Art Workshop: Personalize Your Panama Hat with a Fashion Designer

Quito, Ecuador
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the cultural richness of Ecuador through a creative experience that unites heritage, sustainable fashion, and artisanal tradition in the heart of Quito.
Toquilla straw, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is much more than a fiber: it represents a legacy of knowledge and artisanal techniques passed down from generation to generation.

In this exclusive workshop at Cholonga Ecoboutique, an Ecuadorian sustainable fashion brand made with artisan women, you will get a close look at this tradition and explore the creative process with fashion designer Lissette Serrano, who will guide you to design and personalize your own hat.

Enjoy snacks and drinks in an artistic and cozy environment, connect with the local culture, and take home a unique piece created by you, along with a new appreciation for Ecuadorian craftsmanship and conscious fashion.

No prior experience needed: just curiosity and a desire to create.

What's included

  • Snacks

What to expect

During this approximately two-hour creative experience, you will discover the history and cultural value of toquilla straw in Ecuador and learn about the artisanal process of the traditional Panama Hat.

Accompanied by Lissette Serrano, Fashion Designer, you will discover how ideas are born and how inspiration and design are transformed into unique pieces. Lissette will guide and advise you throughout the creative process.

You will receive your own toquilla straw hat to paint and customize according to your style and personality. You don't need previous experience.

While you create, you will enjoy a small snack and drinks in the cozy atmosphere of Cholonga Ecoboutique.

At the end, you will take home a unique hat designed by you, as a souvenir of your trip to Ecuador.

An experience to connect with Ecuadorian craftsmanship, culture, and fashion design through your creativity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cholonga Ecoboutique is one block from the famous Basilica of the National Vow, on Venezuela and Carchi streets. We have a large sign at the entrance of the store

End point

Cholonga Ecoboutique is one block from the famous Basilica of the National Vow, on Venezuela and Carchi streets. We have a large sign at the entrance of the store

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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