Itinerary
Paint your own Chichi® sculpture in the serene tropical garden of the Art Factory with your own private group. We accommodate team buildings, families and friends, bachelorettes and any other groups that prefer privacy. Get inspired in this unique outdoor setting and work on your 'one of a kind' art piece to take home with you as a present or souvenir.
Cost: Naf. 275,-/ $ 158,- 1 - 12 persons, excluding the price of the Chichi® of your choice.
Location: Serena's Art Factory, Juan Luis 87a
Participants: Maximum 12, if your group is bigger please contact us directly
Age: 4-99
Children: only under parental paid supervision/guardian
The workshops includes a welcome speech, drinks, tour of the factory, painting instructions, use of paint and brushes & 2 hours for the painting activity.
Choose the Chichi® sculpture that you would like to paint during our workshop;
* Chichi Small (6 cm): Naf 48,- $ 28,-
* Chichi Flying (10 cm): Naf 68,- $ 39,-
* Chichi Medium (15 cm): Naf 148,- $ 85,-
* Chichi Standing with rollers (21.5 cm): Naf 188,- $ 108,-
See Availability.
Serena's Art Factory, Juan Luis 87 a on the road to Sint Joris Baai, Willemstad, Curaçao
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private workshop Chichi painting at Serena’s Art Factory
6/22/2021 - 6/4/2025
| Tuesday : | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday - Friday : | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday : | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Alec_B
It was relaxing and nice to paint a chi chi. I had a nice time. I would had put 4 stars because of the rudeness of the tall skinny employee because he had a uncall attitude when he told me to put a shirt on and that it’s not a beach. Was rude. Even though the owner said it was ok before hand and even after he was told this he continue having an attitude. And he didn’t even apologize either but I won’t let his stupidity ruin a nice place. I just hope the owner does handle this matter and deal with him because it was really uncalled for. Other then that me and my friends and lover enjoy the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : TinaT426
What a fun morning, even if you don’t have the talent! We each picked our favourite unpainted chichi and made it our own. Great fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Anastasia_M
It was really great. Everyone was kind and helpful and everything was explained well. Everything we needed was provided.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Vanessa_B
Great experience . Thank you to Serena, Jade, Mervina for making our time rewarding. I would highly recommend this experience!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
Posted By : Departure12095050482
The chichi dolls are amazing and the shop in Punda (Willemstad) is cute. Getting to the factory is another story. When planning my vacation, a chichi painting lesson was #1 on the list! But unless you rent a car it is a very expensive outing. A round trip cab from piscadera bay is 130$. The workshop is also only on Tuesday and Saturday unless you arrange a private session which sets you back another 160$ for a group up to 12 (the dolls you paint are at an additional cost, starting at 28$ for the smallest figurine). In the end we decided that the price tag was just too steep and changed our plans.
Bottom line? Wanna see the chichi dolls made and not just buy one? Get your transportation sorted. Want to see the factory AND paint yourself? Prepare an early rising as the location is about 30mins from piscadera or Jan Thiel and class starts at 9am Tuesday and Saturday. If you can make these two work (affordable transportation and walk-in session) it is affordable but since little is found on the web about these hurdles - transportation and timetable - it says "daily" but this is only if you book privately - do your homework. Maybe a small pre-painted chichi made by a local artist isn't that bad after all...
My advice to Serena? Do more walk-ins, no stress. There are plenty of al fresco locations in both Willemstad and around Jan Thiel (it's no biggie to set up shop at changing locations!), post the calendar online or print it on paper as a hand-out and many more creatives will find their way!
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Posted On : 2023-07-21
Posted By : AdrenalineSkyScuba
A wonderful and cultural business. This is definitely a nice place to visit and spend the day. The Chichi's are cultural to Curacao, and this business offers services to immerse their customers within the culture by teaching them how to create their own Chichi. Spend the day, learn the culture, speak with the workers, and walk away with a different vibe. 🫶
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Posted On : 2023-05-29
Posted By : Maurice v
What a lovely experience to do the painting workshop! Great team lead by Serena, full of joy and respect. Not easy to do , but very rewarding!
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Posted On : 2022-03-12
Posted By : Matthew_L
We had a group of 9 and had a great time painting Chichis and learning about their history. It was a nice get away from the activity of downtown and the beaches and the host/teacher was very helpful. Funny anecdote - as I went through airport security the x-ray reader got a chuckle out of the chichis in my carryon
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Posted On : 2021-07-19
Posted By : Kymberlea E
Loved everything about it. Aruba and it’s people are the friendliest in the world. We were making our plans to come back before we left.
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Posted On : 2019-11-25
Posted By : Natalie K
Very Good & welcoming, nice & friendly people.
It was a very relaxed morning; painting my chichi in the gallery garden. Beatyfull seeing the hole chichi proces.
Good vibes. I loved it!
Will go back fore sure.
😊
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Posted On : 2019-09-20
