https://istanbulworkshops.com New workshops, events, meetups and blog posts. All from Istanbul Workshops. en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:17:18 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/autumn-zine-workshop-pop-up-activity https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/autumn-zine-workshop-pop-up-activity Got a story to tell or art to share? Put it in a Zine! ✂️🍂 Join us this lovely Autumn Saturday to cut, paste, and create your very own Autumn themed mini-magaZine. Community meetup Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:08:16 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/cross-stitch-notebook-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/cross-stitch-notebook-workshop Join us at Locals Do Community this week for a relaxing, creative session where we’ll be cross-stitching and personalizing our own notebook covers! 🧵📓 Community meetup Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:41:18 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/candle-painting-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/candle-painting-workshop Unleash your inner artist at our Pop-Up Candle Painting Workshop! Custom-design your own decorative candle while relaxing, creating, and connecting with a vibrant local community. Community meetup Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:56:20 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/woodworking-workshop-for-kids-and-parents https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/woodworking-workshop-for-kids-and-parents A hands-on woodworking class for children aged 4–6, together with a parent. Kids learn to use saws, clamps and squares safely and make a birdhouse, stool, frame or toolbox, then take it home. Parents join free of charge. Workshop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:35:38 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-simit-breakfast-cooking-class https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-simit-breakfast-cooking-class Join a cooking class in Karaköy and learn to make traditional Turkish simit and a classic breakfast dish with a professional chef. Enjoy what you made with unlimited Turkish tea, then take home your simit and a digital recipe booklet. Workshop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/paper-cut-out-portrait-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/paper-cut-out-portrait-workshop Create your portrait with cardboard! 🎨✂️ Join Locals Do Community to turn silhouettes into 3D art using textures, colors and cutting techniques. No experience needed, just curiosity and imagination. Community meetup Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:57:56 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/mini-pouch-painting-autumn-themed https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/mini-pouch-painting-autumn-themed Bring autumn to your mini pouch bag! Paint fall leaves, pumpkins, and warm nature tones by hand at our Üsküdar IW studio. 2 hours, all materials provided, leave with your own custom-painted pouch. Community meetup Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:17:55 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/paper-flower-bouquet-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/paper-flower-bouquet-workshop Take a relaxing weekend break blending watercolor and papercraft. Paint, cut, and fold an elegant origami bouquet of handmade paper flowers that double as charming bookmarks for your favorite reads. Community meetup Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:52:06 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/color-hunting-photowalkkuzguncuk https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/color-hunting-photowalkkuzguncuk Join our Color Hunting Photowalk through Kuzguncuk's colorful streets, chasing light and texture, then crown the day with colorful collages, creative and great for visual storytelling. Community meetup Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:50:51 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/tote-bag-painting-with-the-traditional-patterns-pop-up-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/tote-bag-painting-with-the-traditional-patterns-pop-up-workshop Ottoman heritage meets modern canvas! 🎨 Design your own tote bag inspired by Turkish tiles, palace carpets, and illumination art. Socialize, explore rich motifs, and craft your own wearable piece. Community meetup Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:49:03 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/food-is-the-ticket-pop-up-workshop-stained-glass-the-cats-of-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/community/food-is-the-ticket-pop-up-workshop-stained-glass-the-cats-of-istanbul Your only ticket is a snack to share! Enjoy tea, coffee, and a potluck at our giant Istanbul Table, then paint Istanbul's famous cats onto 5x7cm glass in this cozy pop-up community workshop. Community meetup Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:55:03 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/ceramic-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/ceramic-workshop-in-istanbul Shape your own bowl or cup from raw clay in a two-hour ceramic workshop in Istanbul. No experience needed. Clay, hand glazing and two firings included. Workshop Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:25:23 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/chocolate-making-workshop-by-spice-bazaar https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/chocolate-making-workshop-by-spice-bazaar Have you ever marveled at the crisp snap and perfect shine of a fine chocolate bar? Learn the art of tempering and molding at Istanbul Workshops in Üsküdar, where you become the chocolatier. You'll leave the session with 250g of your own artisanal chocolate, beautifully packaged to take home. Workshop Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:24:32 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/blog/why-istanbul-s-mosaic-lamp-workshop-is-a-must-do-experience https://istanbulworkshops.com/blog/why-istanbul-s-mosaic-lamp-workshop-is-a-must-do-experience Blog Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/blog/discover-istanbul-workshops-authentic-artisanal-experiences https://istanbulworkshops.com/blog/discover-istanbul-workshops-authentic-artisanal-experiences