Art and Craft classes for adults and older teenagers
Nairobi Museum (Art Show venue)
Cost per class:
Ksh 3,000
Payment:
Mpesa Paybill no: 400800, A/C No: 657 157 0019
Included:
Cost of the class
All art materials
Bookings: WhatsApp – 0724 255 299 / info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Classes
- Saturday, 28 October 2023
Watercolour Class, led by exhibiting artist, Kanyi Ohawa
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Kanyi loves teaching watercolour to anyone willing to learn. The class is great for absolute beginners and those who have dabbled a bit and want to hone their skills. Kanyi’s classes are fun and engaging. During the class, you’ll learn some great techniques. Not only will you leave with new skills, your own artwork and lots of inspiration, you’ll take home a pack of 12 water colours, 2 paint brushes, a plastic palette and an A5 water colour paper pad to continue to the joy of watercolours.
Note: The class is a max of 20 people.
- Sunday, 29 October 2023
Wire Tree Sculpting Class, led by exhibiting artist, Eddy Kimani
2pm – 4pm
This will be a fun and interactive 2-hour session with Eddy, who has vast experience in engaging groups as a former broadcaster, professional actor, and a professional public speaker/MC. Eddie will demonstrate techniques and then guide participants to make their own distinctive wire trees. The class costs 3,000 which includes the cost of all materials.
Note: The class is a max of 25 people.
See the artists’ profiles here: https://bit.ly/15AAS-Schedule
KMS Mid – Year Market 2024
Come treat yourself to a unique and wide array of second hand books ranging from as low as Ksh. 50 for all audiences.
Discover over 30 vendors selling arty merchandise you will not find anywhere else as you indulge in snacks and beverages also on site. Fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Such a treat!
The 16th Affordable Art Show – Fri-Sun, 10-12 May 2024, Nairobi National Museum
Welcome to our 16th edition of the Affordable Art Show.
The Affordable Art Show has grown to be the biggest art show in East and Central Africa showcasing over 700 art pieces from talented up and coming artists from around Africa including paintings and sculpture.
The three day event has something for everyone including kids and adult fun activities on both Saturday and Sunday.
Opening:
Friday, 10 May: 4-8pm – Entry fee, 500/=
Book via Ticketsasa.com
Saturday & Sunday, 11 & 12 May – Free Entry
Full schedule: https://bit.ly/16ArtSchedule
Contacts – WhatsApp: 0724 255 299 / info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Proceeds Support Artists and the National Museums of Kenya
AGM 2024
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24 2024.
We encourage members to attend for an overview of the last one year and what to expect this coming year. There will also be a behind the scenes tour before the meeting to the Osteology & Mammalogy Departments to show members one of the ongoing KMS projects. Members will also vote for open Council positions.
Meru National Park, Rhino River Camp
Rhino River Camp, is Kenya’s luxury, charming and eco-friendly tented lodge in Meru National Park, where the legend of Elsa the lioness began.
The location and forest environment of Rhino River Camp, lend the camp a strong, jungle atmosphere, enhanced by the constant background sound of the river’s small waterfall. Whether you choose to watch the African wildlife;walk in the bush or lie in t he sun, Rhino River Camp can indulge in your every whim. The camp itself offers a swimming pool surrounded by lush vegetation, a restaurant area, a well-stocked bar and well-trained friendly staff.
The scenic views and wildlife are the key attractions in the park. The Park teems with a variety of wildlife species including elephant, Grevys zebra ((Endangered species)), lion, cheetah, leopard, hartebeest, hippo, buffalo and the reticulated giraffe among others.
For enquiries/RSVP
Whatsapp: 0724 255 299/email- info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Mt. Suswa Conservancy Trip
Ready to go for a hike, cave exploration or to enjoy a breath-taking scenery?
Sign up for a quality camping and trekking in the heart of Kenyan Rift Valley, Mount Suswa – a remarkable and virtually untouched volcano, which boast a unique 12 km double-caldera and a vast network of obsidian caves. Best known for being home of the endangered large-eared free tailed bats, and for the Baboons’ Parliament.
Included:
For enquiries/RSVP: Whatsapp 0724 255 299/email- info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Easter Trip to Diani
Experience South Coast Kenya.
Diani Beach is a major beach on the Indian Ocean, Coast of Kenya (in Eastern Africa). It is located 30 kilometres south of Mombasa, in Kwale County and has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination for the fifth time running since 2015.
The indigenous people of the area are the Digo, one of the nine ethnic communities known as the Mijikenda. Today the area includes Kenyans of various ethnicities who have migrated to Diani, mostly drawn by the tourism related economy or by Diani’s sparkling white sands and lush greenery.
