Benin Republic · Cotonou beachfront
Sip & Paint on the Coast
A canvas, a brush, a cold coconut, and the Atlantic behind you.
Duration
1 day
Group size
6–40 travelers
Difficulty
Easy
Starts from
Cotonou
About this journey
Our day event on the Cotonou coast — easels under a beach paillote, a resident artist walking you through your piece, fresh coconuts and grilled food, and a finished canvas to carry home. No experience needed, and nobody has ever left with a blank one.
Highlights
What you'll do.
- A guided painting session with a resident Beninese artist
- Easels, canvases, paint and aprons all provided
- Fresh coconuts, drinks and grilled food on the sand
- Photo frames, music and games once the brushes go down
- Your finished canvas to take home
Day by day
The itinerary.
Indicative — every trip is fine-tuned to your group.
- D1
Brushes, Beach & Canvas
Arrive late morning to easels set up under the paillote, meet the artist and the group, paint through the afternoon with coconuts and music in the background, then photos on the sand with the piece you made.
The fine print
What's included.
- All art materials and a canvas per guest
- Artist-led session and guidance throughout
- Welcome drink and a fresh coconut
- Beach venue access for the day
- Event photography by the MrUSB team
- Transport to the venue (can be arranged)
- Additional food and drinks
The journey
In pictures.
From the field — recent departures.
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