NEW MEXICO FIBER ARTS TOUR September 30 October 10, 2018 Revised December 26, 2017 DAY ONE Sunday, September 30, 2018 Bienvenidos, or welcome, to the Land of Enchantment! Transfer on your own to the conveniently located Marriott Uptown. Numerous transportation options are available at the ABQ Airport: CLS Transportation (877-311-2257); Yellow Cab (505-247-8888), Green Cab (505-243-6800). Uber is also available in Albuquerque. There will be a hosted dinner at the hotel this evening. Meals included: D DAY TWO Monday, October 1, 2018 Check out of your hotel after breakfast and head north to Santa Fe along the historic Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, which links Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico. You will drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, whose mines once yielded gold, silver, lead, zinc, and turquoise. First stop is the studio of fiber artist Robin Pascal and Perfect Buttons. Robin has been dyeing her own fiber and yarn since she began weaving and spinning. When she could not find buttons worthy of her handwoven garments, she created Perfect Buttons (oneof-a-kind dichroic glass buttons). Robin sells her handwovens, handpainted yarn, and fiber, and handspun yarns at shows around New Mexico. Continue along the Turquoise Trail to Madrid for lunch on your own. Arrive in Santa Fe and check into your conveniently located hotel off the historic Plaza. Enjoy a hosted dinner at the Rio Chama Steakhouse located within walking distance of the hotel. We have arranged for a local textile artist speaker to speak to the group during dinner. Meals included: D
DAY THREE Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Your first stop today is Santa Clara Pueblo. The pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, and the people are from the Tewa ethnic group of Native Americans who speak the Tewa language. The pueblo is on the Rio Grande, between Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo) to the north and San Ildefonso Pueblo to the south. Santa Clara Pueblo is famous for producing hand-crafted pottery, specifically blackware and redware with deep engravings. The pueblo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. Deemed sacred by indigenous Native Americans of Northern New Mexico, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs has been a gathering place and a source of healing for hundreds, even thousands of years. Rejuvenate in the legendary waters. Admission includes access to the public mineral pools, mud pool, and steam and sauna. Hiking, yoga, and other activities are available at extra charge. The Springs property consists of 1,100 acres and is adjoined to thousands of acres of national forest and public land. The diverse landscape ranges from the lush river valley to stunning high desert mesas all of which contain numerous hiking and biking trails for those who bring their mountain bikes. The hilltop trail (self guided) to the ancient Posi Pueblo introduces you to the rich heritage of Northern New Mexico. Spa services include private water therapy (mineral pools and soaking tubs), therapeutic massage and body work, Ojo skin care therapy, and restorative body therapies. You may visit the Ojo Caliente Springs website for more information: www.ojocaliente.ojospa.com. Optional services may be booked one month prior to date; call 1 800 222-9162 to schedule optional services. Lunch is available at the café at Ojo Caliente. Return to Santa Fe with a stop for dinner at Gabriel s in Cuyamungue. included: B, D Meals DAY FOUR Wednesday, October 3, 208 Today is devoted to the fabulous Española Valley Fiber Arts Center. The Española Valley Fiber Arts Center has a two-fold mission: to provide learning opportunities in the fiber arts for people of all ages and backgrounds, and to provide entrepreneurial training and economic opportunities for fiber artists. The staff at EVFAC has designed a special program just for our group for the day. We will break into three groups for this (please indicate your preference on registration form workshops will fill first come first serve) Group 1 Full Day FRAME LOOM WEAVING with April Jouse Enjoy the simple creativity of weaving on a frame loom. Students will choose their colors and materials; and plan their own small weaving. We will cover basic and contemporary weaving techniques including warping, the issue of selvedge, knots and fringe, ways to use different materials, color play and finishing for your piece. All materials will be provided including warp and weft materials to use on a 14" x 18" frame loom, and weaving accessories. April Jouse graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA. Her emphasis was in the Fiber and Material Studies
