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Discover authentic art workshops and cultural experiences in Istanbul. Learn traditional Turkish crafts from expert local artisans in practical, intimate sessions. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and leave with your own unique creation.

Maker pours colorful glass grains into a lamp globe at a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul
Hands arranging glass mosaic pieces to craft a Turkish lamp in Istanbul
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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.

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Selecting fragrance essences from amber bottles at an Istanbul perfume-making workshop
Guests blending scents at an outdoor perfume-making workshop in Istanbul
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Perfume Making Workshop

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.

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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
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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.

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Learning how to make Turkish coffee by measuring ground coffee into a cezve at an Istanbul coffee class
Guest brewing Turkish coffee in a copper cezve at a Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul
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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

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Hand-painting a colourful floral stained glass panel at an Istanbul stained glass workshop
Friends painting together at a traditional stained glass workshop in Istanbul
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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.

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Handmade leather wallet and card holders crafted at an Istanbul leather workshop
Participants crafting leather goods by the window at an Istanbul leather workshop
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Leather Crafting Workshop

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!

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Painting a black ink design at an Istanbul brass-framed calligraphy workshop
Guests holding brass-framed calligraphy artworks at an Istanbul calligraphy workshop
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Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

Explore the elegant art of Turkish calligraphy with master calligraphers. Learn traditional writing techniques and create beautiful pieces using authentic tools and methods.

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Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners
Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners
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Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners

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.

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Hand holds a marbled Ebru tote bag with the Bosphorus behind, Ebru marbling workshop in Istanbul.
Woman carries a colourful marbled tote bag in a mosque courtyard, Ebru workshop in Istanbul.
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Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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.

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Painting a floral motif at a Turkish illumination (tezhip) art workshop in Istanbul
Fine brushwork on a floral motif at an Istanbul Turkish illumination workshop
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Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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.

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Holding a finished blue and white Turkish tile (çini) plate at an Istanbul ceramic painting workshop
Hand-painting a floral Turkish tile (çini) motif on a plate at an Istanbul workshop
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Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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.

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Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival
Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival
Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival
Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival
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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.

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Molded chocolate bars beside bowls of cocoa beans at a chocolate-making workshop in Istanbul.
Glass pot of cacao brew beside bowls of roasted cocoa husks at a chocolate workshop in Istanbul.
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Chocolate Making Workshop

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.

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Turkish simit and breakfast cooking class in Karaköy
Turkish simit and breakfast cooking class in Karaköy
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Turkish Simit & Breakfast Cooking Class with a Chef

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.

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Woodworking workshop for kids and parents in Üsküdar
Woodworking workshop for kids and parents in Üsküdar
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Woodworking Workshop for Kids (4–6) & 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.

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Red and yellow sea kayaks on the shore at sunset before a Bosphorus kayaking trip in Istanbul.
Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn
Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn
Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn
Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn
Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn
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Canoeing Experience in the Historic Golden Horn

Embark on a unique discovery away from the crowds and right at water level in the Golden Horn, the historic heart of Istanbul! Don't miss the opportunity to experience the city's landmarks from a brand-new perspective on this 1-hour canoe tour. Accompanied by expert guides and requiring no prior experience, you will paddle along either a nature or history route depending on the wind conditions.

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Tasting a plated Anatolian dish on the Anatolian Tasting Journey in Istanbul
Chef plating dishes on the Anatolian Tasting Journey in Istanbul
Guests take cups of ruby herbal tea from a tray at an Anatolian tasting in Istanbul.
Chef finely chops pistachios on a board at an Anatolian cooking class in Istanbul.
Chef garnishes plates with tweezers in a sunlit kitchen at an Anatolian tasting in Istanbul.
Chef pipes sauce over small plated appetisers at an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul.
Chef garnishes a delicate golden dish with fresh herbs during an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul
Hand holds a pastry dessert topped with cream and pistachio at a tasting menu in Istanbul.
Tasting menu card resting on a white plate at an Anatolian tasting experience in Istanbul
Fresh bread and herb butter on wooden boards for an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul.
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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.

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From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables
From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables
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From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables

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.

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Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat
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Cinematic Tasting Experience with 9 Turkish Flavors

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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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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