Imigongo Painting Class
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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 workshop, you will learn the history of Imigongo Art in Rwanda. You will then paint your own chosen Imigongo (cow dung Art) to take away with you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
First you will be greeted by one of our staff and welcomed to the Studio. You then select your own handmade Imigongo (Traditional Rwandan Art) frame which you will be guided in painting yourself - giving you the perfect piece of art to take home with you. After this there is a chance to shop for some fair trade handmade crafts produced by our Rwandan artisan partners.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Local taxes
Gratuities
All activities
Items at the gift shop
Food and drinks
Options
Medium Painting
Paint a Medium sized Imigongo
Large Painting
Paint a Large Piece of Imigongo Art
Small Painting
Paint a Small Imigongo
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing and fun. Theo...
Helen C,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing and fun. Theo was great! Provided a brief history of imigongo and guided me through the process.
Relaxing painting session !
WinnieAstrid Z,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great relaxing painting session. The teacher was really good and gave me all the information to do a good painting job.
Superb
emmacX1937GE,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience for our large group. Theoneste and his team were incredibly friendly and welcoming and full of interesting facts. We loved every minute!
Unique and memorabale painting class
Arshavir S,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun! A very special type of art. The studio was cosy and our guides friendly and attentive. Even as someone with not much artisitc skill, I managed to design a painting I very much enjoyed.
A Relaxing Morning at Azizi
Amanda P,Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband, my friend, and I recently visited Azizi to paint Imigongo with Theoneste. Theoneste was a fantastic host, sharing the history of Imigongo in a fun, engaging way, telling stories, joking, and laughing with us. We really enjoyed our time there and highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kigali!
Wine and paint 🎨
Andrea D,Dec 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an enjoyable date night with my husband. Before we started painting the instructor gave us a brief history lesson on how they started using cow dung. She was the perfect host. We were allowed to bring our own wine and played music 🎶. I definitely recommend if your in Kigali.
From US$15.39
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