# Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Istanbul | Make Your Own Lamp > Make your own Turkish mosaic lamp in a 3-hour hands-on Istanbul workshop. Expert artisans, 45+ glass colours, unlimited Turkish coffee. Light it and carry it home the same day. Rated 4.94 by 3,644 guests. From $35. Source: https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/ Istanbul · A hands-on craft # Make your own _Turkish mosaic lamp_ in the heart of Istanbul. Spend three warm hours in a real Istanbul studio. You build an Ottoman-style mosaic lamp from coloured glass, piece by piece, guided by an artisan the whole way. You light it. Then you carry it home the same day. ★★★★★ 4.94 from 3,644 guest reviews [Reserve a seat · $35](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/book/) [See how it is made](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/the-craft/) Reserve now, pay at the studio · Free cancellation up to 24 hours · 3 hours ![An Istanbul artisan setting glass beads onto a Turkish mosaic lamp at the workshop bench](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/3338097a-27be-4cbc-a9cd-dad97d4fb400/public) ![Two guests smiling as they make Turkish mosaic lamps together in an Istanbul workshop](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/4fb441b9-6c90-44c7-fd3e-7e7d2502d700/public) ![A finished Turkish mosaic lamp glowing white and cobalt blue in the Istanbul studio](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/37c0272a-a49f-4037-82e9-7f88d9bd9900/public) A Turkish mosaic lamp workshop is a hands-on class. You build a real Ottoman-style lamp from coloured glass and beads, then light it and carry it home the same day. It is that simple. The session runs in a warm Istanbul studio and lasts about three hours, and expert artisans guide you at every step. First, you choose from more than forty-five colours of glass. Then you set each piece into a classic geometric pattern by hand. At the end, you fit the shade to a brass base and switch on a lamp that is entirely your own. - Make a real mosaic lamp by hand, from more than forty-five colours of glass - Learn from expert Istanbul artisans in a relaxed, friendly session - Light your lamp inside the session and carry it home the same day - Sip free Turkish coffee, tea, and eat warm cookies while you work - Reserve now and pay at the studio, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ## The workshop at a glance $35per person, everything included Duration 3 hours, one session Sessions Daily, usually at 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 Where Fatih, on Istanbul's historic peninsula Languages English and Turkish Rating 4.94 / 5 from 3,644 guests Level Beginners, families and children welcome [Reserve a seat · $35](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/book/) Pay at the studio. Free cancellation up to 24 hours. [See every date and time →](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/schedule/) * * * Your three hours, step by step ## What you will do, from the first coffee to a _lit lamp_. ![Hands placing coloured glass mosaic pieces onto a lamp pattern during the Istanbul workshop](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/39ab063e-6a5d-4101-6992-a43dcd405900/public) 1. 1 First 15 minutes ### Arrival and welcome You arrive to Turkish coffee, tea, and warm cookies. The artisan settles the group, shows you the tools, and lays out trays of coloured glass. Nothing is rushed. There is no pressure to be good at anything yet. 2. 2 Next 15 minutes ### The story of the lamp Next comes a short, vivid talk about where these lamps come from and why their colours matter. This is the part that turns a craft into a memory. Afterwards, you look at the finished lamps around the room in a new way. 3. 3 About 30 minutes ### Choosing your colours Now the fun begins. You pick from more than forty-five colours of glass and beads, and the artisan helps you read the classic geometry so your pattern holds together. This is where the lamp starts to become yours. It is also where most people relax and lose track of time. 4. 4 The heart of the session ### Setting the glass This is the heart of the session. Working on a glass sphere, you place each piece of glass and each bead into your pattern by hand. The work is calm and absorbing. Coffee stays at your elbow, the artisan checks in often, and you never feel stuck. 5. 5 Last 20 minutes ### Light, wrap, and carry home Finally, your shade is fitted to a brass base and lit for the first time. You watch your own colours come alive. The team then wraps the lamp in protective packaging made for travel, and you carry it home the same day. Inside the studio ## Coloured glass, brass, and Turkish coffee on every table. ![Bowls of more than forty five colours of mosaic glass and beads on the workshop table](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/5796ab72-d0ec-4828-85d9-64cc4d291400/public) ![Gloved hands holding a gold mosaic lamp shade set with a red glass star](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/8ce75216-7446-4c53-8b35-df62f5704f00/public) ![Glass beads poured onto a Turkish mosaic lamp shade during a hands-on session](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/0dbfe6bc-fbba-4ea1-ea5f-57942a403100/public) ![A guest finishing a colourful mosaic lamp by hand, ready to carry home the same day](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/dfda1047-dddc-4f83-d5c5-abc3bf970200/public) Loved by guests ## The best-rated mosaic lamp workshop in _Istanbul_. More than three and a half thousand travellers have made a lamp with us and rated the workshop 4.94 out of 5. ★★★★★ > We had a lovely time at the workshop! All Materials, the lamp, snacks and drinks are included in the price. The teachers were very kind and friendly, patient, explained about history and gave great tips. It’s definitely worth the price and we will consider to join another workshop at the place. Highly recommend! Thanks for the great time! 