Online Academy

Teaching and Preserving African Art and Culture

What We Offer

Welcome to MasterArtClasses — a dynamic platform dedicated to teaching the indigenous arts of African people, with a special emphasis on Nigerian arts and crafts.Launched in 2020 as a post-COVID intervention, MasterArtClasses has, over the years, taught valuable artistic techniques to thousands of students globally—especially in the vibrant world of textile designing. ... See more

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Self-paced Courses (Watch and Learn)

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Interactive Courses (Zoom class)

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Tie and Dye or Adìrẹ Oníkọ̀
Virtual Interactive Courses

Tie and Dye or Adìrẹ Oníkọ̀

$50.00$70.00
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Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là or Stitch and Dye
Virtual Interactive Courses

Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là or Stitch and Dye

$50.00$70.00
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Batik or Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là
Virtual Interactive Courses

Batik or Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là

$50.00$70.00
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adire eleko
Virtual Interactive Courses

Cassava Starch or Adìrẹ Ẹlẹ́kọ

$70.00$99.00

Full Practical In-Person Courses

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Batik or Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là
In Person Practical Course

Batik or Adìrẹ Alábẹ́là

$80.00$100.00
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adire eleko
In Person Practical Course

Cassava Starch or Adìrẹ Ẹlẹ́kọ

$130.00$150.00
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Stitch and Dye or Adìrẹ Alábẹrẹ
In Person Practical Course

Stitch and Dye or Adìrẹ Alábẹrẹ

$75.00$100.00
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Tie and Dye or Adìrẹ Oníkọ̀
In Person Practical Course

Tie and Dye or Adìrẹ Oníkọ̀

$70.00$100.00

Meet the Founder : Professor Peju Layiwola

MasterArtClasses was founded by Professor Peju LayiwolaProfessor Peju Layiwola, a pioneering Nigerian artist, educator, and cultural advocate whose passion for African arts and community empowerment has inspired a global learning movement. A specialist in textiles, metalwork, printmaking, and indigenous Nigerian crafts, Professor Layiwola brings over three decades of experience to her work. Her art has been celebrated both locally and internationally, yet her most enduring legacy is her dedication to sharing knowledge and nurturing creativity in others. She has decades of experience teaching art at the University of Benin and later at the Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos. In 1994, Layiwola established the Women and Youth Art Foundation —a nonprofit offering free art workshops to women and young people in underserved communities.

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See What Our Students Have To Say

Real Experiences. Lasting Impressions.
Discover how Masterartclasses is transforming creativity and culture—one student at a time.

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"As someone living outside of Nigeria, I never imagined I could learn traditional African textile techniques so authentically. Masterartclasses brought the beauty of Ádìrẹ̣ into my home through clear, easy-to-follow videos and engaging lessons. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, and the production quality made me feel like I was right there in Lagos!"
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— Chinwe A.
Toronto, Canada

A Cultural and Creative Awakening!

Learning Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀ through Masterartclasses was like reconnecting with my roots in the most artistic way possible. The instructors were warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. I went from being a total beginner to creating pieces I’m genuinely proud of. The hands-on approach and high-quality videos made everything easy to follow. Highly recommended!
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Toyin M.
Lagos, Nigeria

Fun, Professional, and So Worth It!

Masterartclasses gave me a learning experience that was both exciting and professional. I took the Batik (Ádìrẹ̣ Alábélá) course online and was amazed at how engaging and well-structured the lessons were. It didn’t feel like I was just watching a video — it felt like I was in the studio in Lagos. Truly immersive and inspiring!
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— Michael O.
Toronto, Canada
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