Mosaic Lamp or Candle Holder Workshop in Antalya Old Town
- Duration1 hour
- Daily
- Group
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Overview
Create a glowing souvenir with your own hands on this mosaic lamp workshop in Antalya old town. In a bright studio in Kaleiçi, a two-minute walk from Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower, a local instructor introduces the story of mosaic art in Turkey and then guides you as you choose glass pieces, beads, colours and patterns. In the two-hour lamp workshop you decorate a lamp on a handmade metal frame complete with its electrical fitting; a shorter one-hour option lets you decorate a large candle holder instead. Turkish tea and Turkish delight are served while you work, and your finished piece is packed so you can carry it safely. It is a small-group class with a meeting point in the old town.
Highlights
- Make a real Turkish mosaic lamp on a handmade metal frame
- Choose your own glass pieces, translucent beads and colour scheme
- Short introduction to mosaic art in Turkey by a local instructor
- Turkish tea and Turkish delight while you work
- Photo corner to film and photograph your finished lamp
- Packed in a protective bag and hard box to carry with you
- Studio a two-minute walk from Hadrian's Gate in Kaleiçi
- One-hour candle holder option for a shorter visit
Full Description
Inside the mosaic workshop
The workshop sits on the first floor of a building in the centre of Kaleiçi, Antalya's walled old town. Tables are laid out with trays of cut glass, small mirrors and translucent beads in deep reds, turquoise, cobalt and amber, and dozens of finished lamps hang from the ceiling, giving you ideas before you start. The instructor shows how to fix each piece, how to plan a pattern and how the grout brings the design together.
In the lamp workshop you work on a globe fitted to a metal frame made by hand, so your lamp is sturdier than the fabric-shade versions often seen in markets. It takes about two hours, depending on your design and pace. The candle holder option takes about an hour and has no electrical parts, which makes it a simple choice for younger travellers or a shorter visit.
The art of Turkish mosaic lamps
Mosaic has a long history in Anatolia, from the Roman floor mosaics found in cities across Turkey to the coloured glass lanterns that lit Ottoman mosques, palaces and bazaars. Today's Turkish mosaic lamps borrow that heritage, combining geometric and floral patterns with transparent coloured glass so that light scatters across the room in small points of colour.
At the start of the class your instructor shares this background and explains the materials and techniques used. Knowing the story makes the pieces you see in Antalya's bazaars far more interesting, and it turns your own lamp into more than a souvenir: it is a piece of a living craft that you made yourself, with the colours and motifs you chose, to keep and use after your trip.
Kaleiçi, Antalya old town
Kaleiçi means 'inside the castle', and the name describes the walled quarter that rises above the old Roman harbour. Its narrow cobbled lanes are lined with restored Ottoman houses with wooden bay windows, small boutique hotels, craft shops and cafés, and it is one of the best areas to explore on foot in the city. Many visitors ask what to do in Kaleiçi on a hot afternoon or a rainy day, and a workshop indoors is a perfect answer.
Because the studio is so central, it is easy to combine the class with a walk through the old town. Allow an hour or two before or after to wander down to the harbour, see the fluted Yivli Minaret and the Clock Tower, and stop for Turkish coffee or a meal in one of the many restaurants serving halal Turkish dishes.
Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower
The studio is about two minutes on foot from Hadrian's Gate, the triple-arched marble gateway built in 130 AD to honour the emperor's visit to the city. It remains the grandest entrance to Kaleiçi, with carved columns and two towers on either side, and walking through it is a highlight of any visit to Antalya's old town. It is open at all times and free to see.
Nearby stands the Clock Tower, a stone tower that was once part of the city's defensive walls, at the edge of the busy Kale Kapısı square. The İsmet Paşa tram stop is less than a minute from the workshop, so it is easy to reach from Konyaaltı, Lara and the city centre without a taxi, and the old town makes a natural meeting point for the class.
Itinerary
- Welcome in KaleiçiMeet your instructor at the studio a short walk from Hadrian's Gate and take a seat at the workshop table.
- Mosaic art introductionLearn about the history of mosaic art in Turkey and the materials and techniques you will use, about 10 minutes.
- Choose your designPick your colours, glass pieces, beads and pattern, with ideas from the lamps displayed around you.
- Make your lamp or candle holderSet the glass pieces with your instructor's help while enjoying Turkish tea and Turkish delight; about 2 hours for a lamp or 1 hour for a candle holder.
- Photos and packingFilm and photograph your finished piece in the photo corner, then it is packed in a protective bag and hard box for you to carry.
What's included
- 1-hour candle holder workshop with a local instructor
- Large glass candle holder, glass pieces, beads and all tools
- Turkish tea and Turkish delight
- Photo corner for pictures of your candle holder
- Protective bag to carry it
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Electrical parts (this option is not a lamp)
- Coffee and other drinks from the menu
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 3–11
- History and culture lovers
- A short visit — about 1 hour
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 5.0/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- Visually impaired people
Meeting point
The workshop is on the first floor of a building in Kaleiçi, Antalya old town, about a two-minute walk from Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower and less than a minute from the İsmet Paşa tram stop. After booking we send you the exact entrance details and a map pin on WhatsApp. If you come by taxi, use the map pin rather than a written address so the driver takes you straight to the old town.
Important information
- No hotel pickup; meet at the studio in Kaleiçi
- The lamp option takes about 2 hours and the candle holder option about 1 hour
- The candle holder options are not lamps and have no electrical parts
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed; tea and Turkish delight are served
- Coffee and other drinks are available to order
- The studio is on a first floor reached by stairs
- Arrive a few minutes early to choose your colours calmly
- Your finished piece is packed so it travels safely in your luggage
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private workshop?
It is a shared small-group workshop: you work at your own piece alongside other guests with the help of a local instructor.
How long does the mosaic lamp workshop take?
About two hours for the lamp workshop and about one hour for the large candle holder option, depending on your design and pace.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You meet at the studio in Kaleiçi, which is less than a minute from the İsmet Paşa tram stop and two minutes from Hadrian's Gate.
What is included?
Instruction, all materials and tools, Turkish tea and Turkish delight, use of the photo corner, and a protective bag and box for your finished piece. The lamp option also includes the electrical fitting.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each option.
Can children join, and is it suitable for reduced mobility?
Children are welcome with an adult and often enjoy the candle holder option. The studio is on a first floor reached by stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility or visual impairments.
Do I get to keep my lamp?
Yes. Your finished lamp or candle holder is yours to keep, packed so you can carry it in your luggage.
Will the lamp work in my country?
The lamp comes with its electrical fitting; ask the instructor about the plug and bulb so you can use it with the right adapter after your trip.
Do I need any experience?
No. The instructor explains every step, and beginners of all ages finish beautiful pieces.
When is the best time to book?
Classes start through the day into the evening, so it fits well into a hot afternoon or a rainy day in Antalya.
How do I find the studio in Kaleiçi?
Head for Hadrian's Gate or the İsmet Paşa tram stop; the studio is a two-minute walk away, and we send the exact entrance and map pin after booking.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your option, date and start time in the booking panel and complete the booking. Our team confirms it on WhatsApp within minutes.
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