department where she focused on weaving, dyeing, sculptural crocheting, embroidery and printing. Upon moving to Santa Fe, she came on board at EVFAC as the Education Coordinator and is currently the Director of Operations. Group 2 Morning NATURAL DYES ON WOOL with Dain Daller Learn how to dye wool and other protein fibers naturally! In this workshop students will learn how to mordant and dye wool fiber using local materials such as cota, chamisa and snakeweed; and, if there s time, some non-local dyes, such as cochineal, cutch and logwood. Dain Daller is an artist and weaver. When Dain took a weaving class at the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center, his lifelong interest in clothing, fashion and textiles found its true voice in weaving cloth and garments from yarn. Although hand woven items are all unique, Dain is always looking for new techniques and combinations in hand dying, weaving and felting. Group 2 Afternoon COLCHA EMBROIDERY with Julia Gomez Colcha embroidery is a traditional Spanish colonial folk art, originally used for decorative bed coverings, and wall hangings. The story of colcha in New Mexico begins in the 16th C. with the introduction of the churro sheep. Colcha flourished among the Hispanic women in the colonial settlements of 1700-1800. Its free-form and flowing stitch was perfect for both fine detail and large motifs. In this workshop you will learn the historical Colcha embroidery technique as practiced by colonial settlers, using wool on linen. Julia Gomez is an award winning Spanish colonial colcha embroidery artist. She uses homespun yarn and natural dyes for her embroidery, the same methods that the Spanish settlers of northern New Mexico used in colonial times. She is one of the few artists who spins Churro wool and weaves Sabanilla. Sabanilla is a textile made during the colonial period in this far northern province of New Spain. It is the background fabric for the embroidery. Julia has been doing colcha embroidery for 30 years. Group 3 Morning COLCHA EMBROIDERY with Julia Gomez Group 3 Afternoon NATURAL DYES ON WOOL with Dain Daller Return to Santa Fe and the remainder of the day at leisure; dinner on your own. Meals included: B DAY FIVE Thursday, October 4, 2018 Today you will visit one of Santa Fe s outstanding cultural landmarks, the Museum of International Folk Art. Set in the foothills of northern New Mexico s spectacular Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Museum maintains the world s largest collection of folk art, including ethnic costumes, masks, textiles, and toys from more than 100 countries. Founded in 1953 by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the Museum s collection today includes more than 125,000 artifacts displayed in three distinct wings. The Girard Wing s popular permanent exhibition, Multiple Visions: A Common Bond, showcases folk art, popular art, and toys from around the world. The Hispanic Heritage Wing houses the largest collection of Spanish Colonial and Hispanic folk art in the world, and the Neutrogena
Wing is devoted to an extraordinary collection of textiles and objects. Attendees will experience a behind-the-scene tour lead by a museum curator. Lunch is on your own at Museum Hill Café. While on Museum Hill you will also visit the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Founded in 1937, it is New Mexico s oldest non-profit, independent museum, offering unique exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art. It is home to the most comprehensive collection of Navajo and Pueblo jewelry in the world. NOTE: a mini coach will transfer the group to Museum Hill. Return will be on your own using Santa Fe Trails bus Route M (departures every hour at 2:43 PM, 3:43 PM, 4:43 PM and 5:43 PM). Uber is also available in Santa Fe. The remainder of the day at leisure; dinner on your own. Meals included: B DAY SIX Friday, October 5, 2018 Today is a free day to enjoy Santa Fe on your own. At 5:00 PM Battenkill Fibers has arranged for a behind-the-scenes shopping and cocktail reception at Tutto Santa Fe, located at 333 Montezuma Avenue. This is.3 miles [six minute walk] from the Hilton Santa Fe. There is no coach service today. Your guide will escort those who wish to walk and assist with other means of transportation. Meals included: B DAY SEVEN Saturday, October 6, 2018 After hotel check out you head north to the seventeenth-century village of Chimayo. There is no better place in the state to experience the ecclesiastical history, architecture, and art of these settlers than Chimayo. Its most famous landmark is a venerable religious shrine, the Santuario de Chimayo. This beautiful adobe chapel with twin bell towers was erected in 1816 by Don Bernardo de Abeyta over earth that is said to have miraculous healing qualities, that for centuries attracted ancient Indians and then Hispano settlers to this revered place. The many objects left by pilgrims give moving testimony to the power of faith, and the church interior and altar screens are exquisite examples of early 19 th century religious folk art masters. The weavers of Chimayo have produced the colorful and decorative Rio Grande textiles for centuries. You will visit Centinela s and Ortega s workshops and see the artisans at work. There will be an early lunch will be at the landmark Rancho de Chimayo restaurant, known for its traditional northern New Mexico cuisine. Continue to Taos for the Taos Wool Festival [program lasts until 5:00 PM]. Check into your local hotel accommodation. Take some time to relax and freshen up before dinner at The Gorge Bar and Grill located on the Plaza. Meals included: B, L, D
