Istanbul Workshops

If you're Korean and feel like you've seen all the tourist spots in Turkey, you absolutely must go here. Honestly, I was hesitant at first because it was less than 30,000 won after a discount, and there weren't many reviews. But it turned out to be excellent value for money and highly satisfying. When I went, one instructor taught a class of about 15 people in both English and Turkish. They gave detailed advice, like which scents wouldn't go well together, if a scent was too strong, or what ratio would be best, so I was able to create my own satisfying perfume. There's a good variety of perfume essences available, like saffron and milk, and the price also includes refreshments like coffee, tea, and snacks. Even during the class, if you tell the staff what you'd like to drink, they prepare it right away. Finally, they even carefully package it with bubble wrap, so you don't have to worry about putting it in your luggage. It's so affordable that you might wonder if there are any hidden extra charges, but there aren't; they even cover the subway fare from the pickup location to the workshop. Thanks to this, I'm taking home a very special memory :)

¡Fue súper divertido! Ilham fue un instructor muy ameno e informativo. Interactuó mucho con nosotros y nos mantuvo involucrados. Recomendaría tomar esta clase si estás en Estambul. Está en una zona muy artística y colorida, con mucha inspiración alrededor. Y te llevas a casa algo turco hecho por ti mismo 🫶🏻

Ali took great care of us and was a great teacher. It was our first time doing a tufting workshop and we walked out with amazing artwork that we will cherish. Ali was very patient working with us and helped us make a beautiful piece of art. Thank you Ali!

Iilham was a great guide. I booked a late coffee workshop so it was just me for that time. He was very friendly and informative. It was a fun experience. Would recommend for anyone's first time in Istanbul. Thanks Iilham for such a warm welcome. 🙏🏽

Have a very nice afternoon. It takes patience and dedication, in the end, you will get a wonderful handmade artwork and happy memories.

Kübra was a really lovely facilitator and conducted the workshop so well! She was very thorough in the storytelling and make the workshop very interactive. We enjoyed it a lot and had a great time.

The experience itself was quite short. Since I'm not very good at English, I was using a translation app to listen to the history of Turkish coffee. Perhaps noticing this, the speaker slowed down so I could understand better. I had seen it in videos before, but I was able to experience it freshly with various senses: sight, smell, and taste.

The best way to remember Istanbul ❤️🫶 I don't usually leave reviews, but I came here specifically to leave one. The instructor was incredibly kind and taught us so well. They patiently waited until we finished and helped us throughout, so I'm taking home a beautiful souvenir! They also kept offering tea and snacks, and chatting with them made me feel like I was at my Turkish grandmother's house 🥹. The location is super convenient, just a short walk from the tram, and the studio is so lovely with plenty of sunlight! I wish the owner great success~ ♡

If you love hands-on experiences, you definitely can't miss this activity. When I got there, I decided to make a mosaic lampshade instead. They also offer other classes, such as candle holders, pottery, and hydro-dipping art. After finishing, you'll feel a great sense of accomplishment, and they'll even give you a lamp base to take home.