The Art Exchange Manila... Now Crafting

Having a selfie at the main entrance of the event is one of my hobbies. I couldn't wait to roam around and see what I can buy for myself and my kid.

This lovely lady nicely accommodated us as we registered for the event.

I have a very enthusiastic kid who loves to do fun and healthy things with me or his friends or by himself alone. But whenever summer comes we would spend the whole April and May with my mom, Salud to just go on for a swim in every resort and beaches in the Philippines. She died last January 10 leaving of the question when school year ended of "NOW WHAT???"

Ms. Alexis Ventura of The Craft Central as she welcomed everyone

I was one of the fortunate ones to be invited  by Ms. Alexis Ventura of The Craft Central  Greenbelt 5 in Makati to have a day of great fun and amazing appreciation of Arts and Crafts last April 19, 2017 for the Art Exchange Manila.

Lucky winners of a opening raffles

One of the artist who rendered his talent won too.

Art Exchange Manila aims to delight everyone's hearts as they gather such incredible artists, crafters and enthusiasts to have them join to have great ideas to spend summer days aside from hitting the pool. Together with Greenbelt and other sponsors like Tombow, Sakura, Faber-Castell, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and others they had opened to the public a really amazing event.

What is so amazing in the event? For me it is not just your typical crafting and art event. They have come up with such of everything under sun things that everyone would actually find them as hobbies, business, or even investments.

What do they have that day that have delighted me as a parent?

THE BAZAAR

They had curated with a special bazaar in The Gallery in Greenbelt 5 which started from April 19 to April 23. These long weekend showcases such great finds you would truly treasure... They have have everything you need and want! You can come and wander aimlessly but as you go around and be assisted by such pretty ushers and assistants with their sweetest smiles, I will bet you won't leave scratching your heads as if you didn't really know what you have bought and why did you buy stuffs like this and that.

The owner and maker of the paper flowers in Paper Blooms. You will be blown away by the talent of this man who has been making flowers by hand.

Free to try and have one on one tutoring on how to use these products.

Paper flowers by The Paper Blooms

And everything is so calm and nice as we were welcomed in the event.

I have a very curious kid with me who, of course, have many meticulous questions before he engage into anything. Everyone had gladly assisted him as he bought some new hobbies and in time his new business.


THE CAPSULE WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATIONS

When we really want everything on the menu... 

These are some things my son and I can bond with. All workshops are specially designed for every crafter ages 12 years old above...
*Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy
*Basic Brush Lettering
*Watercolor Techniques
*Loose Watercolour Floral
I would really like to sign up Justin in every workshop! They are all worth of everything!
There are more than 250 slots for these workshops. The classes will be taught by the artists of Ink Scribbler.

They are giving special discount for the workshops here...

THE EARTH DAY EXHIBIT

Lots of various artists participated to share their inspiration.

How do you see the world in a canvas? Here various artist have given such heart warming ideas on how do they see the world in a canvas as Art Exchange pays tribute to the Earth Day celebration which fall on April 22. Such inspiration that on a canvases in more than 40 different renditions.

My favorite among them all...

THE CREATIVE TALKS AND DEMOS

These will level up your crafting! Art Exchange organizes such creative talks and free demos on Sunday which focus on success stories that will surely turn your passion into business. Among the guest are Alexis Ventura of Ink Scribbler/The Craft Central, Ambo Bongalontra of Diyalogo and Aldrin Tirones of Jurassic Pot PH.

My dear Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf was there to sponsor the snacks and drinks for everyone.

One happy kid for his new hobby... I got hugs and Lots of kisses after the event. He said he enjoyed everything and every penny is worth it.

Ms. Alexis as my son posed with her for a selfie. This simple young lady is the brilliant mind behind of everything we are thankful for in this event. I am very pleased to be invited by her and so even though I am in now residing too far from Manila, I would always be there. 

I and my son, as media partners, were grateful to be invited last April 19 as Art Exchange opened to the public.

Come visit The Gallery of Greenbelt and inspired by ART EXCHANGE. This could be the ultimate bonding you and everyone else dear to you could enjoy... And furthermore, who knows you might start your business in arts and crafts. The event will run from April 19-25. I will guarantee  everything I have that you would come out of the place smiling from ear to ear.

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