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f you’re anything like me, you love bringing a piece of a place home with you. But what if that piece wasn’t just something you bought—what if it was something you made?

During our time in Ghana, we discovered that the true magic of this country isn’t just in its landscapes or food (though both are 🔥)—it’s in the hands of its people. The bead makers, the kente weavers, the batik dyers, the fantasy coffin builders… These artists are preserving centuries-old traditions, and the best part? You can join them.

Yep, you can create your own Ghanaian masterpiece. And trust me—it’s way more fun than just snapping a photo.

Here are some of the best artisan workshops across Ghana (including booking links so you can jump right in:

Make Your Own Krobo Beads

Where: Eastern Region (or in Accra with local workshops)
Why you’ll love it: You get to smash recycled glass (very therapeutic), design your own colorful beads, and learn the stories behind each symbol.

🛒 Book it here via GetYourGuide – Traditional Bead-Making Workshop

📍Also check out TK Beads Industry near Accra for walk-in workshops!

Try Your Hand at Batik & Tie-Dye

Where: Cape Coast, Aburi & Accra
Why you’ll love it: Playing with color and wax while learning a skill passed down through generations? Yes, please! Plus, you walk away with a handmade shirt, bag, or cloth that YOU dyed.

🛒 Book it here via Viator – Batik Making Workshop in Cape Coast

Or visit Global Mamas in Cape Coast or Accra for drop-in batik experiences.

Weave Kente with Local Masters

Where: Bonwire or Adanwomase (Ashanti Region)
Why you’ll love it: Learn how royal cloth is woven—literally thread by thread. Kente weaving is meditative, meaningful, and oh-so-colorful.

👀 Can’t find it on the big booking sites? Just ask a local guide or head to Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre — most artisans are happy to offer a hands-on experience!

Build a Fantasy Coffin

Where: Accra
Why you’ll love it: It’s quirky, it’s cultural, and it’s SO Ghana. Learn about the tradition of celebrating life with elaborate, meaningful coffins—shaped like fish, airplanes, soda bottles—you name it.

🛒 Book it here via Viator – Fantasy Coffin & Art Tour

Pottery & Ceramics with a Side of Tea

Where: Accra – Accra Art District
Why you’ll love it: A relaxing weekend experience with wheel-throwing, clay, and a calming tea session to top it all off. Ideal if you want something creative but chill.

🛒 Book it here via Ayatickets 

Make Traditional Black Soap 

Where: Accra & beyond
Why you’ll love it: This isn’t your average soap. Learn how to mix plantain ash, cocoa pods, and shea butter into one of Ghana’s best natural skincare secrets.

📍Look for listings on Airbnb Experiences or reach out to Ghana Soap School on Instagram.

Want More Than Just One Workshop?

There are also full-on cultural immersion packages for the truly curious traveler:

🧳 7-Day Artisan Adventure – Pottery, batik, black soap, cultural tours & more
🛒 Book via Peek – Ghana Artisanal Cultural Immersion