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Nine workshops.
By reservation.

N° 01 · ReservationsWooden and earthenware toy workshops for every level, kindergarten to university. Info & booking: +90 543 725 72 44 · WhatsApp.

9
Workshop types
3+
Age range
80
Student capacity
EN71
Paint standard
N° 01Signature

Toy Painting Workshop

— Oyuncak Boyama Atölyesi

After a theatrical tale, children paint the Eyüp toy of their choice in any colours they like; three packages for groups.

Time 60–130 min
Ages 4–14
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N° 02Assembly

Toy Making Workshop

— Oyuncak Yapım Atölyesi

The toys' history is told to suit the age group; wooden parts are sanded, assembled, then painted and patterned.

Time 120–180 dk
Ages Adapted by age
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N° 03Imagination

Creative Workshop

— Yaratıcı Çalışma Atölyesi

“My Design, My Story”: children build their own games, stories and designs from wooden materials.

Time 60 min
Ages 4–14
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N° 04Shadow play

Shadow Play

— Hacıvat & Karagöz

Wooden shadow-play figures are sanded, assembled and painted alongside Ministry of Culture shadow-play artists.

Time 90–120 min
Ages 9–14
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N° 05With a show

Theatre Workshop

— Tiyatro Atölyesi

How the puppets are made is demonstrated, the puppets are painted together, and the workshop ends with a little puppet show.

Time By programme
Ages By group
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N° 06Special day

Birthday Workshop

— Doğum Günü Atölyesi

Celebrate a birthday in a workshop full of toys; Eyüp toys offered as gifts or as a painting activity.

Time 4 hours
Ages All ages
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N° 07Sister craft

Marbling on Drum Skin

— Ebru Atölyesi

The art of marbling is introduced; marbling is applied to a drum's leather skin, its sides painted in acrylics.

Time 120 min
Ages 4+
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N° 08Patterns

Drawing & Pattern Workshop

— Resim Atölyesi

Painting techniques are taught on the toys themselves, with pattern studies.

Time 40–60 min
Ages 4–14
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N° 09Pedagogical

Child & Psychology Workshop

— Çocuk ve Psikoloji Atölyesi

The toy-choosing and story-building session is observed by a sociologist; the findings are shared with the family.

Time 180 min
Ages 3–10
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Children with special needs: our workshops are adapted in content and pace — during Disability Awareness Week we run puppet workshops with special children. Just mention it when booking.

What visitors say.

It was a delightful workshop; the children learned and had fun without a dull moment. Şennur Hanım and her team were wonderful hosts — thank you on behalf of our class.
Ayşe A.Class-trip teacher · June 2023 · Instagram
Being able to cut, assemble and paint a toy entirely by themselves is a tremendous experience and gain for a child. Şennur Hanım's energy is remarkable… I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Beyza A.Family of an individual participant · 2022 · Google review
We visited with our students as a school; it was a wonderful experience for the children and for us. Bringing the toys of our own childhood together with today's generations is a special joy. Endless thanks to Şennur Hanım for her perfect hospitality.
Müjgan A.School-trip teacher · 2023 · Google review
Such an enjoyable workshop. Endless thanks to Şennur Hanım and her team.
Merve A.Teacher · May 2023 · Instagram

Real visitor comments from our Instagram posts and Google reviews, translated from Turkish.