Wellness
Places in Lagos to Explore Your Hobbies
We spend enough time calculating traffic, checking whether that queue is actually moving. Maybe your brain needs a different assignment. Lagos has plenty of places where you can spend a few hours making something and learning something new.
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1. Painting, Pottery and More at CeraCerni’s Art Hub
CeraCerni is probably the place for someone who hasn't quite decided what their hobby is yet. You can try pottery, Sip & Paint, table moulding, sculpture, abstract painting and other creative activities.
Location: 65B Akintunde Drive, Lekki Phase 1
Budget: ₦20,000
2. Pottery at Clay of Lagos
2. Pottery at Clay of Lagos
If you want to get your hands dirty and make something you can actually take home, Clay of Lagos offers guided pottery sessions covering hand-building or wheel throwing, surface design, glazing and kiln firing.
Location: 285 Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island
Budget: ₦50,000 for a day pottery session.
3. ỌLÓRÍ Art Foundation
3. ỌLÓRÍ Art Foundation
ỌLÓRÍ Creative Space combines Nigerian art, food, crafts and hands-on creative experiences. Its current offering includes painting, Adire and craft workshops, making it a good option if you want to explore Nigerian-inspired creative work rather than just take a generic art class.
Location: 139 Josemaria Escriva Street, Lekki Phase 1
Budget: Around ₦3,000–₦7,000 for a visit with an interactive activity
4. Dance at Bailamos Dance Company
4. Dance at Bailamos Dance Company
Maybe your hobby needs to involve moving instead of sitting down.
Bailamos offers dance training across different styles and levels, with current listings showing classes and training at its Lekki studio.
Location: 41B Dr Ladi Alakija Street, Eti-Osa
Budget: Contact the studio for current class pricing
5. 🏹 Archery: Zen Archery
For someone who wants a hobby that requires actual concentration. Zen Archery offers guided sessions with equipment and coaching included.
5. 🏹 Archery: Zen Archery
For someone who wants a hobby that requires actual concentration. Zen Archery offers guided sessions with equipment and coaching included.
Location: Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere
Budget: About ₦15,000 per hour, including equipment and coaching.
