Organised by the dedicated Hamad and other local artists, with an emphasis on quality and distinctiveness, this arts centre and shop provide a refreshing change from the wooden animals and tinga-tinga art found elsewhere in Stone Town. On sale are stunning paintings in traditional and contemporary styles, plus jewellery, candles, soaps and craftware items, mostly made by local cooperatives around Zanzibar.
Courses in soap-making, painting, screen-printing and so on (from around TSh25,000, three to four hours – book in advance) are available here and at the connected Cultural Arts Gallery in the Old Fort.