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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 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 Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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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 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

Turkish Tile - Ceramic Art Workshop review

Çok ilgili ve bize destek veren eğitmenimiz vardı. Farklı kültürler ve deneyimler yaşamak güzeldi. Tekrar gelmek istediğim etkinler var. Tavsiye ediyorum.
Traveler

Turkey

August 29, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Even though I’m not naturally gifted in visual arts, I still greatly enjoyed this activity. Our teachers explained the origin of mosaic lamps succinctly and clearly showed the overall flow of the activity. They supported us every step of the way and even gave us some tips based on the initial designs we thought of. There was no pressure to do something in a certain way - we were free to do whatever we want. I appreciated that we were able to enjoy some cookies and Turkish coffee while we were making the lamps.
Traveler

Philippines

August 27, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Great
Nikau

New Zealand

August 27, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Eda was an excellent and VERY patient teacher. A marvelous way to create a bespoke memory souvenir. I have greater appreciation for such handmade items now. Adjacent coffee shop Fabrika also lovely. Highly reccomend
Liz

United Arab Emirates

August 27, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I really enjoyed attending the class, I think it's a great way to relax.
Claudia Cristina Vásquez

Honduras

August 27, 2024

Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Really great workshop this morning. Lovely cafe and lovely workshop. Lots of refreshments from their cafe while we made out Turkish lamps - and they turned out so much better than we thought they would. Highly recommend - particularly when it’s baking outside and you need something to keep you involved and out of the sun!
Cerian

United Kingdom

August 26, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Incredible
Marius

Turkey

August 26, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Really good experience with soo kind and friendly people
ufuk

Turkey

August 26, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Tuna is not only a master perfumer but a philosopher. Open your mind and learn about what smells mean, how you learn to smell, and how they combine to enhance your memories and experiences. Loved it Easy pickup, quick metro ride and walk to the Fabrika, and lovely environment and staff. Delightful way to create a bespoke souvenir and learn something as well. 10 stars!
Liz

United Arab Emirates

August 26, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Booked it last minute the day before and it was AMAZING. Such a fan acitivity to do with children as well if you love arts and crafts. The guides were anazing as well so lovely and friendly with guiding us
Traveler

United Kingdom

August 25, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

思った以上に素敵なランプが出来、私も娘も大満足しました。 アジスさんはとても感じが良く、説明も分かりやすかったです。 次に来た時は香水のアトリエに参加したいと思います。
Makiko

France

August 25, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Nur zu empfehlen! Der Workshop befindet sich in einem liebevoll eingerichteten Café mit vielen Leckereien, die man neben der kreativen Aktivität genießen darf. Unsere beiden Guides waren zu jederzeit höflich und hilfsbereit - immer mit einem Lächeln. Die Glasmalerei hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Es wurden vorgefertigte Skizzen angeboten, die man als Schablone verwenden durfte. Jegliche Materialien und Hilfe wurden einem stets für Verfügung gestellt. Letztendlich konnten wir eine wunderschöne, selbstgemachte Erinnerung aus Istanbul mitnehmen.
Melisa

Germany

August 25, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This was truly one of the best activities that I have ever participated in — in any city! Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish — including the first guide who walked us through the entire metro system to get us to the workshop. The workshop itself was phenomenal! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and taught us all about their history of Turkish coffee, along with all the cultural significances of it! Then we got to make our own authentic Turkish coffee the way they have been making it for hundreds of years, and then we got to learn the art of fortune telling as well! We were even surprised with several gifts, too! This activity is definitely a must-do activity while you are in Istanbul!
Scott

United States

August 24, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Fun activity to do with family or friends. Everybody was very nice and they guided us step by step. Recommended
Julio

United States

August 24, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I enjoyed every minute
Hendriena

South Africa

August 23, 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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