Tenango Embroidery Workshop

Two sessions available:
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Fee: $40. (All materials and instructor fees included). Your contribution helps support and sustain the programming of our Institute.

Discover the beauty and symbolism of Tenango embroidery, a traditional textile art originating from the municipality of Tenango de Doria in the Otomí Sierra of Hidalgo, Mexico. Known for its vibrant colors and imaginative depictions of flora, fauna, everyday life, religious traditions, harvest scenes, and Día de Muertos imagery, Tenango embroidery is a rich cultural expression that brings symbolic and almost fantastical stories to life.

This workshop is led by instructors who have the proper authorization and permission to teach this traditional technique and share its cultural significance respectfully and authentically.

During this two-hour hands-on class, participants will:

-Learn about the history and cultural origins of Tenango embroidery

-Receive a step-by-step demonstration of the technique

-Create their own 20 x 20 cm Tenango-inspired embroidery piece

Each participant will receive a complete embroidery kit including:

-Embroidery hoop

-Needles

-Thread

-Scissors

-Fabric with design template

Example shared by our Instructors of what you will be learning to embroider: