• Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer
  • Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer

Quito: Toquilla straw art workshop with a local designer Quito: Toquilla Straw Art Workshop with a Local Designer

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ID: GYG1523835-2325497
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Paese: Ecuador

Durata: 02:30 ore


Descrizione

Customize your toquilla straw purse with unique colors and designs alongside a local fashion designer. Discover Ecuadorian crafts and take home a creation made by you.
Enjoy a creative experience and discover the art of toquilla straw at Cholonga Ecoboutique, in the heart of Quito's Historic Center!

1. Welcome to Cholonga Ecoboutique
Upon arrival, you'll get to know Cholonga, an Ecuadorian sustainable fashion brand that works with craftswomen and promotes the value of traditional techniques. You'll discover how fashion, creativity, and craftsmanship come together to bring unique pieces to life.

2. Learn the history of toquilla straw
You'll learn about the history and cultural importance of toquilla straw in Ecuador, as well as its connection to the traditional hat known internationally as the Panama Hat, a craft tradition recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

3. Meet your fashion designer
You will share this experience with Lissette Serrano, a local fashion designer, who will accompany you during the creative process. You'll discover how inspiration, colors, and design come together to create a piece with its own personality.

4. Customize your handmade coin purse
It's time to let your imagination run wild! You'll receive a toquilla straw purse and the materials needed to decorate it. You'll be able to experiment with acrylic paints, combine colors, and create details that reflect your style. No previous artistic experience is needed: the designer will guide you and share tips so that you can enjoy every step.

5. Enjoy a creative moment
While painting and personalizing your purse, you can chat, learn more about Ecuadorian crafts, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. You'll have painting materials and an apron to work comfortably, as well as a small snack with tea.

6. Take your creation home
At the end, you'll have a toquilla straw coin purse personalized by you, a handcrafted piece that you can use or give as a special souvenir of your visit to Quito. More than just an accessory, you'll take home an experience that brings together creativity, cultural identity, and sustainable fashion.

Come and discover Cholonga and enjoy an authentic experience where you are part of the creative process.

Punti salienti

  • Experience an art workshop with Ecuadorian toquilla straw
  • Create alongside an Ecuadorian fashion designer
  • Customize your toquilla straw purse with unique colors and designs

Lingue guida

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
No previous experience in painting or art is needed; the activity is suitable for beginners.
The experience takes place at Cholonga Ecoboutique in Quito's Historic Center.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time in order to begin promptly
The activity includes the customization of a toquilla straw purse; you will not be able to choose from several products.
You'll be using acrylic paints, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing that can get stained.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when booking.
Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult
Transportation to the venue is not included
There is a very large Cholonga sign outside the store: Venezuela and Carchi
INCLUSO
  • A handmade toquilla straw coin purse to customize
  • Acrylic paint materials and art tools
  • Apron to protect your clothes during the workshop
  • Personalized artistic guidance during the activity
  • Creative advice from a local fashion designer
  • Introduction to Cholonga, an Ecuadorian sustainable fashion brand
  • History and cultural value of Ecuadorian toquilla straw
  • Snacks and tea during the experience
  • Your personalized coin purse to take home as a souvenir of Quito
NON INCLUSO
  • Transportation to and from Cholonga Ecoboutique
  • Additional purchases of Cholonga products
  • Food or beverages other than those specified in the experience
  • Personal expenses not mentioned in the description

Quando dovrei prenotare?

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.


Cancellazioni

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.