Blog Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/ebru-tote-bag-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/ebru-tote-bag-workshop-in-istanbul Learn the ancient Turkish art of Ebru marbling and print your own design onto a canvas tote bag. Enjoy unlimited tea, coffee & handmade snacks. A wearable souvenir you actually made yourself. Workshop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:16:14 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-mosaic-lamp-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-mosaic-lamp-workshop Experience the creation of a beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp under the guidance of expert artisans in a hands-on workshop. Learn about the craft and enjoy Turkish delicacies as you craft your lamp. Workshop Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:54:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/brass-framed-calligraphy-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/brass-framed-calligraphy-workshop-in-istanbul Explore the elegant art of Turkish calligraphy with master calligraphers. Learn traditional writing techniques and create beautiful pieces using authentic tools and methods. Workshop Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:54:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-tile-painting-art-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-tile-painting-art-workshop-in-istanbul Create your own Turkish tile in a 3-hour workshop. Learn traditional techniques, enjoy refreshments, and take home a framed masterpiece. Discover Istanbul's hidden gems. Workshop Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:54:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/perfume-making-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/perfume-making-workshop-in-istanbul Join expert perfumers to create your own signature perfume from a palette of over 50 premium ingredients. Learn the secrets of fragrance composition and leave with a personalized perfume that's uniquely yours. Workshop Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:43:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/traditional-stained-glass-painting-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/traditional-stained-glass-painting-workshop Step into the world of stained glass painting in a hands on stained glass workshop. Dive into the local community, learn from skilled artists, create a beautiful piece, and taste Turkish snacks. Workshop Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:43:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-coffee-making-fortune-telling-workshop https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-coffee-making-fortune-telling-workshop Discover the art of Turkish coffee making and fortune telling in our engaging workshop. Learn to cook rich Turkish coffee under expert guidance, and delve into the tradition of reading coffee grounds Workshop Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:43:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-illumination-art-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/turkish-illumination-art-workshop-in-istanbul Discover the sacred art of Turkish illumination and manuscript decoration. Learn traditional techniques of creating beautiful ornamental designs used in Ottoman manuscripts with real gold leaf. Workshop Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:43:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/leather-crafting-workshop-in-istanbul https://istanbulworkshops.com/workshops/leather-crafting-workshop-in-istanbul Create a unique & lasting memory of Istanbul! Join our fun, hands-on leather crafting workshop and make your very own quality leather good to take home. No experience needed! Workshop Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:43:58 GMT https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/whirling-dervishes-ceremony-at-a-real-mevlevihane https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/whirling-dervishes-ceremony-at-a-real-mevlevihane Experience the 800-year-old Mukabele ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi. Istanbul's hidden Mevlevi lodge, founded in the 1620s. A living tradition, not a show. Event https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bosphorus-canoe-experience-via-maidens-tower https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bosphorus-canoe-experience-via-maidens-tower Between two continents, one hour on the water, You know Istanbul, but seeing the Bosphorus from water level, with the sound of your paddle and the seagulls, is something else entirely. Paddling out from the Uskudar shore, you glide right up to the legendary Maiden's Tower and take in the city's… Event https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/cinematic-tasting-9-turkish-flavors-balat https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/cinematic-tasting-9-turkish-flavors-balat Step into the story of Istanbul in Balat through an immersive film and a tasting tray of nine legendary flavors, from simit and Turkish coffee to boza and kazandibi, and the centuries-old brands behind them. Event https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/anatolian-tasting-journey https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/anatolian-tasting-journey Your culinary journey begins with a refreshing homemade peach mocktail, setting the stage for the plates to come. This is not just a dinner; it is a story of Anatolian heritage, told through a progression of seven exquisite courses. Event https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/from-pera-to-smyrna-levantine-dinner https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/from-pera-to-smyrna-levantine-dinner A table that stretches from Pera to Smyrna, cultures that blended into one another, and the shared culinary memory they left behind. Over a menu Taste Pavilion has created for the night, we trace the common kitchen of the 19th-century Ottoman port cities at Nadir Gastronomy Platform in Karaköy. Event https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bean-to-bar-bean-to-cup-festival https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bean-to-bar-bean-to-cup-festival The Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival offers a comprehensive gastronomic experience where quality coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate are not only tasted, but also their origin, production method, aroma, and the effort behind them are explored. Event