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Create art in one of the most inspiring art cities in the world! Oaxaca!
Create art in one of the most inspiring art cities in the world! Oaxaca!
Explore the unique diversity of crafts produced by talented local artisans. This program fully immerses you into the art scene and culture of Oaxaca from its origins to the most contemporary expressions. Meet local artists and find the inspiration to create your own pieces through fantastic workshops held by talented instructors. Take art classes every morning at the University of Oaxaca focusing on painting and drawing (Summer I: 30 hours, Summer II: 45 hours). Throughout the program, visit nearby villages to encounter the famous folk art communities. Meet with gifted artisans working with pottery, textiles, candles, and alebrijes. In most of these activities you will produce your own creative works of art.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
Jun 14 - Jun 28 (15 days) $2,995
Jun 28 - Jul 12 (15 days) $3,495
Jul 12 - Jul 26 (15 days) $3,495
Jun 14 - Jun 28 (15 days) $2,995
Jun 28 - Jul 12 (15 days) $3,495
Jul 12 - Jul 26 (15 days) $3,495
Program at a Glance
Program at a Glance
Ages: 14 - 18
Minimum Group Size: 4 participants
Maximum Group Size: 10 participants
Focus: Art workshops
Level of Spanish: A basic level is recommended
Accommodation: Homestay
Airport Code: OAX (Xoxocotlán International Airport)
Program Location: Oaxaca City
What's Included
What's Included
Room & Board | Onsite Directors | University Tuition | Art Workshops | Excursions | Cultural Activities | Airport Transfers | International Medical Insurance
Highlights
Highlights
Personalized and interactive art workshops unique to Oaxaca.
Visit neighboring indigenous villages to learn from local artisans about their time-honored crafts.
Daily fun cultural activities that bring to life the art and magic of Oaxaca.
Guided excursion to the Pre-Hispanic ruin of Monte Alban.
The food! Oaxaca cuisine is world-renowned.
Details
Details
Airport transfers (OAX) by a program director.
This program delivers participants hands-on learning experiences in a variety of art forms that are typical to Oaxaca and its surrounding region.
Live with a carefully selected homestay. Homemade meals are prepared in order to experience Oaxacan cuisine and cooking traditions. All houses have WiFi.
Begin with a tour of Oaxaca's numerous art galleries. Visit the renovated San Pablo Cultural Center and the Textile Museum.
Workshops begin with and introduction to printmaking techniques and traditions with local instructors.
In the skull painting workshop get acquainted with Day of the Dead and its artistic traditions.
Meet with local artisans and incorporate the city as the backdrop to the workshops and your artistic creations.
Enjoy a street art bike tour, a Latin dance class, and local art museum visits highlighting the modern and historic art styles of Oaxaca.
Travel to villages famous for folk art such as Ocotlan's pottery, Arrazola and San Martin Tilcajete's alebrijes, Etla's art center and paper making project, Teotitlan's weaving and natural dyeing traditions.
Exhibit your artistic creations at the farewell event.
typical day
typical day
Morning: Breakfast with your homestay and walk to your art workshop or to the University's art classes.
Midday: Enjoy lunch and siesta at your homestay.
Afternoon: Cultural activities and leisure time.
Evening: Dinner at homestay, relax, and get a good night's sleep.
Attend two or more Programs For a 5% discount
Attend two or more Programs For a 5% discount
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