Balat · Istanbul
Two hours in Istanbul's most photogenic neighborhood. Leave with a lit souvenir that's actually yours.
Opening special — normally €25
What you'll make
How it works
Welcome tea, a quick tour of the glass palette, and an introduction to the tools. No experience needed.
Design your pattern, cut the glass, and place each piece into the brass frame. Our guide is with you the whole time.
Fast-cure adhesive means your lamp is ready before you leave — lit and boxed for the journey.
Book your seat
Live seat availability coming soon.
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What guests say
“Wonderful mosaic workshop experience making my own traditional Turkish luminaire! Ravza and Melda, mother and daughter leading their own small studio in Balat are amazing teachers!”
“This was really fun! I went with my mom and we had a great time, we came home with beautiful lamps, and the people there were really nice. I definitely recommend it!”
“Glow Balat was an incredibly beautiful space to spend a few hours. There were various lamps and patterns to guide us, and so many choices for shapes and glass. Ravza and her mom were warm, friendly, and helpful through the entire process. One of our favourite experiences in Istanbul.”
“Excellent! I loved the wonderful experience, I learned a very nice traditional technique! Mother and daughter teachers are a very friendly and professional charm.”
“I came with my family — the workshop was an amazing experience and we are thankful for hospitality.”
“It was an excellent experience for me and my family. I wish I came here sooner.”
“Meine Freunde haben von Workshops erzählt, ich möchte so schnell wie möglich daran teilnehmen.”
My friends told me about the workshop — I want to take part as soon as possible.
“The staff were very friendly and lovely, they took great care of us, and explained and taught us everything in detail. Definitely a workshop to come to for fun with friends, I recommend it to everyone.”
Why Balat
Balat has been Istanbul's melting pot for centuries — Greek, Jewish, Armenian and Ottoman layers folded into steep cobblestone streets and candy-coloured houses. Our studio sits inside a 19th-century courtyard a few minutes from the Fener Greek Patriarchate. Making something here, with your hands, is the real souvenir.
Ayvansaray Mah. Leblebiciler Sok. No:9C
Fatih / İstanbul
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