Photography Embroidery: Half-Day Creative Workshop in Oaxaca
Blend embroidery and printed photographs in this 4-hour hands-on workshop. Create one-of-a-kind pieces that merge image and memory.
€73
Small Group Studio Setting
Learn in an intimate, inspiring space with personalized instruction.
Artistic Exploration
Experiment with texture, color, and thread to transform your images.
Hands-On Creation
Embroider directly onto printed photographs using guided techniques.
Sunlight filters into the artist’s Oaxaca studio, where photography meets thread and texture. Surrounded by inspiring works-in-progress, you’ll stitch color and movement onto printed photographs - transforming familiar images into tactile expressions of memory and emotion. Each stitch becomes a new way of seeing, blending technique, creativity, and reflection.
Pricing
€73 for a group session or €145 for a private one-on-one course.
Includes: All materials including a embroidery kit and printed photo.
Extra Perks
Supporting materials (presentation and videos) to reference later
Option to bring your own 15 × 21 cm matte photograph
Flexible booking schedule
What to Expect
Step-by-step guidance from a professional artist
Introduction to embroidery techniques on photographic prints
Creative exercises to explore color, texture, and composition
Supportive small-group environment (max 6 participants)
Workshop conducting in Spanish, Portuguese, or English
Duration & Schedule
4-hour session, held in the morning or afternoon.
Who It’s For
Creative travelers and art enthusiasts of all levels
Beginners with no experience in embroidery or photography
Suitable for ages 16+
Discover the Art of Photography Embroidery in Oaxaca
In this intimate studio workshop, you’ll explore the technique of photo embroidery - the art of transforming printed photographs through hand stitching. Guided by a professional artist, you’ll learn how to use different stitches to trace lines, add texture, and bring new depth and emotion to familiar images.
Through demonstrations, visual references, and creative tools, you’ll gain a foundation in basic embroidery techniques applied to photographic paper. Over four inspiring hours, you’ll experiment freely, creating tactile, personal works of art that embody memory, imagination, and experience.
No prior knowledge is needed - just curiosity and a love of visual storytelling.
Booking & Availability
Workshops are held in the artist’s personal studio in Oaxaca and can be held in the morning or the afternoon.
Please note that spots are limited to 8 participants to ensure personal attention.
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4-hour beginner workshop in the artist’s Oaxaca studio
Hands-on instruction in embroidery on photographic prints
All materials included, or bring your own printed photo
Small group format with up to 10 participants
Guidance and feedback from a professional textile artist
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A completed embroidered photograph created by hand
New creative skills combining photography and embroidery
Confidence to continue exploring the technique at home
A meaningful keepsake that merges image, texture, and memory
Book Your Photography Embroidery Workshop in Oaxaca
Create your own embroidered photograph in a hands-on studio setting. Artistic, relaxing, and inspiring - reserve your spot today and explore the beauty of image and thread.
About the Artist
Mayra is a photographer and textile artist based in Oaxaca, Mexico. Her work explores the intersection of photography and embroidery, weaving thread and image to uncover the poetry in everyday life.
She has exhibited internationally and led workshops in several countries, sharing her approach to transforming photographs into tactile expressions of memory and emotion. Through her teaching, Mayra invites participants to slow down, observe closely, and find beauty in the ordinary.
