Tenango Embroidery Workshop at the MCI

Name: Tenango Embroidery Workshop at the MCI
Start: 2026-06-13T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-06-13T15:30:00-0400
Location: Mexican Cultural Institute

Sat, Jun 13, 11am - 3:30pm EDT

Mexican Cultural Institute

Washington DC, United States

Mexican Cultural Institute DC

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Description

Tenango Embroidery Workshop at the MCI

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕚 Two sessions available:
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📍 Mexican Cultural Institute

🎟 Fee: $40
(All materials and instructor fees included)

Discover the beauty and symbolism of Tenango embroidery, a traditional textile art originating from the municipality of Tenango de Doria in the Otomí Sierra of Hidalgo, Mexico. Known for its vibrant colors and imaginative depictions of flora, fauna, everyday life, religious traditions, harvest scenes, and Día de Muertos imagery, Tenango embroidery is a rich cultural expression that brings symbolic and almost fantastical stories to life.

This workshop is led by authorized instructors from the Ñuju (Otomí) people and have permission to teach this traditional technique and share its cultural significance respectfully and authentically.

During this two-hour hands-on class, participants will:

Learn about the history and cultural origins of Tenango embroidery
Receive a step-by-step demonstration of the technique
Create their own 20 x 20 cm Tenango-inspired embroidery piece

Each participant will receive a complete embroidery kit including:

Embroidery hoop
Needles
Thread
Scissors
Fabric with design template

Your contribution helps support and sustain the programming of our Institute.

Example shared by our Instructors of what you will be learning to embroider:

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MISSION

The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between Mexico and the United States by sharing Mexico’s vibrant cultural past and present with the local community. Since its establishment in 1990, the Institute has succeeded in presenting diverse, ongoing cultural programs and has become a thriving artistic center in the heart of Washington. Over the past three decades, the Institute has developed cultural programming in partnership with many institutions in the nation’s capital, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the Library of Congress.

A new phase at the Institute features the following focal points for development:

Mexico as a plural, diverse, and creative culture
Artistic dialogue between Mexico and the United States
Education for the arts

The Mexican Cultural Institute is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that relies on private, corporate, and foundation support to fulfill its mission.

OUTREACH

We have extended invitations to students from around the Washington Metropolitan area through a restructured Outreach program. We welcome our younger audiences to the Institute to learn about the vibrancy of Mexican Culture and develop a deeper cultural awareness. Guided Tours are available, free of charge.