Van Gogh Explorer Set
Create, learn, and digitize with this unique art-music fusion kit from an official Van Gogh Site Foundation partner. Build your own ukulele, decorate it using Van Gogh techniques, then transform it into digital art—connecting classical mastery with modern creativity.
Craft Your Musical Canvas
Experience the satisfaction of building your own instrument with our complete Maker Ukulele Set foundation. As your fingers work with each piece, you're developing fine motor skills while experiencing the timeless joy of craftsmanship. The carefully designed assembly process makes creation accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience. When you strum your first chord on an instrument brought to life by your own hands, you'll feel a unique sense of pride that only comes from making something real.
Paint Like a Master
Transform your assembled ukulele into a personal masterpiece using Van Gogh's revolutionary techniques. Apply swirling brushstrokes and bold color combinations as you reinterpret his iconic styles on your instrument. This hands-on activity bridges art history and personal expression, allowing you to create a truly unique instrument that carries both Van Gogh's influence and your individual artistic voice. Each time you play, you'll feel the connection between visual art and music—a harmony of creative expression.
From Physical to Digital
Take your artistic journey into the digital realm as you transform your physical ukulele design into stunning voxel art versions of The Starry Night or Sunflowers. This guided process builds valuable digital literacy skills while preserving the essence of traditional artistic techniques. Watch with excitement as your creation transitions between art forms, building confidence in navigating between physical and digital creative spaces—a crucial skill for today's world.
Own Your Digital Creation
Enter the world of blockchain technology with the option to mint your digital artwork as a unique NFT. This introduction to Web3 concepts provides an accessible entry point to understanding digital ownership in the emerging digital economy. Your creation becomes more than just an artwork—it becomes a verifiable digital asset that represents your creative journey, connecting traditional artistic expression with cutting-edge technology.
Join the Digital Art Community
See your creation showcased alongside others in The Sandbox metaverse, a vibrant virtual world where creativity is celebrated. Your digital artwork gains visibility in a global community space, introducing you to the concept of the metaverse through your own personal contribution. Experience the pride of digital citizenship as your art becomes part of a larger creative ecosystem that spans the physical and virtual worlds.
Play With Confidence
Master the ukulele through our gamified ChordVentures game, where learning feels like playing. Progress through engaging challenges that teach chords, strumming patterns, and songs at your own pace. The app's intuitive approach transforms what could be tedious practice into joyful discovery, building musical confidence with every session. Feel the satisfaction of playing songs on an instrument you've built and decorated yourself—a complete creative journey from maker to musician.
Van Gogh Explorer Set
What's Included:
Concert Size Ukulele
Body: Basswood
Neck: Basswood
Fretboard: Basswood
Dot inlays
18 frets
Scale: 420 mm
Nut width: 35 mm
Total length: 62 cm
Closed gear machine
Nylon strings
Colour: Natural
Mini-Screwdriver and Glue included
Body and neck are undercoated with grain filler
6 Color Mont Marte Acrylic Paint Palette
Paintbrush
Sandpaper
Three-Month Access to ChordVentures