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Romantic Turkish Pottery Class
Spend your date learning the art of kindness together. Explore this ancient craft with Turkey's skilled ceramic artisans. Get your hands dirty by crafting a beautiful piece, creating a tangible memory of your date. This indoor activity is perfect for November in Istanbul.
- You and your partner arrive at the pottery studio. It is housed in an antique Ottoman building under the shadow of the historical Galata Tower. The studio is cosy and warm, romantic in its ambiance, with a wide range of colourful ceramics adorning the room. The friendly instructor presents a step-by-step pottery creation process.
- After a brief talk about the history and significance of pottery in the Istanbul culture, you both sit down at your pottery wheel. Guided by the instructor, you start crafting your piece of art. As you work together, helping one another to shape the clay, it's a fantastic experience of mutual learning and plenty of laughs.
- After crafting the pottery pieces, you get to paint them, instilling a dose of personality into your creation. The idea is to not just engage in an activity, but be present in the moment while soaking up the joyful experience.
Preparation steps:
- Before you head off to the pottery class, make sure you're wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. This might be a romantic date, but pottery can often get messy.
- Book your pottery class in advance as it usually requires a reservation. Make sure to check the class schedule and duration.
- A little knowledge about the history of pottery in Istanbul can go a long way. It might be fun to watch a short documentary or read up on it before your class. This could make the experience more enjoyable and personal, allowing you to appreciate Istanbul's pottery culture.
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Some tips:
- Have an open mind and willingness to learn. Don't get frustrated if the pottery doesn't come out 'perfect' the first few times. It's the experience that counts here, not the final product.
- Don't worry about getting messy - that's half the fun! Moreover, remember to wash your hands thoroughly after the class to get all the clay off.
- Make sure to take some great photos of the session - not only of the pots you create but also of each other in action. These will be good memories to bring back home. Enjoy each moment as it unfolds.
Recommended locations:
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Merkez, koç apt, İskenderoğlu Sk. No:23, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
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