Colcha Club

Keeping New Mexican traditions alive, one stitch at a time.

About the Club

Join us for a warm, welcoming gathering of stitchers of all experience levels as we celebrate and carry forward the art of Colcha embroidery—a traditional New Mexican form of hand-stitching with deep cultural roots. Founded in 2005, the Colcha Club meets monthly at the museum, inviting both longtime members and curious newcomers to sit, stitch, and share in community.

Monthly Gatherings

When: Second Thursday of every month
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum

Each session is informal, like an old-fashioned sewing bee. There’s no registration—just come as you are, bring your work, and enjoy the camaraderie.

Why Join?

  • Learn a traditional New Mexican art form

  • Enjoy a monthly creative outlet

  • Meet and connect with fellow artists and makers

  • Carry on a living cultural tradition

Stitching in Community • A Colcha Club participant carefully works on a traditional embroidery piece during a monthly gathering at the museum. These sessions bring together artists of all levels to share techniques, stories, and support.

Stitching in Community • A Colcha Club participant carefully works on a traditional embroidery piece during a monthly gathering at the museum. These sessions bring together artists of all levels to share techniques, stories, and support.

Colcha Embroidery – Floral Design • This vibrant floral embroidery is an example of traditional Colcha stitchwork, using hand-dyed wool on natural fabric. The design reflects the enduring beauty of New Mexican textile traditions.

Colcha Embroidery – Floral Design • This vibrant floral embroidery is an example of traditional Colcha stitchwork, using hand-dyed wool on natural fabric. The design reflects the enduring beauty of New Mexican textile traditions.

Colcha Embroidery – Historic Scene • A detailed Colcha piece from the museum’s collection, this work illustrates a historic floral design stitched in wool. The piece honors both the artistic skill and storytelling that define Colcha embroidery.

Colcha Embroidery – Historic Scene • A detailed Colcha piece from the museum’s collection, this work illustrates a historic floral design stitched in wool. The piece honors both the artistic skill and storytelling that define Colcha embroidery.