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Explore natural dyes with indigenous artisans, batik, hand loom weaving, and organic jewelry.
Create your own gorgeous fashion pieces while enjoying the breeze from our stunning beach escape. All workshops including all materials, accommodations for 7 nights and daily snacks. Space is limited. e-mail info@ethicalfashionacademy.com to reserve your place for October 19-26 2013 Throughout our eight-day stay we'll dive into a rich ensemble of activities, all while marveling in the shade of exotic gardens, beaches, and lush mountains. By the end of our tropical escapades, we'll be armed with gorgeous jewelry, belts, and scarves full of memories. The new group of friends and a renewed sense of inspiration will help us get back with refreshed eyes. Attendees will receive an official Ethical Fashion Academy certificate of completion and PDF files of all lessons to continue developing your new skills. If you have a group of 6 or more that are interested in this experience at a date of your convenience e-mail info@ethicalfashionacademy.com more! |
arrival
Saturday
Welcome to Costa Rica! We will be organizing a shuttle bus from the airport to Puerto Viejo, so please try to arrive in San Jose on the early afternoon 12 pm flight. When you arrive at the cabins we'll enjoy fresh tropical fruit drinks and get started on our first intro workshop where you'll learn how to survive the tropics without chemicals. We'll mix our own insect repellent/anti-aging body oil and discuss the positive aspects of living a life that is pure and natural.
Did you know Costa Rica's national motto is Pura Vida?
Welcome to Costa Rica! We will be organizing a shuttle bus from the airport to Puerto Viejo, so please try to arrive in San Jose on the early afternoon 12 pm flight. When you arrive at the cabins we'll enjoy fresh tropical fruit drinks and get started on our first intro workshop where you'll learn how to survive the tropics without chemicals. We'll mix our own insect repellent/anti-aging body oil and discuss the positive aspects of living a life that is pure and natural.
Did you know Costa Rica's national motto is Pura Vida?
local adventure
Sunday
This is your day of rest, get settled in and relax in your beach front house!
There are plenty of things to do in the area, such as such as ziplining ($55), a chocolate tour, horseback riding, or visiting the local animal rescue center ($15). Most attendees rent a bike for the week to explore the nearby towns and various beaches along the coast. You can choose to do any of these activities this day or any morning during the week as all workshops are in the afternoons.
This is your day of rest, get settled in and relax in your beach front house!
There are plenty of things to do in the area, such as such as ziplining ($55), a chocolate tour, horseback riding, or visiting the local animal rescue center ($15). Most attendees rent a bike for the week to explore the nearby towns and various beaches along the coast. You can choose to do any of these activities this day or any morning during the week as all workshops are in the afternoons.
hand-loom weaving
day 1
Using locally made looms for sustainable wood, we'll learn to weave strap for a belt, bag, or jewelry. Everyone will have their own loom to use as long as they want for the rest of the week.
Using locally made looms for sustainable wood, we'll learn to weave strap for a belt, bag, or jewelry. Everyone will have their own loom to use as long as they want for the rest of the week.
batik
day 2-3
Explore various textile design techniques from traditional Batiks and resists to stamping and painting on your very own silk scarf.
Explore various textile design techniques from traditional Batiks and resists to stamping and painting on your very own silk scarf.
organic jewelry
day 4
Experiment with locally harvested seeds and materials to make a unique pair of earrings, necklace, or bracelete!
Experiment with locally harvested seeds and materials to make a unique pair of earrings, necklace, or bracelete!
Talamanca natural dye and fiber trip
day 5
Pastora Jackson is one of only 20 surviving Bri-Bri artisans in the Talamanca area who still use natural dyes in their process. Today we experience an intimate session in Pastora's studio. She will show us how she harvests and dyes the natural fibers that she and her daughter work with. We'll each then get a lesson on her techniques and get to make a jewelry with her authentic organic fibers.
Pastora Jackson is one of only 20 surviving Bri-Bri artisans in the Talamanca area who still use natural dyes in their process. Today we experience an intimate session in Pastora's studio. She will show us how she harvests and dyes the natural fibers that she and her daughter work with. We'll each then get a lesson on her techniques and get to make a jewelry with her authentic organic fibers.
parting ways...
Saturday
Whether you head back to the airport, or take off to explore the surrounding area, we’ll say goodbye and you'll make your way to the next destination. We'll provide an option to leave by bus and head back to the San Jose Airport as a group, so make sure to book your flights after 12:30 p.m.
Whether you head back to the airport, or take off to explore the surrounding area, we’ll say goodbye and you'll make your way to the next destination. We'll provide an option to leave by bus and head back to the San Jose Airport as a group, so make sure to book your flights after 12:30 p.m.
