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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The mosaic lamp workshop is fantastic - it’s such a great activity to slow down the pace of Istanbul. I would highly recommend this!
Farzaana

May 18, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

My family & I had an AMAZING experience. Instead of buying one, we got to make our own Turkish lamps which was priceless. Bunyamin was amazing. He welcomed us & helped us make our imaginations come to life. He even changed the lamps to 110v because we live in the United States. I HIGHLY recommend anyone to book this experience !!!
Minji

May 16, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Good and a lot of information! We had a lot of fun
Ricky

May 15, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Wonderful experience!!
Ann

May 14, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Simplesmente sensacional. Foi incrível conhecer mais da história do café turco e da Turquia em si. E aprender a fazer o café e ler o futuro foi incrível!
Pedro Renan

May 14, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What a great experience! Loved Bunyamin's introduction to the coffee culture of Turkish people and all the anecdotes. You also get to learn about the coffee culture of the other participant's countries. And I now have the knowledge and tools needed to make Turkish coffee from home. We even went to the Grand Bizaar the following day to get our own grinder. Such a fun and unforgettable experience! Highly recommended.
Karen

May 14, 2023

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

it was a great experience for me :) I see that Turkish people do not attend so much. It is a joyful activity for us too :D You will get a decorative night lamb with a signature of yours. the making progress itself was also fun. Thanks for everything :)
Mehmet Sinan

May 13, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great experience! Interesting explaing story of coffee
Agnieszka

May 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ein super schönes Café und eine tolle Atmosphäre. Der Workshop hat wirklich sehr Spaß gemacht und ist sehr empfehlenswert!!! Bünyamin hat sich für alle einzeln sehr viel Zeit genommen und ist auf alle bedürfnisse eingegangen. Der Kaffe war super lecker und der endlose Cay und Kekse Service auch😉.Eine super Erinnerung, die Lampen sehen sooo schön aus😍
Özge

May 12, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Nous avons énormément apprécié cet atelier que nous recommandons sans hésiter ! De l'accueil aux explications en passant par l'atmosphère du lieu, tout était pensé en détail.L'activité et les personnes que nous avons rencontrées nous ont permis de vivre une expérience incroyable.. Encore une fois un grand merci à Bünyamin et Fatih,À bientôt
Özlem

May 12, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The workshop was a great experience. Our host was kind and helpful, and the cafe workshop was a cool environment. Things were well organized and the atmosphere was very welcoming. There were so many choices for colours and designs, and we could use templates or go wild with our own creativity. It was a great way to spend an afternoon in Istanbul, and the lamp I made will be a treasured reminder of the trip for many years to come!
Julia

May 12, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Everything is super! You have to experience this coffee making, and the host is so nice!
Wing Hin

May 12, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Loved this workshop! Bunyamin was really great and friendly, the location was lovely and the lamp designing was fun and relaxing. Definitely recommend!
Claire

May 11, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fun experience and perfect to socialise with more people! Benjamin knows a lot and was so much fun! It’s really easy to get to Fabrikafa and the surrounding area has lots of restaurants and nice stores! This works perfect if you want to enjoy your day between Usküdar and Kadiköy. Short, entertaining plus you get a souvenir
Lorena Raquel

May 11, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

A great way to learn the history and be immersed in Turkeys coffee culture!
Haley

May 11, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ein traumhaftes Erlebnis, eines der besten Dinge, die ich auf meiner Reise gemacht habe. Es war eine sehr tolle Erfahrung und nochmal danke an den Gastgeber. Super freundlich und eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre.
Viktoria

May 11, 2023

Turkish Simit & Breakfast Cooking Class with a Chef

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was a fun, informative and creative workshop with knowledgeable and welcoming staff; and a highly enjoyable, chilled atmosphere. It was a perfect way to end our visit to Istanbul. Highly recommend!
Bradley

May 11, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The workshop was a unique experience even for my husband that is not artistic. Benyamin was warm and accommodating. He did not make us feel rushed during the mosaic process. The coffee and tea were a great addition, but the best part is that you get to make your own personal lamp instead of just buying one on the street. This experience was a fun way to spend our day.
Brianne

May 10, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Benji is a great host! and the experience was unique, lot of interesting facts about the history around the Turkish coffee and it was fun to do the fortune reading with it!
Diego

May 9, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

We had a wonderful time! Come under caffeinated :)
Cheyn

May 9, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This experience is amazing! It featured the history of coffee making, the difference to this unique technique, as well as a lot of personalization. The pickup spot was easy to find and Bünyamin helped us get to the workshop location with no problems. It was fun, interesting, and educational. We followed the whole process to get our Turkish coffee made, as well as tried different varieties with milk. The fortune telling part was creative and original, even if you don't believe in it. As storytelling it was incredibly fun! I'd 100% recommend this experience!
Laura

May 9, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Bunyamin was a great instructor. Enthusiastic, approachable and gave clear, concise instructions.He further gave ideas about personalizing our Mosaic , but didn't dictate our designs, and just let us do our own thing. Absolutely recommend, especially if you're visiting and want a personalized momento of your trip. We really enjoyed the details presentation provided giving us confidence to trust the process and make beautiful lamps together.Not to forget the great coffee shop and the unique vibe of the place !! All the thumbs up and keep up the great work brother 👏👏
Yasser

May 8, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Worth it.
John-Fausto

May 8, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Really fun experience! Learned a lot about the history of Turkish coffee, and got to sample a few varieties and styles of coffee
Muniba

May 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

BRILLIANT!
Tayfoor

May 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This experience was simply amazing and so unique. Bunyamin took us through a brief history behind the turkish lamps, then showed us the different designs and guided us through the realisation of our design of choice.The workshop was truly lovely and the activity was so authentic, it only takes three hours but it felt like we spent the whole day with Bunyamin and the other guests in a very endearing environment.anyone who has a morning or afternoon to spare should do it, you even get to ake home your own handmade turkish lamp :)
Marzouk

May 8, 2023

Woodworking Workshop for Kids (4–6) & Parents

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was such a great experience. The Host was rellay friendly. The "cat" Coworker Crepe was also especially nice to us. I defenetly recommend this workshop!!!! nice atmosphere, clean, helpful, all in all perfect.
Michele

May 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I had the best time at this workshop! Not only is it a fun creative experience with a beautiful keepsake to take home, it is also great way to learn more about Turkish culture. Bunyamin went above and beyond to make us feel at home, providing food, tea, snacks, and stories. This was one of my favorite experiences in Istanbul!
Tara

May 7, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Bunyamin was very friendly and helped us very well since we were not an easy group (older person and little children).
Mohammed

May 6, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Had a great afternoon with Benjamin. He introduced us the culture of Turkish lamp and we enjoyed crafting it. It was a fantastic experience, highly recommend.
Ray

May 6, 2023
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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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