Misafir Defteri

Our host was so friendly and relaxed. We worked at a leisurely pace while chatting, snacking on homemade biscuits and drinking coffee and tea. The room was lovely warm (it was icy outside) and inviting with great background music. It felt like a little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. Whether you're highly creative or not, you can do this. My little lamp is a beautiful reminder of my time in Turkey.

We didn't have any drinks refilled during the 3 hours, and didn't have time to do the finishing touches, had to leave quickly. Overwise it was cool.

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The activity was one of the best we had in Turkey. The team was extremely friendly. The place was really cute! We had so much fun making the Mosaic lamps, drinking tea and coffee, and meeting other travellers. We went for the option for the meet up point which was really nice. Mustafa (workshop representative that met us at the pick up location was trying to engage with us all the time and made the workshop so much fun) and Ali were really friendly and they helped us with many questions we had about where to go in Turkey and the best Baklava shops (and it really was the best!). Honestly my sister and I enjoyed this experience very much, way more than we expected! Thank you so much.

It was great, the hosts are wonderful and the place is cozy, the atmosphere is great. I loved it!

I loved it! We met at the meeting point right on time and proceeded to the café by metro. The place was so cool, they have 3 types of workshops, we chose the stained glass painting workshop. After a short lession of history of stained glass, our teacher gave us instructions on how to use the colours. It was super fun and easy, we talked all the time and the tea kept coming! Can’t wait to come back and have this amazing experience again! Thank you so much for this lovely and heartwarming evening 🫶

As a lover of arts and crafts this was right up my street. Mustafa was an excellent host. He came and met me on the European side and escorted me to the venue via the metro. His English is excellent and chatted about the history of the city. The workshop is situated in a cute cafe where we were given free Turkish tea and coffee. He explained everything really well, going through each stage. The course takes about 3 hours, and the lamp you come away with, really is lovely. Excellent value for money and a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Thanks for a great workshop Mustafa :)

A really fun activity!

This was the 2nd activity my Aunt and I did here on our Istanbul trip, and we loved it! We chose not to meet up with the guide (mobility issues) & took a taxi right to the shop. The whole place is super cute & everyone is so nice! The inside part looks like an actual "workshop" and they have a nice outside seating area. They have coffee & bakery items you can order. The staff is friendly & helpful, & they even have an adorable resident kitty named Crepe ♥️ The workshop itself was really fun & even my Aunt (who doesn't usually like this kinda stuff - like arts and crafts) had a good time! They give you everything you need & several design options for your lamp. They walk you through the process/steps & are right there for any questions or help - I needed help with the glue b/c I have really shaky hands. Expect to be there for 2-3 hours. We really enjoyed it & will def go again when we come back!

Это было очень круто! Встретили, чаем напоили, все показали и научили) Буду рекомендовать теперь всем, кто отправляется в Стамбул.

Assolutamente da fare e rifare! Tutti molto gentili e disponibili. Consigliatissimo e ci verrò di nuovo appena tornerò ad Istanbul ☺️

El café está hermosisisismo un lugar muy acogedor y muy creativo. Los guías, quien fue por nosotros al punto de encuentro y quien dio la explicación histórica y del proceso fueron excelentes personas muy amables. Gran hospitalidad. Aprendimos muchísimo. El precio es bajo comparado con lo vivido 👍

nous avons tout aimé ❤️ Nous allons faire l'atelier des lampes sans hésiter ! petit bémol pour les gâteaux qui auraient pu être des spécialités

It's a fantastic workshop!

It was excellent. Great way to learn about coffee. Aziz was brilliant with his knowledge and patience

I absolutely loved this! The whole team were so lovely, nothing was a bother, everything was really clear. Such a brilliant concept and lovely space. Plus I had such a delightful group! I am going to recommend this to everyone coming to Istanbul and I will very likely be back as well! Can’t wait to try some of the other workshops!

It was amazing! Mr Ali made sure our time was very pleasant during the workshop. Not only he advised nice traditional food place nearby, he also provided his contacts in case we have any questions or help during our stay in Istanbul. Amazing service!

As a guy who isnt into arts and crafts had a hell of a lot more fun that I thought I would. Would recommend

Toda a experiência foi fantástica! Desde o Mustafa a vir buscar-me (e aos restantes participantes) do lado europeu para o lado asiático, à experiência enriquecedora em si de decoração do candeeiro, aos chás e biscoitos oferecidos, e toda a conversa ao longo do workshop e até fora do mesmo. Super aconselho! ❤️

Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much to Mustafa. He really outdid himself with his customer service skills. He waited to meet us at a collection point and helped with directions for the way back. Such a honest young man. The workshop himself he explained everything so well and we have come out of the workshop with two beautiful mosaic lamps. Thank you so much Mustafa.

Very good, history and information about the lamps and mosaic. Good choice of colours and options full creative freedom.

I loved all the details, the care of our guide !! Ali, fantastic workshop. One of the best workshop that I made !

Lost for something to do with an afternoon I booked this traditional stained glass painting workshop on a whim. But I’m so glad I did. It truly was the highlight of my trip to Istanbul. The class itself is great but the people make it exceptional. Ali (who owns the café which hosts the workshop), helped me to the venue, he was incredibly friendly and was more than happy to offer advice on hidden gems in the city, as well as good conversation. The café itself is a gem, up a small street the interior and partially covered garden is like an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city. Eda ran the class. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul and the art of stained glass, which gave context to the activity. She was always on hand to help, and was incredibly welcoming. Both Eda and Ali made me feel like part of the family. The tea and biscuites flowed throughout the session and there were lots of laughs. I came away with a new skill, a broad smile, and a great souvenir.

Brilliant activity. Recommend to all. Guides were informative and interacted brilliantly in English.