Top Istanbul Art Classes - page 2

Istanbul is a city set on the water and to fully experience its beauty and diversity you need to get out onto the Bosphorus Strait. On this ninety-minute cruise you’ll see both the European and Asian halves of Istanbul, enjoy views of many picturesque mosques and palaces, and learn more about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in ten languages.

Make it a night to remember in Istanbul when you book this all-inclusive dinner cruise package, with transfers and a show. Dine on a 3-course feast of Turkish cuisine, with fresh fruit, salad, soft and alcoholic drinks, and a choice of mains (including vegetarian and seafood options). Soak up the atmosphere as whirling dervishes, belly dancers and folk dancers strut their stuff. A professional DJ helps the party spirit along.

Learn the Turkish art of paper marbling with a private instructor. In this workshop, discover different ebru techniques and patterns and practice each style. The instructor provides all the materials, so take your time and have fun making ebru art. At the end of the workshop, take your marbled paper creations home with you.

Set sail along the Bosphorus, the meeting point of Europe and Asia, on this evening cruise. Experience Istanbul at its most atmospheric as you cruise past the illuminated city skyline and admire landmarks including Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Maiden's Tower. While on-board, tuck into a 3-course dinner and enjoy a variety of entertainment including whirling dervishes, belly dancing, and DJs.

Enjoy a customizable private photo shoot at a scenic spot in Istanbul with a professional photographer. Choose your location from a list of options and pose for pictures at that spot. Receive unedited photos and pick your selection of photos that you want edited and sent to you in a timely manner.

Create your own jewelry masterpiece in Istanbul's historic Galata! Between Galataport and Galata Tower, discover 5000 years of Anatolian tradition in Turkey's largest creative workshop. ✨ Learn Ottoman Filigree Techniques – Master delicate patterns with metal threads, work with tulip and rose motifs favored by sultans ✨ Create Your Design – Ring, earrings, necklace, or bracelet. Your choice, your style with hammering, soldering, and polishing techniques ✨ Multicultural Atelier – Spacious workshop where you witness mosaic, ebru, and perfume making around you. Meet artists from different cultures ✨ Expert Guidance – Turkish, English, or Russian support in small groups with individual attention ✨ Water & Treats – Unlimited water and Turkish delight while you create in relaxing atmosphere ✨ Premium Materials – Silver, copper, precious metals & quality stones included. Beautiful gift packaging Open 08:00-23:00 daily. Perfect for couples, families, travelers & groups up to 250 people

Turkish Paper Marbling is an important part of the traditional and historical arts. We are pretty sure that there are great Marbling workshops in Istanbul. What makes us different is bringing this unique experience together with Turkish home hospitality. Having the experience held at a calm central home with warm vibes would let the connection between the instructor and the guests to be a real bond. As Turks, we take hospitality seriously, that's why we like to make people feel at home. Isn't it also a great way to bring your inner creativity when you feel more peaceful? That's how this experience would be. Just like learning and creating at a friend's home that you feel like having known since a long time.

Everyone can go to carpet store in Istanbul and buy themselves a Turkish Carpet. Although, Turkish Carpets are very special in their own way, I really believe that making your own carpet, learning how to make a Turkish Carpet is a very authentic and unique way to see a city and culture. Once you visit my home to learn how to make a tiny Turkish Carpet, you will experience a mutual exchange of knowledge and cultures. I will make sure that you understand clearly how hospitable Turkish people are. And I will hope to learn your culture during this exchange.

We recommend that you do not miss the chance to make a special perfume for yourself that will match your own scent. In this short workshop, do not miss the chance to try the essences brought from France and even the concept inspired by the French perfume museum. We are waiting you all.

You can choose a design from my selection of traditional Turkish patterns . This class will help you appreciate all of the tiles that decorate the mosques in Istanbul. I will teach you how to transfer the design onto the tile, and how to use ceramic paint to fill in the pattern. For Turkish tiles, they need to also be glazed and fired in the kiln. You can take the tile home with you. It is a good gift for you that you made. Overall, this experience is really personalized in all the ways you could think of. It is satisfying to work on a piece of art from start to finish while surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of Istanbul.

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.

