Serena's Art Factory

Serena's Art Factory

Serena's Art Factory
4.5
Speciality & Gift ShopsLessons & Workshops
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Are you searching for the perfect local art experience? Look no further than Serena’s Art Factory! Here, you can treat yourself and your family to a fun day out while discovering the creativity of local artists and craftswomen from Curacao. Join us for an engaging tour of our Chichi® factory, where you can see firsthand how these charming figurines are crafted. We’re excited to share the cultural backstory of the Chichi® and its significance in our community. If you’re already familiar with the story, we also offer a delightful painting lesson, where you can paint your very own Chichi® to take home. This experience includes drinks and free Wi-Fi for your convenience. Important Information: Animals are present, non-smoking area, Free parking
Duration: < 1 hour
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  • Jennette R
    Leadville, Colorado711 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Local Art
    What a great property. There are plenty of areas to relax, yard games, etc. The energy was so positive. Although the dolls are expensive they are well worth the perfect gift/souvenir. Spend 15 minutes or an hour. Great place!
    Thank you for your recommendation!
    Written February 27, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 19, 2024
  • Mary P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chi Chi doll in need of repair
    Several years ago when I was vacationing at Breezes Curacao I purchased two small Chi Chi in town. for my sisters. My next trip at Sunscape I purchased a larger one for myself. I placed the doll on my fireplace mantle. Unfortunately one of her legs is broken off. + lost. Anyway Chance I can get her repaired ? I just returned from Sandals Curacao. I brought her with me but didn’t check into getting her repaired mtpost65@gmail.com
    Hi there, I'm sorry to hear that and sorry for the late reply, we will contact you through email.
    Written September 19, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 28, 2024
  • Carol W
    Windsor, Canada32 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chichi in all sizes and colors
    Visited Serena's shop in Punda as well as the art factory. We enjoyed the whimsy of the art and the mission statement, hiring local women to promote the culture and history. Great photo opps around the island too.
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our Chichi shop in Punda and Serena's art factory. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed art and our mission. We’re glad you found some great photo opportunities around the island too! 📸 We hope to welcome you back soon for more creative and cultural experiences. Have a fantastic day! 😊
    Written October 2, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 20, 2024
  • 14jkc
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania397 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    must go here!
    We did not do a tour or class but wish we had. What a phenomenal concept and work environment. Even though I can't paint well I so want a job here. Not only does it provide stable employment for women, but their artistic and other contributions are unmatched. We just had to buy a chi chi doll and are so happy with it.
    🌟 Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love our concept and work environment. Your kind words mean a lot to us! 💖 We’d love to have you join us for a Chichi Experience in the future. You might surprise yourself with your painting skills! 😊 We're so happy you found a Chichi that you love. Hope to see you again soon! 🥰
    Written October 29, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 26, 2024
  • JMOTM
    Fresh Meadows, New York669 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Happy to finally make the trip down to Serena's
    We called before visiting to make sure we knew what was in stock. They were very kind and accommodating on the phone. A few days later we picked up the Chichi we really wanted and were welcomed by the employees. We got a chance to chat with Serena as we were leaving and she was very gracious. The variety of options in the Factory Store was fantastic and we enjoyed walking through their gardens.
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are happy that our team was helpful and that you found the perfect Chichi® sculpture. It's wonderful to hear that you felt welcomed and enjoyed chatting with Serena. We're also glad you appreciated the variety in our Chichi® Garden shop and had a lovely time exploring our garden. We hope to see you all again!😊
    Written February 5, 2025
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 17, 2025
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William Hurl
Ontario, Canada120 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
You can see these statues and small figurines everywhere on the island, but to be quite honest we found this art shop by accident. We were driving around looking for something else and stumbled upon it. Very glad we did. The little gallery has dozens of sizes, poses and adaptations of this statue. They are hilarious. In the back is an actual kiln where they are fired and area where they are painted. Very cool to watch. The young man who worked there was extremely friendly and kind. The prices are very reasonable considering you’re buying one of a kind stuff. Glad we found this and brought one home.
Written March 29, 2022
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Great you found us! We are happy you liked it. I am sure your Chichi is still reminding you of your great time on our island ☀️🌴❤️
Written August 10, 2022
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DrPLHarmony
Des Moines, IA125 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was a great experience! The only recommendation I would give would to have more affordable options in sizes. The small chichi doll was $28, but it was maybe 3”. I really wanted the medium, but there was a huge price jump to $85 for the medium. Other than that, we had a wonderful time.
Written December 17, 2023
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Thank you for the compliment! True the sitting Chichi sculpture jumps from 28usd to 85usd, but there are other models, sculptures in between.
Written February 27, 2024
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retired43
Dunedin, FL304 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
I love the chichi figures & the story behind Serena & her "self help" & "help others" ethos. This is close to the Ostrich Farm & the Aloe Vera Farm. Easy to do all 3 in a few hours. Serena's Art Factory has a garden with lots of chichi statues of all colors & sizes. There are placards that describe the journey from her arrival 20 years ago as a single mom to today where there are lots of women working from home & in her factory. The "factory" is just a small workshop which you can see from the garden. I was lucky that Serena herself was there & she took time from her day to talk to me & pose for a pic. After the garden there is, of course, a shop. At the shop there will probably be someone painting 1 of the smaller chichis & you can watch. This shop has a lot greater selection than the shop in Bunda.
Written January 16, 2022
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Thank you for passing by our Factory. Great to hear we could share our passion with you ❤️
Written February 8, 2022
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Lisa Z
Centereach, NY306 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
This was our first trip to Curacao and I learned all about the Chichi before arriving and wanted a big sister to take home. We were on the road for the Ostrich tour and it is literally right down the road. We met a wonderful woman who was in the gift shop and she showed us our way to the path to read about and see many large Chichis. Then we got back to the gift shop and I got to pick out me very own chichi that I will cherish forever. Each one is made and painted with love and are numbered on the bottom. So after we purchased her they looked up the artist who made her and got to learn about her as well. I wish we could have booked the art shop to make one but we only had one day left with our rent a car and had other tours to go on. This is a must visit if you are going to Curacao.
Written September 8, 2022
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How wonderful to read your review, this makes us very proud. This is why we do our work with love everyday ❤️ Enjoy your Chichi, I am sure she is remembering you of the good time you had on our island. And who knows next time you will paint your own!
Written October 18, 2022
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JBull
Kitchener, Canada20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Absolutely wonderful time. Loved painting and meeting a lovely couple of ladies from Holland. Participated with my 12 year old daughter. Hearing the story of Serena and the chichi was inspiring. Nicole our workshop guide was fantastic. Tour was given in both English and Dutch. Make sure to come early. Very full very quickly.
Written November 15, 2022
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TKC75
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
We tried going yesterday and we were turned away rudely. When we asked this man who worked there if we could see animals behind the gallery. He made fun of us to the staff. “It’s private”

