THE TAOS ART SCHOOL
    

"We learned not only Navajo Weaving Techniques but also experienced some of the vibrant Navajo Culture through ceremonies & stories. Pearl is an engaging storyteller, and shares personal accounts of her life as well as traditional tales about Spider Woman"
NAVAJO WEAVING & CULTURE
2009
Tuition: $525, Materials Extra
Class Held at Ojo Caliente
Spa, lodging, seven days $785 - double occupancy
(single supplement $219)

 

YOUR CLASS EXPERIENCE

We begin with the all important warping for which Pearl supplies her own hand-spun yarn to ensure proper tension. Then the students are guided through the design stage. For beginning students this will be a block design, while advanced students will work with diagonals, or even a twill. The Navajo way is not to use a cartoon but rather to design right on the loom.

Class starts Sunday morning, and ends mid afternoon on Friday. Daily hours will be from 9 AM to 4 PM, with an hour off for lunch. Sunday is spent on the all-important warping. Students are divided up into pairs, together warping one loom in the morning and a second in the afternoon. This not only ensures each student has a properly warped loom to start work on Monday morning, but also means that the students' "hands" will retain the knowledge of how to do this important task.

Monday through Friday we weave. All techniques will be demonstrated first by Pearl, then done by each student under her encouraging supervision. All levels are welcome as each student is encouraged to work at his or her individual pace.


 

CLASS SUPPLIES

All materials may either be brought by the student or purchased directly from Pearl during class (Materials are not purchased through the school). The following is a list of materials needed. Please bring a firm pillow to sit on.

  1. NAVAJO LOOM, SMALL - Bring your own, or:
    - 1 week rental of simple loom, without tools: $35.
    - 1 week rental of simple loom, with tools: $45.
    - Make your own loom with directions from office.
  2. Warp set-up: $40 (includes : warp, edging cords (top & bottom ; 2 willow heddle
    sticks; 3 skeins of yarn; top & bottom beams to attach warps; & many yards of twine for binding.)
  3. You also may purchase hand made tools: Batten, wide, large - $15; small or narrow - $10
    Weaving comb - $15

Class Location
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
http://www.ojocalientespa.com/Spa_and_Waters/

Not included in housing fee:

  • There are many individual spa treatments you can order on your own: A variety of facials, sea weed wraps, and hot rock massage.
  • Lunch and dinner are ordered a la carte from the restaurant on your own schedule.

     We have chosen a very special setting for this class. Ojo Caliente is a unique spot on this earth where five natural mineral hot springs flow. It has been used since time immemorial by Native Americans. After a day of weaving there is nothing more delightful than a relaxing soak in the hot springs, followed by one of the many spa treatments available, such as massages or facials. Students are housed in the quaint hotel on location, complete with a healthy gourmet restaurant. Class is held in a light-filled yurt complete with tables and chairs.

     This ancient site offers many beautiful hiking trails and visits to Anasazi ruins. The setting is tranquil. The food is delicious. The stars at night will touch your soul.

Included in your housing fee:

  • Complete access to all public mineral pools, steam and sauna.
  • Private daily mineral bath, followed by signature Milagro Relaxation Wrap.
  • Complete breakfast each morning
  • One spa treatment included - 25 minute massage and Desert Dew Hand treatment.
  • Double occupancy

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TAOS ART SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 2588, TAOS, NEW MEXICO, 87571
http://taosartschool.org

 

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