🌞 Vivien · Berlin, Germany ★★★★★ > Absolutely amazing, I’d recommend doing this to anyone who’s visiting Istanbul, the activity was so enjoyable and the instructors were wonderful, it’s also a 7 minute walk from the grand bazaar so you can do both in one day Emanuele · Saudi Arabia ★★★★★ > Definitely a MUST GO! Very nice experience in Istanbul, Nihal was so kind and so patient, gave a brief intro into Mosaic lamps and then was very good at explaining how to build it step by step, would recommend to anyone. Location is very convenient as well. Tatiana · United States One price, everything included $35/ person 3 hours · English and Turkish [Reserve a seat](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/book/) - Glass lamp body and brass base - 45+ colours of mosaic glass and beads - All tools and materials - Expert, hands-on artisan guidance - Unlimited Turkish coffee, tea, water - Handmade baked cookies - Protective packaging for travel - The finished, lit lamp to take home Good to know ## Questions guests ask before they book. [Read all questions and answers](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/faq/) ### What is a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop? A Turkish mosaic lamp workshop is a hands-on class. You build a real Ottoman-style lamp from coloured glass and beads. You set the glass onto a glass sphere in a geometric pattern, fit it to a brass base, and light it. The craft comes from the mosque lamps and lantern makers of old Istanbul. The workshop keeps that tradition alive in a single relaxed session. ### How long does the workshop take? The workshop takes about three hours. Most of that time is spent placing glass and beads at your work station. There is a short talk on the history of the craft at the start, and Turkish coffee and tea flow throughout. You leave the same session with a finished, lit lamp. ### How much does it cost, and what is included? It costs $35 per person, and that single price covers everything. You get the lamp body, more than forty-five colours of glass and beads, the brass base, all tools, expert guidance, and protective packaging. Turkish coffee, tea, water, and cookies are unlimited. There are no hidden fees, and there is nothing to buy on the day. ### Do I need any art experience? None at all. The workshop is built for complete beginners, and the artisan guides every step, so first-timers finish a lamp they are proud of. People who have never made anything by hand leave just as happy as seasoned makers. From the journal ## Understand the craft before you make it. - [ 24 July 2026 ### How to Care for and Fly Home with Your Mosaic Lamp A mosaic lamp is glass, but it travels well when packed right. Here is how to get it home safely, and how to keep it glowing for years. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/how-to-care-for-and-fly-home-with-your-mosaic-lamp/) - [ 24 July 2026 ### How Turkish Mosaic Lamps Are Made, Step by Step Every Turkish mosaic lamp is built by hand, one small piece of coloured glass at a time. Here is exactly how it happens. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/how-turkish-mosaic-lamps-are-made/) - [ 24 July 2026 ### Is a Mosaic Lamp Workshop Good for Kids, Couples, and Beginners? Short answer, yes to all three. Here is what the session is like for kids, for couples, and for people who have never made anything. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/is-a-mosaic-lamp-workshop-good-for-kids-couples-beginners/) - [ 24 July 2026 ### What the Colours of a Turkish Mosaic Lamp Mean Amber warms a room. Cobalt cools it. Ruby sets it alight. A short guide to reading the colours before you choose your own. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/what-the-colours-of-a-turkish-lamp-mean/) - [ 24 July 2026 ### Turkish Mosaic Lamps, a Short History and the Main Types The lamps are older than any souvenir shop. Here is a short history of the Ottoman craft of coloured light, and a guide to the types you will see. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/turkish-lamp-history-and-types/) - [ 24 July 2026 ### Turkish Mosaic Lamp vs Tiffany vs Stained Glass They all glow with coloured glass, but they are made differently and light a room differently. Here is a clear comparison. ](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/journal/mosaic-lamp-vs-tiffany-vs-stained-glass/) Your lamp is waiting ## Come and make a light you will keep for a _lifetime_. Seats fill quickly. Reserve your seat in under a minute and pay at the studio. [Reserve a seat · $35](https://turkishmosaiclampworkshops.com/book/) ![A handmade Turkish mosaic lamp lit on its brass base at the workshop](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/015aea73-45f9-4e0e-e67c-75717d8e7600/public)