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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    A fun activity!
    Traveler

    Austria

    March 28, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    I can just recommend to attend this activity! I took this workshop togerher with my daughter (13) and both of us had a perfect afternoon. Our guide/instructor, Ali was simply perfect: kind, informative, very communicative (you can reach him online anytime), caring and patient (even with us who unfortunately were significantly late😁). We got all info in advance and helped us how to get to the workshop. The work with the lamps was enjoyable and a huge success, watching all the other works, everybody could find her/his personality in the process. It is suitable for everyone, even for kids, help and good mood are guaranteed. Thank you! Good to know: whenever you take any programs in Istambul take the advice of your guide and check the traffic as travel time can change minute by minute!
    Traveler

    Austria

    March 28, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Me ha encantado. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.
    Lau

    Spain

    March 28, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Glass painting was excellent. Teacher was wonderful.
    Kate

    Ireland

    March 28, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Very good and interactive!
    George

    United Kingdom

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We really enjoyed the experience! Thank you very much! Now we have beautiful memory at home about our trip to Istanbul. Нам очень понравился этот опыт! Большое спасибо! Теперь у нас дома остались прекрасные воспоминания о нашей поездке в Стамбул.
    Татьяна

    March 27, 2024

    Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    This was a five star experience in every way! Mustafa is just amazing with his kindness, knowledge, instruction, and hospitality. it's a coffee making workshop but I also learned so much about the history and culture of coffee! 100% would recommend in a group or solo! ♥️
    Ananya

    India

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Ήταν φανταστική εμπειρία μάθαμε ωραία πράγματα ,ο Μουσταφά ήταν άψογος ευγενεστατος υπομονετικός μας εξήγησε τα πάντα και είχαμε και τα δωράκια μας στο τέλος της δραστηριότητας
    GIANNOULA

    Greece

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Ali was a great host and mini tour guide as he took the group from the European side by the Galata bridge to the Asian side to his business. He was great in providing a fun atmosphere, and the lamp creation was excellent. A cool expérience for all.
    Jeremy

    Canada

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Я в восторге от этого мастер-класса! Теперь у меня есть свой Турецкий светильник! Все понятно, доступно, интересно и легко. Очень заботливые и доброжелательные организаторы! Спасибо!
    Анна

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Мне очень понравился мастер-класс и его ведущий! Было много интересной информации про кофе, его историю и значимость для Турции, как его готовить правильно по-турецки и зачем дают стакан с водой к кофе. Спасибо!
    Анна

    March 27, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    The experience was amazing, they are super friendly and attentive, me and my daughter enjoy this workshop so much that we want to do it again
    Lilliana

    United States

    March 26, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    I participated alone, but it was a very meaningful experience. I would definitely like to try this again when I come to Turkey. I would also like to recommend this experience to friends who are visiting Turkey.
    Traveler

    Japan

    March 26, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    It’s a small group activity in a nice Cafe setting. The organiser would got in touch to give clear options of accessing the venue. Our instructor Mustafa is very nice and explains everything clearly and guides us through the whole process. Drinks and refreshments are on the house and unlimited. You can use the motif provided or unleash your creativity and in the end you got to take home your beautiful design as well as a nicely printed certificate. There is also a stained glass painting workshop and I would definitely try that when we visit Istanbul the next time. Thank you Mustafa and all the lovely staff!
    Jing

    United Kingdom

    March 26, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Ali was an amazing instructor. He was kind, engaging, funny, and patient. We’d highly recommend going to this workshop. Plus, the kittens were an added bonus.
    Ebony

    Germany

    March 26, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Отлично провели время! Азиз хорошо объяснял, что делать. Был небольшой интересный рассказ про историю мозаики в Турции. В результате у нас получился настоящий уютный светильник, который можно поставить дома.
    Алексей

