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Perfume Making Workshop review

It was new and a pleasantly different experience. Our host Ali was patient , could understand English, therefore making the experience easy and a fun one.
saloni

India

September 10, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

So incredible!! Highly recommend doing this workshop. Bringing own my own scent and I’m so excited. Very fascinating and unique experience☺️🩷 10/10 recommend
Florencia

Spain

September 10, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very patient and accommodative of our schedule by offering the transfer from the Europe side to the Asia side and they hosted a very detailed/fun 3 hour workshop!
Nitya

United States

September 10, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Unique and a really interesting experience! Mustafa was amazing.
Anupreksha

United Kingdom

September 10, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Amazing amazing amazing
Traveler

United States

September 10, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

loved loved loved this!! Our absolute favorite place in istanbul, the staff were amazing and the workshops (we did the lamp and came back again for the perfume) were super fun and the coolest souvenir. Could not recommend it more!
Leandra

Luxembourg

September 9, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

A really enjoyable and relaxing afternoon with really friendly people. Loved learning about the history of the stained glass and it's origins. 10/10 would definitely do this again! Thank you for a lovely time!
Jody

United Kingdom

September 9, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Super Begleitung während des Workshops, netter Smalltalk und die Gastgeber haben den Teilnehmenden sehr viel Interesse gezeigt. Verpflegung top! Hat echt Spaß gemacht! Danke an das Fabrikafa-Team. Die Lampen sind echt toll geworden. :)
Yusuf

Germany

September 9, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

It was an amazing experience and absolute pleasure to meet them!
Konstantin

Bulgaria

September 9, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

This place is amazing: super cosy, beautifully arranged and peaceful. We attended a perfume workshop and everything was organised very well. Definitely worth the money experience. Our host was welcoming and informative, we are totally satisfied with the final result. If you plan a trip to Istanbul do not miss this place and the Asian side, they are both a must.
Mel

Bulgaria

September 9, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

i liked learning the history about coffee in Turkey and how to prepare it
Traveler

Ireland

September 9, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

I was initially hesitant to book this workshop since I didn’t see any reviews before booking it but went ahead anyway. The workshop is conducted by a company called Istanbul Workshops. The perfume expert unfortunately had an accident that morning so another professional had to step in and guide us. It was such a fun experience to learn about the art of making perfume, try different scents and make my own. It didn’t feel awkward at all even though I went alone. It was very interactive and I’m glad I’ve got my own perfume to remind me of my trip to Istanbul.
C_S

September 9, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Loved it and our guide was super helpful
saloni

India

September 8, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Todo genial. Una muy bonita experiencia. El guía te recibe en un punto que te dice y no tienes que pagar el transporte de ida. La vuelta si. La actividad es en la parte asiática. Te lo explican muy bien y mientras se seca la lámpara, te das una vuelta. Hay variedad de colores con que hacer la lámpara. Sin duda repetiría.
Julia

Spain

September 8, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Overall the activity was amazing, learnt a new skill and we really think the entire team is doing a great job trying to bring a change to Istanbul tourism.
AJ-

Turkey

September 8, 2024

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

Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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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

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 Illumination Art Workshop

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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
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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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