POSTPONED: Field Trip – Chimayó Weaving Tour

Date: 2020-03-28 09:00:00 – 2020-03-28 18:00:00

This event has been postponed due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will reschedule this event when it is safe to do so.

Fee: $110 (members only, JOIN)
n Includes bus, lunch & talks
n Register at 505-242-1445 or mackensie@516arts.org

516 ARTS presents a private bus tour of the evolving weaving traditions of Chimayu00f3 in Northern New Mexico, with special guest Dr. Helen Lucero, an expert on Hispanic weaving and co-author of Chimayu00f3 Weaving: The Transformation of a Tradition. This is a unique opportunity to see, touch, and learn about the rich, long tradition of weaving in the region. Rio Grande weaving has been a treasured art form for over four centuries, and continues to thrive in Chimayo. The practice has been perfected and passed down from generation to generation, and the unique patterns created by the weavers are recognized all over the world.

Stops on the trip will include a visit to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Center In Alcalde to view Mark Winteru2019s collection of antique Rio Grande textiles, and some of the important contemporary studios in the area including Ortegau2019s Weaving shop, where nine generations of inventive weavers have been perfecting the tradition; and Centinela Traditional Arts, where Irvin and Lisa Trujillou2019s family studio brings together knowledge, tradition,and innovation.

The tour includes transportation from and to Albuquerque by coach, refreshments, and lunch at El Rancho de Chimayu00f3 Restaurant, a historical restaurant serving award-winning New Mexican food.
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n The tour departs from in front of the Albuquerque Museum at 9am. Please arrive at 8:45am to get your parking pass to leave your car in the museum parking lot for the day.

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