Imigongo Painting Class

5.00

5.0(7 reviews)

2 hours

English, French

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

French

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

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.

Options

Small Painting

Paint a Small Imigongo

Medium Painting

Paint a Medium sized Imigongo

Large Painting

Paint a Large Piece of Imigongo Art

What‘s Included

Local guide

Local taxes

Gratuities

All activities

Items at the gift shop

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Relaxing and fun. Theo...
Helen C,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Relaxing 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
5.00
It 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
5.00
Fabulous 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
5.00
Great 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
This 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.