Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet, but don't know where to start? This is well suited to beginner students of ages 6 to 12 years. Stitch your way to success, from simple toys to cute garments, and learn new techniques along the way. All supplies are included for use during the class,...
Learn the art of traditional kyondo basket weaving, taught one on one with an expert weaver from Mwingi. Weaving and handmade crafts are known to be relaxing and great for mental health. Led by the talented team at Okapu, you will be weaving tiny finger-sized kyondos, as well as learning how to dye a kyondo...
Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing projects to this fun meetup. Join your fellow crafters as we share projects, ideas and tips. We also have a lovely selection of our handspun wool Rift valley yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and pattern books to explore. This event is free to attend, kindly register to secure your...
Achieve great cross-stitch results from start to finish! Beth will show you cross-stitch basics that will help you avoid mistakes, achieve beautiful results and enjoy this meditative pastime. During class, you’ll learn how to cross-stitch a bookmark or a beautiful card. You will be guided step by step through beginner techniques for basic cross-stitch, working...
Join the talented Kanyi Ohawa on a creative journey into the world of watercolour painting! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, in a small intimate setting. You get to carry your gorgeous creation home for framing. Ticket cost per person:...
Our July Read: The Eternal Audience Of One by Rémy Ngamije This is a coming-of-age tale following a young man who is forced to flee his homeland of Rwanda and make sense of his reality. Nobody ever makes it to the start of a story, not even the people in it. The most one can do...
Have you always wanted to learn more about the wonderful probiotic beverages, kombucha tea and water kefir? We are excited to share some brewing tips, health benefits and recipes that we have learned over the years brewing these healthy drinks. Join us for a casual information session, with a Q&A and overview. Special gift: bring...
Join the talented Kanyi Ohawa on a creative journey into the world of watercolour painting! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, in a small intimate setting. You get to carry your gorgeous creation home for framing. Ticket cost per person:...
Our August Read: So the Path Does Not Die by Pede Hollis Protagonist Fina's search for happiness and belonging begins on the night of her aborted circumcision and continues through her teenage years in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital; her twenties in the Washington Metropolitan Area; and ends with her return to Sierra Leone to work as...
Our September Read: Riambel by Priya Hein Fifteen-year-old Noemi has no choice but to leave school and work in the house of the wealthy De Grandbourg family. Just across the road from the slums where she grew up, she encounters a world that is starkly different from her own – yet one which would have...
Our October Read: African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou Gregoire Nakobomayo, a petty criminal, has decided to kill his girlfriend Germaine. He's planned the crime for some time, but still, the act of murder requires a bit of psychological and logistical preparation. Luckily, he has a mentor to call on, the far more accomplished serial killer Angoualima....
Turn pages of your book in companionable silence at this quiet garden reading party. This is a great way to absorb yourself in that book you've been meaning to get to, meet your book club deadline, or allocate some dedicated time to reading. Turn off your phone and tune in to your pages in the...