Accra is often celebrated for its food, nightlife, beaches, and warm community… but beneath all that sunshine is a seriously creative city. Whether you’re an expat settling into life in Ghana or a local looking to swap your usual weekend plans for something hands-on, Accra’s growing arts-and-crafts scene has plenty to offer beyond its museums and art galleries.
From candle-making to rug tufting, batik dyeing to pottery, the city is full of workshops where you can get messy, unwind, and create something that’s uniquely yours. These activities are ideal for solo adventurers, date nights, family outings, or anyone craving a break from the daily routine.
Here are the best creative things to do in Accra, a curated list of artistic workshops, crafting hubs, and maker spaces that guarantee good vibes and good art.
1. Candle-Making with Wax & Wick Ghana
If you’ve ever wanted your home to smell like a boutique hotel lobby (without buying yet another imported candle), Wax & Wick Ghana is your place. Their candle-making workshop guides you through fragrance blending, wax pouring, wick placement, and creative labeling.
You’ll leave with your own handcrafted candle, perfect as a gift or as your next living-room centerpiece.
- Where: Labone Social Club, Labone
- Experience level: Total beginners welcome
- Pricing: DM them on Instagram (prices vary by session)
- Why go: Beautiful venue, relaxing vibes, and scents that make your home feel expensive
2. Accra Art District Workshops: Pottery, Batik, Cocktails & More
If you prefer variety over commitment, Accra Art District is your creative playground. Think of them as a rotating menu of artsy experiences: one weekend you’re molding clay, the next you’re designing batik fabric, and the next you’re mixing your own cocktails like a pro.
Workshops are always updated on their Instagram and Ayatickets, making it a convenient one-stop hub for discovering what’s happening in the city’s creative scene.
- Where: Locations vary around Accra
- Cost: Depends on workshop; book on Ayatickets
- Why go: Endless options + a great place to meet fellow creative explorers
Batik making in Accra
3. Aurads GH: A Multicraft Wonderland
Can’t decide what kind of creative activity you’re in the mood for? Aurads GH solves the dilemma by offering everything at once. From candle-making to tote bag design, phone-case decorating to DIY accessories, their sessions give you permission to explore your creative side without limits.
Each event has a slightly different theme, so following their Instagram is the best way to catch upcoming workshops.
- Where: Venues vary depending on the event
- Cost: DM them for current rates
- Why go: The perfect “I want to do something fun and crafty today” experience
4. Batik, Tie-Dye & Textile Workshops: A Ghanaian Classic
Textile art is a cornerstone of Ghanaian culture, and Accra has several great places to learn batik and tie-dye the traditional way. Whether you’re an expat curious about local craftsmanship or a creative local looking to reconnect with heritage techniques, these workshops are both educational and very satisfying.
Global Mamas Cultural Workshops
Hands-on batik sessions where you learn wax application, dyeing methods, and pattern creation. A great introduction for beginners.
Nubuke Foundation
Beyond batik, they offer rotating arts programs including painting, beadwork, clay, and textile crafts. A strong cultural center with a focus on learning through community.
Exmac Fabrics, Osu
Part batik shop, part workshop space. You can buy beautiful fabrics or call to ask about upcoming batik classes.
- Why go: Learn traditional techniques from seasoned artisans
- Tip: A fantastic activity if you want to take home a meaningful, handmade Ghana-themed souvenir
5. The Velvet Hut: Beading, Weaving & Heritage Crafts
If you want to dive deeper into Ghana’s artisanal traditions, The Velvet Hut is a gem. Known for gorgeous locally made items, they also host workshops celebrating Ghanaian heritage crafts.
Past sessions have included beading (with cultural storytelling woven in), weaving basics, and other hands-on activities led by local artisans. Workshops aren’t constant, but the quality is consistently high.
- Where: The Velvet Hut, Accra
- Why go: A creative experience that connects you directly to Ghana’s craft history
- Stay updated: Follow their Instagram for workshop announcements
6. Africana Skincare: Weaving & Calabash Painting Workshops
This isn’t your average skincare brand: Africana collaborates with local artisans to offer some of the most unique craft workshops in Accra. Their signature experience pairs weaving with calabash painting, led by two beloved artisans: Paul (weaving expert) and Rascharles (calabash artist).
You learn how to work with natural materials like raffia, plantain leaves, corn husk, and calabash, while also hearing the personal journeys of the artisans themselves.
- Where: Various creative spaces (e.g., One Corner GH)
- Why go: A meaningful blend of cultural immersion, storytelling, and hands-on creativity
Calabash painting
7. Glaze Art Studio: A One-Stop Creative Hub
If you prefer a modern studio with lots of variety under one stylish roof, Glaze Art Studio is the spot. Their monthly calendar is packed with choices: painting, sewing, crochet, hand-building clay, and even creative social events.
Workshops attract both locals and expats, making it a great place to make friends while learning something new.
- Where: Accra (check the website for details)
- Why go: Beautiful studio, great community vibe, lots of workshop options
8. Happy Art Accra: Pottery Classes That Soothe the Soul
If pottery is your therapy, Happy Art Accra is the creative sanctuary you’ve been searching for. Their classes walk you through molding clay, shaping forms, and crafting your own pottery pieces.
The sessions are relaxed, beginner-friendly, and designed to spark creativity while calming the mind.
- Where: Accra (locations announced on Instagram)
- Why go: Ideal for anyone craving a mindful creative activity
Accra Tufting Studio: Rugs & Brunch Workshop
Now for something totally different: rug tufting. Yes, you can make your own custom rug in Accra Tufting Studio, and it’s ridiculously fun.
The Rugs & Brunch workshop guides you through digital sketching, yarn selection, and tufting your design into a rug you’ll actually want to display at home. And because brunch is part of the experience, you get creativity with a side of good food and relaxed vibes.
- Where: Accra Tufting Studio
- Why go: A unique, trendy activity that’s both social and hands-on
Pottery in Accra
Why Creative Workshops Are Perfect for Life in Accra
Whether you’ve just moved to the city or you’ve lived here for years, these workshops are a great way to:
- Explore Accra’s vibrant cultural scene
- Meet new people in a relaxed, creative setting
- Learn traditional Ghanaian crafts
- Slow down and spend a weekend doing something memorable
- Decorate your home with pieces you made
Accra’s creativity goes far beyond its galleries, it’s hands-on, community-driven, and wonderfully accessible.
If you’re looking to experience the city beyond its usual attractions, these workshops are the perfect place to start. Ready to get creative?
