Priscilla Bianchi About the Artist

Let me invite you to my country, Guatemala, to experience one of the richest living textile traditions in the world! I'll take you on a unique, insider's tour of the best that we have to offer. We'll visit my favorite places and have a ball!!!

November 9-18, 2008

February 15–24, 2009

November 8 –17, 2009

February 14-23, 2010

November 7 –16, 2010

10 days, 9 nights
Class size limited

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

You will...

... be inspired by the breathtaking Guatemalan landscape, flora and fauna;
... experience the Mayan world, its people in everyday costumes, its traditions;
... be my guest at my Studio for a luscious lunch, a behind-the-scenes peek & private trunk show;
... enrich your design repertoire and art appreciation with hands-on experience.
... visit Priscilla's favorite places - the best textile centers & Museum; the 16 th Century colonial city of Antigua , the open market at Chichicastenango , witness weaving first hand at Lake Atitlán , one of the most beautiful lakes in the world; stroll along the Maya archeological site of Tikal or Copán;
...shop for unique textiles, costumes, folk arts and crafts, jewelry, masks, etc.;
...travel safely with like-minded companions, in comfort and style.

I've teamed-up with an expert tour company that's been conducting specialty tours for over 20 years. All you need to do is register and then sit back and enjoy. We take care of all the details from the moment you arrive at the airport in Guatemala City, so you can just relax and enjoy!

TOUR EXPERT- Priscilla Bianchi
Native Guatemalan quilt artist, designer and international teacher, Priscilla represents a unique personality in today's fiber arts world. Her one-of-a-kind Art Quilts with ethnic character, incorporate the richness of Guatemalan hand-woven textiles, colors, patterns, and symbolisms, giving life to a myriad of works of art that are fresh, vibrant and innovative. Her extensively published work has been exhibited internationally and acquired by many private collectors like the American Craft Museum in New York City, where she is the only Latin American fiber arts artist represented in their Permanent Collection.

Priscilla's incredible and inspirational story, her passion and enthusiasm for her work, as well as her origins make her a truly unique quilt artist. An experienced teacher, she travels worldwide to exhibit her work, to lecture and teach about her career and share her experiences.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Itinerary, Pricing, and Registration Form

Priscilla Bianchi

Owner of "The Lady of Guatemala"
Distributors of the finest quality, custom-made Guatemalan Textiles
Studio Phone: (502) 2364-1745
Telefax: (502) 2364-2116
7801 N.W. 37th Street
Apt. 2903-GUA
Doral, FL 33166-6559

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