This is the perfect pick for art fans or travelers interested in having a handmade souvenir to take back with them. Visit a workshop in a beautiful building near Galata Tower for a hands-on Turkish marbling (Ebru) lesson. No need to worry about buying specialist equipment—all the traditional tools and materials you need are provided, and the teacher shows you the techniques step-by-step. After the lesson, admire the panoramic terrace views of Istanbul, and enjoy coffee and Turkish delights.

Lead by a certified Glass Art Master recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture. Benefit from over 35 years of experience, shared with passion and expertise. A boutique-style event combining professional discipline with an amateur spirit, perfect for hobbyists, art lovers. Our intimate workshops are limited to 8 participants.

You will discover the hidden corners of the Grand Bazaar, far away from the touristic streets. From silver workshops to tea-making places, you'll witness the real work life behind the scene of the famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. You will reach a, amazing point of view over the Grand Bazaar roofs & you will want to see "Sky Fall" again! You will have endless amazing photo opportunities and you'll capture ambiances that are nowhere else to be seen. You will learn about the Turkish culture & the kindness of Turkish people.

This isn’t a class — it’s a personal workshop in a lived-in Istanbul home where the smell of Turkish coffee fills the air. You’ll taste, paint, and create in the same space where Turkish coffee is prepared daily, making the experience authentic and intimate. Guests often say they came for the art but left with a new appreciation of Turkish coffee as both a drink and a cultural symbol.

Discover the rich heritage of Turkish ceramics and learn about the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. Create your own ceramic masterpiece, a beautiful memento of your time in Turkey. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete beginner, your workshop is designed to be enjoyable and accessible for all skill levels. We offer you a therapeutic experience in a friendly studio with a garden. Join us in this delightful artistic adventure and take home not just a piece of art, but a cherished memory from Turkey.

Create a custom leather wallet with traditional techniques. Master saddle stitching with hands-on guidance from pros. Tailor your design with your choice of leather and thread. Enjoy a beginner-friendly, creative experience in a supportive setting. Take home a handcrafted keepsake you’ll be proud to show off.

Discover the vibrant art scene of Istanbul on this immersive tour that takes you through the city's top contemporary museums and artistic streets. Engage with innovative exhibitions and installations that showcase the work of local and international artists. Wander through the artistic neighborhoods filled with colorful murals and creative expressions that reflect Istanbul's cultural richness. Perfect for art enthusiasts and culture seekers alike, this tour provides a unique lens into the modern artistic movement shaping the city today. - Explore contemporary museums showcasing local and international art - Stroll through artistic streets adorned with vibrant murals - Ideal for art lovers and those seeking cultural experiences - Guided tour with insights into Istanbul's evolving art scene

Whether you want to mark a special occasion or just want vacation photos with a difference, this photo shoot is a fun way to capture your time in Istanbul. Choose to meet your photographer early in the morning to avoid the crowds or at any other time of the day that's convenient for you. Stop for beautiful photos outside the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and a famous viewpoint. You can bring different outfits to change into if you like.

Welcome to your serene garden studio, where tradition meets creativity in the heart of Turkish ceramic art. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines culture, artistry and joy. We will follow in the footsteps of Iznik ceramic tradition. İznik ( formerly Nicaea) has produced potteries since during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empires. Iznik ware is distinctive because of its 85% quartz content, variety of beautiful, complex designs and rich, vibrant colors. Iznik tiles have decorated palaces and mosques throughout the centuries and antique pieces are found in prestigious museums across the world. Join us in this delightful artistic adventure and take home not just a piece of art, but a cherished memory from Turkiye. Hope to see you there!

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.

Feel yourself like a celebrity on this rooftop and collect the best memories from your Istanbul trip with this photoshoot on our amazing rooftop.

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.

istanbul visitors hoping to snap some fantastic vacation photos shouldn't settle for smartphone selfies when you can book a photographer to take great photos for you. With this photo shoot experience, just meet up with your photographer-guide and enjoy a shoot with the iconic buildings in the background. Photo shooting spots in istanbul: - Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Suleymaniye Mosque - Bosphorus Private Yacht(extra charge) - Ortakoy - Galata Tower - Taksim - Umbrella Street - Balat Colorful Stairs Capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. PLS NOTE: This photo shoot package covers only one location from the list. Adding more locations will increase the package fee. Please be aware that the service fee mentioned is per person. This is not a group price! Please specify your preferred spot from the list with your booking.