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Art workshops in Kenya
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5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsPaint Swahili culture with an architect
Learn to feel Lamu’s narrow streets, Swahili faces, and Arabic calligraphy in expressive artworks with a painter featured in African Nomad.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsPaint the african savannah
Create an image of the African landscape at a stress-free session of artistic expression.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsDiani: Weave traditional baskets with artisans
Learn authentic Kenyan techniques from elder women artisans, explore basket symbolism, and craft your own piece to take home.
5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsNairobi City Tour and Photography
Walk the streets, capture memories, and learn about Kenya's history and monuments.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsCreate A Song in Kibera's Only Recording Studio
Step inside Kibera's only recording studio to discover local music, artists, and production techniques. Leave with a personalized soundtrack inspired by your visit. No music experience necessary!
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New place to stayNairobi Street Art: Murals, Artists & Stories
Explore mural street local art walk through murals, meet local artists, hear stories and inspiration behind pieces, interact with artists, ask questions take photos around artwork.
New place to stayWatamu: Paint Kenyan soapstone wildlife
Shape a wildlife design in soft soapstone, use sunset-inspired paints, then polish a smooth piece with guidance from a coastal soapstone artisan.
New place to stayWatamu: Craft a magnet with coastal artisans
Sit with women craft leaders in Watamu, shape a personalized fridge magnet from local materials, and hear how each piece connects to community traditions.
New place to staySpin clay with a potter - 1 pottery session
Discover the art of pottery using traditional technique as you learn wheel setup, clay preparation, basic throwing. Create your piece to bisque fire later or choose a handcrafted ceramic from our shop
New place to stayOld Town Workshop Weaving Experience
Hands-on Swahili weaving experience with local artisans. Create your own woven piece, enjoy a cultural setup, and take home a meaningful handmade keepsake.
New place to stayThrow KUZI pottery on the wheel
Join a traditional clay artist who preserves KUZI methods, form your own chorizo-built vessel, then add textures and prepare it for the kiln.
New place to stayPaint Your Own Kenya Souvenir Tote Bag in Nairobi
Design and paint your own tote bag inspired by Kenya’s beauty, wildlife, and bold African colors. Beginner friendly and fully guided. Leave with a stylish, self-painted tote you’ll proudly use at home
New place to stayDiscover the Art of Swahili Coastal Living
Dive into the artistry of coastal motifs through workshops, artisans, and tips for blending Swahili décor into modern spaces.
New place to stayLearn to play djembe drums and cook a Kenyan meal
Join a local musician, an artist, a fashion designer, a model, and a dance therapist for a beginner-friendly African drumming lesson in Nairobi, then cook a simple, authentic Kenyan dish together.
New place to stayArt Workshops Painting concepts
Learn core painting concepts composition, color relationships, balance, mood, and intention through guided examples and exercises that teach how artists think before paint touches the canvas.