Yes, we remember your rudeness.

Thankfully, we were able to salvage the trip for my 6 yo by a trip to the ostrich safari where everyone was super kind.
Written April 24, 2022
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We got in contact already via Google, but I would like to repost our answer here as well: We are sorry to hear about your experience with one of our staff members. Maybe there was a language barrier, we never intended to come across rudely when denying access. We have animals at our property indeed, but they are privately owned and not included in a visit to our Factory.
Written August 10, 2022
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Kevin
Voorschoten, The Netherlands303 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
We came here after visiting the ostrich farm. It's small location, but we really like to see the workshop. There is not too much to do if you are visiting without a workshop. But it still gives you some insights and the people are very friendly here. We also boucht some homemade chichi here!
Written January 4, 2024
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Thank you for your visit, great to hear you liked our art.
Written February 27, 2024
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deejeepee
Almere, The Netherlands62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
An amazing unique experience to visit Serena's Chichi art factory. A cozy garden to explore hidden Chichi treasures. And take an awesome handcrafted must-have souvenir back home! 💙💙
Written September 9, 2020
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Thank you for visiting us. It was great fun having you here! Enjoy your big Sister(s), give them a nice spot back home.
Written September 11, 2020
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Griselle P
23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
I buy my first Chichi and I am in love! The person who helped us was very knowledgeable inregards where the Chichi came from!!!
Written November 11, 2019
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mshoneyb4
Minneapolis, MN81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
We weren't able to take a class but we did purchase dolls and watched how they were created on a video if you get a chance to go take a class looks like it's very interesting
Written January 29, 2019
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Sorry to hear you couldn't make it to our workshops, hopefully next time you can join in painting your own Chichi ! Thanks for the lovely review and hope too see you soon.
Written January 30, 2019
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