Backstrap Weaving with

Dona Lidia Tarton de Santos

One on one weaving lessons are

available at any time

either at Dona Lidia's home in a nearby

village or at your hotel

with or with

an accompanying tour

Exploring Indigenous Healing Techniques

The traditional healing systems we'll

learn about include local indigeous Mayan

practices, Qi Gong - an important modality

of Traditional Chinese Medicine

and the basics of

Ayurvedic Wellness, emphasizing food.

We ran this workshop in July of 2019 ...

It was fabulous ! .. will run again

Celebrate Waqxaqib B'atz

the Maya New Year

in the Tzolk'in

260 day ritual calendar

in Momostenango

Late October 2020

(if travel has opened up in Guatemala)

We ran this workshop in

January of 2020

and it was fabulous ..

can't wait
to go back !

March 2020

(cancelled due to Covid 19 - we will reschedule as soon as travel

safely opens to Guatemala)

Maya Culture in the Quiche through a

Spiritual and Textile Lens:

exploring the Ixil Triangle .. including

Santa Maria Nebaj, San Juan Cotzal

and Chajul San Gaspar

Mid September 2021

   Threads of Culture

Southwestern USA Textile Tour

(starts and ends in ABQ)

with Dr. Laurie Webster

(photo by Warren Capps)

*** December Festivals in Guatemala ***

Burning the Devil (December 7)

Immaculate Conception (December 8)

and Virgin de Guadalupe (December 12)

All feast days with fun processions

(and get out of the USA

during the madness and

consumerism of shopping for the holidays )

Support local artisans and buy in Guatemala instead !!

**** I know I know .. I've been saying Cuba and other locations for years...

However I finally got to Cuba this year, loved it and was working on setting that up .

However our world has changed regarding travel, so we'll have to see what happens.

**** Schedule subject to change

** Future workshops may reflect my long time interest in indigenous

spirituality
and healing practices,

which may include
dance and movement,

and volunteer/social justice work ....

Also, let me know what you are interested in.

I've offered more than one successful workshop because somebody said:

You know Liza, why don't you offer ........

** Total package price, including tuition, lodging in a lovely colonial style hotel, a hearty breakfast each morning, ground transportation and some pretty interesting cultural experiences varies for each workshop, but run from $2250 - $2695.

Please email Liza,
skype lizafourre or call me at
612-825-0747 for any questions or additional information.

Hope to see you soon in Guatemala !! Liza

Above images , unless otherwise noted,
by Liza Fourre

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