Mayan Backstrap Loom Workshop

Schedule

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Location

National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL

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Join us for an immersive two-day experience exploring the art, history, and cultural significance of the traditional Mayan backstrap loom.
About this Event

Join us for an immersive two-day experience exploring the art, history, and cultural significance of the traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Guided by master artisan and cultural leader Margarita López, participants will learn the foundations of this ancestral weaving technique while connecting with the stories, creativity, and living heritage behind every thread.

More than a workshop, this is an opportunity to engage with sustainable craftsmanship, and experience a tradition that has been preserved and passed down through generations.

Whether you are an artist, designer, textile enthusiast, educator, or simply curious to learn, this workshop welcomes all levels of experience.



What You Will Experience
Day 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Opening remarks and introductions

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Workshop Part 1 — History, meaning, and weaving compositions of the traditional backstrap loom in Mexico

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch (provided)

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Workshop Part 2 — Setting up the loom

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop Part 3 — Weaving practice


Day 2

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Workshop Part 4 — Weaving practice

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch (provided)

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Workshop Part 5 — Weaving practice

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop Part 6 — Closing reflections and final weaving session

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Únete a una experiencia inmersiva de dos días para explorar el arte, la historia y el significado cultural del tradicional telar de cintura maya. Guiados por la maestra artesana y líder cultural Margarita López, las personas participantes aprenderán las bases de esta técnica ancestral de tejido mientras conectan con la historia, la creatividad y la herencia viva que existe detrás de cada hilo.

Más que un taller, esta es una oportunidad para acercarse a la artesanía sostenible y vivir una tradición que ha sido preservada y transmitida de generación en generación.

Ya seas artista, diseñador(a), amante de los textiles, educador(a) o simplemente tengas curiosidad por aprender, este taller está abierto para todos los niveles de experiencia.



Lo que vivirás
Día 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bienvenida y presentación de participantes

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Taller Parte 1 — Historia, significado y composiciones del telar de cintura tradicional en México

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Comida (se proporcionará)

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Taller Parte 2 — Montaje del telar

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Receso

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Taller Parte 3 — Práctica de tejido


Día 2

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Taller Parte 4 — Práctica de tejido

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Comida (se proporcionará)

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM Taller Parte 5 — Práctica de tejido

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Receso

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Taller Parte 6 — Reflexiones de cierre y sesión final de tejido


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Where is it happening?

National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 156.57

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