    March 26, 2024

    Leather Crafting Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    The workshop was a lot of fun, and perhaps our favorite touristy activity in Istanbul! Our guide, Aziz, was very friendly and kind. On the way to their workshop he answered all our questions about Istanbul and gave us ideas on what to visit. The workshop itself was a wonderful experience too. We learned about the history of the lamps and Aziz helped us with everything we asked about. We had a great time and we get to bring home wonderful souvenirs. Way more valuable than had we just bought Turkish lamps in a shop! We wish we could have joined their glass painting workshop too, but sadly we ran out of time. Highly recommended!
    Leila

    Austria

    March 26, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    It was a perfect experience and very nice company. Really liked the experience. Good value for money. The staff was very nice, and spoke perfect English. It took about 2,5 hours and you could drink all the tea and coffee that you would like. Perfect way to spend the afternoon, will recommend everyone to take a cosy afternoon to make some beautiful mosiac glass panes.
    Gustav Holck N

    March 26, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    What a lovely way to spend part of a day in Istanbul! The activity was informative, creative, and meditative. Our guides were lovely and attentive. I would absolutely recommend this for anyone visiting Istanbul.
    Rachel

    United States

    March 25, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Alle waren super nett und hilfsbereit. Es gab sogar einen extra Übersetzer für uns und man wurde abgeholt und ist zusammen mit den andern Teilnehmern dort hin. Es hat ca. 2std gedauert wonach es 1std trocknen musste wo uns die netten Leute tolle Restaurants empfohlen haben für die Wartezeit. Außerdem hat man viel über die Stadt und die Glasmalerei erfahren. Ich kann es nur jedem empfehlen ein muss wenn man in Istanbul ist !!
    Emil

    Germany

    March 24, 2024

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    This workshop is one you don’t want to miss. Our guide, Aziz, had amazing energy, enthusiasm and character. Everything was beautifully organised, presented and ran smoothly. We are very thankful that we have this incredible memory to remember ☺️😊
    Lydia

    United Kingdom

    March 24, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    The guide Mustafa was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great time and would recommend this activity to all who want to do something unique for the region.
    Paulius

    Lithuania

    March 23, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Go without hesitation, great people, great place and activity out of the ordinary, I had to drag my boyfriend there, but once there he had so much fun, thanks again Ali and Ada.
    Solenne

    France

    March 23, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    An excellent activity for a rainy day in Istanbul. Ali and the team were fantastic hosts and we were looked after very well from start to finish. It is great that we are able to take a handmade souvenir home with us, with the added bonus of knowing we made it! I would highly recommend it.
    Rachel

    United Kingdom

    March 23, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Great experience would definitely recommend and Mustafa and Ali where friendly and helpful including trying to get to the cafe Thankyou
    Sean

    Australia

    March 22, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Perfect organization and really friendly atmosphere. Coaches were very helpful and gave us all the support we needed. Nice group members. Amazing kitten 🐱🐱🐱 I recommend the activity ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Klaus

    Germany

    March 22, 2024

    Perfume Making Workshop

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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Great experience from start to finish. Ali was informative and I cannot wait to take the knowledge I have gained back to my home country. It was a delight being able to be immersed into the Turkish culture and traditions. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting İstanbul.
    Elijah

    United States

    March 22, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Really fun activity, a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. The staff were great, very helpful and we really loved the experience.
    Louise

    United Kingdom

    March 21, 2024

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Two friends and I attended the stained glass workshop yesterday and we were so impressed! The location in Uskudar is in an interesting area with many restaurants and coffee shops around and very easy to find by public transportation. Our teacher Eda was knowledgeable and patient and English translation was available to help us communicate when needed. Painting our designs was very relaxing! We all loved the way our designs turned out and want to come back again soon! The workshop lasts about two hours and in the hour where we waited for our pieces to dry, we visited a nearby restaurant and then came back to pick them up. Such a fun afternoon! Highly recommended.
    Traveler

    Turkey

    March 21, 2024

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Everything was great! Explanations were in excellent English and the guide was really friendly. It was a very original and very interesting experience. experience
    Traveler

    France

    March 21, 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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