Atelier Yiriba is a space for creative exploration and experiments open on Thursdays. Children of the neighborhood are introduced to various materials and techniques and are inspired to express their imagination. There is also a small library with a reading lounge. It's first location was under the big tree at "la grande famille" Mallé in Daoudabougou/Bamako. Since 2020 it has moved to the Centre Yiriba in Kalaban Coura.
2015/2016
Children of the first course invite friends and family to come drawing their wishes for the new year.
2016
Fulani women teaching us how to burn the sculptures on a fire.
2017
Inspired by the invitation of artist Sandra Knecht for her exhibition in Basel/Switzerland
2017
Artist Chakara and the children paint a mural at the entrance wall of Atelier Yiriba
2017
Artist Chakara teaches the traditional Bogolan painting
2018
Visit of Bogo Ja festival in Siby with a group of children of Daoudabougou
February 2020
Celebrating the new location of Atelier Yiriba with mural painting by Chakara, inspired by BogoJa. Paper workshop by Carolina Cerbaro and Alice Cantaluppi