Cuenca’s Paja Toquilla Museum Opens New Workshops September 2

The Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y el Sombrero will begin a new series of workshops on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, focused on learning paja toquilla weaving techniques.

Schedule and instructor

Classes will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and will be led by artisan Laura Guamán.

The workshop fee is $12. The published information describes the program as a new workshop series but does not state an end date or the total number of sessions.

How to register

Interested participants can register through gbarros@cuenca.gob.ec.

The workshop will take place at the Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y el Sombrero. The museum’s focus makes this a practical option for residents who want a structured introduction to one of the region’s best-known craft traditions.

Before registering, ask for any details not included in the announcement, including materials, capacity, and whether the same registration covers every class in the series.