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.

This trip of 10-12 participants begins with dinner on January 4th and ends the evening of January 14th, our Guelaguetza celebration.

Most meals (breakfasts and dinners on free evenings are on your own), two nights in mountain cabins, tours and guides, transport, activities, and workshop fees are included. 

From August 7-15, we have a gorgeous four bedroom artist residence with rooftop terrace available for six participants (2 singles, 4 doubles) that is only a few blocks from Carolyn’s studio where our workshops and creative time will be spent. Fruit, yogurt, bread, and coffee will be available in the kitchen.

Gratuity for all meals and services are included. Alcohol during meals, souvenirs, and some optional activities are not included. Lodging is not included for local participants.

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

• $3000.00 USD Single Room with double bed (2 spots)
• $2600.00 USD Double Occupancy with Two Beds (4 spots)
• $2000.00 USD Local, No Accommodation (6 spots)

Lodging is not included for local participants, but we will provide a list of hotels in Xochimilco near our studio space to those interested. We do not provide accommodation the night of January 4th, but will provide a list of recommended hotels that are convenient for our early departure on January 5th.

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.

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

Apply today to join us this January! If you secure your spot with payment by September 30th, you'll enjoy a $100 discount on this embroidery experience.

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 schedule a call, answer questions and send payment info. We use Stripe as our payment processor.

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

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.