Natural Dye Workshop
Pucamarca, Peru
Aula is proud to partner with the master weavers and dyers from Pumaq Wasin to offer an intimate day of immersion in natural plant dyes and traditional dyeing techniques, set against the stunning backdrop of the Peruvian Andes and the Laguna Piuray.
Nestled in a small town on the banks of lake Piuray and set against the dramatic peaks of the Peruvian Andes, the Pumaq Wasin workshop is dedicated to teaching guests about plant dyes using materials and techniques practiced in the Cusco region for thousands of years.
To participate in the community’s traditions and give thanks for the plants and fibers that make the workshop possible, the weavers have invited Aula guests to participate in a short offering to the spirit of Laguna Piuray, honoring the lake’s female spirit and led by the women themselves.
Come spend the day with the Pumaq Wasin natural dye experts, learning from the masters about the local dye plants, processing them according to traditional local practices and creating a range of all-natural, vibrant dyes.
Details & Inclusions
Workshop duration, including roundtrip transportation and lunch: half day (approx. 4 hours)
Minimum occupancy: 2 guests
The workshop will be lead by the Pumaq Wasin team of natural dye experts, accompanied by an Aula Artesana guide who will translate and facilitate the experience.
Open to all ages and all levels! Please let us know if you will be traveling with a child.
Includes:
3-4 hour natural dyeing workshop hosted by Pichinku
Weaving and spinning demonstration
All dye materials
Yarn to dye and take home with you + feel free to bring a little something of yours for the dye pot (cotton or wool)
Homemade lunch shared with the artisans
Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Cusco
*Please let us know if you require transportation to or from somewhere other than Cusco city
Pricing & Cancellation
Pricing varies on group size:
2 Guests
$170 per person
3-5 Guests
$150 per person
6+ Guests
$130 per person
We request the full balance of the workshop be paid upon reservation, including a 30% non-refundable deposit. Please review our Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
All cancellations must be communicated to workshops@aulaartesana.com as soon as possible.
Cancellations made more than 1 week in advance of the reservation date will be refunded in full, excluding the 30% deposit and any banking or deposit fees
Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance of the reservation will be subject to a 15% charge of the total workshop cost
Cancellations made less than 3 days in advance of the reservation will not be eligible for reimbursement