DAY EIGHT Sunday, October 7, 2018 There will be a class at the hotel in using different yarn weights and fiber types in a single project to add texture and visual interest. Half of the group will do the morning class at the hotel while the other half goes to Arroyo Seco for demonstrations at Lana: A Fiber Experience. After a hosted lunch the groups will switch. Dinner will be at the hotel this evening. Meals included: B, L, D DAY NINE Monday, October 8, 2018 After breakfast you head south to El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The museum, dedicated to the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico, opened in 1972. Original colonial buildings on the site date from the early 1700s. In addition, historic buildings from other parts of northern New Mexico have been reconstructed at Las Golondrinas. There will be a docent guided tour of the living history museum. One of New Mexico s foremost experts in colcha embroidery, Annette Gutierrez Turk, will do a colcha demonstration at Las Golondrinas. Guests will have a box lunch picnic. Arrive in Albuquerque and check into the Marriott once again. Relax and enjoy some free time before you head to Nob Hill and a 6:00 PM visit to the Yarn Shop for a class in embellishing your knitting. Sandwiches and a salad and dessert will be provided at The Yarn Shop. Meals included: B, BoxL, D DAY TEN Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Leave the hotel bright and early [4:45 AM] for the Mass Ascension at Balloon Fiesta Park. Few spectacles on earth rival the Mass Ascension of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, as upwards of five hundred balloons lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park to drift in the crisp high-desert air of New Mexico. Ballooning enthusiasts from around the world converge on the Duke City each year to delight in the amazing range of balloons in every color, size, and shape imaginable. The thermal currents above Albuquerque make for some of the finest ballooning conditions in the world. The famous "Albuquerque Box" effect enables pilots to ascend from the field, move with the air currents at different altitudes and in different directions, and even backtrack along their original course to land in the spot they took off from. This is easily one of the most photographed spectacles anywhere and it is also a great place to people watch, enjoy delicious foods, and shop for souvenirs at a wide range of vendor booths. Enjoy exploring the extensive grounds of Fiesta Park and chatting with the pilots and crews as they prepare the balloons for flight. October mornings in the high desert of New Mexico can be chilly so be sure to dress in layers for warmth and bring sunscreen for when the sun comes up. NOTE: BALLOON FIESTA IS A WEATHER-DEPENDENT EVENT. While early October weather is generally ideal for hot-air ballooning, strong winds or storms may delay or cancel balloon events.
Continue to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, a Duke City landmark dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Pueblo Indian culture, history, and art. The Center is committed to educating all generations of visitors and is your gateway to the lifeways and culture of the indigenous inhabitants of New Mexico. There is a museum, gallery, shop, and restaurant. The museum documents the origins, spoken traditions, arts and crafts, and cultural development of the Pueblo Indians. During Balloon Fiesta Native American dancers perform traditional dances here. Next is free time to explore Old Town and the historic Plaza area. Old Town, the original center of Albuquerque, was founded in the early part of the 18 th century and includes San Felipe de Neri church and many historic buildings that form an architectural record of this city s unique past. There will be time to explore hidden courtyards and stroll under covered portals and shop on your own at the many fine specialty stores and galleries around the Plaza. Have lunch on your own before returning to the hotel. Enjoy a fun farewell dinner this evening at El Pinto Restaurant, a local favorite known for its New Mexican cuisine. Meals included: B, D DAY ELEVEN Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Breakfast on your own and transfer on your own to the Albuquerque Sunport for the return flight home [see transportation options on arrival day].
NEW MEXICO FIBER ARTS TOUR September 30 October 10, 2018 Revised December 26, 2017 PRICE PER PERSON Single $4,675.00 Double $3,600.00 PRICE INCLUDES: Motor coach transportation; professional tour guide; ten nights hotel accommodations; eight breakfasts; three lunches; seven dinners; admission to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs; behind the scenes curator tour at the Museum of International Folk Art; admission to the Wheelwright Museum; admission and docentguided tour of El Rancho de las Golondrinas; admission to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta; admission to the Chasers Club for breakfast; admission to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; FIBER ARTS RELATED INCLUSIONS: full day of classes at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center; classes in Taos and demonstration at Arroyo Seco; colcha demonstration at El Rancho de las Golondrinas; evening class at The Yarn Store in Nob Hill; all guide and driver gratuities; all applicable taxes. NOT INCLUDED: alcoholic beverages with meals and personal incidentals; airport transfers.