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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Очень интересно. Всегда мечтала иметь такую лампу, а тут сделала своими руками. Организатор внимательный и приятный в общении человек, всё понятно объяснил. Сначала говорил на английском для остальных участников, а потом повторял на русском для нас с мамой. Лампы получились замечательные. Даются и примеры узоров и можно придумывать что-то самостоятельно. Помогает советами, если спросишь. Мы поинтересовались его мнением насчёт выбора цвета для фона с учетом уже собранных разноцветных узоров. Тактично предложил и пояснил свой выбор. Мы воспользовались его советом и получилось прекрасно. Мне больше понравилось собирать сами узоры - элемент медитативности присутствует. Угостили чаем/кофе и печеньками. Время пролетело незаметно, хватило как раз: и на объяснения, и на работу, и на просушку. Спасибо за лампу, которая теперь светит у меня дома :)
    Олеся

    September 18, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    È stata una bellissima esperienza!
    Jennifer

    Switzerland

    September 18, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    It was an amazing workshop! Thank you for everything!
    Estefany Acevedo

    United States

    September 18, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Our stained glass paintikg instructur, Eda, was very patient and kind. Hafiz, another instructor did a great job translating Turkish to English. And Esma was very helpful as she guided us, via the metro to Fabrika café, where the activity was held, without any problems. The activity itself is very theraputic and somewhat healing. You should definitely try this. Kendine iyi bak arkadaşlar. Joshua
    Joshua

    United Kingdom

    September 18, 2024

    Turkish Tile - Ceramic Art Workshop review

    Amazing experience, absolutely to do in Istanbul. All is,perfectly organized and run smoothly. I met my group in the European side of the city and then moved to the shop which is based in the Asian side [only few minutes walking from Marmaray station]. I really enjoyed to paint my ceramic tile. Seyma assisted me all long the process providing me useful suggestions or solutions when I needed. Her nice conversation and large knowledge in artt and history made my experience great. I think this is a good way to meet local people and add some special memories to your travel. I regretted to do not have more time to spend there and try some other activity. Absolutely I recommend you to do not loose this experience visiting Istanbul.
    Ingrid

    Italy

    September 18, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Passionate team and a nice atmosphere to work in. There are also tasty lunch options available. Highly recommending this activity for skilled as well as not skilled people.
    Bastian

    Germany

    September 17, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    El workshop excelente, mejor imposible, el anfitrión tiene un excelente conocimiento del tema, muy amable. Muy recomendado para los viajeras a Estambul, no se lo pueden perder
    Fernando

    Costa Rica

    September 17, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Amazing
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    Portugal

    September 17, 2024

    Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    super nice, just a very nice experiance. A bit hard to finde, but the location was nice and special, very good guide, just loved the whole thing
    Charlotte

    Denmark

    September 17, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Good
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Mexico

    September 17, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Me and my husband joined both stained glass painting and mosaic lamp workshop. We love both classes a lot. Our instructors from both workshop were super friendly and they were very patience with all their students. The workshop is at well pace and they offer unlimited tea/ coffee and small snacks. We spent total 6 hrs there (3 hrs for each class), but I think this is one of the most memorable part of my Turkey trip. As a side note, I originally wanted to book the mosaic lamp workshop only but I ended up booked the stained glass workshop. I told the staff there that I made the mistake and booked the wrong class, they were super accommodating by squeezing us into both class on same day. I really appreciated their hospitality. 5/5 stars
    Vanessa

    Canada

    September 16, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Top! Heel aangename man die uitleg gaf.
    Cynthia

    Belgium

    September 16, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Tres belle activité
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Canada

    September 16, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Супер!!! Наш инструктор Эда очень внимательная, милая, заботливая и что было очень важно - терпеливая!!!! Я была с сыном 11 лет и у него сразу не получился рисунок, Эда предложила сделать заново второй! Вышло супер!!! Весь персонал очень вежливый и заботливый! Предлагали чай кофе печенье!!! Потом начался дождь и мы его переждали внутри в компании очень доброй кошки Red
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    Kazakhstan

    September 16, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Amazing activity - the hosts were exceptional, the place was beautiful, and the activity was extremely fun. Lovely to be able to walk away with a piece of Istanbul’s culture that you get to create yourself. A note that if you’re on the European side you’ll have to meet 30mins before the activity to get transportation to the Asian side as the activity takes place there. Not long, maybe a 10min journey but something to be aware of when making the booking! (And the transportation fee is covered).
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    September 16, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    We enjoyed the workshop very much. We will be back for the next one. It is worth it is quite a different attraction, showing the culture of this city and region.
    Kasia

