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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Супер мастер-класс! Очень интересно и приятно провели время! Рекомендую! Сейчас эти светильники радуют нас дома!
Ирина

February 20, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Super atelier, belle hospitalité, guide adorable. Un joli moment!
Traveler

France

February 20, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Everything
Traveler

United States

February 19, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The activity was ok. A gentleman met us to transport to us to the shop. He was very polite, very good in communications and was on time! The shop was small and crowded. The person who explained the process to make the lamps was very thorough and clear. However not all the desired supplies were available in the colors asked for or seen in lamps. Customers were told that items ran out on several items. Many colors were also mixed so a persons had to screen the jars to make sure they get the colors they wanted.
Kelly

United States

February 19, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Замечательный мастер-класс, атмосфера места и рассказчик. Маленькая кофейня для молодых интеллектуалов на азиатской стороне Стамбула, с теплой атмосферой, бесплатным чаем и маленькими милыми деталями. Под хороший джаз мы делали лампы под чутким руководством Азиза. Очень приятный человек, с которым интересно общаться. Он учился в Москве, поэтому сразу нашлись общие темы для разговора. В этой же кофейне проходят мастер-классы по варке турецкого кофе, кажется, тоже очень интересное занятие, которое подойдет абсолютно всем - и детям, и взрослым, мужчинам и женщинам. Изготовление мозаичных ламп - творческое и медитативное упражнение. Нам очень оно понравилось после нескольких дней, насыщенных прогулками и впечатлениями. А тут три часа погружения в фантазию и умиротворение. Лампы отлично доелетели в ручной клади, сейчас украшают дом. Хочется еще парочку к ним в комплект сделать )
Наталия

February 18, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Very nice.
Traveler

Japan

February 17, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The activity offered was absolutely wonderful, and the area it's located in is beautiful. They communicate with you to determine the meeting place and then take you to the workshop. There are three meeting points depending on the area your hotel is located in. The workshop is small and tidy, and they serve Turkish tea and sweets while giving you a brief overview of Turkish mosaic history, the manufacturing process, and how to work on your own candlestick. Upon completion, you're presented with a certificate of participation and the lamp you crafted yourself. The duration is 3 hours, but 2 hours are usually sufficient. There's a small café attached to the workshop where you can wait for your piece to dry before they wrap it for protection against breakage. I highly recommend this place."
Hussein

Lebanon

February 17, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great! Fun and engaging activity and great mentorship throughout the activity!
Traveler

Turkey

February 17, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Thank you to Aziz for a fun evening learning the secrets of Turkish coffee! Well organised from an enthusiastic and knowledgable host. Who knew there was so much to learn about coffee?! Special thanks for helping me get back to the metro and get my travel card sorted. I will definitely recommend to friends and family to try this out if they visit Istanbul! (If I had more time I would have done the mosaic lamp workshop too!)🙏🏼
Ismail

United Kingdom

February 16, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Мне очень понравилось!!! Мастер класс оставил столько положительных эмоций, я бы сходила еще раз! Спасибо нашему гиду, он очень приятный молодой человек!
Mariya

Indonesia

February 15, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great way to spend time doing something unique
Traveler

United Kingdom

February 15, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Really fun - the only downside was they were also teaching a coffee making class in the same room so a bit noisy. Loved our lamps at the end of it!
Louise

United Kingdom

February 15, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

È stata un esperienza assolutamente meravigliosa. Un workshop organizzato alla perfezione e con un insegnante unico.
Luana

Italy

February 13, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war ein super schöner Nachmittag, man wurde toll begleitet beim Gestalten der Lampen. Die Location war auch süß und verpflegt wurde man auch. Ein total schöner Workshop, nachdem man auch ein ganz tolles Andenken hat!
Kübra

Germany

February 12, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing 🤍 Even for people not super arty the templates/inspiration made it fun and easy to do Really nice few hours! Thank you!
Abigail

United Kingdom

February 11, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Would rate this activity higher if I could -- Ali's presentation and workshop was enjoyable, charming, and very very hospitable. We actually overslept our morning booking and were lucky enough to switch to the afternoon slot, but Ali and his team were very kind and understanding. 10/10 recommend, walked away with nice gifts too!
Ziqian

United Kingdom

February 11, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Este taller ha sido la mejor actividad que hemos hecho en Turquiaaa! Super divertido, con un personal amable y super atento. Un ambiente inigualable. Muchas opciones para decorar tus lamparas , y un precio muy asequible teniendo en cuenta la experiencia y el recuerdo que te llevas a casa 🫶 Además tienen una cafetería con muchísimas opciones de comida y muchos otros talleres artesanales que merecen la pena. Sin dudarlo repetiría mil veces 😊
Melanie Agullo

Spain

February 10, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Aziz was great, a lot of ineteresting info
Traveler

Kazakhstan

February 10, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I thought it great it was done in small groups so you could do distinctive styles and see how each turned out. The guide Aziz and the others helping to advise was incredibly useful
Ryan

United States

February 8, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Amazing experience, Ali was a good host and guide, funny yet informative. We even stayed longer to take part in their lantern making class. If in Istanbul, this is a must!
Traveler

United Kingdom

February 7, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Fand alles im einen super locker und hat spass gemacht. Sehr respektfoler Umgang. Sehr schöne Idee als Workshop. Können auch andere kreative Workshops machen. Danke dem Team für alles.
Traveler

Switzerland

February 7, 2024

Chocolate Making Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Cute pverall
Alfie

United Kingdom

February 6, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Aleyna’ya teşekkürler
Traveler

Turkey

February 6, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

L’esperienza è molto bella, istruttiva e divertente. Ali è molto cortese e preparato quando tornerò in città sicuramente ci ritornerò
Nico

Italy

February 5, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was an interesting and fun workshop. Aziz was very helpful and has a lot of knowledge about what he's doing. We created a memorable and meaningful souvenir at the end of the workshop. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in Turkish culture, art and history. Thank you for the memorable experience.
Seok

Germany

February 4, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I had an amazing time at this workshop! I learned a lot, enjoyed the Turkish coffee, and was able to create a masterpiece I’ll cherish forever. Thank you Aleyna!
Jamie

United States

February 4, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

We had a wonderful time at this coffee workshop! Thanks to Ali, we learnt about the origins of coffee in Ottoman culture and the history of coffee. We felt the finesse and warmth of Turkish culture :) I can highly recommend this workshop, even for a moment as a couple! And don't hesitate to have a cup of coffee and a pastry in his coffee shop - it's delicious!
Ebru

Belgium

February 3, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Aziz was so knowledgeable and kind. The entire experience was so much fun and such a good way to learn more about the city.
Traveler

United States

February 2, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

divertente
Traveler

Italy

February 2, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

very cute introduction and no stress even though I did a horroble mess! haha. my swiss lamp came out amazing!
Daniel

Switzerland

January 31, 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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