Learn the Traditional Seychelles Art of Sun Printing with Local Textile Designer
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Mahé, Seychelles
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a hands-on introduction to one of the Seychelles’ most time-honored traditional art forms during this textile workshop on sun printing. Make your own take-home printed textile design as you learn how local communities have used native plants for centuries to make colorful painted fabrics. Small-group craft workshops include snacks and refreshments.
- A Seychelles textile-painting workshop with snacks
- Enjoy stunning views, including a panorama overlooking the Indian Ocean
- Relax in an intimate setting, with groups capped at 10 participants
- Get hands-on instruction and take home your own wearable artwork piece
What's Included
- Paint, fabric and all supplies
- SnacksLocal snacks and fresh coconut or organic juice drinks
- Work clothes, sun hat, sunscreen
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Roots SeychellesMare Anglaise, Seychelles
We are located in the mountain at Beau Vallon Beach. Please contact us for detailed map and directions. Call us on your way up if you get lost: 2573477.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 122 reviews
Asha_P, Feb 2025
Lots of fun, gotta be smart about picking out the leaves- but the experience was really nice! The guide was great!
Janet_S, Aug 2024
Loved the creative process, the stunning location & the opportunity to chat with Tony & the other participants. Freedom the giant tortoise rested in the shade under my table & we relaxed with banana cake & lime juice while the sun dried our creations.
rudolph_h, Aug 2024
we spent the most amazing morining on top of the mountain learning the art of sunprinting, and came home with our own individually designed sarong.
deborah_g, Aug 2024
Good fun. Different holiday experience. Opportunity to talk to locals. Great end product. Unique memories.
Jessica_C, May 2024
Had an amazing time at Roots creating my beautiful pareo, enjoying nature and the gorgeous view of the bay from the top of the mountain.
Alison_C, Apr 2024
Fantastic morning. Everyone was so nice and it was such a lovely experience. Loved my Pareo and definitely the best tour I have ever done.
Linda_W, Apr 2024
Tony, Stephannie and Marco were all amazing! They were so friendly, helpful and welcoming. We had the best experience with them. Tony is a man of the world and we had a very meaningful conversation with him. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Seychelles.
Jasmine_R, Apr 2023
This is actually the best part of my trip to Seychelles. Stephanie, Tony, and their family was so nice and pleasant. Everything was organized well and I had so much fun. I was comfortable and although it was not very sunny the day I went, Stephanie made sure I completed my project and it was beautiful. The snacks, juice, and the fresh coconut that I was offered was outstanding. I just felt so welcomed. The hospitality was unmatched. This was such a memorable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you! I wish you all the absolute best!
Alia_A, Jul 2022
Definitely an incredible group of people teaching us how to create textile painting. Thank you so much for your assistance!! It’s an activity I will always remember !!
Kristina_B, May 2022
Something very unique and different to experience in Seychelles beside island tours and visiting lovely beaches. I strongly recommend to go for this sun printing class!!! You will definitely get more than expected, no doubt.
Roots Seychelles family is soo welcoming and friendly. During sun printing and while you’ll be waiting for painted fabric to dry, you would be offered fresh juice, baked goods, taste fresh coconut. Not to mention Tony’s trick to help sunburns. And what a lovely freely living pet they have - tortoise.
Stephannie and Tony, that was the best day during my stay in Seychelles! Such a unique sensation. Still can’t stop smiling remembering.
Warm greetings to you and your family from Lithuania.
Kristina
Response from Host, May 2022
Hi Kristina, Hello! Thank you so much for joining our nature printing workshop! It was lovely to meet you, and we are happy you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Seychelles!!
Mohammed_A, Oct 2021
We were there for an art experience, and got way more than expected. The sun printing experience was fun, and all three children of mine (8, 3 and 2 years old) had a blast. But that was just not it.
Stephanie and Tony were amazing hosts and offered nothing less than unparalleled hospitality. The two hosts were genuine, pleasant and generous. Stephanie served us delicious fresh passion fruit juice, while Tony served us fresh coconut juice and butter, all were served with sweet small stories and lots of jokes. My kids felt like they were playing and talking with their parents’ friends.
Furthermore, Tony was also kind enough to offer us a ride down the hill which we very much needed with 3 kids around.
It’s always nice to feel gratitude when surrounded by locals, and that’s what the two amazing hosts did.
Thanks Stephanie and Tony.
Response from Host, May 2022
Hello! Wow! Thank you for your kind words! Thank you so much for joining our nature printing workshop! It was lovely to meet you, and we are happy you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
April_C, Jun 2021
Such a great way to experience and create authentic Seychelles art and the view is incredible. Stephanie and Tony are a great couple and both very talented and creative in their medium. They were also very accommodating to my diet and provided yummy vegan banana cakes! They have me convinced to make this my retirement plan!
Response from Host, May 2022
Ha ha! Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining our nature printing workshop! It was lovely to meet you, and we are happy you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Seychelles when you move here!! :)
Gael_B, Feb 2024
Superbe expérience auprès d’un artiste local. La gentillesse et le professionnalisme font la différence.
MARLISE_I, Apr 2023
Alles sehr toll.
Gastfreundlich, interessant , gut vorbereitet, schöne Location ,
Schöne Aussieht , sehr gutem Bananenbrot
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