Tapestry Weaving Workshop
10-Day Workshop with Master Weaver Maximo Laura
Cusco – Peru
2025 Lima: July 8 – 17, 2025
2025 Cusco: Sept. 26 – Oct. 5, 2025
Come share with us a 10-day tapestry weaving workshop designed and taught by Maximo Laura for weavers of all levels of experience.
You will learn, hands-on, the process and techniques used by Maximo Laura in a unique learning environment, taught by the master himself.
LIMA WORKSHOP
LIMA WORKSHOP
Plan #1: US$ 1,700 (workshop)
Plan #2: US$ 2,200 (workshop + accommodation)
CUSCO WORKSHOP
CUSCO WORKSHOP
Plan #1: US$ 1,800 (workshop)
Plan #2: US$ 2,400 (workshop + accommodation)
Plan #3: US$ 4,080 (workshop + accommodation + tour)
DETAILS BELOW
MORE INFORMATION BELOW:
CUSCO – PERU
ABOUT MAXIMO LAURA
Maestro Maximo Laura is an internationally renowed textile artist known for his tapestry techniques and use of color.
He combines ancient traditions from the Andes with contemporary tapestry weaving, as well as his own textured techniques, to create tapestries that are vibrant in color and in textures.
He has been designated as one of Peru’s “Living Human Treasures”. This important award is given, following UNESCO guidelines, to an artist whose role is to preserve and elevate the culture of their homeland.
Throughout his 35+ years as a tapestry weaver, he has exhibited his work in more than 29 countries, winning many awards in an international and national level.
WILD FIBERS MAGAZINE
Obsessive…Feverish…Intense…Maximo Laura’s distinctive style provides a bold interpretation of Andean Art
HAND/EYE MAGAZINE
Maximo’s work represents a masterful continuity in Peru’s textile traditions. His work is a woven symbiosis of Ancient Andean Textiles, international influences, and something deeply personal. It’s art.
FIBER ARTS MAGAZINE
Complex tapestries intertwine Peruvian tradition and contemporary aesthetic.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This workshop is designed to adapt to the experience of each participant, as you will have the personal hand of Maximo Laura assisting the group during the workshop, along with three Master Weavers, Jim Laura, Richar Laura and Paola Laura.
It is open for beginners, intermediate and advanced weavers. Although it is not a requirement, we recommend participants to have basic previous experience on a loom, to be able to take more advantage of this workshop.
Maestro Laura and the Master Weavers will be with you throughout all of the workshop.
On the last day of the workshop, we will organize a special exhibition with all the completed pieces, sharing the last day with Maestro Laura and receiving your certificate for completion of the workshop. You will be able to take your piece with you at no additional cost!
During this workshop you will learn:
- Design: The process used by Maestro Laura to design his works, as well the considerations and challenges while designing and making cartoons in tapestry
- Technology: The technology involved in the design part of the process
- Color: How to prepare the colors and the technique to obtain optical effects and blend colors in materials
- Texture: How to use different techniques simultaneously on the weave
During this workshop you will learn 8 fundamental techniques, that with its variations, add up to 12 different techniques:
LEARN TO CREATE WITH FIBERS AND COLORS
WHERE
The workshop will take place in Cuzco – Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Specifically, the workshop will take place within the hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (also known as the Sacred Valley of Cusco or Sacred Valley of Urubamba), 1:30 hours away from the city of Cusco
We have decided to organize the workshop in Cuzco because it is a fascinating region to explore, especially if you are a textile lover! Cusco is the archeological capital of South America, with some of the most important ruins of the Inca empire and wonderful places to explore for textiles and folk art.
The itinerary also includes a guided City Tour of Cusco so you can get to know its beautiful streets, galleries, shops and cafes. We’ll show you Cusco’s artistic neighborhood, as well as our favorite spots to find art and textiles!
HOTEL & SURROUNDINGS
The workshop will take place in the conference room of the hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay in the Sacred Valley of Cusco.
In the surroundings of the hotel we can find a beautiful landscape with archaeological sites, fields, crops and the most special thing, an ancient Inca trail perfect for morning or afternoon walks.
Here you can see a video of the surroundings in 4K!
WORKSHOP ITINERARY
Day 1 (Set. 26, 2025): Arriving to Cusco
We will pick you up from the Cusco airport and take you to your accommodation in the Sacred Valley of Cusco.
Day 2 (Set. 27, 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 3 (Set. 28, 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 4 (Set. 29, 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 5 (Set. 30, 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 6 (Oct. 1, 2025): City Tour of Cusco
By this day we’ll all be acclimated to Cusco’s altitude, so we’ll be ready for a tour of Cusco city!
We’ll visit Maximo’s gallery/museum where he’ll show us his private collection of tapestries, to then go out and explore San Blas, Cusco’s artistic neighborhood.
Day 7 (Oct 2 – 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 8 (Oct 3 – 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Day 9 (Oct 4 – 2025): Full Day of Workshop (lunch included)
Finishing and cleaning process of your piece. Exibition of final works at the end of the day.
Day 10 (Oct 5 – 2025): Departure.
We will take you from your accommodation in Cusco to the airport for your departure.
WORKSHOP DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:30 am: Workshop
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Coffee Break
11:00 am – 12:00 am: Workshop
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Workshop
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Coffee Break
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Workshop
EXTENSION TOUR:
5For those interested in extending their stay in Cusco after the workshop, we’ve created a 5-day extention tour to explore our favorite sites in Cusco, including Machu Picchu and a hands-on natural dyes workshop!
