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Private Studio Session on African Material Histories
About
Hosted in Airi Handmade's Studio in Watamu, just minutes from Watamu Beach, this intimate session invites you into the living archive of African maker material histories.
Rather than a surface-level cultural tour, you will engage directly with fibers, beads, baskets, and textiles while uncovering the design intelligence, ritual significance, and economic realities behind them.
Ideal for culturally curious travelers, design lovers, slow travelers, and thoughtful minds seeking depth, context, and meaningful connection beyond mainstream interpretations of Africa.
Why This Experience Is Different
This is not a performance, a craft demonstration, or a souvenir workshop. It is a guided studi...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A gift package of Kenyan Seasonal varietal coffee
Meeting Points
Departure
Watamu Plaza
Watamu Plaza is located directly Opposite the Crystal Bay Golf Course
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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After initial greetings and a welcome drink, for the first 15 minutes, you will be invited to engage with the different African Materials on display for you in the studio.
This will give you an opportunity to get a brief overview of each material. You will be encouraged to interact with the product materials to feel the nuances in each distinct item
After this, for the next 30 minutes, you will be engaged on the material origins of each item at length, highlighting the depth of cultural perspective often missed in mainstream interpretations.
From this, for the remainder of the 15 minutes, you will interact with an African maker where you get to ask questions about their processes while e...
Private Studio Session on African Material Histories
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$25.00
Price varies by group size
About
Hosted in Airi Handmade's Studio in Watamu, just minutes from Watamu Beach, this intimate session invites you into the living archive of African maker material histories.
Rather than a surface-level cultural tour, you will engage directly with fibers, beads, baskets, and textiles while uncovering the design intelligence, ritual significance, and economic realities behind them.
Ideal for culturally curious travelers, design lovers, slow travelers, and thoughtful minds seeking depth, context, and meaningful connection beyond mainstream interpretations of Africa.
Why This Experience Is Different
This is not a performance, a craft demonstration, or a souvenir workshop. It is a guided studi...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A gift package of Kenyan Seasonal varietal coffee
Meeting Points
Departure
Watamu Plaza
Watamu Plaza is located directly Opposite the Crystal Bay Golf Course
