Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

+30 Different Color: Colors that dance under the sun, just for your masterpiece.
Brushes: Your magic wands to paint the tales of old and new.
Safety Gear: Protect yourself as the valiant knights of yore.
Templates and Patterns: From the tales of Anatolia, a guide to your imagination.
Inspirational Music Playlist: Traditional tunes to fill your soul with the essence of Turkey.
Coffee and/or Tea

Unlimited Turkish Tea or Coffee: Sip the spirit of Istanbul while working on your masterpiece.
Snacks

Local Treats: Freshly baked Homemade cookies to inspire your artistry.
Transportation Fees: We cover all the expenses from our meeting points.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hafiz Mustafa 1864
Hoca Paşa, Muradiye Cd. No:51, 34080 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
We can meet you in front of Hafiz Mustafa Sirkeci, and then go together to Fabrikafa from there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 8 reviews

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Unforgettable experience with Beyza and Eda

yussifkhassan, Feb 2025

My wife and I had a truly memorable experience creating our first ever stained glass art piece and this team deserves the highest praise. First Beyza's communication on Viator and WhatsApp was very prompt and helpful, followed by a warm welcome and translation expertise on the day itself. The workshop takes place in a characterful cafe located in a cool part of town. This means you get generous refreshments throughout the workshop as well as multiple other workshops on offer in the same space. My wife and I were the only participants there on the day so we received full attention and instruction from the incredibly talented and wonderful Eda. She was patient, funny, supportive, encouraging and very skilled at remedying our mistakes! It was a truly wonderful experience that provided us with a unique piece of self-made creativity. We cannot recommend this experience and both Beyza and Eda enough for looking after us so well!

Eda was perfect but there's room for improvement with the overall experience

Krystal_S, Jan 2025

We were the only two in our session so we had Eda's full attention. She took the time to explain and show us how to create our designs and even though she thought her English wasn't good, she needn't have worried as we understood her perfectly. Our works of art came out great and she made sure that we were always stocked up on tea and cookies. Gladly would take her class again. Areas that need to improve are communication as it was a bit chaotic. We were contacted the day before to ask whether we wanted to meet at the studio or meet at an agreed location. The location listed on the advert (Hafiz Mustafa 1864) was 1 min from where we were staying so we opted for this option and were advised that we would be met at 11.30am the next day (confirmation sent 2345 the day before). On the day of the activity at about 1105 we were called and told that classes were overrunning and they were busy so we'd need to make our own way there (it's a metro ride away but it's the principle and the very late notice). Instructions were sent and we made our way to the studio only for the class to start at 12.25/12.30 rather than the 12.00 start time advertised (despite the advert stating to be 5 mins early). As mentioned above Eda was great and we have zero complaints about her. She would get 5 stars and this review score of 4 is in no way a reflection of her. Once we had finished our art it needed 45 mins to dry and instead of being able to stay where we were, it felt a bit rushed to ask us to sit in the garden area (which is unpleasant as people smoke there) so another class (not Eda's ) could start. We'd barely finished and she'd just gone to take our art to dry when we were asked to move. On the balance would probably visit the venue / workshop again but the confused communication, late notice and urgency to vacate our workspace felt quite impersonal; business or not. A suggestion would be to just advise customers to make their way to the venue and remove the offer of meeting in Sirkeci (based on our experience). Given that this review is about the experience on a whole, I'm taking a star off.

Incredible fun workshop, good value

Lisha_L, Jul 2024

We had the most amazing time at this workshop - it was one of our favourite activites of our Istanbul trip! Our teacher, Eda, was incredibly skillful and patient, and helped us create amazing designs. Everyone who works there is extremely friendly and made us feel at home! We were also supplied with non stop fresh tea and coffee for the entire 3 hours! Would highly recommend this workshop.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Lisha, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re so happy to know that our Stained Glass Painting Workshop was a highlight of your trip to Istanbul. Eda will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her teaching. We're also glad you enjoyed the tea and coffee—it's all part of the experience! We hope your stained glass creations bring you fond memories of your time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back!

Great art experience!

Carmen_S, Jun 2024

Eda was a great teacher and was very helpful while I learned this new art form. She was patient and gave me lots of tips. She also had the cutest kitten and we had a great time talking about our lives as well. The studio has a cafe attached and you can have refreshments while doing art. One thing to note is that the art studio is actually in Uskudar. You can either meet in Fatih and travel to the studio together (30 minutes) or meet directly at the art studio.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Carmen, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed learning stained glass painting with Eda, and that you had such a lovely time getting to know her. We agree—the kitten adds a special touch to the studio experience! It’s great to know that you appreciated the travel options to our studio as well. We hope your stained glass art brings back happy memories from your time in Uskudar. We’d love to have you visit again!