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Experience the 800-year-old Mukabele ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi. Istanbul's hidden Mevlevi lodge, founded in the 1620s.
Der Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop ist sehr toll und es hat super Spaß gemacht. Die Hosts sind sehr freundlich und erklären einem sehr detailliert und man merkt, dass sie Ahnung haben, von dem was sie machen. Kann ich jedem nur empfehlen und es ist eine tolle 10/10 Experience, die etwas Abwechslung in das klassische Touri-Programm bringt!You can write a balanced and constructive review like this: The workshop environment was quite enjoyable. Sufficient materials were prepared for the participants, and refreshments were also considered. The information provided about leather and the presentation were clear and informative. However, the instructor's attention was sometimes insufficient. In addition, the mold used in the study was of a single type and was based on a standard model prepared in advance. Therefore, the opportunity to create more original designs was limited. Overall, it's an introductory experience to leather craftsmanship where you can have a nice time. However, those who expect a very professional, personalized, design-oriented, or comprehensive leatherworking training should adjust their expectations accordingly.
The perfume workshop was a highlight for me! Truly a one of a kind experience with a special memento to keep. Our host Zeynep was wonderful! She was so sweet, kind and patient with us all. Highly recommend as a solo traveller!
Honestly, this was the highlight of our trip. It was just the two of us, so we got tons of 1-on-1 time with the instructor, who really knows his stuff when it comes to leather. They actually met us on the European side and navigated us through the metro over to the Asian side, which took all the stress out of it (they even paid the fare). We were sipping on Turkish coffee and tea the whole time - just felt super welcomed. Definitely book this if you’re in Istanbul
This workshop was good fun and our host was very sweet. However we were told that essential oils were used but in fact they were synthetic and didn't smell anything like the authentic oil. I was very disappointed, but it explains the low cost of the workshop. If 100% essential oils had been used, the cost would have been vastly more expensive. so unfortunately the finished product that I made smells cheap.
it was so worth the experience! the staff was super nice and fun and helpful! the fact that we can bring home traditional lamps made by us is so special!
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Yes, you are on the right page. We are the first brand under this name in Turkey. Our trademark is on file. The studio is in Üsküdar in Istanbul. Phone: +90 533 167 62 71. Site: istanbulworkshops.com.
Yes, on request. At the end of the session we print a simple sheet with your name, the craft, and the guide's signature. No fee; just ask before the workshop ends. Guests often add it to their trip keepsake set.
The fast way to reach us is the contact form on our site. We reply in one work day. We also run a phone line. The line is open in studio hours. We help in English and Turkish on both routes.