Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Melbourne: Make Your Own
Assemble a glowing lamp from geometric tiles you choose, guided through an ancient craft step by step.
A 2.5-hour mosaic lamp-making class in Melbourne where you learn the techniques of a 500-year-old Turkish craft, select your own geometric template, and assemble tiles into a working lamp you take home. Turkish tea service with treats and homemade shortbread are included. The class suits all skill levels and is wheelchair accessible.
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What’s included
- Your finished mosaic lamp in the geometric design you select.
- Turkish tea service with homemade treats and shortbread cookies.
- live instruction in English from a skilled guide.
- all materials and tools needed to complete the lamp.
Times
- Monday to Friday 13:00 17:00
- Saturday and Sunday 10:00 14:00 18:00
Before you book
Operated by Art Masterclass
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
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The experience
You start by choosing a geometric template for your lamp. The pattern that will frame the tiles you lay. The instructor walks you through the fundamentals of tesserae placement and the precision needed to build a traditional Turkish mosaic design. Over the next 2.5 hours, you'll practice laying tiles into the template, learning how the geometric patterning holds together and how each piece catches light. This is the only workshop of its kind in Australia, and the craft itself dates back 500 years.
As you work, Turkish tea arrives alongside delectable treats and homemade Turkish shortbread cookies: a break built into the rhythm of the class. The instructors guide you through each step, and by the end of the session, you have a finished mosaic lamp that actually works. You leave with your own artistic piece, not a kit to assemble later or a souvenir that sits on a shelf. The lamp is ready to light up your home the same day you make it.
The class runs in English with a live guide, and the space is fully wheelchair accessible. Small children can attend, and public transport options are nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Melbourne. If you're booking for a corporate event or a special occasion, the instructors can customize the workshop to suit a group.
Is this one for you?Choose this class if you want to leave with a functional piece of art you made yourself rather than watching a demonstration or taking home an unfinished project. The 2.5-hour format fits a single afternoon, and the guided instruction means you'll learn the technique even if you've never worked with mosaics before.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Turkish.
What lamp design do I get to choose from?
You select from geometric templates offered at the workshop: each one a different traditional Turkish pattern. The template you pick determines the overall shape and design of your finished lamp, whether it's a small candle holder, a table lamp, or one of the other styles available.
Do I need any experience with mosaics or art to join the class?
No. The class is designed for all skill levels, and the instructor guides you through every technique from the start. You'll learn how to lay tiles with precision and create the geometric patterns as you go, so prior experience is not required.
Can I really take the lamp home the same day?
Yes. Your finished mosaic lamp is complete and functional by the end of the 2.5-hour session, so you walk out with a working piece ready to use at home.
What's included in the tea service during the class?
Turkish tea and a selection of delectable treats and homemade Turkish shortbread cookies are served while you work, giving you a break and a taste of Turkish hospitality as part of the experience.
Is the workshop space accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the space is fully set up to accommodate mobility needs. Public transportation options are also available nearby.
Can I book this as a gift for someone else?
Gift vouchers are available, making the workshop a present someone can redeem for their own mosaic lamp-making session.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Melbourne: Make Your Own
2h 30m · EN +1
from AU$ 79 per person
≈ US$ 56 in your currency
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