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BARRO ITZA
TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY
CERAMICS
OUR Lake Peten Itza Clays
Studies found that some of Lake Peten Itza Clays date back to as far the Glacial Period, more than 120,000 years ago, and go on up to younger clays that date closer to only 2,000 years old. Having identified over 13 varieties which are so clean and balanced, you can dig it out of the ground with your bare hands and use it as it is.
Many of the clays when put side by side can be clearly seen to be some of the same clays the lost ancient Mayan civilization used. As you walk along you can pick up handfuls of ancient broken ceramics just laying there on the ground. Turning them over in your fingers, one cannot help but to imagine the hands that made them.
In honor of this ancient tradition, in an area which was once a land with thriving bustling communities full of life, we think is more than appropriate that the clays of Peten Itza become one of its central icons once again.
KIDS SPACE
OUR WOMEN -LED COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE
KIDS SPACE
For the kids in our village our Kids Space serves as a neutral safe zone with in a drop in hours which allows kids to come on days when they are free after family home chores. Our weekly group is constantly changing depending on who can come on any given day. The kids are invited to swing by during Kids Space hours to come play and explore materials, to learn techniques, practice, participate, to develop a direct relationship to creativity and art in a relaxed yet guided Open Studio setting.
CLASSES & TRAINING
For teens and adults we are offering Classes to all those who would like to learn how to work with clay, with the goal to start a cooperative where each artist could take up ceramics as a business and career. We are offering guidance and mentorship for every level of interest, ability, and experience, and be able to take their art to any level they may choose, to have access and connection to the greater Network of Arts & Cultural actors and markets at the local, national, and international level.
TEENS & ADULTS
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Our community ceramics studio and production space gives access to shared equipment and the clays we process. With an onsite showcase space and online gallery of works and products for sale, our open door policy welcomes neighbours and visitors to pop by, to join in, and pick up some beautiful, unique, locally made pottery Opening 2025
MUSEO DEL BARRO ITZA
Showcasing national artists working in Clay Opening 2024-25
