N° 01 · SignatureThe heart of the workshop. It opens with a theatrical tale in which the traditional toys become characters; children choose from the unpainted Eyüp toys and paint them in any colours they like, with EN71-certified natural water-based acrylics. Groups pick one of the Usta, Kalfa and Çırak packages; individual visits run as storytelling plus painting. The finished toys are dried, wrapped and given as keepsakes.
A theatrical tale in which the traditional toys become characters.
Children paint the toys they choose in any colours they like.
Painting techniques are taught on the toys, with pattern studies.
Children use their imagination to build their own games, stories and designs from the wooden materials handed out. The materials are theirs to keep.
For groups of 20–70 · three packages
Table & Chairs
Drum
Bird Cart
Mirrored Cradle
Handled Drum
Mirrored Cart
Wire Cabinet
Pull Cart
Acrobat
Patience Bank
WheelbarrowIndividual Visits: No package needed: it runs as storytelling (30 min) plus toy painting. For groups under 20, please get in touch.
Choose your visit type, group size, and workshop package — your reservation slip updates live.
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