Moving Marks for everyone: each person makes their own T-shirt. Same idea, different marks.
The way we see it
Almost every group arrives with the same sentence: "I'm not creative." Then someone makes the first mark. Someone else answers it. An hour later, the table is covered.
We don't teach technique and we don't chase a finished painting. We bring the materials, set up the space and give a few simple prompts. The rest is already there.
Why we recommend it
Because it is private, the encounter is shaped around who is at the villa: their ages, their energy and what they want to explore. It can also revolve around a theme: a celebration, a family trip or an idea the group brings. It is something the group does together, not a class they sit through. And it leaves something behind: marks, pieces and a few surprised faces.
Each encounter is designed and led by Lau Ormeño, educator since 2007, leading art workshops since 2015, and founder of MATERIA (@somosmateriamx).
Part of Creative Encounters by MATERIA
How we set it up
Tell us how many people will join, their ages, what kind of encounter you have in mind and whether there is a theme or occasion you'd like to work with. We propose the encounter and confirm the space.
On the day, we arrive 30 minutes early with all the materials, protect the floor and furniture and set up the work area. When we finish, we clean up and leave the space as we found it.
Good to know
- Private sessions of 90 minutes, in English or Spanish
- From 2 people to groups of 15
- Family encounters for everyone from 5 up
- No experience needed: each encounter is adapted to whoever is there
- Terrace, garden or covered outdoor area, with shade, and about 2 m² per person
- All materials included and chosen for the space (acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, charcoal, permanent markers, modeling dough, feathers and beads), plus floor and furniture protection. Wear clothes that can get paint on them
- Each person takes home a piece; ready-to-frame canvas, T-shirts and socks on request when booking. Painted pieces need a few hours to dry before they travel
- Before starting, each participant signs a waiver; for kids, a parent or guardian signs
- Available throughout the Riviera Maya; book at least 3 days in advance
Ideal for
Families on holiday, celebrations and anyone looking for something different to do together at the villa.
Questions we hear often
Yes. There is no technique to learn and no right result. The prompts are simple and physical, so the first mark comes before anyone has time to think about it.
How many people will join and their ages, any theme or occasion you'd like to celebrate, any skin sensitivity or allergy to paints or markers, and what the space at the villa is like. If you want canvas, T-shirts or socks to take home, tell us when you book so we can bring them.
Wear clothes that can get paint on them and have a shaded spot ready. We bring everything else, protect floors and furniture and clean up before we leave.
From 2 people to groups of 15. For larger groups or events, ask us: MATERIA has led encounters for up to 60 people.
For adults: Move First, Mark After, TRAMA around the table or PULSO. For kids: Magic Animals or Moving Marks, while the adults do something else. For families: Family Piece or Family T-shirts. If you are not sure, tell us who is coming and we will suggest one.
Tell us how many of you there are, their ages and what you'd like from the encounter, and we will propose one.