Top Kigali Art & Culture Classes

Some of the world’s best coffee comes straight from Rwanda, and on this tour, you’ll experience the process first-hand. After a short history lesson and background session, you’ll pick your own coffee cherries, taste all sorts of Rwandan coffee blends, and create your own custom blend that speaks right to your palate.

Shake a leg and catch a beat during this 3-hour traditional Rwandan dancing and drumming lesson. Get a sense for the basic steps of Rwandan dancing, and learn about the style’s history. After a little practice you’ll test out your moves in a performance led by your instructors. You’ll continue the day with a course in traditional drumming and a chance to improvise a few beats of your own. Finish your excursion with some souvenir shopping for traditional handicrafts. Your dancing and drumming course includes a guide and bottled water.

Kigali is known for its dynamic contemporary art scene, but it takes local experience to understand where the city’s most vibrant cultural spaces can be found. Get a personalized introduction to the Rwandan art world's movers and shakers during this private half-day tour. Observe artisans at work in craft studios, visit galleries and meet with painters, and create your own colorful Imigongo design.

Experience Highlights: Basket Weaving Mastery: Dive into the ancient art of basket weaving, mastering intricate techniques from local artisans. Pottery Paradise: Shape your imagination into tangible art during a hands-on pottery session, guided by skilled artisans blending tradition with contemporary flair. Beaded Elegance: Craft stunning jewelry, exploring vibrant colors and designs inspired by Rwandan culture and craftsmanship. Embroidery Elegance: Uncover the art of embroidery, stitching tradition onto fabric and mastering the delicate skill of turning threads into masterpieces. Canvas and Culture: Paint your impressions of Rwanda on canvas, guided by local artists who share the secrets of their craft. Cultural Fusion: Participate in lively discussions with local artisans, gaining insights into Rwanda's rich cultural tapestry and witnessing how your engagement directly supports the community

Come along to our Kigali Studio and paint a Piggy.  The Pigs are made from clay in the rural communities of Rwandan and fired in the traditional clay.  They make a wonderful gift which you can personalise by painting your own.  You also chose the African fabric ear's and tail.  This is a wonderful activity to do with Kids but fun for the whole family too.

Years ago in the time of the Rwandan Kings, there once was a prince who decided to decorate his house by molding geometric shapes onto the wall of his hut using cow dung.  In time, this technique was developed into a popular form of traditional Rwandan art called “Imigongo.”  During your Experience, you will learn the history and technique of Imigongo art and then make your own piece to take away with you.

Gain hands-on experience working with natural materials on a tour to a nearby village from Muhanga. Work with members of a crafts cooperative to pick up traditional hive-making and candle-dipping skills, and create two of your own candles to take home as souvenirs. Keep energized for your day of handiwork with a local lunch included, and benefit from the undivided attention of your host on a private excursion.