Gouache Paint Workshop - Ethiopian Coffee Themed

Gouache paint workshop - Ethiopian Coffee Themed

Come join us at Chá-Fé for a relaxing and creative experience inspired by the rich visual traditions of Ethiopia! Sip n paint! We will be painting a traditional Ethiopian coffee pot, called a Jebena using Gouache paint onto board.

About the Class

Join us for a coffee cultural and creative evening at Chá-Fé!

We are excited to host a guided, step-by-step Gouache painting workshop with artist @alemderege.design, celebrating the rich history and tradition of Ethiopian coffee ceremonies. In this guided session, you'll each recreate a reference painting of a Jebena - a traditional Ethiopian clay coffee pot in which delicious buna (coffee) is brewed and served.

No prior experience needed—this workshop is beginner friendly and perfect for anyone looking to unwind, learn, and connect through art. All materials are included, a curated playlist of music by East African artists will be on in the background and and discounted Ethiopian filter coffee available to enjoy!

Date: 20 September/Sat

Time: 17:45–20:15 (2.5hr)

Tickets: Early Bird £42 (until the 29th August)

Standard Ticket – £46 (includes all materials & refreshments) (Not including Fee from Eventbrite)

What You Will Learn

Painting Basics – Learn how to sketch/outline, blend colours and paint onto board using Gouache.

What's Included

All painting materials are provided, including gouache paints, boards, brushes, and aprons. Once the class is over, you can take your finished artwork home with you right away.

Ice Filter Coffee, tea, light snacks, and matcha are available for purchase before 7 p.m., with a 10% off discount on drinks. A selection of Ethiopian filter coffee beans is also available at a special discounted price. A relaxed and welcoming environment guided by artist @alemderege.design

About the Artist

Alem Derege (b.1997) is an illustrator and fine artist based in London. She was born and raised in Bristol, UK and grew up surrounded by a variety of different cultures and incredible street art, including that of the legendary Banksy. Her parents immigrated to the UK from Ethiopia in the 80s, and her work is heavily inspired by her East African heritage. She has an MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies from SOAS University. In 2019 she was awarded the MSMR Architects travel scholarship and she subsequently travelled to Eritrea, a former Italian colony located next to Ethiopia. This trip had a pivotal impact on her work, acting as the inspiration behind her modernist-style prints.

Her work explores the topics of: pop culture, cultural traditions, colonialism and religion. She illustrated the children's book 'Exploring with Selam and Senai' (published in 2021) and was a trader at the popular Black Culture Market in Brixton. She has extensive experience hosting ceramics painting workshops, including for John Lewis, Amazon, Bumble, Meta and WeWork.

Limited spots available—this workshop is designed to be small and intimate to ensure a personalised experience.

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Cancellation of a course or session up to 7 days before it takes place will be refunded in full. Every place on the workshop is transferable — if you cannot attend, we would be happy for you to find a replacement.

For more information or any cancellation, please contact us via Instagram: @cha.fe.uk or email: meisun.fasion@gmail.com