WARP members gathered in Oaxaca, Mexico in June 2017. Oaxacan weavers and dyers create textiles that stand out for their beauty, richness of style, and gorgeous color. Our time in Oaxaca was spent learning about and from these artisans, their families and communities, their history and culture, and the variety of techniques they use to dye yarns and weave cloth. We discussed WARP’s current work, and the organization’s future when the board presented the latest developments in our strategic plan.
WARP Members enjoyed two full days of presentations and discussions, plus terrific tours of some the best Mexican textile artists. The gathering was a culturally rich treat for everyone!
Join WARP member Stephanie Schneiderman of Tia Stephanie Tours for an unforgettable pre-meeting and/or post-meeting tour, as well as a separate 1-day natural dying workshop. Please book your selection directly with Tia Stephanie Tours. Check Stephanie’s website for the details, or call her at 1-734-769-7839. Photo below: A Mexican weaver creates beautiful deep blue cloth on her backstrap loom. Photo credit (c) Tia Stephanie Tours.
Join WARP member Eric Mindling of Traditions Mexico for an extraordinary pre-meeting and/or post-meeting tour. Please book your selection directly with Traditions Mexico. Click the pre-meeting or post-meeting tour links for more details, or call cell phone 951 216 2670 (Oaxaca during October-March), or 541 646 0496 (U.S. during April to October.) Photo above: This beautiful woman proudly models her Scarab Beetle Tree huipil in Eric Mindling’s book, Oaxacan Stories in Cloth. (c) Eric Mindling.
Join Norma Schafer of Oaxaca Cultural Navigator or one of her partners to enjoy one of 4 1-day workshops or activities! These 4 activities will be booked for you with WARP when you register for the meeting. Photo below: Rich deep colors made from cochineal, some overdyed with indigo, flavor this yarn in colors you can almost taste! Photo credit (c) Norma Schafer, Oaxaca Cultural Navigator.