Duration: Full-day (6 Hours)
Fit for: 8+ (No prior experience required)
Minimum participants to open: 2
Important:
• Book at least two full days in advance.
• Fill out the form now to check availability and secure your spot.
What to Expect?
Step into the world of Andean spinning and discover the ancestral technique behind every woven masterpiece. Guided by master weavers from highland communities, you’ll learn to transform raw alpaca fiber into thread using a pushka — the traditional Andean drop spindle. This hands-on experience starts with the basics and adapts as you build confidence and rhythm.
Why Participate?
• Learn directly from Andean master weavers.
• Experience the meditative process of hand spinning.
• Support CTTC’s mission to empower over 600 weaving families while crafting your own thread.
Who Should Join?
• Adults and children 8+ with no prior experience. The workshop adapts to your skill level and grows in complexity as you practice.
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• Expert guidance from a master weaver from a High-Andean community
• History and traditions of Peruvian textiles (informational packet)
• Step-by-step instructions for spinning
• A drop spindle
• Sheep fiber
• Alpaca fiber
• Tea or coffee to enjoy during your experience
• 10% OFF in-store purchases (Cannot be combined with other discounts)
• Lunch
1. Where are CTTC workshops held?
All our workshops take place at our main location: Av. El Sol 603, Cusco, Peru, inside the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco Museum and Store.
2. Will my instructor speak English?
Instructors speak Quechua and Spanish, with limited English. The workshop is visual and hands-on, with step-by-step demonstrations, supported by English instruction packets. Most participants find communication easy and enjoy the cultural connection.
3. I’m a total beginner—are these workshops for me?
Absolutely. No prior experience is needed for our workshops. We're here to guide you from the very beginning!
4. Are the workshops suitable for children?
Yes, our workshops are designed for ages 8+ and are suitable for all skill levels.
5. How do I reserve a workshop?
To reserve your workshop, please fill out here the Workshop Registration Request Form. Submitting the form is a request, not a confirmed booking. Your workshop will be confirmed once payment is received.
6. When do I pay for my workshop?
To secure your spot, payment is required at least two days before your workshop. We will send a payment link for debit or credit card transactions. Alternatively, you can pay in cash (Soles or USD) at our store on Av. Sol 603, Cusco.
7. Do you offer student discounts?
Yes, we offer a 5% discount to enrolled students. Please present your student ID at the time of payment.
8. Do you offer workshops for groups larger than 4 people?
Yes, we offer group workshops for larger parties. Please reach out to us at education.cttccusco@gmail.com or education@cttccusco.com to arrange your group session.
CTTC is dedicated to the recovery and revitalization of ancestral textile techniques and traditions.The knowledge of ancestral textiles is an art inherited through several generations. A child learns textile practices from parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. Providing motivation to continue to cherish these practices as he or she grows and ensuring a higher and sustainable quality of life through these practices is essential.
You can also empower and support traditional weavers through donations, purchases, and ethical tourism. Let´s keep the sustainable practice of ancestral textiles alive.