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After school graffiti workshops in Johannesburg

Looking for the ultimate way to level up your extracurricular programme? Our after school graffiti workshops in Johannesburg offer a high-octane blend of creativity, street culture, and hands-on fun! We bring the vibrant energy of Maboneng directly to your school gates, giving students the chance to swap their pens for spray cans in a safe, professional environment. Whether they are total beginners or "Jozi" stars in the making, our expert artists guide every student through the skills needed to create their own masterpiece. It’s more than just an art class; it’s an empowering experience where kids learn to express themselves, build confidence, and master a unique urban craft. From primary schools in Sandton to high schools in Soweto, we’re ready to bring the colour. Let's get creative! 🎨

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Why choose us in Johannesburg?

Why settle for ordinary after-school clubs when you can offer something legendary? Our workshops are designed to engage even the hardest-to-reach students through the power of urban art. 🚀

  • Boost Confidence: There are no mistakes in graffiti, only "happy accidents" that build student self-esteem. 💪
  • Professional Artists: Learn from real-deal muralists who live and breathe the Jozi street art scene. 🎤
  • Mobile Convenience: We bring the entire studio to your school—zero transport hassle for you. 🚌
  • Totally Safe: We provide top-tier safety gear so parents can have total peace of mind. ✅
  • Take-Home Art: Every student creates a canvas they can proudly hang on their bedroom wall. 🏆
  • Team Building: Collaborative projects encourage communication and social skills in a fun way. 🤝

How it works

  1. The arrival: Our professional graffiti artists arrive at your Johannesburg school site early to set up the mobile spray stations and lay down floor protection.
  2. History & safety: We start with a high-energy intro about the roots of street art and a vital safety briefing on how to use our professional gear.
  3. Mastering the can: Students learn the "anatomy of a spray can" and practice basic techniques like flares, dots, and clean outlines.
  4. Sketching the vibe: Before the paint flies, kids sketch their ideas on paper, planning their tags or characters with guidance from our pros.
  5. First layers: The real fun begins! Everyone starts applying their base colours to their canvas, getting a feel for the pressure and distance.
  6. Detailing & style: We teach the students how to add shadows, highlights, and 3D effects to make their "pieces" pop off the surface.
  7. The outline (The "Powerline"): This is the magic moment where kids add the final sharp outlines that bring their whole graffiti design together.
  8. Photo op & cleanup: We wrap up with a group gallery viewing and photos of the kids with their masterpieces, followed by a full site cleanup by our team.

Practical details

  • Duration: Usually 1.5 to 2.5 hours (we can adapt to your school bell schedule!).
  • Group sizes: We cater to small clubs of 10 or large groups of 100+ students.
  • What’s included: All spray paint, caps, safety masks, gloves, ponchos, and canvases.
  • Setup: We are fully mobile! We set up at your school—outdoors or in well-ventilated spaces.
  • Safety: We use professional, low-odour artist paint and high-grade respiratory protection.
  • Backup: We always have backup artists ready to ensure your workshop never gets cancelled. 🛡️

Pricing

Our workshop pricing is flexible to suit the needs of Johannesburg schools, depending on the number of students and the length of the program.

Price range: R400 – R900 per person

Prices include all professional materials and expert artist guidance. For large school groups or multi-week programs, we offer special discounted rates!

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Frequently asked questions

Is the graffiti workshop safe for school-aged children?

Safety is our number one priority! We provide high-quality respiratory masks, disposable gloves, and protective ponchos to keep clothes clean. Our professional artists supervise every second of the session, ensuring the spray cans are used correctly. We use high-quality paint in a well-ventilated outdoor setting, making it a perfectly safe and structured environment for students to let loose and get creative after a long day of school.

Do the students need any prior art experience?

Not at all! Our workshops are designed for everyone, from those who can't draw a stick figure to budding young Van Goghs. Our Jozi artists guide the students through the basic techniques—like how to hold the can and create clean lines—before moving on to more complex shapes. We focus on the 'fun' in Graffitifun, ensuring every student walks away feeling like a pro, regardless of their starting skill level.

What do the students get to keep after the session?

Depending on your school's preference, students can work together on a massive temporary graffiti wall or create their own individual masterpieces on high-quality canvases. Most after-school programs in Johannesburg love the canvas option because it allows every student to take their unique artwork home to show their family. If you have a specific project idea or a school wall in mind, just let us know and we can make it happen!

How long does a typical after-school session last?

A standard after-school workshop usually lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. This gives us enough time for a brief introduction to graffiti history, a safety demonstration, technique practice, and the final creation of their artwork. We can easily adjust the timing to fit into your school's specific extracurricular schedule. Whether you need a quick 60-minute blast or a more relaxed 3-hour deep dive, we've got you covered.

Where in Johannesburg do the workshops take place?

We bring the art to you! We can set up our mobile graffiti studio right on your school grounds—whether that’s on the sports field, a paved courtyard, or a ventilated hall. We handle all the setup and cleanup, so there's zero stress for the school staff. This makes it incredibly convenient for parents and ensures the kids stay in a familiar, safe environment while they explore the vibrant world of street art.

Are all materials included in the price?

We provide everything! Your booking includes professional-grade spray paint in a huge variety of vibrant colours, caps (nozzles), protective gear (masks, gloves, ponchos), and the canvases or boards. We also bring practice materials so the kids can get a feel for the paint before hitting their final piece. The only thing the students need to bring is their enthusiasm and maybe some old shoes they don't mind getting a bit of dust on.

What is the minimum age for participants?

We generally recommend our workshops for ages 8 and up. This ensures the students have the hand strength to operate the spray cans and the focus to follow the safety instructions. However, we are very flexible and can adapt our teaching style for slightly younger groups or teenagers. For high school students in Jozi, we ramp up the technical difficulty to keep them challenged and engaged with more advanced spray painting techniques.

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