15 Best Istanbul Craft Workshops

“My husband and two older teen sons really enjoyed it and all made vastly different but creative personal versions of Turkish Mosaic Lamps. Everyone was thrilled with their finished product. The workshop people were so friendly and accommodating allowing us to leave our lamps with…”

“Our guide gave us a very educational and interesting history of coffee making in Turkey. She was very hospitable and we were offered tea, coffee and water upon arrival. We enjoyed ourselves and they even provided us with a little gift bag which was a…”

“Was a really fun experience! Staff were really cool, the event was fun and walked away with a cool handmade lamp! Dogan was a really great host!”

“excellent value for money and a wonderful experience.”

“We absolutely loved it! Eda was a very friendly and nice guide. She told us about the history and tradition behind the glas painting and then we could already choose a motive and start. We are very happy with our painting she always helped to…”

“This Turkish Coffee Making Workshop was an absolute highlight of my trip! Togrul, our instructor, was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the art and history of Turkish coffee. The session was very interactive—Togrul made sure everyone felt involved and comfortable, whether you were a…”

“This was a very memorable experience and the instructor explained things very well and made it very easy. Love my souvenir.”

“The activity was so much fun! Melek was so helpful and informative! Would do again!”

“If you have not checked this place out, this is a must on your next trip to Istanbul. I had been wanting to try something new, and I decided I would try a perfume workshop. I arrived a bit early so the staff said I…”

“Very interesting experience, highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the story and culture behind Turkish coffee!”

“The weaving class was a lot of fun. It was our first time using the knot tying technique. İlier was a great instructor, helpful and very friendly. He ever gave class members transportation and restaurant tips. We’d definitely recommend trying this workshop if you have…”

“The perfume workshop was amazing! They had approx 100 scents that you could choose from to craft your perfume and the class capacity was only 8 people which made it feel cosy and allowed the operators to come around and check in/ help you if…”

“The lamp making workshop was a really enjoyable experience. The vibe was relaxed and creative, and the instructor was super helpful. It was a fun way to spend a few hours, and I left with a cool handmade lamp and some nice memories.”

“What a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Istanbul with our awesome teachers Betül and Ali. We learned so many techniques to marble paper and our teachers were friendly and helpful. We would have liked to spend the whole week taking classes from…”

“Absolutely lovely guys who went above and beyond to make it a cool experience. There was historical information about the origins, as well as a homemade drink and lots of sweets to snack on”