Experience a dhow cruise to Wasini Island (Kisite Marine Park) snorkeling with colourful coral fish and dolphins.
Explore Shimoni Caves
Visit Shimba Hills National Reserve – a unique coastal forest and nature reserve.
Visit to Mwaluganje Community Elephant Sanctuary – Kenya’s first community wildlife sanctuary
Visit Kaya Kinondo. The Kayas provides a focal point for Mijikenda religious beliefs and practices, are regarded as the ancestral homes of the different Mijikenda peoples, and are held to be sacred places. The forest is endowed with various ancient and unique species of trees some as old as 1000 years, the forest has over 190 tree species 140 of which are classified as rare spread across 30 acres of land.
Enjoy the beautiful stay at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa.
RSVP 0724 255 299 /info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Defending Rights Under Kenya’s 2010 Constitution
Talk by lawyers Jill Cottrell Ghai and Christine Nkonge of the Katiba Institute.
They reflect on 13 years of upholding the Constitution (not only against government) particularly through complex cases in environment, culture, heritage, citizen justice and workers’ rights.
Reach out to us if you would like to be part of this interesting conversation.
Art & Craft classes for adults & teenagers – 28 & 29 October 2023, Nairobi National Museum
Art and Craft classes for adults and older teenagers
Nairobi Museum (Art Show venue)
Cost per class:
Ksh 3,000
Payment:
Mpesa Paybill no: 400800, A/C No: 657 157 0019
Included:
Cost of the class
All art materials
Bookings: WhatsApp – 0724 255 299 / info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Classes
Watercolour Class, led by exhibiting artist, Kanyi Ohawa
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Kanyi loves teaching watercolour to anyone willing to learn. The class is great for absolute beginners and those who have dabbled a bit and want to hone their skills. Kanyi’s classes are fun and engaging. During the class, you’ll learn some great techniques. Not only will you leave with new skills, your own artwork and lots of inspiration, you’ll take home a pack of 12 water colours, 2 paint brushes, a plastic palette and an A5 water colour paper pad to continue to the joy of watercolours.
Note: The class is a max of 20 people.
Wire Tree Sculpting Class, led by exhibiting artist, Eddy Kimani
2pm – 4pm
This will be a fun and interactive 2-hour session with Eddy, who has vast experience in engaging groups as a former broadcaster, professional actor, and a professional public speaker/MC. Eddie will demonstrate techniques and then guide participants to make their own distinctive wire trees. The class costs 3,000 which includes the cost of all materials.
Note: The class is a max of 25 people.
See the artists’ profiles here: https://bit.ly/15AAS-Schedule
Children’s Art Classes – 28 & 29 October 2023, Nairobi National Museum
Children’s Art and Craft Classes, Nairobi Museum (Art Show venue)
Age: 6-12yrs
Cost per class:
Ksh 2,000
Payment:
Mpesa Paybill no: 400800, A/C No: 657 157 0019
Included:
Cost of the class
All art materials
Light refreshments
Bookings: WhatsApp – 0724 255 299 / info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Note:
Classes
10am – 12pm
Theme: Wire Tree Sculpting Class
This will be a fun 2-hour session that will be led by exhibiting artist Eddy Kimani who has vast experience in engaging groups as a former broadcaster, professional actor, and a professional public speaker/MC.
Eddie will demonstrate techniques and then guide participants to make their own distinctive wire trees.
10am – 12pm
Theme: Sunsets
This will be an engaging art class guided by Artists without Borders, a group of artists, all trained teachers, who will guide the children as they create three masterpieces, using different techniques.
During the session, children will create three sunsets – one a drawing/colouring work, one craft work using recycled materials, and the third a painting.
See the artists’ profiles here: https://bit.ly/15AAS-Schedule
KMS Christmas Market & Book Sale – Saturday, 2 December 2023, Nairobi National Museum
Get ready for the KMS Christmas Market & Book Sale!
Saturday, 2 December 2023, Nairobi National Museum, 10am – 6pm
Great chance to select wonderful gifts from 30+ stalls that will be set up. In addition, you can buy unique arty gifts direct from the artists and designers, and also enjoy a mega sale on KMS Gift Shop stock.
Book lovers will also be in for a treat as we will have many nearly new & second-hand books.
Request for Donations:
If you have old or out of print art books, children’s books, novels, games, puzzles, magazines, used computers, printers and other home appliances, that you would love to donate, kindly drop them off at the KMS Office, open 9 am to 5 pm, or at the KMS Shop, inside the Nairobi National Museum, otherwise we can organize pickup.
Contact: 0724 255 299 / 0713 354 926 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
We are looking forward to seeing you, your family, friends and colleagues there!
Proceeds fund various projects of the National Museums of Kenya!