The 7 Best Craft Workshops in Ghana

1.Home Cooking Class by Auntie K

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $89Our pick

Meet Auntie K and her family near Osu for a private Ghanaian cooking experience. You may shop for ingredients at a local market, then prepare dishes such as jollof rice, kelewele, soup, fufu, fish, chicken, and dessert. Expect a warm home setting, charcoal cooking, and a meal at the end.

“Auntie K is a treasure. Not only do you experience local cooking/dishes but there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way. Bring an empty stomach and you’ll leave full and happy.”

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2.Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $45

Meet Pat and Maggie’s team in Accra, ride to a local market, choose ingredients, and prepare dishes such as fufu, banku, jollof rice, and soup. Hosts including Gifty and Auntie Irene have led warm, family-style classes, with dietary requests possible on request.

“This was a great experience! We had an opportunity to really engage with locals in a local environment. The food we helped prepare was very good and the host was delightful. Definitely recommend!”

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3.Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $100

Spend about five hours in Accra with chef Adjei, also called AJ, learning Ghanaian cooking step by step. Join him at a local market before class or meet in the kitchen, prepare traditional dishes, taste your work, and take home the food you make. Vegetarian options are available.

“This is a SCAM. And an overpriced scam. I was billed $200 USD and never received tickets and had no email or whatsapp info from the operator. I whatsapped the tour operator and travel advisor and received no help! So no cooking class and out $200 that they say is non-refundable!”

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4.Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $25Best value

Spend about four hours cooking Ghanaian food from scratch with Cecilia, also called Ceccy or Cece. Choose two meals plus a side or dessert, learn each dish’s cultural background, enjoy lunch, and take home two portions of leftovers. Private transport is not included.

“I had a fantastic time at Cece’s Ghanaian cooking class! She was kind, patient, and made the experience enjoyable and informative. I learned so much and can’t wait to do it again. Highly recommend!”

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5.African Drum and Dance Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $55

At Accra’s Community Youth Cultural Center, Jimmy Akiti and his instructors teach Ghanaian drum rhythms and West African dance, including Kpalogo. Choose one hour of each or focus on drumming or dance for the full two hours.

“Talk about a super fun time to immerse yourself in Ghanaian music and drum playing. My instructors were super funny and helpful. I recommend this to all traveler's. Get out in the sun and get moving !”

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6.Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $185

Meet Auntie KK near Club 69 in Osu for a three-hour Ghanaian cooking class in a family home. Prepare local dishes with fresh ingredients, learn about their roots, then eat what you make with food, drinks, photos, and English or Twi instruction included.

“Auntie KK is great! Fun & Tasty Foods, Good Vibes :)”

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7.Half-Day Private African Drumming Lessons with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $68

You’ll visit Independence Square and an Accra art and craft market before learning Ghanaian drumming with a professional instructor. The private two-hour lesson covers drum types, rhythms, community traditions, and drum-making. Guide Kobe is praised for helpful service, and pickup is included.

“The Drumming class was very exciting. We learn several beats. Our tour guide Kobe was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and provided great customer service. I would recommend Ghana must go Tours with Kobe. Matt and Adina”

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