Spend your vacation in United States and learn Chimayo Weaving from Lisa & Irvin. Lisa and Irvin are acclaimed master weavers with over 35 years of experience in the art of Chimayó weaving—a New Mexican tradition known for its bold stripes and central design motifs. Irvin, an eighth-generation weaver, began apprenticing under his father at the age of ten. He is a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship—the United States’ highest honor in folk and traditional arts. After meeting in the 1980s through a shared artistic passion, Lisa and Irvin co-founded a weaving studio and gallery, solidifying both their creative and life partnership. Their work is an immersion of styles, history, and intricate techniques drawn from a centuries-old craft rooted in Mexican and Navajo origin stories. Though grounded in tradition, Lisa and Irvin seek to push the boundaries of Chimayó and Rio Grande weaving to ensure its continued relevance. Each piece begins with the coarse, long and strong fibers of churro wool harvested from sheep raised by Irvin’s sister, which Lisa spins into yarn. She specializes in natural dyeing and complex patternwork inspired by Indigenous traditions. In her words, “The key to each design is lots of contrast so your work is not hidden.” Lisa’s work, celebrated for its intricacy and cultural resonance, reflects a deep reverence for ancestral knowledge. Irvin, by contrast, sees spontaneity as the crux of his approach—guided by curiosity, he explores modern forms while remaining rooted in tradition. His work is held in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, reflecting his role as both a preserver and innovator of American textile arts. Together, they honor their heritage while continually expanding the language of Chimayó and Rio Grande weaving. Lisa and Irvin believe that teaching is as essential to weaving as the loom itself. They are eager to share Chimayó traditions with anyone drawn to the loom, regardless of background. It’s the rhythm of the process—learning the logic of looms, edges, and materials—that makes guiding others an exciting journey of technique and creative expression.