Antalya Old Town: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop & Tea

Make your own mosaic lamp in Antalya’s Old Town with tea and sweets

You’ll sit shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers in Antalya’s Old Town, piecing together your own Turkish mosaic lamp while sipping endless tea and tasting fresh delights. With all materials provided and step-by-step guidance—even if you’re all thumbs—you’ll leave with a glowing keepsake (and maybe sticky fingers). It’s less about perfection than sharing stories over glass and light.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes everything you need: all materials for crafting your own Turkish mosaic lamp (plus bubble wrap and a bag so you can carry it safely), unlimited Turkish tea or coffee served alongside fresh local delights, and step-by-step help from an instructor who guides you through each part of the process before you wander back into Antalya’s Old Town with your new creation.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Turkish mosaic lamp workshop experience

• Arrive at mosaic lamp workshop
• Receive step-by-step lamp-making guidance
• Select colorful glass pieces
• Arrange glass pieces into patterns
• Enjoy Turkish tea and delights
• Complete and take home lamp

The Experience

“Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before,” our instructor said, sliding a tray of bright glass pieces between us. I’d barely sat down in the little studio in Antalya’s Old Town when someone handed me a cup of steaming Turkish tea—it smelled earthy and sweet, kind of like the first rain after a hot day. The room was full of quiet clinks and low laughter as people picked through bowls of colored glass. I kept second-guessing my pattern until the woman next to me (I think her name was Aylin?) nudged my elbow and whispered, “Just try, it always works out.” She was right, actually.

The process is messier than it looks—sticky fingers, tiny shards everywhere, but honestly that made it feel more real. Our guide wandered from table to table, showing us how to press the glass into the clay base without squishing everything flat. At one point he told a story about his grandmother making lamps during Ramadan, and I caught myself wishing I could ask her what she thought of my lopsided star design. There was this moment when everyone went quiet except for the soft scrape of glass on clay—I don’t know why but it felt almost meditative.

We took breaks for more tea (and those chewy pistachio sweets that stick to your teeth) while waiting for glue to dry. Someone tried to pronounce “şekerpare” and failed spectacularly—Li laughed so hard she nearly spilled her coffee. When my lamp finally came together under the yellow light, it wasn’t perfect but it glowed warm and weirdly proud on the table. They wrapped it up carefully so I could bring it home in one piece—bubble wrap crinkling under my arm as we stepped back out into the old stone streets. I still think about that glow sometimes when things feel grey at home.

Top questions

Is prior experience needed for the mosaic lamp workshop?

No experience is needed; all skill levels are welcome.

Where does the workshop take place in Antalya?

The workshop is located in Antalya’s Old Town.

Are materials provided for making the lamp?

Yes, all materials needed are included in the price.

Is there food or drink included during the activity?

You get unlimited Turkish tea, coffee, and fresh Turkish delights.

Can children or families join this workshop?

Yes, it's suitable for individuals, families, or groups of any age.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Do I get to keep my handmade mosaic lamp?

Yes, you take home your finished lamp with protective packaging.

Are service animals allowed at the workshop?

Service animals are allowed at this activity.