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DIT (Do-It-Together) Collaborative Paint Chip Banner

September 14, 2018 by Claire Astrow

Looking for a fun and simple art project to do with your kiddos or friends? Look no further! With just a few simple materials you can make upcycled paint chip banners (or individual bookmarks) and fill an afternoon with art-making, collaboration, and silly antics around the table. Here at Illustoria we believe in inspiring creativity every day with the simplest of materials and the best of friends and loved ones. Enjoy!

MATERIALS

Paint chip cards
Collage paper (old magazines, tissue paper, construction paper, etc.)
Pens or Crayons
Scissors
Glue

STEPS

For 3 or more people

1. Each person is given a paint chip, box of collages papers, pen, scissors, glue.

2. Set time for 2 minutes! Personalize the paint chip as much as you can, snip it/ glue stuff on it, doodle! 

3. When the timer goes off, pass it left for your partner to continue for another 2 mins.

4. Keep going ‘round and add paint chips when you feel like one is complete. 

5. Hole punch your paint chips at the top and use twine to string through.

Ta da! A collaborative paint chip banner made by you and your friends :-)

September 14, 2018 /Claire Astrow
DIY, DIT, CRAFTS, ART, FAMILY, Family Friendly, CREATIVITY, KIDS CRAFTS
Art by Basak Agaoglu

Art by Basak Agaoglu

An Afternoon at the Wythe

May 07, 2018 by the ILLUSTORIA team

WHERE: 
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249

WHEN: 
Saturday, May 19th
12:00–2:00 PM

WHY:
Join us for an afternoon of crafting, story time, shopping, and catching up with friends at the Wythe.


New Yorkers and Brooklynites! We are so thrilled to be making an appearance at the historic building of the Wythe Hotel. Come see us on Saturday, May 19th, from 12:00–2:00 PM, where we will be leading an adorable art-making activity perfect for all ages. Hosting this event is Avion Clothier, an LA & NY-based designer and store close to our hearts. Soor Ploom will also be on hand showing off their gorgeous line of children's clothes. Best of all, Basak Agaoglu, an acclaimed children's book illustrator and creator of The Almost Impossible Thing, will be reading from her book and talking about her craft and process as an artist to inspire your creative kiddos. Bring family and friends and join us for this perfect afternoon at the Wythe!

RSVP to info@avionclothier.com

Invite artwork by Basak Agaoglu; design by Claire Astrow

May 07, 2018 /the ILLUSTORIA team
Wythe, Event, Basak Agaoglu, Avion Clothier, Wythe Hotel, Soor Ploom, Family Friendly
 

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