Shared experience is what brings a community together. Creating with our hands, learning new things, and enjoying time outdoors is good for the soul. This is what the Luna Zorro Studio experience is about - we love to bring people together to create memories. Discover our traditional weaving, natural plant dyes, and creative, hands-on classes and workshops taught by Maya artisans and local artists.
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FLOWER BUNDLE DYE
In the Introduction to Bundle Dyes Workshop, students will work with local flowers from the market and assist the instructor with preparing the fabric and materials to be dyed. Walking through the step by step process of collecting the flowers , dyeing, and drying. Each student will design a pattern using dry flowers, onion skins and plants to dye their apron and scrunchie.
Materials Included: One handwoven cotton Luna Zorro apron and one handwoven cotton Luna Zorro scrunchie (per student) to be used for dyeing.
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INTRODUCTION TO PLANT BASED DYES
In the Introduction to Natural Dyes Workshop, students will work with ingredients local to Guatemala. Students assist instructor with preparing natural dyes, dye vats, and handwoven textiles to be dyed. Walking through the step by step process of mordanting, dyeing, fixing, and drying. Each student will get to choose which color they will dye their bandana and scrunchie.
Materials Included: One handwoven cotton Luna Zorro apron and one handwoven cotton Luna Zorro scrunchie (per student) to be used for dyeing.
Workshops are available by appointment only.
