Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Istanbul: Make & Take Home
Craft a glowing mosaic lamp instead of buying one off a shelf
A Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul's Old Town where you make a complete table lamp from scratch using 33+ colors of mosaic stones and glass beads. An instructor guides you through the traditional geometric design technique over 2.5 hours, with materials, Turkish coffee and tea, and protective packaging all included. You walk out with a finished, working lamp.
What’s included
- All materials for the lamp (glass globe, lamp body, lid, mosaic stones in 33+ colors, glass beads, glue and gloves).
- LED bulb.
- Turkish coffee, Turkish tea and Turkish Delight.
- protective bag and packaging for transport.
- US adapter.
- Every day 09:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:30
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Learn the 500-year-old craft of Turkish mosaic lamp-making in Istanbul's Old Town, creating your own finished lamp to take home with expert guidance.
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The experience
You start with a glass sphere, mosaic stones in 33+ colors, and a geometric template. The instructor walks you through the technique (one that has stayed largely unchanged for 500 years) showing you how to arrange and glue the pieces to build the pattern. No experience needed. The workshop supplies everything: the glass globe, lamp body, lid, mosaic stones, glass beads, glue and gloves. As you work, Turkish coffee, tea and Turkish Delight arrive, and the conversation drifts to Istanbul's neighborhoods and where to find things the guidebooks miss.
Once your design is complete, the lamp goes into a drying station while you have time to sit and talk with the instructor and other people in the workshop. When it's dry, the remaining assembly happens. The bulb gets fitted, the pieces come together, and everything gets packed into a protective bag so it survives the journey home. The whole session runs 2.5 hours from start to finish, and the lamp you leave with is ready to plug in.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Turkish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
What do I actually make in this workshop?
You make a complete table lamp with a glass globe base that you decorate with mosaic stones and glass beads in your own design. The lamp includes an LED bulb, so it's functional and ready to use as soon as you finish.
Do I need any experience with mosaics or crafts to join?
No experience is required. The instructor teaches the technique from the start and guides you through each step. The workshop is built for beginners, and all materials and tools are provided.
How long does the whole workshop take?
The workshop runs 2.5 hours total, including the orientation, hands-on crafting, drying time with refreshments, and final assembly of your lamp.
What's included in the price?
The workshop includes all materials (glass globe, lamp body, mosaic stones in 33+ colors, glass beads, glue and gloves), the LED bulb, Turkish coffee and tea, Turkish Delight, protective packaging for transport, and a US adapter.
Where is the workshop located and how do I get there?
The workshop is in Istanbul's Old Town. The operator handles arrivals and departures for the workshop location, and public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrange your own transport.
Can I choose my own design or do I follow a template?
You can work with a classic geometric design template or create your own pattern. The instructor will help you either way.
Operated by Istanbul Experiences Workshops. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Istanbul: Make & Take Home
2h 30m · EN +1
from US$ 30 per person
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