Souvenirs workshop A Mi Mek It! in Montego Bay Jamaica (FR & EN)

Make something you can keep. A Mi Mek It! turns beach finds and Jamaican materials into personal souvenirs, with Marie guiding you through jewelry, bottle glass, candles, body scrub, and more. I like the hands-on making and the small farm setting with fruit trees, animals, and tree houses. The main drawback is that the $120 price is high if you only want a quick craft lesson.

I also like the mix of food, gardening, and art. You are not simply seated at a table for three hours. You can taste Jamaican soup, exotic fruit, and tea, then wander under an ackee tree or watch birds from a tree house. You should know, though, that snacks and soda cost extra, and the exact craft choices may depend on what you select during the visit.

Key points at a glance

• Make three Jamaican souvenirs: Choose from jewelry, a glass made from a traditional Red Stripe beer bottle, a calabash candle, body scrub, and other projects.
• Bring beach shells or use local ones: Your shells can become something useful instead of another object gathering dust.
• Explore a one-acre backyard: Fourteen fruit trees, including mango trees, give the workshop a leafy outdoor setting.
• Meet the small farm animals: Goats, rabbits, ducks, and chickens add an easygoing country feel close to Montego Bay.
• Try more than crafts: Jamaican soup, exotic fruit, tea, and local snacks are part of the wider visit.
• Convenient for a short Montego Bay stay: The site is about five minutes from the airport and downtown, with pickup offered.

Why this Montego Bay workshop feels different

Most souvenir stops ask you to choose something from a shelf. A Mi Mek It! asks you to make something yourself. That small change matters. You leave with an object tied to your own choices, not just a standard Jamaican trinket.

The workshop takes place at SoMom Mobay Lodging & Experiences on Leader Avenue in Montego Bay. It is close to the airport and downtown, so you do not need to give up a full day for the outing. The activity lasts about three hours, a useful length for a port day, a free afternoon, or a break from hotel time.

Marie, the French tour guide behind the experience, gives the workshop its personal feel. She is described as talented, warm, and very capable, and she clearly enjoys helping people create something of their own. One especially nice touch is her openness to ideas. A visitor suggested adding avocado trees, and Marie replied that avocados were already growing. That tells you this is an evolving homegrown activity, not a fixed factory-style class.

The setting does much of the work. The art table sits beneath an ackee tree, giving you shade and a pleasant place to handle beads, shells, tools, and other materials. You get a craft lesson, but you also get a look at how a Jamaican backyard can become a small place for food, animals, shade, and play.

Picking your three souvenir projects

The central part of the visit is choosing three Jamaican souvenirs. Jewelry is the most familiar option and likely the easiest choice if you want to use shells, beads, and colorful details. You can create something for yourself or make gifts for family and friends.

The beer-bottle glass is more unusual. A traditional Red Stripe bottle becomes a useful drinking glass instead of heading straight to the bin. This project gives your souvenir a clear Jamaican connection, though you should expect it to be more of a guided craft than a quick decoration. The available tools and instruction are there to help you work safely and carefully.

The calabash candle offers another local material. Calabash has long been used in practical and decorative objects across the Caribbean. Turning it into a candle gives you a souvenir with a natural shape and a clear link to the island.

You may also choose to make your own body scrub. That is a good pick if you prefer something you can use at home instead of display. The activity also mentions additional craft options, so the best approach is to decide what kind of souvenir you want before you arrive: wearable, useful, decorative, or giftable.

You can bring shells collected from a beach, but you do not need to. A selection of Jamaican shells is available if you arrive empty-handed. I like this flexibility because beach shells are often awkward to pack and easy to forget. Here, they become part of a planned activity.

The phrase three different souvenirs is important. You are not limited to making one small item during the session. Still, the information does not state that every craft listed is available to every person at once, so ask Marie about the current choices when you arrive.

A garden walk among 14 fruit trees

The craft table is only part of the visit. You also walk through a garden with 14 fruit trees. From May through July, mangoes are plentiful enough for you to handpick them, adding a seasonal bonus to the experience.

Fruit trees give the activity a stronger sense of place than an indoor craft room would. You are seeing food growing, not just buying a packaged snack labeled Jamaica. The garden also gives you a chance to slow down between projects, especially if you are traveling with children or with friends who enjoy a relaxed pace.

You can taste exotic fruits, real Jamaican soup, and tea during the visit. Bottled water is included, which is useful in Montego Bay’s warm weather. Soda and extra snacks are not included, so bring that into your budget if you want more than the provided tastes.

The food portion is not presented as a formal cooking class. Think of it as a chance to sample local flavors while you work and explore. If you want a full meal or a serious food tour, this is not the right substitute. If you enjoy small tastes and conversation, it adds welcome variety to the afternoon.

Goats, rabbits, ducks, and chickens

A small farm occupies part of the one-acre property. Goats, rabbits, ducks, and chickens give the visit an informal, family-friendly side. For children, these animals may be as memorable as the craft itself. Adults may appreciate the contrast with the standard beach and shopping routine.

The animals also help make this more than a souvenir class. You get a glimpse of a lived-in Jamaican property with plants, animals, and outdoor spaces used for several purposes. It feels personal rather than staged as a large attraction.

You can climb into tree houses to watch birds. This is a simple feature, but it changes the pace of the visit. After working with small tools and materials, you have somewhere to look outward and take a break. The property also has a mud kitchen, which gives younger children an outlet for messy play.

