Sample week’s programmeDay 1 Arrive and local walk (if time) and evening meal Day 2 a.m. Welcome drink and tour of Mama Africa Gallery and Women’s Museum. Meet Isha Fofana.Discuss preferences for workshops with Isha and craft workers in preparation for day 3. Lunch at Mama Africa Pm.Trip to local places of interest (Fishing village, produce market, fishing boats, etc in Tanji) Sketch books and cameras needed! Return to Farakunku for remainder of afternoon and evening meal. |
Day 3 First full day workshop Lunch at Mama Africa Workshop continued Evening meal at Farakunku Day 4 Second full day workshop a.m. Lunch at Mama Africa Workshop continued Evening meal at Farakunku |
Dancing Lady Think Over |
Day 5 Morning trip to Bakau craft market, Botanical gardens and crocodile pool Lunch at Leybato by the sea in Fajara or Lamin Lodge (stilted restaurant on the River Gambia) or Batokunku Beach fish shack. Afternoon at Batokunku beach/return to Farakunku (your choice) Evening meal at Farakunku |
Day 6 Third full day workshop a.m. Lunch at Mama Africa Workshop continued Evening meal at Farakunku Day 7 Fourth and final workshop a.m. Lunch at Batokunku Fish shack Afternoon - free choice (please let us know if you would like another trip out) Evening meal at Farakunku with Isha as guest .and review of week’s work. Day 8 Relax until departure. |
Series of Life |
Note: All days can be varied to suit guests if they prefer more or less time anywhere. |
