Enjoy unlimited Turkish tea, apple tea, and traditional treats while you work. Plus, get an exclusive discount in the store, where you can find even more amazing Turkish crafts. 

Important Note: The price you are paying includes only the workshop lecture, if you want to take the lamp you made with you and additional payment of 15 Euros is needed at the spot. Please keep it in mind!

Learn while you create with the help of friendly artisans!

Also, if you are looking for shopping in Grand Bazaar, especially rugs, ceramics and lamps, by joining our workshop, you will get an exclusive discounts in our store too! Come early or leave your shopping to our workshop and enjoy the bazaar more!

PS: We have AC for hot or cold days! :)

Istanbul Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Grand Bazaar

Imagine you are travelling in a city to discover graffiti works of great local artist. How bout you actually meet the local graffiti artists and paint with them? Best part is, you do this at a genuine athmosphere as the home of these artists. This makes this experience one of the most unique, authentic experience that you can find in Istanbul.

Peep and Shimo, couple graffiti artists, are inviting you to the garden of their home, to both push your creativity limits through Graffiti Art and let you experience Turkish home culture. 

Come to their home, have a tea, coffee, talk about Turkish culture, learn your culture and then create together. 

Istanbul Street Art Experience with Local Artists at Home Garden

Join our Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop for a blend of tradition and innovation in Turkey's rich cultural scene.

This isn't just a class; it's a deep dive into vitreous enamel painting, a craft that combines color, light, and narrative. Learn the history and techniques of vitrail in Anatolia, guided by local experts.

Our workshop is open to all levels, with tailored instruction to realize your vision on glass. Experience Turkish hospitality with tea, coffee, and snacks, and immerse in cultural talks.

Create your stained glass art and connect with Turkey's artistic heritage, leaving with a unique piece and a story of creativity.

Discover stained glass artistry with us and take a piece of Turkey's soul home.

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

What truly sets this experience apart is the rare opportunity to step into the everyday life of a local Istanbul resident. This isn't just any tour; it's an invitation into my home, where you can relax and feel part of the neighborhood. As we engage in the shared hobby of painting, you'll learn about Turkish culture and traditions firsthand. The use of traditional Turkish fabrics in our art workshop adds a touch of historical authenticity, making your creation not just a piece of art but a piece of cultural heritage. It's an intimate, enriching experience that combines creativity, culture, and connection in a way that no conventional tour can offer.

Istanbul Art Escape Wine and Paint at Local's Home

Our experience will begin by meeting in our workshop studio in a heritage building near the Galata Tower. You will have an introductory documentary about Turkish Marbling - Ebru in English ( the other language-speakers can also easily understand). 

After that, the practice of Turkish Marbling - Ebru will begin with the well known Turkish Marbling Artist Tüzin Tiryaki. The fundamental techniques and usage of traditional tools will be shown by the teacher. Each participant will start creating the first pieces on Ebru tray. Towards the end of the workshop, your first Ebru papers will dry. Meanwhile, we will bring you to our terrace for watching the 360-degree view of Istanbul; historical peninsula and Bosphorus. You will enjoy the scene with Turkish coffee and delights.

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take your Ebru works with you, take as many photos and videos as you wish. And you will have a Certificate of Attendance to the Turkish Marbling Art Workshop.

Once in a lifetime Experience: Turkish Marbling Art

PS: You can choose do the experiences in options in different days if you like, we are pretty flexible. Just hit us up :)

Wondering how Istanbul's residents, who are not tourism professionals live? We are inviting you to our homes to show that.

Telling Istanbul from the eyes of locals who are proffessors, engineers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, dieticians, retired managers and retired teachers etc. 

Yes, that's who we are, we are a community of friends and families, who are from various backgrounds. But we all have something in common, we love hosting people, showing our culture and traditions and try to learn other cultures.

Each of the members in the community has a different hobby to share (listed in options). That's why, we invite you to learn, connect and teach us.

So, come visit us, become a part of the community for a day physically and for a lifetime mentally. 

Off The Beaten Path Istanbul Experiences - Locals' Pass

This is more than an art class — it's a cultural immersion in one of Istanbul's few active Mevlevi lodges. Learn the traditional Turkish marbling art of Ebru in its authentic setting, guided by Esma Ağca and Özge Güner, graduates of the esteemed Sünbül Efendi Ebrîhanesi, a center of classical marbling education.

You'll discover the history, tools, and techniques of Ebru, and create your own work using traditional methods passed down through generations. The historic Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi offers a rare opportunity to engage with Turkish-Islamic arts in a space where that tradition still lives.

This is the only workshop in Istanbul where you can experience Ebru inside an original Mevlevihane, setting it apart from standard studio-based classes.

Optional: After the session, you're welcome to attend a Whirling Dervish (Sema) ceremony held in the same venue. Tickets can be purchased separately on site.

Traditional Turkish Ebru Workshop in a Historic Dervish Lodge

Join in a creative blend where graffiti art and cocktails come together. Hosted by us, locals who happen to be graffiti artists and bartenders, our home is more than a venue; it's a space where genuine connections happen.

Be an active part of the experience—design your graffiti tag and paint it on our garden wall. Beyond the art, it's about shared moments, making connections, and crafting something special in Istanbul.

Experience the heart of Istanbul's culture in the warmth of our home. This isn't the typical tourist scene; it's a chance to live like a local.

Leave with more than art—leave with new friends, memories, and a taste of Istanbul's artistic vibe.

Choose an authentic adventure where art, cocktails, and Istanbul's essence blend naturally. Book our graffiti and cocktail session for a genuine exploration of the city, beyond just an activity.

Painting Classes in Istanbul