Miriam Campos is a 3rd generation embroidery artist from San Antonino Castil­lo Velasco in Oaxaca. She and her family are known for their signature designs and colorful floral embroidery used in their traditional clothing. Miriam's mother Reyna Cornelio, grandmother Virginia Sanchez, and all her aunts are established designers and embroiderers. Miriam has exhibited in museums nationally and internationally including the Rufino Tamayo Museum in Oaxaca, Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, New York Botanical Garden, and the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

Carolyn Kallenborn, Professor Emerita from the University of Wisconsin, is an internationally acclaimed artist working with textiles, film, installation, and community projects. She has 25 years of university teaching experience, leading students in collaboration and developing a personal creative practice. She has traveled extensively to research traditional and contemporary textiles and artisan projects. Kallenborn has been teaching, learning, and collaborating with artisans in Oaxaca since 2004. She has been a cultural, artistic, and technical guide for students, interns, academics, artists, and artisans. Through exhibitions and her documentary films Woven Lives and La Vida y Los Muertos, she helped introduce Oaxacan artisans to the international art community. 

Over several trips to Oaxaca, my husband and I have cultivated rich relationships with the land, people, culture, & cuisine of Oaxaca. Our passions have evolved into a business, Traveling Traders Bazaar, which offers hands-on, immersive tours into this fascinating region of the world.  Deeply curious, appreciative of cultural differences and interpersonal engagement, we believe that by experiencing different cultures, we gain a greater understanding of the world, our place in it, and the better future that we can build together. It's in this spirit that we share the Oaxaca that we know & love with you.

From June 9-19, 2023, we will be staying in a private residence in the colorful neighborhood of Jalatlaco with a private roof terrace with a kitchen and coffee shop in the lobby. There is a mix of single and double rooms with shared bathrooms.

We'll have continental breakfast and coffee on the roof in the morning before we start on each day’s journey.

All meals (except lunch on three studio days), lodging, tours, transport, activities, and workshop fees are included.  Alcohol during meals, souvenirs, and some optional activities are not included. ​Lodging is not included for local participants.

[THE FLIGHT TO OAXACA and ground transportation ($15 each way) to & from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Oaxaca City is not included. Please make travel arrangements to be able to join us in Oaxaca for dinner on Friday, June 9th.

The price of this 10 day/ 11 night trip per person* :

• $2600.00 USD Single Occupancy (4 rooms each with 1 double bed); Shared Bed option, get $450 off each. 
• $2300.00 USD Double Occupancy (2 rooms with 2 double beds)
• $1750.00 USD Local, No Accomodation (limited availability)

Single occupancy means your own room with one single bed.

Double occupancy means two beds in one room each with their own bed.

Shared Bed means two participants sign up together to share a room with one double bed. 

Local means you live locally and do not need accommodations.

Payments for the trip shall be made in full, and include the NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $500 so we can reserve accommodations, transportation and artisan workshops.

*$750 Partner Option (limited availability) - Bring your spouse and partner along to stay and join us for breakfast and in-town group dinners.

Refunds for cancellations will be returned on the following schedule:

• 120+ days before the start of the trip, 80% refund (total minus deposit);
• 90-120 days before, 60% refund (total minus $1000);
• 60-90 days before, 40% refund (total minus $1500);
• 30-60 days before, 20% refund (total minus $2000);
• 30 days before, no refund available

INTERESTED? CLICK HERE to fill out our QUESTIONNAIRE!! 

We review each application to get to know each participant and give us insight to create the best experience for each group. Once we've reviewed your application, we'll reach out ASAP to provide more information and discuss next steps.

 
We will fill the trip in the order of payments received.

APPLY TODAY if you are interested and get your spot on the list.

Early Bird Discount

Sign up and send payment before April 15 & SAVE $100!!

Payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. Please send an e-mail to kim@travelingtradersbazaar.com an email to explore this option.