You’ve likely been to or heard of the Feria Maestros del Arte, an essential, festive and unmissable annual event at Lakeside, bringing artisans from all corners of Mexico to our shores.

Now wouldn’t it be fun to visit these artisans in their habitats? Meeting artisans in their homes and workshops is a rewarding and invaluable experience, enabling us to learn more about their lives, crafts, materials and techniques. Seeing how something is made greatly enhances our appreciation for the final work!

Traveling to various corners of Mexico enhances and enriches our knowledge and wonder of this country. Mexico has 32 states, around 62 ethnic groups with distinct languages, and ancient and contemporary artistic expressions of utilitarian and decorative arts, including unique ethnographic dress, textiles, weaving, embroidery and dyeing traditions.

Stephanie Schneiderman has been creating unique travel programs designed to showcase the vast cultural and artistic diversity of Mexico. She has researched nearby communities to offer local tours under the titles of “Great Masters of Tonalá Pottery” and “The Last Sarape Weavers of Jocotepec.” Further afield, her tours have taken people to learn about the Ikat rebozo weavers of Tenancingo and the textiles and purple dye traditions on the Guerrero and Oaxaca coasts.

Trips have headed to the Yucatán for the “Hanal Pixán” Day of the Dead commemorations, and to Oaxaca for the “Night of the Radishes.” An art history tour to Mexico City covering Mexican muralism was described by some of the participants as “a traveling classroom.”

Schneiderman invites you to learn more about her craft and culture travel programs and join the mailing list to see the 2025 travel schedule.  You can reach her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and +1 (734) 730-3729.