Itara Artisan Souvenir Making Experience

Kigali, Rwanda
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

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's included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Meals

What to expect

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: pouch, bow-tie, hair-tie, keychain or bookmark. 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.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a few Kinyarwanda words as you interact with our artisans.

To wrap up the experience, artisans and visitors come together for a lively community dance known as *umudiho*. You’ll dance along to popular songs such as *Amahoro Meza* and *Si Umuhemu*, one of Rwanda’s beloved Christian dance songs by artist Richard Nick Ngendahayo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Turn on RIGHT on the ITARA Avenue Exit and keep right until you reach Gate #73. There is a big wooden ITARA signage. Feel free to call 0788254346 for further guidance if needed.

End point

Turn on RIGHT on the ITARA Avenue Exit and keep right until you reach Gate #73. There is a big wooden ITARA signage. Feel free to call 0788254346 for further guidance if needed.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with visual impairment
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious mental health

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$35.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Kigali
From
$35.00 per person
Check availability