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ARGENTINA here we come!!
Our inaugural tour to ARGENTINA…
Symbols in weaving, Argentina
ARGENTINA TEXTILES TOUR
with Gloria Loughman
Salta La Linda & the Calchaquí Valleys
1 – 15 March 2027
A textile lovers dream!
Explore the Province of Salta in the North West region of Argentina travelling through the Andes Mountains and parts of the old Inca trails. Salta ‘La Linda’ (the beautiful) is known for its rich culture, history and colonial architecture, and will be our base to travel in the region. We will pass through the rugged coloured peaks of the Calchaquí Valleys, the giant Cacti of Los Cardones National Park, see traditional adobe houses and learn about the pre-Incan and colonial history.
Meet traditional and contemporary textiles artisans working with the excellent fibres of the Llama and wild Vicuña as well as Chaguar plant fibre used by the indigenous Wichi tribal groups.
We will learn about the indigenous symbols used in traditional weaving and participate in some mini workshops with local artisans including traditional dyeing and embroidery.
Stay in a variety of boutique hotels, including historic colonial residences and a 17th century hacienda, where we will enjoy traditional food and the high altitude wines the region is known for. Learn how to make Empanadas!
On our way we will discover the James Turrell museum within the historic Bodega Colomé winery, the only museum dedicated to this world renowned artist and his installations that work with light and space to create artworks that challenge our ideas of perception.
Drawing inspiration from our cultural immersion, the final days of the tour will include a more intensive 2 day workshop with our guest artist to consolidate our ideas and create a memento of our journey together.