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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great activity to do during a stay in Istanbul ! The workshop takes place in a cozy coffee shop in the Uskudar district, which also gave us a chance to discover this neighborhood. There were only the two of us as a couple for this workshop. Aziz was a very welcoming host. As soon as we arrived, he offered us a cup of coffee. We learned all about the history of Turkish coffee and its cultural significance for Turks. We each made our own Turkish coffee according to our preferences—light for me and strong for my boyfriend. The fortune-telling part at the end was fun. We were also spoiled with gifts at the end of the workshop, something we hadn't expected ! The activity was rather expensive (€28 per person for two hours), but it's one we'd recommend.
Ines

France

September 8, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Workshop molto coinvolgente e bellissima esperienza! Consigliato
Traveler

Italy

September 8, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Eda was great. She was an amazing teacher and very patient with us. We went back home with 2 stained glass paintings which we can’t wait to hang. Highly recommended.
Waheeda

United Kingdom

September 8, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Worth to do it!
Traveler

Malaysia

September 7, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

This workshop was the highlight of our trip! From the start, everything was perfectly organized. We received a message with all the details, including three options for meeting points. Since our hotel was on the European side, we chose that. Mustafa was right on time and led us to the metro for one stop to the Asian side. Mustafa showed genuine interest in the group. Once at the workshop, we met Eda, our fun and creative instructor. After an introduction to the history of stained glass, we started making our own pieces. Eda was patient and encouraged our creativity. The artworks we created were fantastic souvenirs, and during the workshop, we enjoyed unlimited tea, coffee, and homemade cookies. The entire experience was seamless, from the planning to the activities. If you're in Istanbul, this is a must-do workshop. Thank you, Eda and Mustafa, for an amazing time! Geetings from your friends from Amsterdam
Traveler

Netherlands

September 7, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Однозначно рекомендую. Домой вы заберёте с собой прекрасный турецкий сувенир, к тому же функциональный и сделанный своими руками. Память на долго. Время, проведенное в Fabrikafe, сродни медитации с волшебным результатом. Привет Азизу.
Наталья

September 6, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Отличный мастер-класс! Очень рада, что выделила на это время. Азиз очень понятно объясняет и интересно рассказывает. Понравилась и сама атмосфера мероприятия и кафе. Из-за технического сбоя первый раз меня записали на мастер-класс по фонарикам, в итоге за него с меня даже не взяли оплату. Спасибо организаторам за отлично проведённые два дня, я в восторге! Если буду снова в Стамбуле, то постараюсь снова прийти.
Анастасия

September 6, 2024

Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The ambience was inspiring and that made the workshop very enjoyable. The tea and biscuits were an added bonus!
Shilpa

India

September 6, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

It was such a great experience, everybody was super helpful and friendly. I would recommend to everyone who comes to Istanbul. Definitely would come back again
Olayinka

United Kingdom

September 6, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fantastic experience, with a detailed history on turkish coffee. Had a wonderful time learning to make and great conversations.
Traveler

Switzerland

September 5, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Arkadaşımla çok keyifli vakit geçirdik. Hocamız da çok ilgiliydi. Düşünenlere tavsiye ediyoruz. :)
Traveler

Turkey

September 5, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I absolutely loved every moment of this trip. The guide picked us up and got us to the workshop safely. The whole session designing the lamp was fun and relaxing. I loved how the others and mine came out. It’s such a wonderful workshop and this lamp will last forever in my room!
Ian

Germany

September 5, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Une activité très intéressante, Moustafa nous a appris énormément de chose sur le café et nous a donné de nombreux conseils pour visiter la ville. Une personne gentil et bienveillante.
Traveler

France

September 5, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

L'idée de créer un parfum personnalisé est géniale et spéciale pour garder le meilleur des souvenirs d'Istanbul. L'encadrant Tuna Bey donne un sens aux sens et vous immerge dans un monde philosophique plein de senteurs et d'images olfactives. Un workshop à faire avec beaucoup d'imagination et de bonne humeur
Adnane

Morocco

September 5, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Eda was a great instructor! She is very kind and so talented! Besides the great fun I had, they also told me some information on the history of stained glass and the symbol of luck and success from the ottoman empire. They provided tea, turkish coffee, as well as turkish delight and cookies. It was overall a great experience, that I will cherish forever!
Amelie

Germany

September 5, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Ребята такие молодцы! У них несколько мастер классов, мы были на 2 - полный восторг. И дочке 10 лет и мужу и мне очень понравилось. Варили кофе, узнали интересные традиции и факты из истории кофе ну и, конечно, гадали на кофейной гуще. Очень приятно, очень легко и интересно. Азиз, мы тебя вспоминаем, все ребята просто молодцы!
Olga

September 5, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Ali was so helpful in explaining the process of creating a perfume and helping us with the blending of the scent. It is a great activity.
Traveler

Canada

September 4, 2024

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. And we went back home with two new lamps.
Waheeda

United Kingdom

September 4, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Adoro creare profumi (non era la prima volta)... ho adorato la guida e il luogo dell'atelier
Anna

Spain

September 3, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

you got to keep what you made. thr best I've done. while listening to the history from the teacher.
Traveler

Australia

September 3, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

small group size.
Traveler

Finland

September 3, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

So great learning the history, making the coffee, and learning the fun that can be had with fortune telling. And the gift at the end is wonderful to start your coffee making journey at home. Highly recommend.
Zoe

Australia

September 3, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Was a very lovely day with my husband our guide was absolutely amazing and recommend her and this program to all!
Alyda

United States

September 2, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

we like this activity, very funny
Sevil

Azerbaijan

September 1, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was good and would recommend
Traveler

United Kingdom

September 1, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Super cool activity. It was a relaxing and enrichening experience. The results are wonderful. Our guide was very attentive and helpful. 100% recommended :)
Elena

Italy

August 31, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Aziz was an amazing host and incredibly flexible! A workshop filled with knowledge, interactivity and history! It's a bonus that the location of the workshop is in the beautiful backstreet of Istanbul Anatolia where there are plenty coffee trendy places... very picturesque.. a must try! You will be surprised in the end also
Adyam

Turkey

August 31, 2024

Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

This is a brilliant activity. The painting was so enjoyable and Eda was absolutely wonderful. You are given Turkish tea and snacks too throughout! Mustafa met us at the train station to make our way to the Asian side which was very generous. I highly recommend this class and we would definitely go back again :))
Rosa

Ireland

August 31, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

This was different , everything from the communication to the actual workshop was professional and very well executed, Tuna and all the staff were amazing attentive knowledgeable will recommend thanks for a wonderful afternoon love my new scent 😊❤️
Valerie

United States

August 30, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Amazing and very engaging
Traveler

United States

August 29, 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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