The tree houses and mud kitchen are not the reason to book the workshop on their own. They are useful extras that make the three-hour visit work well for families and mixed-age groups. If your party includes people who do not care much about crafts, these outdoor features give them something else to enjoy.

What the three-hour schedule may feel like

The day begins at the meeting point at SoMom Mobay Lodging & Experiences on Leader Avenue. Pickup is offered, and the location is about five minutes from both the airport and downtown. Since the experience ends back at the meeting point, you can plan around that same base.

The first part will likely involve getting settled, seeing the available materials, and choosing your projects. This is where you should tell Marie if you brought shells or if you want to use the Jamaican selection. You may also want to ask which three projects fit your interests and how much time each one takes.

The main craft session gives you hands-on instruction with tools, beads, shells, bottles, calabash, or other materials. The value here comes from doing the work yourself. You may not produce something perfectly polished, but that is part of the point. The finished object carries your choices and your mistakes.

The garden, food tastes, animals, tree houses, and mud kitchen add movement around the craft session. The order is not specified, so you should expect a flexible visit rather than a tightly timed sequence of stops. That can be pleasant, though anyone who wants a precise minute-by-minute itinerary may find it loose.

The activity has a maximum of 24 people. That is not a tiny private class, but it is also not a large bus group. Your experience may depend on the day’s attendance. Singles, couples, family groups, and groups of friends can all fit the format, with each person choosing a personal project.

Is $120 a fair price?

At $120 per person, this is not a bargain activity if you compare it only with the cost of a bracelet or a bottle of rum. The price makes more sense when you count the full three hours: instruction, three handmade souvenirs, garden access, animal encounters, fruit and tea tasting, Jamaican soup, and use of the property.

I see the best value for people who would otherwise spend the afternoon combining several small activities. You get art, food, plants, animals, and a local host in one stop. The airport and downtown location also saves time and may reduce the hassle of reaching a distant attraction.

The value is weaker if you want only one simple souvenir or if you dislike making things by hand. In that case, buying a finished craft at a market will cost less and take less time. This workshop charges for the activity and the personal attention, not just for the materials.

You should also remember that soda and extra snacks are not included. Bottled water is provided, but the food described is more like tasting than a guaranteed full lunch. Budget for additional drinks if needed, and do not arrive expecting a restaurant meal.

Who will enjoy A Mi Mek It! most

I would recommend this for couples who want a shared keepsake, especially if you would rather make something than shop for it. A handmade glass, candle, or jewelry item can bring back a clearer memory than a mass-produced magnet.

It also suits solo visitors. One person can focus on the craft, talk with Marie, sample local food, and enjoy the garden without needing a large group. The activity gives you something purposeful to do during a quiet stretch between beach time and dinner.

Families may find the property especially appealing. Children can see farm animals, climb tree houses, watch birds, and play in the mud kitchen while adults work on their souvenirs. The activity states that most people can participate, and service animals are allowed.

Friends on a girl trip or group holiday can make different items while sharing the afternoon. The group limit of 24 keeps the activity from becoming a huge excursion, though a full group may feel less personal than a quiet visit.

I would be less likely to recommend it to someone seeking a high-energy adventure, a formal Jamaican cooking class, or a long cultural tour. The appeal is gentle and creative. You are making, tasting, walking, and chatting, not racing from one major sight to another.

Practical details before you book

Confirmation arrives at booking, and a mobile ticket is available. The meeting point is SoMom Mobay Lodging & Experiences on Leader Avenue, and the activity returns there at the end.

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. For your own cancellation, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund.

Since pickup is offered, check the pickup details when arranging your booking rather than assuming every hotel transfer is automatic. The listed location is close to the airport and downtown, which may make it easy to reach even if you arrange your own transport.

Bring any shells you want to use, but do not feel you must collect them first. Wear something suitable for an outdoor property and hands-on work, though the supplied information does not specify a dress code. If you are visiting during mango season, May through July, ask about handpicking fruit.

The activity is near public transportation, allows service animals, and can take most participants. If anyone in your party needs a specific accommodation beyond that, contact the provider before booking.

Should you book this Montego Bay souvenir workshop?

Book A Mi Mek It! if you want a personal Jamaican keepsake and enjoy meeting the person who helps you make it. The strongest reasons are the choice of three projects, Marie’s friendly instruction, and the unusual setting with fruit trees, farm animals, tree houses, food tastes, and tea.

Skip it if your main goal is the lowest-cost souvenir or a tightly organized sightseeing tour. At $120, the price asks you to value the full afternoon, not just the finished object.

For families, couples, solo visitors, and friend groups with a creative streak, I think the workshop offers a refreshing break from beach routine. Bring your own shells if you have them, ask about the available projects, and leave room for the visit to unfold at its own relaxed Jamaican pace.

FAQ

How long does A Mi Mek It! last?

The workshop lasts approximately three hours.

Where does the activity begin?

It begins at SoMom Mobay Lodging & Experiences on Leader Avenue in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Where does the activity end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point on Leader Avenue.

Is pickup available?

Yes, pickup is offered. Check the specific pickup details when booking.

How many souvenirs can I make?

You can choose to make three different Jamaican souvenirs during the workshop.

What kinds of souvenirs can I make?

Options include jewelry, a glass made from a traditional Red Stripe beer bottle, a calabash candle, body scrub, and other projects.

Is food or drink included?

Bottled water is included. The experience also includes tastes of Jamaican soup, exotic fruits, tea, and typical Jamaican snacks and drinks are mentioned, but soda and snacks are listed as not included.