GetYourGuide traveler
Philippines·
5.0
we liked that the activity was very relaxing and within 3 hours we created something beautiful. the pacing was very good and the guide was a very good teacher.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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Experience
Anatolia has worked clay for eight thousand years. In Çanakkale, village potters shaped it into the jugs and bowls of daily life. In İznik and Kütahya, the same earth became the tile art that still covers the walls of Ottoman mosques. We would like to put your hands into that story.
A master artisan guides you every step, no experience needed. We give you the clay, glaze your piece by hand and fire it twice. Your finished piece is ready to collect from the studio in two to three weeks.
At Atölye Sahi, we do nothing but ceramics. For two unhurried hours, one of our master artisans sits down beside you, shows you how clay behaves under your fingers, and stays close while you shape something of your own. First you meet the clay. Then you learn the old ways of shaping it by hand and make your own bowl, cup or small vessel, from the first press of your thumb to the last mark you draw. A perfect edge matters far less to us than the pleasure you take in making it.
Nothing here can go wrong. You may arrive quite certain that you are not creative. You will leave knowing otherwise.
Real ceramics need time, so after you leave we dry your work slowly, glaze it by hand and fire it twice. Two to three weeks later it is ready and waiting for you at the studio. Pieces are collected from the studio and we do not ship them, so if you are in Istanbul only briefly, it is worth deciding in advance who will pick yours up.
Warm tea, coffee and homemade treats are with you throughout, in a calm studio built for beginners. Come make something with your own hands, and take home the oldest craft in Anatolia as your own.
Highlights
- Shape a real bowl, cup or small vessel from raw clay with your own hands
- Learn hand-building techniques Anatolian potters have used for millennia
- Work one-to-one with a master artisan in a studio built for beginners
- Glazing and two kiln firings are done for you after you leave
- Warm tea, coffee and homemade treats throughout the two hours
What's Included
What's Included
- Homemade Baked Treats
- Tea, coffee and water, as much as you like
- Clay and every tool you need
- The piece you make, glazed and fired twice
Equipment
- All clay and hand-building tools
- Aprons and everything you need to stay clean
- Hand glazing and two kiln firings after the session
- Safe storage until you collect it in person
Where we will meet
Atölye Sahi
Open in MapsAziz Mahmut Hüdayi Caddesi, Gülfem Sk. No:17A, 34762 Üsküdar/İstanbul
An intimate and creative studio in Istanbul where traditional Turkish arts come to life. Enjoy hands-on workshops in a warm, culturally rich atmosphere, accompanied by complimentary tea, coffee, and handmade treats.
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4.72/5(46)Excellent
Seth
United Kingdom·
5.0
One of the absolute highlights of our trip to Türkiye! We were met and guided to the workshop by Bahar who was very helpful and friendly. We were instructed by the very talented artist Berra who was very patient and helpful. We loved it and would definitely recommend it to anyone else in IstanbulCedric
Germany·
5.0
We had an amazing time at turkish tile painting. Our Guide Zeynep was very patient, super helpful and overall just a great person to spend time with!Iga
Poland·
5.0
Wonderful experience! I took part in the Tile Painting Workshop led by Zeynep - a wonderful artist, and such a sweet and kind person! You are provided with all the materials, and you receive guidance and advice on how to progress with your painting, what I personally really appreciated and I was very happy with the final result. Definitely the best souvenir I’ll bring back home from Istanbul. On top of that, during the workshop Isra would regularly check up on me, strike a conversation, offer me more tea, coffee or biscuits - she was so lovely, and I felt so well taken care of! Teşekkürler Zeynep and Isra for making my experience so memorable ❤️Samia
United Arab Emirates·
4.0
This was really nice. Timings and venue was changed last minute so we started off a bit late as they had to prepare for the activity. Guide was nice and friendly, only spoke Turkish though. Staff were nice and kind, Fabrikafa make & coffee is a cute, artsy place. Had a good time overall.GetYourGuide traveler
Qatar·
4.0
The workshop was lovely and made a great souvenir. Two important notes though!! The workshop is in Üsküdar on the Asian side so schedule for that. Second, it’s in a studio inside a café and there is lot of cigarette smoke (which is everywhere in Istanbul but here you sit for a few hours - potentially with kids like us).
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Do participants take home what they make?
Yes. Each person keeps the piece they made, a lasting memory of the day.
How long does a workshop take?
Most sessions take 2 to 4 hours, with a short chat at the end. We fit the length to your day.
Can you run the workshop at our office?
Yes. We bring the materials, the masters and the setup to any office or hotel in Istanbul. You can also come to our studio.
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