You can review the full itinerary through the link below, but here’s a summary:
Full Itinerary: https://maximolaura.com/cusco-textile-tour/
- Tour – Day 1 (Oct 5 – 2025): Sacred Valley of the Incas & Pisaq
- Tour – Day 2 (Oct 6 – 2025): Sacred Valley & Aguas Calientes Town
- Tour – Day 3 (Oct 7 – 2025): Machu Picchu!
- Tour – Day 4 (Oct 8 – 2025): Natural Dyes Workshop
- Tour – Day 5 (Oct 9 – 2024): Departure. We will take you from your accommodation in Cusco to the airport for your departure.
PRICE
We have created 3 different plans, designed to be flexible to the desires of each participant, please find the details of each plan below.
The payments can be made online, with a debit or credit card, through a payment link that we provide, or it can be made through a bank wire transfer.
The payments are divided in three parts:
– An initial deposit of US$ 600 to reserve your spot, an interim payment and a final payment.
TAPESTRY WORKSHOP
Plan #1: US$ 1,800
(Tapestry Workshop)
This plan is design for those who would like to choose where to stay. There are people that have been to Cusco before and have their favorite spots, or others who would like to choose their hotel, so in this plan, each participant can coordinate their accommodation and walk to the workshop space in the morning.
The workshop will take place in the town of Yucay, in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Yucay is 5 minutes away from the city of Urubamba, which has a wide variety of hotels, from hostels to 3, 4 and 5 star hotels. If you wish to stay in the city of Urubamba, we will provide a private van that can pick up all students staying in Urubamba during the morning and return again in the afternoon. This daily transfer from Urubamba – Yucay – Urubamba has no additional cost.
To maximize learning and weaving time, the workshop also includes 7 lunches at the restaurant inside the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel
THIS PLAN INCLUDES
- Transportation to and from the Cusco airport upon arrival and departure
- City Tour of Cusco with a private, english speaking guide
- A total of 42 hours of weaving time
- 7 lunches at the Sonesta Hotel
- The use of a personal vertical loom and cartoon during the workshops
- The yarn required to weave your piece
- The final tapestry woven during the workshop
- Coffee and Tea breaks twice a day
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flight
- Accommodation for the time of the workshop
- Flight from Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima is not included, but if you would like us to help you coordinate them, let us know and we’ll be happy to assist you at no extra cost
- Personal transportation during your time in Peru
- Meals or snacks not specified in the itinerary
- Additional Insurance of any kind
WORKSHOP + ACCOMMODATION
Plan #2: US$ 2,400
This plan includes the workshop and your accommodation for 9 nights at the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel in Yucay (shared accommodation). Your accommodation also includes 9 buffett breakfasts.
This is a great option for those who would like to stay at the same hotel where the workshop will take place.
THIS PLAN INCLUDES
- Transportation to and from the Cusco airport upon arrival and departure
- 9 Nights at the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel (shared accommodation)
- 9 buffet breakfasts during your stay
- 7 lunches at the Sonesta Hotel
- City Tour of Cusco with a private, english speaking guide
- A total of 42 hours of weaving time
- The use of a personal vertical loom and cartoon during the workshops
- The yarn required to weave your piece
- The final tapestry woven during the workshop
- Coffee and Tea breaks twice a day
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flight
- Personal transportation during your time in Peru
- Flight from Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima is not included, but if you would like us to help you coordinate them, let us know and we’ll be happy to assist you at no extra cost.
- Meals or snacks not specified in the itinerary
- Additional Insurance of any kind
14 DAY EXPERIENCE: WORKSHOP + ACCOMMODATION + TOUR
Set 16 – Oct 9, 2025
Plan #3: US$ 4,080
This plan includes a total of 14 days and 13 nights.
After the tapestry weaving workshop, you will go on a 4 day adventure to visit Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the archeological sites of Pisaq, Moray and Ollantaytamb, an ancient Inca town. It also includes a day of hands-on natural dyes workshop with the ladies of the town of Chincheros, at the outskirts of Cusco!
Full Itinerary: https://maximolaura.com/cusco-textile-tour/
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 1 (Set 26): Arrival to Cusco
Day 2 (Set 27): Full Day of Workshop
Day 3 (Set 28): Full Day of Workshop
Day 4 (Set 29): Full Day of Workshop
Day 5 (Set 30): Full Day of Workshop
Day 6 (Oct 1): City Tour of Cusco
Day 7 (Oct 2): Full Day of Workshop
Day 8 (Oct 3): Full Day of Workshop
Day 9 (Oct 4): Full Day of Workshop
Day 10 (Oct 5): Pisaq Market and Pisaq Archeological Site
Day 11 (Oct 6):
– Sacred Valley Archaeological Sites
– Train ride to Aguas Calientes
– Overnight at Aguas Calientes
Day 12 (Oct 7): Visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Day 13 (Oct 8): Hands-on Natural Dyes Workshop
Day 14 (Oct 9): Departure
JOIN THIS WORKSHOP!
Complete the form below to sign-up for this workshop, we’ll get in touch via email for the following steps.
If you have any questions, please feel free to complete the form and fill in your questions, we will be happy to assist you. You can also email us directly at info@maximolaura.com
We look forward to meeting you in Cusco!