    Poland

    September 16, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Great experience with Mustafa (Sorry if it is spelled wrong). We had a great pickup on the Eastern side and were escorted by metro to the location. It was just my family for the coffee tasting and everyone was super sweet to our young toddler. We learned so much about the history of coffee and then got to sample with some treats. It was about 2 hours and we had a delightful gift at the end. 10/10 recommend for a unique Turkish experience. Thank you!
    Sara

    United States

    September 16, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Loved the experience!! Highly recommended + Mustafa was a great teacher and kind!
    Giulia

    Italy

    September 15, 2024

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

    A very wholesome workshop! I had fun and would recommend doing workshops with this cafe 💯They run lots of other workshops too in their cafe and the venue is so cute! The organisers were all very nice and everything was great. If you are solo travelling, it’s also a great way to meet new people! It was also so amazing walking around the Asian side after, which I hadn’t visited before and you see much more locals there than tourists which is a bonus! The only thing i would say that could be improved is i wish the perfume smell lasted longer. However, despite that i loved the experience and would do it again!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    September 15, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Nette Personen, gut organisiert, ich empfehle es allen
    Melinda

    Turkey

    September 15, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Wir hatten grossen Gefallen an diesem Workshop! Das entspannende Gestalten der Lampe war echt toll, bei Durst wurde man gut versorgt und auch einen kleinen Snack gab es noch dazu. Die Lampen sind sehr schön geworden, wir haben grosse Freude am Endprodukt — Empfehlung für Gross und Klein!
    Dea

    Switzerland

    September 15, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Attentive staff, extremely polite and professional I felt very looked after. Love my lamp, great afternoon thank you.
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    Germany

    September 15, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Es war eine coole Erfahrung die wir in Istanbul sammeln konnten! Der Guide war sehr nett und auch das Setting hat uns gut gefallen. Ich hätte mir ein wenig mehr Unterstützung bezüglich was vielleicht besser nicht zusammenpasst oder seltsam riechen könnte gewünscht, da wir absolut keine Ahnung zuvor hatten — aber das ist jetzt wirklich nur eine mikrige Anmerkung. Es lohnt sich im Grossen und Ganzen!
    Dea

    Switzerland

    September 15, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Incredible, friendly and helpful staff. The workshop was lots of fun. Overall a great experience. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again or recommend to friends.
    Laura

    Australia

    September 15, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    It was a great time for me! I really enjoyed making my perfume. Teaching very kindly and nicely in English. We were 9 people together at workshop , we took pictures together and enjoyed our each original perfumes. I strongly recommend you guys join this workshop when you are planning to visit Istanbul.
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    South Korea

    September 15, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    This was 3 hours of peace and serenity. Comfortable environment lovely staff. Would highly recommended. Excellent value for money. Would do it again
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    September 15, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    An experience you have to do once in Istanbul! Its a must at this point. Great atmosphere, tutor, cafe, people. Just amazing overall
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United States

    September 14, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Классный мастер класс! Азиз со знанием дела рассказывает о кофе, очень хорошо говорит по русски. Научил готовить классический турецкий кофе, горький и ещё угостил вечерним кофе (обалденный вкус), а подарки это бомба). Гадальщица из меня, конечно, никакая, но, когда разглядывал мою чашку с кофе, то Азиз считал меня достаточно профессионально. Вобщем прикольно всё! Спасибо огромное, всем рекомендую!
    Алла

    September 14, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    It was a special experience for me to make Turkish Mosaic Lamp in traditional-way . People were nice there and the time has passed so quickly because we concentrated on making beautiful Mosaic things. I spent all Energy in this class! But this was worth to do it. I really enjoyed this special time. Thank you!!
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    South Korea

    September 14, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    I really enjoyed this class. Because of my poor English, I couldn’t speak a lot of my feelings there. The teacher was kind and funny and handsome! lol He can tell nice fortune story if you are lucky! I do recommend this lesson when you are in Istanbul! It was a lovely experience to me. Thank you!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    South Korea

    September 14, 2024
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    Are you the original Istanbul Workshops?

    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.

    Do you give a certificate of completion?

    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.

    How do I contact Istanbul Workshops?

    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.

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