #3 - cupo limitado) / Continued Learning Workshops (Workshops #2 and #3 - space is limited)

Fechas de continuación / Upcoming sessions:

  • Sábado, 23 de mayo de 2026 / Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM| $10-50 | Materiales includos / All materials included.
  • Sábado, 27 de junio de 2026 / Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | $10-50 | Materiales includos / All materials included.

IMPORTANTE : La inscripcíón para los proximos talleres se hará en persona en La Peña después del taller #1, el 26 de abril. Para reservar un cupo por adelantado, envía un mensaje a Natalia Neira, [email protected].

IMPORTANT: Registration for these two Continued Learning Workshops will happen onsite at La Peña on April 26th after Workshop #1. If you’d like to secure your spot in advance for these workshops, please email Natalia Neira at [email protected].

Cada taller tiene costo entre $10 - $50 / Each workshop is sliding scale: $10–$50

Para las comunidades indígenas, las comunidades de la diásopora y nuestros aliados / Open to Indigenous, diasporic communities, and allies.



Accessibility
  • La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space.
  • All-gender restrooms available

We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. For accessibility requests, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected]


Support La Peña!
  • Become a La Peña Member: Enjoy free entry to our monthly political education film series, plus and dance parties, rental discounts and more. Join here: Lapena.org/members
  • Make a one-time gift: Support our programs and keep La Peña thriving by donating here: Lapena.org/donate (donations are tax-deductible)
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