Immersive Courses

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About IAA Immersive Courses

Join International Academic Advisors on one of our exclusive cultural immersion programs. Gain detailed knowledge of esteemed crafts, learn the local practices of burgeoning destinations, visit historic excavations, cook, weave, and more.

We partner with local artisans to support the communities we visit. Our affiliated artisans are renowned in their fields and expert instructors. Each program is thoughtfully crafted, so all you need to worry about is whether you have enough space for souvenirs.

Each package is uniquely curated to unlock a particular destination and craft, but all courses include:

  • Access to and training in masters’ workshops

  • Housing at stunning and authentic houses, hotels, and more

  • Elevated meals from the local cuisine

  • English-speaking translators and guides

  • Private transfers from the airport

  • Transportation between sites

Travel

Uzbekistan 

with IAA

International Academic Advisors is excited to share this hidden gem with you. This year's programs are designed specifically to explore the wonders of Central Asia and the ancient and modern arts of this essential stop on the Silk Road. 

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Atlas Weaving

  • Atlas weaving is the very fabric of Uzbek culture. This unique style of silk production has been meticulously preserved and is often taught outside traditional classroom settings in a master-to-protege style. Our weaving classes will take you on this journey! Travel to Margilan and meet your carefully selected instructor. Spend your mornings in the weaving studio practicing the traditional art and getting hands-on instruction from IAA’s expert weaver. End your adventure in Samarkand to learn about and try your hand at carpet weaving. Explore sites every afternoon. At night, stay in traditional accommodations, drink tea under the stars with your fellow students, and enjoy authentic dinners.

  • View our brochure here.

    • September 29 - October 12, 2024

    • April 13 - 26, 2025

    • September 28 - October 11, 2025

  • Starting at $5,000 (Early Bird)

Cuisines of Uzbekistan

  • To Uzbeks, food is synonymous with identity. Explore Uzbekistan’s bustling capital as a culinary student! This is your opportunity to take cooking classes abroad. Learn to make national dishes and gain an understanding of Uzbek cuisine – a unique blend that represents the country’s historic footprint.

    Start your culinary experience in Tashkent to gain an initial understanding of Uzbek cuisine. Venture to Samarkand and beyond to see how different regions interpret each dish. On a weekend retreat to the mountains, enjoy relaxed lessons on Uyghur cuisine and the growing role it plays in Uzbekistan’s culinary scene. See the sites with a guide during your downtime everywhere you go. Stay in traditional housing and build a community with your fellow students.

  • View our brochure here.

    • September 1 - 14, 2024

    • March 16 - 29, 2025

    • August 17 - 30, 2025

  • Starting at $5,000 (Early Bird)

Pottery of Uzbekistan

  • Get elbow-deep in Uzbek culture as you explore the colorful and historic craft of Uzbek pottery. Stay in Tashkent before venturing to the capital of pottery in Uzbekistan: Rishtan. Meet and take pottery classes from IAA’s master craftsmen. Spend your mornings learning the ins and outs of Uzbek pottery from working with clay to glazing and painting—Venture to Samarkand to explore Uzbekistan’s esteemed sites and admire regional differences in pottery.

    Explore historic sites and natural attractions with your fellow students and guides in the afternoons. Unwind with a cup of tea and an authentic, communal dinner served every night in your traditional housing.

  • View our brochure here.

    • October 13 - 26, 2024

    • March 30 - April 12, 2025

    • August 31 - September 13, 2025

  • Starting at $5,000 (Early Bird)

Silk Road Archeology

  • Travelers along the ancient Silk Road traversed Uzbekistan to take advantage of cities, markets, and oases that were critical stops in their long journeys. Be a part of this history and preserve the sites that connected East and West.

    Learn about the ancient history of Uzbekistan and Central Asia more broadly with our archeology tours. Understand the modern techniques used to excavate and protect endangered sites by participating in a dig. Spend time exploring historic sites with a guide and your fellow archeology enthusiasts. Stargaze with a cup of tea while envisioning the travelers who came before you and the legacies we all leave.

  • View our brochure here.

    • September 15 - 28, 2024

    • May 18 - 31, 2025

    • September 14 - 27, 2025

  • Starting at $5,000 (Early Bird)

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For more information on Uzbekistan and IAA’s Immersive Courses, check out our FAQ for answers to common questions, send us a message, or email support@unboundedu.com.