In collaboration with the Walk Adventures team, young participants will take part in a special street art and graffiti workshop led by American muralist Elyjah Morfin.
This Sunday, the Marjanishvili neighborhood will become a bright open-air classroom as children aged 8-14 join a creative exploration of the city. In collaboration with the Walk Adventures team, young participants will take part in a special street art and graffiti workshop led by American muralist Elyjah Morfin, whose works can be found on walls across multiple continents.
“I’ve been involved in street art for many years and have witnessed how it builds bridges between cultures,” Elyjah explains. “During the workshop, I hope to show young creators how to communicate through color, shape, and the energy of the city.”
Turning the streets into a studio
The workshop is part of Walk Adventures, an educational initiative founded in 2019 by Dasha Strelkova – a psychologist, educator, and producer of creative urban programs for children. For several years, she has worked to help kids interact with Tbilisi as a living environment, encouraging them to observe, question, and shape the world around them.
“At Walk Adventures, we design walks and artistic sessions that let children explore the city through creativity, play, and mindful observation,” Dasha says. “Our method draws from Reggio-inspired principles, where kids are active participants in the learning process. The city itself becomes the teacher.”
Street art, she adds, naturally fit into this approach. “It helps children see that the urban environment isn’t static. They can influence it – leave a trace, express themselves, and understand that their voice matters in public space.”
Why it works so well in Tbilisi
“Tbilisi is incredibly dynamic, visually expressive, and welcoming,” Dasha notes. “Children here respond deeply to their surroundings. The city encourages exploration, making it an ideal setting for young artists discovering street art.”
About the guest artist
Elyjah Morfin has spent more than 15 years creating murals worldwide. For him, street art is a language that requires no translation.
“It’s an art form that crosses borders,” he says. “My goal is to help the kids feel that sense of freedom and possibility.”
“Elyjah offers not only technique,” Dasha adds, “but a real understanding of how art interacts with public spaces. Learning from a practicing artist like him is a meaningful experience for children.”
The character of Georgian street art
According to Dasha, the local street-art scene carries a special spirit: sincere, emotional, and exploratory.
“Compared to many other countries, Georgian artists often work with greater independence,” she says. “Their approach feels more experimental, less bound by commercial pressure. That authenticity gives Tbilisi its distinctive visual identity and makes it a stimulating environment for young creatives.”
A brief look back
Street art emerged from the graffiti movement of the 1970s and 80s, when young people began using public surfaces – especially subway trains – as a medium for artistic expression. Over the years, it evolved into an international art movement.
Today, street art encompasses murals, stencils, paste-ups, mixed media, and large-scale installations. It functions as a dialogue between artists and the city, reflecting personal narratives and social concerns.
In Georgia, the development of street art has accelerated over the past decade, with new artists, groups, and festivals contributing to conversations about identity, community, and cultural change.
More than just painting
For Walk Adventures, the key purpose of this Sunday’s workshop goes beyond teaching artistic skills.
“Our intention is to help children view the city as something responsive and alive,” Dasha explains. “During our street-art walks, they learn to recognize details, interpret visual messages, and understand how creative expression shapes urban spaces.
“This workshop gives them the chance to participate directly – to experiment, express themselves, and see how their ideas can connect with the city around them.”
Event information
Sunday, November 16
Street Art and Graffiti Workshop for Kids (Ages 8–14): Guided walk through Marjanishvili with a look at local street art, followed by creating individual artworks using stencils, 3D elements, and spray paint
Location: Marjanishvili, Tbilisi
Duration: 2 hours, 14:00–16:00
Language: English
Registration: DM Walk Adventures for details and booking (limited spots)
