Top Kigali Classes & Workshops

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. 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

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.

Experience an in-depth look at our Social Enterprise through a private tour. This tour takes you on a coffee journey of Rwanda and and presents you with up-close views of our coffee center, our operations and the chance to meet our outstanding team. You will be treated to a cup of your favorite women-grown coffee and a Color of Excellence bracelet.

Try your hand at traditional Rwandan art when you take this Imigongo painting class during your time in Kigali. Join a small group and learn about Imigongo, a form of traditional Rwandan art that was first created using cow dung. In this class, you’ll be using paint instead of cow dung, but still creating the classic geometric shapes that characterize the art style to make your own masterpiece.

This experience stands out as a *unique hands-on art workshop in Kigali* where guests don’t just watch—they create. Travelers design and paint their own custom bag and *take it home the same day*, making it a memorable **DIY souvenir experience in Rwanda**. Unlike typical tours, it is a relaxed, beginner-friendly *creative activity in Kigali* guided by *Delphine, a talented local female artist*, offering a direct connection to the local creative scene while supporting local talent. Hosted at Golden Coffee, it’s one of the most engaging *things to do in Kigali* for travelers looking for authentic, creative, and cultural experiences.

Field-to-Cup Journey: Explore Rwanda's coffee fields from start to sip. Hands-on Roasting: Master traditional and modern techniques. Exclusive Kigali Tasting: Savor unique blends with local experts. Cultural Exchange: Connect, learn, and make a positive impact.

Anyone can come to Rwanda and enjoy its freshly roasted coffee, but what do you do once you get back home? Ideal for coffee lovers, this small-group, hands-on brewing workshop teaches you how to make the perfect cup. Practice on five different types of brewing equipment, including a French press, aeropress, drip coffee, and more. Get the tools you need to enhance your daily coffee ritual after your holiday ends.

You may know how to roast coffee, but can you make your own latte art? Learn how to steam milk and pull espresso shots like a real barista during this small-group, half-day workshop in Kigali. Head to one of the city’s trendiest coffee shops—which doubles as a coffee training academy—and get hands-on instruction in preparing and decorating your coffee with artistic patterns.

Engage in a creative journey at the ITARA workshop, where Rwandan craftsmanship comes alive. Paired with a skilled artisan, you’ll explore the art of handmade souvenir creation, choosing from a variety of projects. Under expert guidance, learn the essentials of cutting, sewing, and finishing your unique piece, regardless of your prior sewing experience. This immersive experience fosters connections and allows you to take home a personalized memento of Rwanda, reflecting your creativity and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

What Makes This Experience Unique? This Traditional Dance Experience goes beyond just watching—it’s your chance to join in, connect, and truly feel the rhythm of Rwanda. Learn traditional moves from passionate local dancers, groove to the beat of live drumming, and share in a meaningful cultural exchange. Hands-On Learning: Dance alongside skilled performers. Live Music: Experience the energy of traditional drumming. Intimate Setting: Connect, interact, and create lasting memories. Authentic and Impactful: Support local culture and communities. More than an activity, it’s a celebration of tradition, unity, and joy!

This is not a typical workshop. It is a cultural ritual you participate in. Most travelers visit Rwanda for landscapes and wildlife. Very few experience its botanical heritage through their own hands. In this workshop, you do not just observe. You formulate, blend, and pour your own soap using locally sourced ingredients such as local coffee, bitter leaf ,Rwandan basil, aloe vera, hibiscus and local clays. Every ingredient carries a story rooted in land, healing, and tradition. What makes this experience distinct: You craft a product yourself rather than watching a demonstration You learn the cultural meaning behind each botanical You engage directly with a local, woman-led clean beauty brand You leave with something you created, not something mass-produced It is immersive, intimate, and sensory. If you are looking for an authentic Kigali experience beyond sightseeing, this is a meaningful way to connect with Rwanda’s culture through beauty, storytelling, and craftsmanship.

The Dancing Pots Tour invites you into the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant cultural heritage, where music, dance, and pottery come together to tell a powerful story of resilience and inclusion. Travel through three inspiring communities shaped by the legacy of Abbé Fraipont Ndagijimana—a devoted priest who championed dignity and opportunity for people living with disabilities and the Batwa, Rwanda’s Indigenous people. Expect warm welcomes, hands-on pottery experiences, joyful performances, and meaningful encounters with communities that embody Rwanda’s spirit of creativity and transformation.

Experience Rwanda through its food! This hands-on cooking class goes beyond simply tasting local dishes—you’ll cook, connect, and share with locals while discovering the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind Rwandan cuisine. From preparing fresh local ingredients to enjoying the meal you’ve made together, it’s a warm and authentic cultural experience where travelers can feel like part of the family

This is more than a weaving workshop—it’s a chance to connect with local women artisans, discover Rwandan traditions, and share stories while creating your own handmade souvenir. Every piece you make carries a personal memory of Rwanda, and your participation helps support local community livelihoods.

Ready for a spicy adventure? Join us in Africa to craft your own hot sauce! You'll get to pick from a selection of peppers, including Jalapeños, Habaneros, and the local favorite, Pili Pili. Our guides will show you how to mix them together just right. Taste as you go until it's perfect! During the session, we'll chat about how to make your hot sauce taste even better through fermentation, the process that gives it that extra kick. Feel free to add your own twist with extra spices! Once your sauce is ready, we'll help you bottle it up to take home. It's a delicious souvenir of your time with us, filled with the amazing flavors of Rwanda!

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.

Box outdoors with the people who know Kigali’s boxing scene best. Train with Kennedy, an active fighter, or Mahoro, a former fighter, in a session shaped around your level, from your first punches to professional training. At lively Pele Stadium, you’ll experience a side of Kigali where people come together to move and play. Want to keep boxing during your stay? Your coach can help you find a local club.

Experience real Kigali life through food — shop like a local, cook in a welcoming home, and share a traditional meal with your host. This is an authentic, personal cultural exchange, not a typical cooking class.

Discover the rich coffee culture of Rwanda with an immersive tour of local coffee farms near Lake Kivu. After a scenic drive through lush landscapes, dive into the coffee production journey, from picking ripe cherries to roasting your own beans. Engage with passionate farmers who share the significance of coffee in Rwanda’s economy. Learn various brewing techniques, such as pour-over and French press, and savor fresh meals made from local ingredients at a nearby restaurant. This unique experience connects you directly to the heart of Rwanda’s coffee heritage.