Local dyer Ashley Thayer will provide an overview of natural dye techniques. We will cover the basic processes of dyeing with demonstrations of two of the most interesting dyestuffs native to Oaxaca: cochineal and indigo (añil). Thayer is a self-taught dyer and uses techniques and materials from all over the world as well as local…
Soledad Lopez is credited as the first person to import Oaxacan ingredients to Los Angeles, starting the Oaxacalifornian food craze that continues to gain momentum. She has opened numerous Oaxacan restaurants, including Guelaguetza, and was featured on the Martha Stewart Show for her expertise in Oaxacan cuisine. Join us for a demonstration and tasting of…
Join the Arroyo Seco Library for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
Join the Sunland Tujunga Branch for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
Join the West Los Angeles Regional Library for a workshop with Zapotec poet Pergentino José. Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own homemade lotería (bingo) sets in the Sierra Zapotec language!
A lecture on the incredible biodiversity of Oaxaca and the plants most central to the lives of those in the Zapotec town, San Juan Mixtepec. With Eugene Hunn, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington and author of the book, A Zapotec Natural History.
Renowned ensemble Grupo Folklórico Huaxyacac shows off the colorful costumes and traditional dances of Oaxaca.
Join the Central Library for a family-friendly writing workshop with Zapotec language activist Víctor Terán. In this multilingual workshop, participants will have the opportunity to generate creative writing in their native languages and create first drafts of several short texts.
Join the Goldwyn Hollywood Library for a family-friendly writing workshop with Zapotec language activist Víctor Terán. In this multilingual workshop, participants will have the opportunity to generate creative writing in their native languages and create first drafts of several short texts.
A lecture on the incredible biodiversity of Oaxaca and the plants most central to the lives of those in the Zapotec town, San Juan Mixtepec. With Eugene Hunn, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington and author of the book, A Zapotec Natural History.
