Structured programmes designed to teach mosaic craft, regenerative material practice, and creative discipline to youth and adults. Founded by Githaka Karuri under the Kai.retu's Forests initiative.
Young Keepers Intensive
Ages 12–174 Saturdays · 16 hrs total13 studentsStudio or Partner School
KES 24,000
Early bird: KES 21,000
A structured 4-week course for young people ready to engage deeply with craft, discipline, and creative responsibility. Students learn mosaic art as a practice of patience, ecological awareness, and cultural expression.
Learning Outcomes
Fundamentals of mosaic design and composition
Safe tool handling and cutting techniques
Complete a finished mosaic panel (A3–A2 size)
Material reclamation & ecological thinking
Patience, focus, and presentation skills
Publicly present their completed work
Curriculum Weeks
Week 1 — Foundations & Design: Learning to See
Week 2 — Technical Skill & Control: Learning the Hand
Week 3 — Regeneration & Responsibility: Material as Memory
Week 4 — Finishing & Presentation: Becoming a Keeper
Each student receives
Completed mosaic artwork
Certificate of Completion
Professional photograph of their work
Written mentor feedback
Sibling discount: 10%
Materials provided
Mosaic boards
Reclaimed ceramic, granite, marble, glass
Adhesives & grout
Tool use (under supervision)
Advanced Youth Studio
Ages 14–188–12 weeks8 students
KES 40,000–55,000
Depending on materials & scale
A deeper engagement with mosaic as a collaborative and architectural practice — participants work toward a real installation project.
Learning Outcomes
Develop advanced mosaic cutting techniques
Learn collaborative installation processes
Understand architectural integration of mosaic surfaces
Participate in a real mosaic installation project
Curriculum Focus
Complex design development
Material selection and preparation
Outdoor mosaic durability considerations
Collaborative mural creation
Junior Apprenticeship
Ages 16–203–6 monthsApplication-based
A professional-track apprenticeship for advanced students ready to work alongside the lead artist. Apprentices may assist in paid commissions, earn stipend opportunities, and be publicly recognised as Apprentice Keepers.
Professional workflow
Client communication basics
Budgeting exposure
Architectural integration
Leadership with younger cohorts
School Partnership Programmes
Ages 12–17In-school delivery
Young Keepers Intensive
4 weeks or term
13 students · Materials included
Programme feeKES 290,000
Advanced Youth Studio
8–12 weeks
8 students · 3–4 hrs/week
Programme feeKES 40,000–55,000
Depending on materials & scale
Institutional Outcomes
Students complete individual mosaic artworks or a collaborative mural for the school campus
Creative skill development and cultural engagement
Opportunity for school exhibition or showcase
Adult & Professional Workshops
Adults2-day intro or 7-day immersive
Introductory Workshop
2 days
Artists, hobbyists, beginners · 8–15 participants
Foundations of mosaic + regenerative philosophy. An entry point into the practice that builds community and feeds advanced programmes.