Ephemeral Art

art is everywhere

creating a floral arrangement

nature as art

Sewing aprons

fair trade cooperative in Sololá

Working with expert sewers to produce aprons

Recycled Huipil Bird Ornaments

in the studio in Chichicastenango

measure twice, cut once!

owl prototypes

design modifications - creating birds of many feathers flocked together

Chichicastenango

Searching for new materials and techniques in the Central Market...

inspiration in the streets

"Canche," wood carver extraordinaire

The art of pom-poms

designs and materials

cotton thread and beads in many colors of the rainbow

working with artisans to combine techniques

festive colors

Cristobal shows us the first pom-pom ornaments

alternative techniques - elaborate and intricate beadwork on ornaments inspire new designs

more to come

Natural Dyes

searching for alternatives at Lema Association

the art of extracting dyes out of organic matter

hand-spinning fiber

Crochet Artisans

arriving from a mountain town called Santa María Visitación

work in progress

Lucia, the association's leader, exploring new techniques

creating new "florcitas" to use as decorative elements

mini crochet stockings

Repurposing tin cans

reviewing designs for angel ornaments

work in progress in Andres's studio in San Antonio Polopó

first prototypes

Creating a Nativity Set

wood carvers in Panajachel

work in progress

collaborating in painting techniques

wood's natural appeal

reviewing final prototypes

Moving south to Peru

Machu Picchu

rich culture and traditions

central Lima

many shades of green

coastal Lima

getting started in our workshop with artisans from Huanacayo, Ayacucho, and Lima

Counting Sheep

Hand-knitting a flock of sheep out of brightly colored yarn

Lucinda working out final details

Knitting stockings extra long...

knit stockings in progress

adding decorative pom-poms and appliqués

Hand-painted eggs

delicate brush strokes

to compliment the graceful shape of the egg

Carving Gourd Ornaments

it takes Reina talent and concentration...

to manipulate the art of gourd carving

feast of colors!