14 and 15 June 2025 / Mexican backstrap loom masterclass

On the weekend of 14 and 15 June, TuYo Foundation is bringing Gabina Valentin López, an Amuzga weaver from Xochistlahuaca on Mexico's Costa Chica, to Saber Fazer to share her culture and craft production techniques.
On saturday afternoon and sunday, Gabi will lead a backstrap loom masterclass for those who want to learn this ancient technique. During the masterclass, she will teach you how to assemble the warp on a backstrap loom, weave the Amuzga symbolism, learn the meanings of each symbol and get to know some of the local plants used in natural dyeing processes.
At the end of the class, each student will take home the product of their work as well as their loom, which was handmade in Mexico by Gabi and her family. This class is suitable both for those who have no knowledge of weaving and for those who already have knowledge of other types of weaving.
The Masterclass will be taught in Spanish with translation by Inês Queirós.

Teacher: Gabina Valentín López and Inês Queirós;
Days: 14th and 15th June 2025 (Saturday and Sunday);
Schedule: 3-7pm (Saturday) and 9am-7pm (Sunday) / 12 hours in total;
Notes: The course includes all materials and the gift of a belt loom;