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Traditional Turkish Cooking Class and Pottery Workshop
Sharpen your cooking skills and take a hands-on traditional Turkish cooking class followed by a pottery workshop. Disconnect with your phones and reconnect with your partner, in the beautiful city of Balıkesir.
- You start your day with a hands-on Turkish cooking class where you learn to prepare delightful Turkish dishes using high-quality ingredients under the guidance of a professional chef. The best part? You get to enjoy your culinary creations together afterwards.
- After the cooking class, both of you join a pottery workshop where you can express your creativity, make your own ceramic art and enjoy the fun of getting your hands dirty with clay. It's not only a fun activity but also a wonderful chance to relax and reconnect with each other.
- Lastly, you end your beautiful day with a quiet walk around the historic districts of Balikesir, admiring the old shops and tea gardens while sharing thoughts about your experiences of the day.
Preparation steps:
- Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes as you will be standing, cooking, and creating pottery. It is recommended to bring a notepad and pen for any interesting cooking or pottery tips that you might want to jot down. Be sure to have a backpack or a tote bag so you can bring home the pottery you create.
- Arrive on time to start your cooking lesson. Make sure you have a small breakfast or are not completely full to enjoy the dishes you cooked.
- After the cooking class, follow the provided map to reach the pottery workshop. When you arrive, you will be welcomed with a brief introduction about the basic techniques to mold the clay into a shape, and it's time for you to create your unique pottery.
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Some tips:
- Brush up on your cooking and pottery knowledge, if possible watch some videos or read some articles on traditional Turkish cuisines and pottery techniques. It will boost your confidence and would be a great head start.
- Even if you can't create a perfect pottery piece on your first try, remember that it's the experience and the fun of doing it that matter. The imperfections in your pottery would be the memories of your experience. The cooking class and pottery workshop can be done at any time of year, and are great ways to explore Turkish culture while having an enjoyable and memorable day without the distraction of phones.
- After your walk around the city, consider having a warm cup of traditional Turkish tea while reflecting on the day's activities. It's a great way to unwind and conclude your day.