The Museum of Nature and Archaeology (MUNA) in Tenerife will host a free workshop on September 5, 2026, focusing on cochineal stamping and the creation of seals inspired by the traditions of Mexico and the Canary Islands. The activity will take place in two sessions, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, until capacity is reached.
This artistic proposal aims to connect heritage, sustainability, and manual practice, exploring the similarities between the imprints, geometry, and natural materials of both cultures. Participants will create artisanal stamps and print using natural cochineal ink, engaging with ancient Mexican clay seals and pre-Hispanic Canarian pintaderas.
The workshop will be led by specialized natural dye artisans Ulrike Güse (Gran Canaria) and Nathalie Leturcq (Tenerife). Both will share their expertise in seal creation techniques, composition, repetition, color, and texture, fostering cultural exchange and reflection on heritage.
Ulrike Güse, a textile artisan and weaver based in Gran Canaria under the brand Ulita's Loom, has been using natural fibers and local dyes, including cochineal, since 2007. Born in Germany, she first came to the Canary Islands in 1989 and, after training in graphic arts, dedicated herself to manual weaving autodidactically.
Meanwhile, Nathalie Leturcq, an artisan and researcher in Tenerife through her project Nathalie Leturcq Natural Dyes, specializes in natural dyes, with a particular focus on Canarian cochineal. She has over ten years of experience in researching, training, and innovating in this field, combining historical recipes with current sustainability criteria. She is also the author of the book Tiñendo entre viñedos.
