Immerse Yourself in the Creative Culture of Peru's Sacred Valley with Murmur Ring's Unique Program

"Experience design firm Murmur Ring, in partnership with Empathy and the Institute of Design, invites artists, designers, makers, and creatives of all kinds to join the Reclaiming Value: Sacred Valley Design Immersion from June 15 to 19, 2026, in Peru's Sacred Valley. The Colossal team previously joined Murmur Ring for a transformative week-long immersion in Oaxaca, Mexico, and looks forward to joining this excursion, as well."

"This is not a tourist program. Mumur Ring's Immersions are creative exchanges born from years of research and relationship-building. Intimate site visits with Peruvian makers and innovators offer rare, behind-the-scenes access to the perspectives, techniques, and community-centered models shaping the region's most visionary work. Participants will find new inspiration, forge collaborative relationships, and leave with ideas that will transform their practices."

"Awamaki-named for the Quechua word meaning "made by hand"-helps women weavers of the Andes access global markets, develop business skills, and build financial independence to sustain their communities for generations. Murmur Ring's immersion will venture into the mountains to see this social enterprise model in action and: Meet the women weavers in their home communities Learn how raw fibers are harvested and naturally dyed using plants, minerals, and methods perfected for centuries Receive hands-on instruction in ancient weaving techniques, guided directly by master artists"

Murmur Ring, in partnership with Empathy and the Institute of Design, offers the Reclaiming Value: Sacred Valley Design Immersion in Peru from June 15 to 19, 2026. The program provides immersive, non-tourist creative exchanges grounded in years of research and relationship-building. Participants take intimate site visits with Peruvian makers and innovators to access techniques, perspectives, and community-centered models. The immersion includes visits to social enterprises like Awamaki to meet women weavers, observe fiber harvesting and natural dyeing, receive hands-on instruction from master artists, share artisan-prepared meals, and purchase textiles directly from cooperatives with payments going fully to makers. The experience aims to inspire collaboration and transform creative practices.

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