DELIVERING CREATIVITY AND Community TO YOUR DOORSTEP
D.I.T. Art Kits
The Do-It-Together Art Community in a Box
Get creative without leaving home! Mather’s mission is to support Ways to Age Well℠ for all older adults–both inside and outside a Mather residence. Every memory and moment are better with a bit of color, so we’re cultivating a unique creative community for those 55 and better.
Experience the joy of artmaking by exploring fiber dye traditions used around the world, from Bògòlanfini in Mali and Blaudruck in Germany to Suminagashi in Japan. Create six unique projects using resist dip dyeing, reverse dyeing, and paper marbling, including:
- Leheriya-inspired silk scarf
- Batik-inspired tote
- Ikat-inspired frame
- and more!
Every participant receives a complimentary Art Kit in the mail with all the materials and step-by-step instructions you need to get crafting.
To register for your D.I.T. Art Kit by phone, please call (888) 600.2560.
These kits are available only to Illinois residents, age 55+. If you’re located outside of Illinois, check out our free virtual programs available nationwide! Browse and register here: https://www.mather.com/programs/virtual-programs
REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE KIT
Thank you for your interest in our D.I.T. Art Kits! To register for our January D.I.T. Art Kit, please fill out the form below.
Registration will close on December 14 or while supplies last. Kits will ship out in early January, and the first session will begin on January 19.
If you are registering more than one person using the same email address, or if you do not have an email address, please contact us at the phone number above or kits@mather.com.
Anyone in Illinois age 55 or better is welcome!
LEARN. CONNECT. CREATE.
New to artmaking? No problem! Every D.I.T. Art Kit is designed for beginners and experts alike.
Join free virtual learning sessions to complete each project step-by-step with an instructor, ask questions, build lasting connections, and proudly share your work with new friends.
Plus, join the Mather D.I.T. Art Kit Facebook group to keep the creativity going once a project is finished!
A SAMPLING OF RECENT PROJECTS
“I tell everyone, everywhere, how wonderful this project has been! Love everything about it…. Sign me up for anything you do!”
-Susie K.
“Thank you so much! Crafting is new to me and just what I need at this point in my life!!!”
-Sheila F.
“This was wonderful, thank you so much for tapping our creativity!”
-Janice S.